The Idaho Transportation Department will begin repairs on Monday to the Vineyard Bridge over Interstate 84 west of the Kimberly Interchange.
The bridge has been closed to traffic since being damaged last year by a driver hauling equipment that exceeded height restrictions and struck the bridge. Work is expected to be completed by mid-December after which the bridge will reopen to traffic.
The project will replace four girders, which are horizontal support beams for the bridge, and install a new bridge deck over the affected section. The total cost of the work is approximately $605,000. The expense will be reimbursed to ITD by the private entity responsible for the damage.
“We knew it was going to take about a year to get this bridge repaired,” Project Manager Kenny Lively said. “With the bridge being important for some farmers, it is great to be able to get this bridge back up and running.”
For project updates and travel information, drivers can visit 511.idaho.gov or download the Idaho 511 app.