City Commissioners approved a $126,888 contract to Smith River Construction during their June 3 meeting for the 10th Street Bridge remodel.

The project is being funded by Preservation Cascade, Inc. and involves demolition of the top layer of asphalt at the south end approach of the 10th Street Bridge with replacement of a 6-inch reinforced concrete slab, demolition and removal of concrete wall at south end approach of 10th Street Bridge with replacement and placement of new concrete wall and guardrails.

Business Bites: 2Ks Kafe closing; Missouri River Diner moving; 10th Street Bridge trail connection open; Digital Karma Tattoo open; Coffee Republic opening; Nautilus building sold [2022]

The city owns the bridge, which was transferred from the Montana Department of Highways in 1998.

A second agreement between the city and Preservation Cascade provided for a public-private partnership to preserve the bridge.

In April 2021, the commission approved a land swap with Independence Bank, giving the city more river frontage to connect the bridge to the River’s Edge Trail.

City Commissioners approved land swap; wayfinding plan; Civic Center repair contract [2021]

“This project will continue with the preservation and improvement of the 10th Street Bridge and the future connection to the trail system utilizing funding through Preservation Cascade, Inc.,” according to the city.

TD&H Engineering provided design services. The city Park and Recreation Department will provide general contract management.

The city received two bids for the project ranging from$126,88 to $211,393 with Smith River Construction submitting the low bid.