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Jackson County approves 90-day study to assess options for aging Bridge 351
Summary
Commissioners approved an agreement with United Consulting for a roughly 90-day engineering study of Bridge 351 to evaluate repair, rehabilitation or replacement options and to pursue state and federal funding; the motion passed 3-0.
Jackson County commissioners voted May 6 to execute an agreement with United Consulting for an engineering study of Bridge 351, a structure described as roughly 40 years old with an expected service life between 75 and 80 years. The study will evaluate options to repair, rehabilitate or replace the bridge and will include assistance preparing state and federal funding applications.
Representative John Claudefelter of United Consulting presented the scope and timeline, saying the study is expected to take approximately 90 days and that the project could be lengthy and costly. Commissioner Drew Storey moved to execute the agreement contingent on legal review; Commissioner Andrew Stauffer seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
Why it matters: Bridge 351 has been a concern for several years and the study is intended to position the county to pursue outside funding. The board made clear the outcome may include a range of options rather than an immediate construction decision. The agreement passed on the condition of pending legal review; the county will next pursue the study tasks described by United Consulting.
