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County engineers detail bridge inspections, upcoming bridge replacements and grants
Summary
Mike Hackett, MASA County Technical Engineer, described ongoing bridge inspections, a temporary closure for a fracture‑critical structure on Beverly Hills Park Road, upcoming July 2026 lettings for multiple bridge replacements and recent grant applications including a federal byway grant; the board approved a temporary closure for Madison Pine Bridge No. 8.
Mike Hackett, the county’s MASA technical engineer, briefed the board on secondary‑roads work and bridge projects, saying the county will execute a "temporary closure for bridge inspection" for a fractured critical structure on Beverly Hills Park Road and that the bridge is scheduled for replacement. Hackett described two grants—one congressional and one state bridge replacement grant—that made the projects feasible and said the county plans several lettings in July 2026.
Board members asked about inspection cycles and who performs them; Hackett said the county has hired a consultant engineer who specializes in bridge inspection and that staff conduct spot inspections as time allows. He also referenced a recent federal byway grant submission and, when asked about the amount for Hollowell coverage, responded "1.7." The board later approved a motion to close Madison Pine Bridge No. 8 (P 538485) for inspection on June 4.
The presentation included routine maintenance notes—patching and blading after wet weather—and forthcoming five‑year program projects tied to grant funding. Supervisors and staff discussed scheduling and grant application timelines; no new funding requests were approved at the meeting.
