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County staff say military‑era bridge replacement is moving forward; commissioners ask for cost breakdown
Summary
Staff told Linn County commissioners the State Historical Society does not oppose replacing a military‑era bridge; next costs include right‑of‑way and moving three power poles, and CFS Engineers proposed a $15,950 geotechnical survey to test bedrock before construction.
County public‑works staff updated commissioners on plans to replace an old military bridge and outlined the next steps and likely county costs.
Staff said the State Historical Society has no recorded objection to replacing the bridge and that the county’s remaining obligations will include purchasing right‑of‑way and relocating utilities — notably three power poles — shaping the creek bed and building a new bridge base. Staff said they will provide maps of the required right‑of‑way and obtain market valuations before purchases proceed.
For subsurface work, CFS Engineers submitted a lump‑sum proposal of $15,950 to bore and test bedrock under the proposed bridge substructure. Staff asked the board whether to approve that work; commissioners directed staff to first gather estimates for pole moves and right‑of‑way costs and to return with those figures before making a final commitment.
Why it matters: Replacing the bridge requires coordination with utilities and property owners and carries costs the county will need to budget. Commissioners emphasized wanting a fuller picture of total county obligations before authorizing additional spending.
Next steps: Staff will obtain cost estimates for pole relocation and right‑of‑way acquisition and return to the board with the geotechnical proposal and total cost estimates for approval.
