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Bridge replacement in Riverside will use $1.02 million federal appropriation; county to identify local detour funding
Summary
County engineer says a $1,020,000 direct federal appropriation covers 80% of the Depot Street bridge project; local match is estimated and state rules prevent federal funds from paying detour upgrades, prompting commissioners to seek state or municipal help for detour costs.
County Engineer Clay Phillips briefed commissioners on the Depot Street (Riverside) bridge replacement and the funding breakdown for a federal-aid project. He said the project includes an $1,020,000 direct appropriation that covers approximately 80% of the eligible construction costs and produces an estimated total project cost of approximately $1,275,000.
“$1,020,000. And that's that's the 80% match of federal projects,” Phillips said while describing the grant and an expected local 20% share. Commissioners asked whether detour upgrades — an existing local road that will need to be upgraded to serve as a detour — could be paid from the project; Phillips said the state had notified him that project funds cannot be used on detour upgrades. Commissioners discussed pursuing state assistance or municipal contributions and agreed to ask nearby municipal representatives and legislative contacts to explore additional funding for detour work.
Construction-duration planning also was discussed: engineers estimated large cast-in-place bridge phases could take up to 120 calendar days of active construction, though schedules can stretch into several months depending on weather and contract scheduling. Staff will prepare cost estimates for detour upgrades and coordinate with Riverside city officials about potential cost-sharing agreements before the item reaches the formal agenda.
