4/22/2013
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Driving deck of new bridge in Weiser to be sealed to extend life, prevent corrosion
BOISE - The concrete deck of the new bridge built several years ago over the Snake River will be sealed starting May 6 with an epoxy overlay to extend its life. The bridge connects Annex, Oregon to Weiser on the U.S. 95 Spur.
The work is a very short-duration project, spanning two weeks. The epoxy helps to seal and protect the deck of the new bridge, keep the salts out, stop corrosion, and extend the life of the new structure. The $10 million bridge project was completed in 2010.
Click here for map of new bridge location.
Crews are expected to work a 7 a.m.-to-7 p.m. schedule if weather allows. Drivers will be limited to one lane across the bridge, with traffic controlled by a temporary signal at the end of the bridge. The other half of the bridge will be shut down for work.
Truesdell Corp., of Glendale, Ariz., is the prime contractor on this $178,000 sealing job.