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Board discusses bridge priorities, pursuing federal land‑access grant for single‑lane span
Summary
Commissioners and staff reviewed the county's bridge priorities, noted another single‑lane access span is among the top five inspection priorities, and said staff is pursuing a federal land‑access (FLAP) grant that could finance additional bridge work.
Commissioners discussed the condition of a nearby single‑lane access bridge and the county's broader bridge priorities, with staff saying that span is on the county's top‑five list for repairs and that staff is pursuing a federal land‑access grant to help pay for work.
A staff member summarized the failed County Road 17 span and explained that the county has examined multiple design options for replacement. On the topic of other bridges, staff said, "So with that, working on the flap grant, you know, of course, anytime we go out to a grant, it's gonna take a little bit longer, but then the benefit is that you are getting, you know, in this case, federal plan because it's US Forest Service, isn't it?" The exchange noted that federal grant processes (U.S. Forest Service/FLAP) can slow schedules but reduce local funding requirements.
Commissioners and staff said pursuing federal land‑access funding could produce several bridge projects for consideration in 2027. Staff emphasized that aggressive pursuit of grant funding is part of a strategic plan to move bridge projects forward despite longer federal timelines.
