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Commissioners approve engineering for Bridal Road low‑water crossing after study shows $254K–$294K estimate
Summary
County staff presented a hydrology study and cost estimates for the KDOT‑closed Bridal Road bridge (Remington & 130th). The board approved phase‑2 engineering with BG Consultants for $23,151.50 to produce plans and bidding materials; staff said county crews may do demolition/prep to lower final construction cost.
County staff presented engineering findings and cost estimates for the bridge at Bridal Road (Remington & 130th), which KDOT had closed after deeming it unsafe. The consultant study included hydrology analysis and a probable cost estimate for a low‑water crossing in the range of $254,000 to $294,000 if contracted entirely to outside firms; staff said a full bridge would have a base construction cost nearer $400,000.
Staff told commissioners there is a $400,000 budget line in the road and bridge fund that could cover the project’s construction and recommended moving to the design/bidding phase. "We do have money set aside under the road and bridge line item that could handle this project," staff said, noting the department recommended proceeding and that county forces would likely remove the current structure and perform prep work to reduce contractor costs.
Commissioner [role label consistent with transcript: Committee member] moved to approve phase‑2 engineering services by BG Consultants at a cost of $23,151.50 for design and preparation of bidding materials; the motion was seconded and approved. Staff said once plans are complete the project will be bid and returned to the board for award and that including county crews in demolition and prep work is expected to reduce the ultimate contractor price.
Next steps: staff will notify the engineer to begin plans and bring bid results to the board for award. The board did not set a construction start date; funding and contractor bids will determine timing.
