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HISTORIC FOUR MILE BRIDGE
AVAILABLE FOR RELOCATION
Chaffee County is offering the Four Mile Bridge, pictured here, to any
person or organization interested in relocating it. The Four Mile Bridge, which
crosses the Arkansas River near Buena Vista, was built in 1909 by the Pueblo Bridge
Company of Pueblo, Colorado. It consists of a 50-foot long riveted steel siderail truss,
known as a "truss leg bedstead." The roadway width is 12 feet. It has been determined
eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.
It is recommended that the bridge be reused for pedestrian or bicycle use
only, not for vehicular access . The relocation cost, assuming that it is relocated
within a distance of 200 miles, is estimated at between $35,160 and $40,920.
The lower figure provides for new timber cribbing abutments similar to the present
ones, and the higher, for concrete abutments. These figures include some
restoration of the structure, such as sandblasting and painting, as well as overhead
and profit costs.
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A grant of $1,200 will be available to the bridge recipient to help defray
the relocation cost.
All potential recipients will be required to submit a written "relocation program"
uetailing the proposed use and new location of the bridge and the resources available
to assure future maintenance.
Proposals for the relocation of the bridge will be reviewed with perference to
plans which would construct timber cribbing and supports to retain its present
appearance and abide by preservation covenants. If there is no acceptable offer which
would meet these requirements, the structure may be transferred without preservation
covenants.
For more specific information regarding the requirements for relocation,
rehabilitation and maintenance, interested parties should contact Staff
Historians Vicki Rottman or Rebecca Herbst at the Colorado Department of Highways,
4201 East Arkansas Avenue, Room 212, Denver, Colorado 80222, (303) 757-9448. Proposals
will be accepted until December 23, 1985, and offers reviewed for a 30-day period
thereafter.
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DRIVING IN
COLORADO'S WINTER
More than a month ago, maintenance personnel in the Division of Highways '
eight maintenance sections tested snow removal equipment and checked stockpiles
of sand. Crews in mountain areas are already well into the 1985-86 snow season.
The following is a seasonal update on Colorado's snow tread law, road
conditions telephone numbers and studded tire laws in adjacent states.
"Snow Tires or Chains Required"
Under Colorado law, the Highway Department's Division of Highways may
close a stretch of road under bad conditions to all vehicles except those with either
adequate snowtreads or tire chains. Host occasions call for snow tread use. On
rare and brief occasions, travel may be limited only to vehicles with chains; one
example would be following a heavy snowstorm when a road section is just reopened
and snowtread would be inadequate.
During the past three years the Department has used more signs, instead of
people, posted along roadways during adverse weather conditions. This allows
maintenancemen or State Troopers to perform more important duties, for road clearing,
than checking vehicle tire treads at temporary roadside inspection stations.
Motorists encountering a restricted area see signs such as "Snow Tires or Chains
required, 1500 feet" or "Snow Tires or Chains required beyond this point."
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The following list of equipment is acceptable when "Snow Tires" are
required:
1. Coventional mud and snow tread (M/S) with or without studs,
with a minimum tread depth of 1/8 inch.
2. Tires of the all weather type bearing the mark M/S, with a
minimum tread depth of 1/8 inch.
3. Four wheel drive vehicles (all four wheels engaged) with
adequate tires:
A. Adequate tires include those with conventional
tread with a minimum tread depth of 1/8 inch or
the type mentioned in 1 or 2 above.
4. Any type tire with plastic chains.
5. Wavy snowtreads with steel wire protruding.
The following are acceptable when "Chains Only" are required:
1. Any type tire with conventional steel link chains.
2. Any type tire with cable chains.
3. Four wheel drive vehicles (all four wheels engaged) with:
A. Conventional mud and snow tread (M/S) with or without
studs, with a minimum tread depth of 1/8 inch.
B. Tires of the all weather type bearing the mark (M/S) ,
with a minimum depth of 1/8 inch.
Road Conditions Telephone Service
Denver area: the Department of Highways continues to offer 24-hr. recorded
phone service from the Denver headquarters. Information is updated several times
each day, or as conditions warrant, by the Colorado State Patrol under the Depart-
ment of Public Safety. For I-25 and eastern Colorado conditions, Denver area
motorists may dial 639-1234. For Denver and west, the number is 639-1111.
Statewide: motorists outside Denver may check their telephone directories
for State Patrol office phones or recorded message services. The Patrol 's offices
are also listed on the Colorado Tourism map. Interested persons may obtain a
free map by writing to the Public Information Office, Room 235, Colorado Department
of Highways, 4201 East Arkansas Ave. , Denver, CO 80222 or by calling (303) 757-9228.
The map was updated and printed last August.
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October 24, 1985
Variable Message Signs
Again this season four lighted variable-message signs will offer Interstate
70 motorists updated information about road conditions. On westbound I-70, signs
will be activated near Rooney Road west of Denver; near Empire Junction (at U.S. 40) ;
and at Wheeler Junction near Copper Mountain. A sign over I-70 at Vail will
inform eastbound motorists about Vail Pass and Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel road
conditions.
Studded Tires
COLORADO, NEW MEXICO and WYOMING laws permit year-round use of studied mud/
snow tires. Wyoming, like Colorado, requires chains during extreme snow emergencies.
Of the neighboring states, only UTAH and NEBRASKA prohibit metal studs
outright the year around. Utah law allows the use of so-called "soft studs ,"
tungsten carbide fragments in a soft metal matrix, between October 15 and March 31.
Nebraska's Department of Roads issues special permits to handicapped persons,
and allows metal studs for public safety and emergency vehicles, but only between
November 1 and March 15.
KANSAS law allows the use of studded tires from November 1 through April 15.
OKLAHOMA allows their use between November 1 and April 1. And ARIZONA allows
studded tire use from October 1 through May 1.
Overconfidence Spoils The Day
This winter season, some motorists will wind up in a ditch or an accident,
or both, because they were overconfident. They will roll into mountain storms
or high plains blizzards on last summer's worn, summer "slicks." Or, just
as often, Lhey will push their 4-wheel-drive vehicles and tires beyond a
reasonable limit because the macho machines in television commercials appear
invincible.
The motorist approaching winter with proper equipment, and a respect for
snow and ice conditions on the road, can help ensure his or her safety.
Meanwhile, state maintenance crews will be responding to the snowstorms with
heavier equipment. The Colorado Division of Highways has 915 snowplow trucks,
26 snow blowers and 25 motor graders to battle winter.
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C 03-0257-09 S.H. 257 IN WINDSOR
The Department's Division of Highways accepted six bids at the Oct 24
opening for a project to resurface S.H. 257 in Windsor. A project calling for completion
within 20 working days begins at the intersection with S.H. "t 92 and extends about
seven miles north in Weld county. It consists of hot bituminous pavement overlay.
Best-Way Paving of Greeley turned in an apparently successful bid of
$388,948 for the project, which will be coordinated by residnet engineer
Lew Garton of Loveland. 0 0 0
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October 24, 1985
IR 70-2(115) INTERSTATE 70 AT EAGLE INTERCHANGE
Providing bridge repair work on I-70 at the Eagle Interchange overpass
structure drew four bidders Oct. 24 when Division of Highways engineers opened
sealed envelopes. A project requiring completion within 50 workable days
consists of hot bituminous pavement overlay.
An apparently successful bid of $163,139 was submitted by G.A. Western
Construction Ca of Clifton. Resident engineer is Matt Smith of Eagle.
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MP 0040-08 WEST COLFAX NEAR AURARIA HIGHER
EDUCATION CENTER
Sabell 's, Inc. of Denver submitted an apparently successful bid of $44,931
at the Division of Highways October 24 opening for median landscaping on west
Colfax Ave. near Auraria Education Center in Denver.
Work will consist of landscaping, sprinkler system, and planting located
on U.S, '0 beginning at 9th and extending one tenth of a mile east of Osage St.
Three firms bid the project, which calls for completion within 15 workable
days . Resident engineer Joe Sietz of Denver will coordinate this project.
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BIDS TO BE OPENED
ADD: Nov. 14: 10:00 a.m. , Resurfacing U.S. 50 near Devine, consisting
of hot bituminous pavement overlay and striping, beginning five and one half miles
east of Pueblo, at the junction with S.H. 231, and extending 4.9 miles easterly,
in Pueblo county, C 02-0050-18.
Nov. 14: 10:15 a.m. , Bridge replacement located on Hinsdale County
Road 3 over Williams Creek, consisting of grading, bridge, stabilization, hot
bituminous pavement, seeding and mulching, about seven and one half miles south of
the intersection with S.H. 149 (south of Lake City), BRO 0063(1) .
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Nov. 14: 10:30 a.m. , Drainage improvements on Interstate 225 north
of Jewell Avenue in Aurora, consisting of structures and signing, in Arapahoe
county, MP-CC 10-0225-04.
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October 24, 1985
CONTRACTS AWARDED
Road/ Bid Contract
Project Street Description Awarded to Opening Awarded
MR 1257(4) Sheridan Blvd. Improving Sheridan Asphalt Paving Co. 9/26/85 10/18/85
in Westminster. Blvd. $1,666,293
BRS 0059(12) S.H. 59 south Replacing a bridge James E. Simon Co. , 10/3/85 10/23/85
of Sedgwick. on S.H. 59. Inc.
$2,587,380
MP 47-0083- S.H. 83 in Improving drainage Kiewit Western Co. 10/3/85 10/23/85
15 Franktown. on S.H. 83. $34,858
MP 04-0115- S.H. 115 in Seal coat project. Schmalz Construction 10/3/85 10/23/85
26 Fremont and El Ltd.
Paso counties. $154,231
MP 34-0024- U.S 24 southwest Resurfacing project. Kiewit Western Co. 10/10/85 10/23/85
02 of Limon. $556,251
FLH 0139(11) S.H 139 North Widening S.H. 139. Kiewit Western Co. 10/10/85 10/23/85
of Loma. $1,255,818
IR 70-5(38) Interstate 70 I-70 improvement Sterling Paving Co. 10/17/85 10/23/85
near Stratton. and bridge widening. $3,552,169
ER 0116(2) S.H. 139 near Roadway drainage United Companies of 10/17/85 10/23/85
Douglas Pass project on S.H.. 139. Mesa County
$1,167,628
MRU 0096(2) S.H. 96 at 4th Resurfacing project. Southern Colorado 10/17/85 10/23/85
St. bridge. Paving, Inc.
$113,128
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