Summary
State inspectors found critical defects — exposed, broken rebar and spalled concrete — in this 1960s bridge rated for just six tons. It stays open to cars only while trucks get diverted, and the city faces a five-plus-month repair process with a bigger replacement decision coming. Expect detours and eventual costs likely reaching the hundreds of thousands.
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Directional drilling for a water line alone is estimated around $250,000, with full repair or replacement costs still unknown.
Residents and commuters on the Harris Street corridor keep their route, and nearby neighborhoods get relief from heavy truck traffic.
Truck operators lose a direct route, and nearby streets may see detour traffic until repairs are done.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Aug 17, 2026
The bridge needed urgent repairs and the council locked in a $165,000 fix using beams the contractor already had in stock — far cheaper than the $1 million replacement. Harris Street will fully close for three to four weeks, and the bridge keeps a low load rating, so heavier trucks stay restricted.
City Council - May 18, 2026
State inspectors found critical defects — exposed, broken rebar and spalled concrete — in this 1960s bridge rated for just six tons. It stays open to cars only while trucks get diverted, and the city faces a five-plus-month repair process with a bigger replacement decision coming. Expect detours and eventual costs likely reaching the hundreds of thousands.
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