Background/Discussion
The Iowa DOT annually makes Federal and State funds available for the purposes of rehabilitating or replacing structurally deficient or functionally obsolete bridges. Bridges are ranked to receive funding based on a priority point system.
The Benton Street Bridge over Indian Creek (FHWA Structure 002700) ranked high enough among other bridges in the state to qualify for participation in the program.
Highway Bridge Program funds allow for 100% funding for construction of the Benton Street Bridge replacement with maximum eligible costs of $1,000,000.00. Engineering is to be paid with local funds. The preliminary cost estimate for construction is $1,374,000.00 not including engineering or water line reconstruction.
The Council Bluffs Water Works is including water line reconstruction as part of this project.
The proposed agreement allows for the water line work to be performed under Project PW23-13 and provides for 100% reimbursement of the costs associated with performance of the work.
The design of the water line improvements has been completed by Water Works’ engineer, HGM Associates. The engineer’s estimate for the waterline reconstruction is $98,500.