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Commissioner warns required bridge inspections could double county costs
Summary
After attending the MINK Conference, Commissioner Bruce told the board that upcoming federally required bridge inspections over the next four years may substantially increase inspection costs and urged budget planning.
Commissioner Bruce reported from the recent MINK Conference that federal changes will require bridge inspections within the next four years and that those requirements could substantially raise local inspection costs.
"I'd say you're gonna see potential of ours cost doubling, just because of what what's required of the inspector," Bruce said, urging the board to plan for the possibility in a future budget cycle. He said the county does not yet know exact costs until bids are received but described the requirement as coming from the federal level.
Bruce said conference attendees from neighboring states shared similar concerns and that bridge inspection costs will likely need to be covered in a future budget rather than the current one. The board took no formal action but flagged the item as a likely budget consideration for next year.
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