Highway BB bridge weight restriction in effect

PUBLIC NOTICE - Bridge Load Posting Reduction

20 Ton Bridge Load Posting - (B17-951 CTH BB/Tainter Lake)

This notice is to inform the public that effective immediately, the gross vehicle weight limit for bridge structure B17-951 located on CTH BB/Tainter Lake in Cedar Falls, Dunn County has been reduced to 20 tons.

The bridge is located on CTH BB/Tainter Lake, approximately 1.75 miles East of STH 25 in Cedar Falls, Dunn County.

A recent inspection was performed on bridge structure B17-951 and concluded that certain steel members of the bridge have deteriorated to a point that warrants the implementation of a 20 ton gross vehicle weight load posting of this structure.

All loads greater than 20 tons must use an alternate route and are restricted from crossing the posted bridge. Disregarding the load posting is subject to fines and could compromise the structural integrity of the bridge.

Load posting signs installed at the bridge as well as preceding intersections informing motorists of the load posted bridge have been updated to reflect the 20 ton load posting.

This bridge structure will be monitored annually of its condition by licensed inspectors and will be evaluated for potential replacement in the future.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain the safety and integrity of our infrastructure.

For more information please contact the Dunn County Highway Department @ 715-232-2181 or by email at [email protected]