A bridge that has quietly helped residents cross Blaine Street for nearly 59 years is nearing the end of its life, as the city of Caldwell moves forward with plans to remove the aging structure following safety concerns identified during inspections.
Built in 1966, the bridge once spanned a covered section of Indian Creek and has long been part of the neighborhood’s landscape, even as many residents remained unaware of its history.
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Caldwell to remove historic bridge after 59 years
City officials have begun a nearly $119,000 project connected to the bridge’s removal. Funding for the project will come out of the city’s public work budget. In the meantime, weight restrictions are now in effect on the Blaine Street bridge, limiting single-unit vehicles to 12 tons and larger truck combinations to 22 and 28 tons due to safety concerns identified during inspections…