Carlin Springs Road Bridge is still structurally sound, but the 55-year-old bridge is starting to show its age. Deep cracks run across the surface of the street and along the narrow sidewalks. At the July 15 County Board meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve a $6.97 million contract to replace the bridge.
The new bridge will have four lanes, the same as the existing one, but with wider sidewalks and new bike lanes added on North Carlin Springs Road. The new bridge will also have improved railing and lighting.
While work is underway to replace the bridge, the adjacent sanitary sewer on North Carlin Springs Road will be replaced. The current 18-inch diameter pipe will be replaced with a 30-inch pipe.
Construction on the project is expected to be finished by late 2018 or early 2019.