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Hennepin County's 2025 Prioritized Bridge Replacement List (no county cost)
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WHEREAS:
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WHEREAS, Hennepin County has reviewed data from its annual bridge inspection program, as required by state and federal law, to identify bridges in need of replacement, rehabilitation, or removal; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County has identified the highest priority bridges.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following bridges are prioritized and Hennepin County intends to replace, reconstruct or rehabilitate these bridges as soon as funds are available; that the following 2025 Prioritized Bridge Replacement List be hereby approved; that Hennepin County does hereby request authorization to replace, reconstruct or rehabilitate such bridges; and that Hennepin County does hereby request financial assistance from the Minnesota Department of Transportation with eligible construction, approach grading, and engineering costs on such bridges, as provided by law.
Hennepin County's 2025 Prioritized Bridge Replacement List:
*Actual construction year will be based on when the bridge is programmed in the County's Capital Improvement Program.
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Background:
Minnesota Administrative Rules 8810.8200 and 8820.2900 subpart 2a. require a county board resolution to:
* Establish a proposed program for bridge construction or reconstruction
* Request state funding for eligible bridge costs
County bridges in poor condition or nearing the end of their service life have been identified and prioritized for replacement, rehabilitation, or removal. A Hennepin County 2023 Prioritized Bridge Replacement List was approved through Resolution 23-0429. The list is updated regularly to reflect current conditions. Eligible projects costs may be reimbursed through:
* The Local Bridge Replacement Program
* State bonding
* Other available funding sources
Current Request: This request is for approval of Hennepin County's 2025 Prioritized Bridge Replacement Lis...
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