All things considered, local bridges are in good condition said Wellington North works committee chairman Dan Yake.
He told council Monday night about a recent bridge inspection report. It recommends the township spend about $28,000 next year on minor repairs, although it will need to budget roughly $250,000 for more repairs over the next five years.
There are also a number of bridges under Wellington County jurisdiction on boundary roads that also need attention, he said.
Yake said that while there have been “issues” with bridges in township, Wellington North’s bridges are in generally good repair.
He believes that is a positive sign, considering some of the municipality’s bridges date to the 1930s and 1940s.
The oldest bridge – at Concession 6 and 7, Lot 5 was built in 1930 – and still received a good rating in the inspection report.
“Most bridges were rated from good too excellent condition. It’s not too bad considering there are roughly 35 to 36 structures,” Yake concluded.
Wellington North could find itself envied by its neighbours for having sound structures. Neighbouring Centre Wellington has been struggling to keep its bridges in repair and even open. It has 104 bridges to look after.
