Federal funds have been approved for two bridge replacement
projects in San Benito County, at Union and Hospital roads, a
public works official announced today.
Federal funds have been approved for two bridge replacement projects in San Benito County, at Union and Hospital roads, a public works official announced today.
Those dollars are approved under the Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation program, with the federal government paying 88 percent and the county picking up the remaining 12 percent of the costs.
The Union Road bridge is scheduled to cost a total of $15.5 million with construction slated during the 2012-13 fiscal year, according to a report presented by Public Works Administrator Steve Wittry. It qualifies for replacement funds because it is rated as “Scour Critical” under the federal guidelines.
The Hospital Road bridge is set to cost a total of $13.9 million with construction scheduled for the 2011-12 fiscal year, according to the report. That bridge qualifies because it has a low-water crossing, no longer considered a viable option for the area due to concerns from environmental and regulatory agencies.
Other bridges listed in the program with potential down the line for funding include those on Shore Road, Panoche Road, Rosa Morada Road and Rocks Road.
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