City Council Meeting Date: March 4, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: David E. Bennett, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Title
Consider Resolution Approving Municipal Consent to Rice County for replacement of Bridge No. 88048 on County State Aid Highway 78 (Armstrong Road)
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council approves resolution authorizing Municipal Consent to Rice County for replacement of Bridge No. 88048 on County State Aid Highway 78 (Armstrong Road)
Summary Report:
The Rice County Highway Department has indicated that Bridge 88048 on County State Aid Highway 78 (Armstrong Road) is in need of replacement. This bridge is programmed for replacement in 2026 in Rice County’s transportation improvement plan.
Bridge 88048, is a dual 12.5 foot diameter steel culvert under CSAH 78 that conveys Heath Creek. This bridge will be replaced with concrete box culverts in 2026. CSAH 78 will need to close for the bridge installation. The Bridge is just north of the Compost Site entrance and will require a detour during construction.
Alternative Options:
NA
Financial Impacts:
County funds the bridge replacement
Tentative Timelines:
Construction is in 2026