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Darden Prairie seeks $394,000 from county to repair failing Bear Haven Boulevard
Summary
The city of Darden Prairie presented a targeted concrete pavement repair project for Bear Haven Boulevard, estimating $836,000 in total cost and proposing a county share of about $394,000. Construction is tentatively scheduled for 2027 with full- and partial-depth repairs and ADA improvements.
Matthew Davidson, a city presenter for Darden Prairie, told the St. Charles County Road Board that Bear Haven (also referenced in materials as Barrett) Boulevard is showing “severe slab failure,” widespread joint deterioration and curb failures that have created recurring trip hazards for pedestrians.
Davidson said the city is proposing targeted pavement rehabilitation along approximately 4,200 feet of the corridor, using full-depth concrete replacement at failed slabs, partial-depth repairs where deterioration is localized, subgrade stabilization and replacement of deteriorating curb and gutter. The plan includes replacing 88 curb ramps to improve accessibility and restoring pavement markings; shared-lane markings for bicyclists would remain where installed.
“The total estimated project cost is approximately $836,000,” Davidson said, and described a funding split in which the county would cover about $394,000 (roughly 47%) and the city about $442,000 (about 53%). He said the work is intended as a targeted, long-term repair to extend service life and reduce ongoing maintenance costs rather than reconstructing the entire corridor.
Board members asked how old the pavement is and who originally built it. Davidson responded that the roadway is roughly 15–20 years old and was constructed by a developer in about 2008–2009. He also said the city aimed to manage its share so per‑lane‑mile costs stayed within prior planning targets.
If funded, staff estimated preliminary engineering work would occur ahead of construction targeted for 2027. The project materials presented to the board list the primary goals as improving ride quality, eliminating elevation changes that risk vehicles and pedestrians and addressing known curb and drainage defects.
The road board did not take a final funding vote on this application during the presentation; staff advised continuing design and right-of-way work in anticipation of federal and county funding cycles.
