Idaho Transportation Department

U.S. 30, Topaz Bridge

Project Facts

Project Number A009(897)
Key Number 09897
Milepost 365.2 to 365.9

This project constructs a new bridge to replace the existing Topaz Bridge. This project is part of a larger effort to improve U.S. 30 between McCammon and Soda Springs.

Description

The Topaz Bridge project includes final design and construction of a U.S. 30 bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad and the Portneuf Marsh Valley Canal, and associated road work. It also provides final design of approximately seven acres of wetland mitigation at the Price Road mitigation site.

Background

Approximately 31 miles of major widening and realignment from McCammon to Fish Creek (west of Soda Springs) was carried through preliminary design, public hearing and environmental approval in 2003, in three development segments.

Schedule and Funding

Final design of Topaz Bridge was completed in January 2009. Construction began in May 2009. Estimated construction completion date is July 2012.

The design and construction of the U.S. 30 Topaz Bridge project was funded with Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds through the GARVEE Transportation Program.

Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is committed to compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related regulations and directives. ITD assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any ITD service, program, or activity. The department also assures that every effort will be made to prevent discrimination through the impacts of its programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations. In addition, the department will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency.