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Commissioners approve Cold Creek Bridge pay request and discuss re‑prioritizing another bridge
Summary
Daniels County commissioners signed pay request No. 2 for the Cold Creek Bridge and directed staff to ask state partners to change the county's replacement priority to bridge 2615 (slated at $1.5 million) because it carries more traffic than 2617.
The board approved pay request No. 2 for the Cold Creek Bridge and discussed shifting the county's prioritized bridge replacement from number 2617 to number 2615.
A motion to execute the Cold Creek Bridge pay request number two was made, seconded and carried without opposition. Commissioners then discussed bridge priorities for state off‑system bridge funding. One commissioner said that bridge 2615 carries more traffic and has a more significant detour if it fails; staff noted 2617 was currently listed but that 2615 is shown on state materials as "slated at 1.5 [million]" while 2617 was shown as $1.0 million.
Why it matters: Bridge replacement priorities determine which projects move forward under limited off‑system bridge funds. The board's decision to request a priority change could accelerate replacement of a higher‑use crossing.
Next steps: Staff will contact the state representative identified in correspondence (Rod Nelson) to request the priority change and will return with confirmation.
