Hwy 99 Bridge Reopened After 6 Week Closure

January 21, 2011

There’s some good news for many North Escambia drivers — a North Highway 99 bridge opened Friday after being closed for six weeks.

The 55-year old bridge over North Pine Barren Creek, just north of the Oak Grove Park, was closed for emergency repairs on December 9 after a routine inspection revealed a deterioration of concrete at the southern end of the bridge. A portion of the repair included the installation of steel piers and a steel truss (pictured above) to support that end of the bridge.

The project was delayed because it was too cold for the contractor to pour concrete and too cold to apply the necessary joint sealants. Repairs to the wood and concrete bridge were done by DKE Marine under an emergency Escambia County purchase order not to exceed $100,000.

The roadway is heavily traveled and is a primary route for school traffic to and from Bratt Elementary, Ernest Ward Middle and Northview High schools.

Pictured: A new steel truss supports part of the Pine Barren Creek Bridge on North Highway 99 in Oak Grove. Pictured below: The bridge was once again open to traffic Friday morning.  NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.


Comments

5 Responses to “Hwy 99 Bridge Reopened After 6 Week Closure”

  1. David Huie Green on January 22nd, 2011 6:50 pm

    shaved 1.4 miles off my travel each way

  2. Oak Grove Bud on January 21st, 2011 10:17 pm

    Great news!!! Now, maybe a little less roadway trash on the detour route……

  3. Beegee on January 21st, 2011 2:01 pm

    Well,an end to the peace and quiet of living in a cul-de-sac !!!!! :-)
    I am really glad it’s finally open !!!!!!!!! Thanks DKE Marine for a job well done!!!!

  4. me on January 21st, 2011 7:14 am

    its about time

  5. sally sue on January 21st, 2011 6:49 am

    Hello 99. Long time…. no see. So good to see you again.

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