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Goodhue County approves five‑year road and bridge construction programs with $14.65 million in 2026 projects
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Summary
The Goodhue County Board on Feb. 17 approved five‑year bridge and county highway construction programs, adopting a detailed project list for 2026 that totals $14,650,000 and identifies priority bridge replacements and resurfacing projects, some contingent on state bond funding.
The Goodhue County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 17 unanimously approved a Five‑Year Bridge Construction Program and a Five‑Year County Highway Construction Program, adopting a detailed list of 2026 projects and funding estimates. The motions passed 5‑0.
Public Works staff presented the plans and recommended board approval. The 2026 project list includes bridge replacements and major rehabilitation priorities such as CSAH 7 bridge L0415 (Welch) at a proposed cost of $850,000 and L0416 at $550,000; several bridge projects note potential reliance on State Bridge Bond funds if those dollars become available. The board approved the bridge program by motion (moved by C. Greseth, seconded by C. Anderson) and approved the county highway program by motion (moved by C. Anderson, seconded by C. Flanders).
Why it matters: the programs set priorities for capital work on county roads and bridges through 2030 and identify funding assumptions that will guide project scheduling. The board reviewed line‑item projects and multi‑year cost estimates; staff presented 2026 proposed project costs at $14,650,000 with estimated state aid, federal funds, and local contributions noted.
Key project examples and funding notes from the board report include: CSAH 7 replace bridge L0415 (Welch) — $850,000 (federal/local split shown in staff tables); CSAH 7 replace bridge L0416 (Welch) — $550,000; CR 43 replace bridge 25573 (Dry Run Creek) — $1,000,000 (federal funds listed where applicable); CSAH 2 initial pavement (CSAH 5–TH 61) — $5,500,000. The program document lists proposed construction years, estimated lengths and costs, and funding sources for dozens of projects across 2026–2030.
Staff told the board that some bridge replacements are conditional on the availability of State Bridge Bond dollars; where state or federal funds are listed, staff indicated those sources as requested or anticipated. The board’s approval authorizes staff to pursue design, right‑of‑way and construction as funds allow.
The board did not record any separate dissent; all motions related to the programs carried 5‑0. The programs will be used to prioritize design and funding requests in coming months; several entries note that final scheduling and construction depend on securing the identified state, federal or local funds.