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Marion County says Goldenrod Bridge repairs imminent; road crews cite 17 miles of rebuilding so far
Summary
Road and bridge staff told the commission that treated steel components for Goldenrod Bridge have been delivered and reassembly will follow engineer inspection; staff also reported 17 miles of gravel rebuilds, 103 culverts addressed and upcoming blade-patching and gravel rebuild schedules.
County road and bridge staff updated the Marion County Commission on bridge repairs and spring maintenance work, saying the contractor will reassemble the Goldenrod Bridge when treated steel components arrive and engineers clear the site.
"They've been out on-site. ... they will pick up the treated painted bridge components, steel components, and then we will be able to have that in bearing good weather," a public-works speaker said, describing the bridge timeline and the need for an inspection before the bridge can be reopened.
Staff warned that motorists are bypassing barricades and driving over the damaged bridge, creating liability and safety concerns. Commissioners discussed options such as shifting barricades, taking photographs for enforcement and possible use of flight cameras to capture license plates.
On maintenance accomplishments, the road-and-bridge director reported that crews have completed 17 miles of gravel road rebuilds this year, addressed approximately 103 culverts (installation, removal and cleaning), and completed multiple minor and major rebuilds. The director said the county has 20 miles scheduled for full gravel rebuilds in the near term and plans a major nine-mile rebuild north of Highway 77.
Staff also outlined equipment and personnel constraints: some heavy equipment needs transmission work and repair, and the department is recruiting an administrative specialist and a truck driver to fill vacancies.
Upcoming work includes mobilization for a north-county rebuild, blade patching on Pilsen Road and continued efforts to cap and correct surface issues on roads where prior surface work created uneven areas. Staff emphasized budget limitations for using higher-cost surface rock for all planned projects.
The commission did not take new policy action on the repairs during the meeting but asked staff to continue coordinating with KDOT and the bridge contractor and to provide updates to the board when repairs and post-repair inspections are scheduled.
