Sterling Lane bridge found structurally failed; county plans temporary culverts while pursuing replacement funding

Jun 3, 2026

Inspectors found structural failure on the 1952 concrete bridge on Sterling Lane. Staff will install two culverts as a temporary fix using an existing six-foot culvert while longer-term replacement funding is pursued; commissioners also directed staff to confirm a contractor change order substituting wood posts for T-posts.

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Road Supervisor Brandon Rowe updated commissioners on the Sterling Lane bridge, noting the concrete bridge built in 1952 suffered structural failure during a recent inspection. Rowe said staff will install two culverts as a temporary measure using an existing six-foot culvert from the North Eden project while pursuing longer-term replacement funding.

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