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City of Elk River <br />October 14, 1998 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />second method is to have several light poles mounted on the bridge. Another method is <br />to make use of larger light poles along the highway that shine onto the bridge as well as <br />the roadway. <br /> <br />Making patterns or coloring concrete is another method of developing aesthetic effects. <br />If any of these additional design elements are too elaborate and expensive, the expense <br />is not covered by Mn/DOT. <br /> <br />FINANCING <br /> <br />As you are aware, the City received High Priority Project funding for this project. This <br />funding requires a 20% local match. The following shows the budget available for this <br />project. <br /> <br />Federal funds available (80%) <br />Required local match (20%) <br /> <br />$530,250 <br />$132,550 <br /> <br />TOTAL $662,800 <br /> <br />Estimated construction costs of different style and material bridges are shown below. <br />These costs are for a basic bridge of each type with standard chain link fencing. <br /> <br />Steel Concrete Wood <br /> <br />Continuous Span $445,000 $475,000 $480,000 <br />Pony Truss $465,000 -- $500,000 <br />Through Gi~er $480,000 $490,000 $515,000 <br />Through Truss $490,000 --- $530,000 <br /> <br />As can be seen from these estimates, it appears that the City can afford any style and <br />material bridge they choose. Again, we suggest either a concrete or CorTen steel <br />bridge. Then some of the excess budget would be available to upgrade the fencing, add <br />lighting, and consider other aesthetic treatments. <br /> <br />We are looking for some direction as to how the City Council would like us to proceed on these <br />issues. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Howard R. Green Company <br /> <br />TJM/st <br /> <br /> Howard R, Green Company <br />O:~PROJ\803450j\0060\450-0902.oct.doc CONSULTING ENGINEERS <br /> <br /> <br />