10-07-2002 Agenda - Laserfiche WebLink

10/2/02 Pleasant Township Bridge located between sections 10/15 Pleasant Township Background: In 2001 a 118foot long wooden bridge cmsalng the Wild Rice River in Pleasant Townskip was destxoyed by fire. We've replaced three other bridges over the Wild Rice River ~n th~s vicinity in recent year~ at costs of $525,000; $695,000; and $1.2 million respectively. Between the adjaeant landowner's insurance company and a private contribution, we have funding commi~mants of $150,000 to put toward a replacement structure. I couldn't build a replacement bridge in tkis area with the same type of concrete slmeture we typically design for the $150,000 se~ement officer. The bridge was on a low volUme towusltip road parallel and 1 mile north of Cass County Highway 18. Under most :' "· circumstances, this bridge would be a likely eaadidate for permanent closure due to its low use and availability of alternate routes. There may be extenuating circumstances to consider in this instance. o $150,000 private contributions toward a replacement o The bridge that burned was in poor condition and would have reqdimd some County funds to keep operational. o The bridge historically provided improved access during floods when other roads were not p~sable. o A relatively low cest replacement bridge could be designed for this location using used steel beams currently on inventory and designing to minimal standards. Recommendation; Authorize County Engineer to complete an in-house design of a replacement structure and advertise for bids. Set a cap on the County funds to be put into the replacement structure. I'd recommend a cap of $75,000 or $100,000 in County funds in addition to the used material and County labor. The would result in a potential project cost of $225,000 or 250,000. If we determine a replacement cannot be constructed for that amount or less, I recommend that we ask the private parties to contribute more or abandon the pro.~ect.