County to Replace, Enlarge Bridge

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 9:30am | Staff Report
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The Marion County Commissioners Tuesday voted to advertise for bids to replace and enlarge a bridge on Linn-Hipsher Road. The 102-foot bridge spans the Olentangy River in Scott Township.

The Marion County Engineer’s Office says the bridge is currently deteriorated to the point where it is limited to loads of 15 tons. It will be replaced with a galvanized pony truss bridge capable of handling all legal highway loads. The deck will also be widened from 24-foot to 28-foot.

Funding for the project will come from the Ohio Public Works Commissioner and the Engineer’s Office MVGT Fund.

Bids from potential contractors must be received by 9:15 am on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at which point they will be opened.

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