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Morton County hears $2.5 million bridge rebuild grant for County Road 23; county share estimated at $147,423
Summary
Road supervisor Sheldon told commissioners a proposed $2.5 million bridge‑rebuild grant for County Road 23 would require a county share of $147,423 and could lead to traffic restrictions if not repaired; the grant is pending approval.
Sheldon of the county road department presented a bridge‑rebuild grant application for the bridge on County Road 23, stating the project's total cost is about $2.5 million with an estimated county share of $147,423.
Sheldon told commissioners the bridge currently requires repair to avoid traffic restrictions and that the grant has not yet been approved; if the grant pays only a portion, the county may need to pay its share in 2026 and defer other projects. He also reported that some staff have passed CDL tests and requested the customary $1/hour raise for Todd upon certification, which the board approved. Sheldon said he is awaiting a repair quote for the Bomag that "may be high," and that work on other roads will depend on weather and funding.
Commissioners did not vote on the grant application during the meeting; Sheldon said he will hold off on some projects until the grant decision is known. The presentation flags a near‑term capital need requiring a multi‑year funding decision by the county.
