Alpine Construction has been busy in Stark over
this long, snowy winter. Dealing
temperatures as low as -27° and numerous snowstorms, work progressed throughout
the season. The project is currently
over 80% through the anticipated schedule and the bridge is on schedule to be
completed in May of this year. The historic bridge now has a
newly sheathed roof and an upgraded lighting system is currently being
installed. "It has been a long process, particularly to repair and
replace individual joists. At the end of the project, the bridge will
retain its distinctive look but nearly all of the original beams will
have been replaced or repaired in some way. They need to be addressed
individually and that takes the contractor a lot of time," says Jason
Ross, HEB project manager. Next steps include completion of a fire
suppression system for the 160-year-old Paddleford truss bridge,
completion of the electrical system, and a coat of new white paint, once
spring weather comes around. Construction is expected to be completed
in May 2015. For more information, contact Jason Ross at
jross@hebengineers.com or 603-356-6936.Labels: Stark Covered Bridge