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Benton City continues talks with Union Pacific after bridge appraisal jumps to about $1.1 million
Summary
Council heard staff say Union Pacific’s updated internal appraisal values an old railroad bridge at about $1.1 million; staff will continue negotiations, consider commissioning a city appraisal and research precedents for repurposing or removal.
City staff updated the council on negotiations with Union Pacific over an old railroad bridge that the city has been tracking as a public‑safety and liability concern. Nathan told the council that Union Pacific’s internal appraiser produced an updated figure of roughly $1,100,000, down from a completed‑project estimate of about $4.8 million after condition‑based depreciation.
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