Comments on: Mosquito Bridge replacement studied

By: Ken F

Ken F — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:04:04 +0000

$30 million is a drop in the bucket in today’s construction costs. (Yes – I know it is a lot to us little people). Any option needs to not only replace current unsafe bridge (not remove it) and also bypass those switch backs on both sides of the bridge which are also unsafe. A high suspension bridge could do both.

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:09:55 +0000

Dex: True that engineering issues are for the engineers. And perhaps $30M will be required to resolve those issues. However, it’s always worth asking the WHY and WHO questions. “Why now?” may be totally explicable. “Who are the beneficiaries?” may require a title deed search.

By: Dex

Dex — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 06:33:10 +0000

Either the bridge needs to be replaced for safety reasons, or it doesn’t. Only qualified engineers can make that call. It really shouldn’t be up for public debate.

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:52:55 +0000

Transportation is a key component of centralized planning. $30 million for the Mosquito Bridge project? Just think how $30 million could benefit our badly deteriorating local roads. Very likely the bridge replacement project relates to someone’s “vision” that the public hasn’t been informed about. All shall be revealed — in time.

By: J.McNabb

J.McNabb — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:15:51 +0000

Back in the day up in Oroville, they bypassed the green bridge but kept it as part of a scenic hiking, biking, trail, just one option.

By: James Smith

James Smith — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:24:15 +0000

If you don’t like driving the old bridge or Rock Creek Rd, you shouldn’t have moved out there. I’ve been driving it since the 60′s and love it.

By: MosquitoMack

MosquitoMack — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:20:12 +0000

In regards to other comment, the article stated “replacing the bridge” not tearing the old one down. Replace means – ‘to take the place of or substitute for somebody or something’. So a new bridge would be a substitute. It is ALL TOO IMPORTANT that residents in the Mosquito / Swansboro areas have good traffic routes to use in the event of a disaster or other emergency. A new bridge will help that. Comments such as “To build a two lane bridge that leads to a one lane road on each side?” is absurd. Look to the future when funds may be available for Mosquito Rd projects. Right now this area needs a safer, better, more reliable way to cross the river. Especially if it is for an ambulance or additional fire fighting equipment. We are no longer in the 19th century so get with the times. Besides I won’t miss driving Rock Creek Road every year for 2 or 3 weeks while DOT closes the old bridge for annual maintenance, nor will I miss waiting to cross the bridge due to the backup of traffic that occurs.

By: James Smith

James Smith — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:33:23 +0000

This bridge is historic and shouldn’t be replaced. Original built in 1867, rebuilt in 1939.

http://www.bridgemeister.com/pic.php?pid=767

By: James Smith

James Smith — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:19:32 +0000

$30 Million Dollars…is DOT insane? To build a two lane bridge that leads to a one lane road on each side?

By: chrispytahoe

chrispytahoe — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:47:55 +0000

Interesting. It would be cool if we could keep the old bridge and construct a modern suspension bridge over the whole canyon. Wishfull thinking I know, but we would benifit from 2 tourist draws…And Harvo! Quit tailgaiting me on Mosquito Road you Cur.