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Engineer outlines $175K–$200K repair plan; full Granite Avenue Bridge replacement estimated at $3.5M
Summary
RK&K engineer Matthew Goudy told the Council short-term repairs could cost $175,000–$200,000 (including about $75,000 for engineering and permitting) and extend the bridge life 5–10 years, while full replacement is estimated at roughly $3.5 million (excluding engineering/permitting). Council discussed planning repairs within the next 1–1.5 years and continuing long-term replacement planning.
At the March 3 Port Deposit Town Council meeting, engineer Matthew Goudy (RK&K) briefed Council on the Granite Avenue Bridge, presenting two paths: near-term repairs and long-term replacement.
Goudy estimated repairs at $175,000–$200,000, including roughly $75,000 for engineering and permitting, and said the repairs would extend the bridge’s useful life by approximately five to ten years. He said full replacement is estimated at about $3.5 million, not including engineering and permitting costs.
Council discussed planning for repairs within the next 12 to 18 months while pursuing funding for eventual replacement. No repair contract was awarded at the meeting; the discussion focused on budgeting, engineering and permitting next steps.
