Most of the primary elements of the bridgeвЂ™s structural, electrical, and mechanical systems are original.

It accommodates 10,000 vehicles per day, while also providing a vital connection for pedestrian and bicycle traffic in the downtown area.ДЄny bridge improvement must address structural and geometric deficiencies of the existing bridge maintain safe access and passage for all users including bicyclists pedestrians individuals with disabilities waterway traffic and motor vehicles meet transportation demand and comply with all state, regional and local plans. The Racine Street Bridge is one of only two river crossings connecting Doty Island with the city of Menasha central business district. While the bridge is safe for use, there are numerous deficiencies with the existing bridge that need to be addressed. Bridge construction scheduled to begin in summer 2020 and finish inВ late 2022.Completed environmental study in October 2018.Alternative J вЂ“ Bridge replacement off alignment with two roundabouts.Preferred Alternative determined in late 2015.Replacing the bridge on the existing location.WisDOTВ recently completed an environmental study thatВ investigatedВ a wide range of improvement alternatives including: While the bridge is still safe for vehicular travel, a recent investigation of the bridge has identified a number of issues that need to be addressed. The existing bridge was constructed in 1952 and is nearing its service life.

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