The condition of a bridge on SR 257 may have dire effects on two county roads.
Daviess County Highway Superintendent Larry McLin learned recently that the state had put a 12 ton load limit on a bridge about a mile south of the U.S. 50 Bypass on CR 257.
McLin said the state Department of Transportation didn’t like the looks of the short bridge and have plans to replace it. “They called Indianapolis and had them (bridge inspectors) come down. They got underneath and said ‘whoa.’”
INDOT immediately put a 12 ton limit on the bridge late last week and since then the truck traffic has been wreaking havoc on 3-1/4 miles of blacktop on CRs 125E and 300S also known as North-South Donaldson Road and Berry Road.
“The truckers are driving on the county roads and we’ve had calls from the people living on the road and have been out to look at the blacktop,” McLin said. “The roads are built for those trucks. They weigh 15 tons empty.”
McLin isn’t blaming the truckers as there is no warning that the bridge has been flagged with the load limit.
“They get to the bridge and don’t want to take a chance at getting ticketed,” McLin said. They then take the county roads to get around the bridge.
“They’re going to have to go by state highway detours which would begin at Otwell,” McLin said. He has been in contact with INDOT and will be talking with them again today.
“INDOT says its not a heavily traveled route, but its heavy enough to ruin our roads,” he added.
In the mean time, the county is putting a 10-ton limit on the two county roads involved beginning today.
“This is the only one (bridge) I’ve ever seen on a state road with a load limit on it,” McLin said. “I’ve heard of it, but this is the first I’ve seen.
Local News
Related Photos
-
A van passes over a weakened bridge on SR 257 Thursday. The bridge was recently tagged with a 12-ton load limit, forcing semi drivers to use county roads. The roads, CRs 125E and 300S, have since come into disrepair---Photo By Kelly Overton.
Discussion
A bridge too weak
- Local News
-
-
Seidel crowned WC's homecoming queen
Madison Seidel, daughter of Jane and Richard Seidel of Washington, was crowned 2012 Washington Catholic Homecoming Queen at the Birdcage on Saturday.
-
Car becomes stuck on railroad tracks; driver cited
Kevin Michael Williams, 5303 S. Alexander Rd., was cited for disregarding a stop sign after a 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier he was driving became stuck on CSX railroad tracks in Washington near the Daviess County Chamber of Commerce. Tri-County Towing removed the vehicle at 5:41 p.m. after CSX officials had been contacted.
-
Schnitzelbank has No. 1 sandwich in Indiana
Indianapolis had a great time hosting the Super Bowl and although most of the attention appeared to be focused on all things Brady, Manning and Manning (sounds like a law firm), however, we know the star that shined the brightest was the Indiana Super 46 sandwich contest.
-
Messmer in Washington to discuss current legislation
District 63 State Rep. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) held a town hall meeting Monday at Washington City Council Chambers to discuss current legislation passed by the Indiana House of Representatives, to answer questions from constituents and to hear their concerns.
One bill of local interest that has passed through the House is HB 1149, the smoking ban. It would prohibit smoking in public places, enclosed places of employment and within 12 feet of a public entrance to those places. It also would prohibit smoking in certain state vehicles if signed into law. -
Messmer hears concerns
District 63 State Rep. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) held a town hall meeting Monday at Washington City Council Chambers to discuss current legislation passed by the Indiana House of Representatives, to answer questions from constituents and to hear their concerns.
-
Car finds railroad tracks
Kevin Michael Williams, 5303 S. Alexander Rd., was cited for disregarding a stop sign after a 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier he was driving became stuck on CSX railroad tracks in Washington near the Daviess County Chamber of Commerce. Tri-County Towing removed the vehicle at 5:41 p.m. after CSX officials had been contacted.
-
Pierce named B-R Homecoming Queen
Rebekah Pierce, daughter of Russell and Beth Pierce of Washington, was crowned 2012 Homecoming Queen at Barr-Reeve High School on Friday.
-
ND crowns Steffey, McAtee
Anthony Steffey, son of Jim and Bridgette Steffey, and Shelby McAtee, daughter of Ron and Lynn Cox, were crowned Homecoming King and Queen at North Daviess High School on Friday.
-
Car causes garage fire on Edwardsport Road
A car caught fire at the home belonging to Robert Wichman at 5295N 100W.
-
Washington native on short list for Indiana Supreme Court
Washington native the Honorable Maria D. Granger is one of 15 under consideration to fill a vacancy on the Indiana Supreme Court.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Former Komen Exec Defends Funding Cut
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Jury Selection for Ex-UVa Athlete Enters 2nd Day
Raw Video: Giants Celebrate Another Super Bowl
Cab Driver Helps Wis. Family Escape House Fire
Greek Leaders Seek Deal As Bankruptcy Looms
Bernanke: Recovery Depends on Consumer Spending
Staff Removed at LA School During Abuse Probe
Eastwood in Super Bowl Ad 'Compassionate'
Stranded Fishermen Rescued From Bay of Green Bay
Analyst: Outside Troops Won't Intervene in Syria
Police: Father Planned Deadly Fire for Some Time
US, UK Pressure on Syria; More Homs Violence
Raw Video: Mass Killer Wants Medal, Freedom
Court Strips Contador of Tour De France Title
Runaway Goat Leads Police on Wild Chase
And the Winner for Best Super Bowl Ad Is...
Romney Latest Poll to Join Let-me-explain Club
