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Monument Bridge Replacement
Project Location
- The Monument Bridge is located in Grant County along Oregon Route 402 (mile point 13.06) near the town of Monument. The bridge spans the North Fork John Day River.
Project Purpose
- This 387-foot-long bridge, built circa 1936, includes timber approach spans that are showing signs of deterioration. Timber pile caps and the concrete decking are also showing signs of cracking and aging.
- The overall width is nonstandard, as are the railings.
- A scour hole discovered in 2004 at the east end of the structure resulted in emergency repairs to prevent further scouring.
- Because of these and other issues, the bridge remains a high priority for replacement.
- Replacement of this structure is required to ensure the prolonged safety and efficiency of this highway route.
Construction Overview
- Survey and other preconstruction activities took place in 2006.
- Construction work to replace this bridge will take place between 2007 and 2009.
- A single lane on-site detour will be constructed near the existing structure to facilitate traffic flow during the bridge replacement period. Self- regulating traffic signs will be used to facilitate single lane travel.
- Traffic delays of up to twenty minutes and reduced speeds can be expected at this project site.
- The new structure will include two 6’ shoulders, two 12’ travel lanes and a 6’ sidewalk on the south (downstream) side of the structure.
- This project is combined with the Kimberly Bridge repair work.
- The $5.75 million Monument / Kimberly Bridge Project was awarded to James W. Fowler Co. of Dallas, Oregon.
For More Information
- Check for newspaper and radio reports about this project.
- Contacts for further information:
Paul Woodworth, ODOT Ontario Project Manager
Phone: 541-823-8320, E-mail: paul.d.woodworth@odot.state.or.us
Tom Strandberg, ODOT Region 5 Public Affairs
Phone: 541-963-1330, E-mail: Thomas.m.strandberg@odot.state.or.us
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