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Commission authorizes $3.1M in bridge work, citing weight limits and replacement needs
Summary
The board approved a resolution to begin three bridge projects estimated at $3.1M (about $2.5M anticipated for bonds). Staff said bridges are rated in poor condition and two are already weight limited; commissioners approved the measure unanimously.
Lindsay Powrousseau told the commission the bridges package covers three projects totaling about $3,100,000, with an estimated $2,500,000 to be funded with bonds and the balance from sales tax funds. Bond counsel Garth Herman said state law imposes different requirements for bridges and that, unlike roads, a bridge resolution does not carry the same publication requirement.
Lynn Packer, Public Works director, said the Federal Highway Administration is changing sufficiency-rating methodology and described the three bridges as classified in poorer condition, with two already weight limited; commissioners noted that failing to act could require further weight restrictions or closures. The resolution passed by roll call.
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