Sutton Creek Road Bridge grant application
Summary
The county is reapplying for a $1.5 million state Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to fix a deteriorating county-owned bridge, up from about $1 million last time due to worsening conditions. Some council members want to see a full priority list of the county's ~300 bridges before voting, and questioned why the Act 13 bridge fund's $2.5 million has sat unused for two years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
If awarded, $1.5 million in state money covers most of the fix, with about $670,000 from county funds.
Drivers who use Sutton Creek Road and the surrounding community get a safer bridge.
Owners of other deteriorated bridges that may rank higher but go unfunded first.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Council - Oct 13, 2026
In the work session, staff detailed a $1.5 million state grant request to fix the Sutton Creek Road Bridge, with a $670,300 local match from the general fund, liquid fuels, and Act 44 money. Council Member Smith pressed for a countywide bridge priority list before voting, and questioned why the $2.5 million Act 13 bridge fund sits unused.
County Council (Work) - Oct 13, 2026
The county is reapplying for a $1.5 million state Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to fix a deteriorating county-owned bridge, up from about $1 million last time due to worsening conditions. Some council members want to see a full priority list of the county's ~300 bridges before voting, and questioned why the Act 13 bridge fund's $2.5 million has sat unused for two years.
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