Liberty Road Bridge
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General Information The Liberty Road Road Short-Span Bridge over the Haas Drain is located between Steinbach Road and Dancer Road in Sections 26 and 35 of Lima Township.
The original structure is a short-span bridge approximately 18-ft. in length and 20- ft. wide. It is expected to be replaced with a 24-ft. X 24-ft. timber bridge in 2008 by the Washtenaw County Road Commission.
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Background
The Road Commission imposed the closure of the Liberty Road Short-Span Bridge on July 10, 2007, due to the severe deterioration and failure of the abutments (foundations). The closure was imposed immediately upon the completion of a routine bridge inspection, which takes place every two years. No additional historical information is available on this bridge.
This bridge is expected to be replaced during the 2008 construction season. Estimated cost to replace the Liberty Road Bridge is $250,000, which will be paid entirely by the Road Commission.
Project Updates
As of July 17, 2008The soil borings have been completed and the MDEQ permit has been issued. A permit from the WCDC is expected shortly. Shop drawings are being completed by Krenn Bridge Company for the timber bridge fabrication. Once the shop drawings are approved, the timber bridge will begin fabrication. The bridge is expected to be replaced by the end of this year.
As of April 11, 2008The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has entered into the public notice period for the Liberty Road short-span bridge. Pending the receipt of public comments, (on or before April 24, 2008), the MDEQ will proceed with the issuance of the permit. The soil borings have been completed and a report is expected the end of the week of April 7, 2008.
Update as of March 27, 2008The hydraulic analysis has been completed for this bridge. It is currently awaiting permits from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and the Washtenaw County Drain Commission. Initial contacts have been made with the utility companies. Soil borings are in process and should be completed by the end of next week. Upon receipt of the above-mentioned permits and soil boring report, the plans can be finalized and the timber structure can be ordered from the Krenn Bridge Company. Construction is anticipated for late summer 2008.
As of December 12, 2007The collection of survey information was completed in August 2007.
Update as of August 9, 2007The Road Commission requested survey information. Discharge information was also requested from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). In addition, a material quote was requested by the Road Commission for full replacement.
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Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these updates on Washtenaw County bridges and culverts, contact Kelly Jones, P.E., Bridge Engineer, at (734) 327-6647, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., or via email at: jonesk@wcroads.org.
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