"This Bridge seems to be getting taller" We have had a couple of bystanders question the elevation of bridge #12 as it is getting constructed.
Very observant, Yes, the bridge structure is being raised 2 feet above it's previous bottom-of-truss elevation.
The reason? The existing bridge was getting impacted by large debris from floods throughout the year. To protect the investment of the tax payer's dollar in this bridge, the decision was made to raise the bridge out of harms way. The approaches to the bridge will be modified and will fully be within the running slope limits for Accessible Routes on Trails. Plus, it gives the walkers and bikers a small 'hill climb' along the otherwise mostly flat route.
This week's weather outlook is fine and progress shall be marked.
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