Project purpose
The purpose of the Orange Road Bridge project is to provide a safe and efficient river crossing.

Why the project is necessary
The existing bridge is structurally deficient and functionally obsolete based on its reduced structural capacity, width and sight distance. The following deficiencies define the need for the improvement:

Structural Capacity
The existing bridge is structurally deficient and was reduced to a three-ton weight limit in April 2005. The county implemented the reduction because of severe degradation.

Width
The existing bridge, approximately 16-feet wide, can only handle one car crossing at a time. The bridge should accommodate at least two-way traffic and fulfill the requirements of Orange Road’s functional classification to limit delays.

Sight Distance
The existing bridge is higher than the road and obstructs a driver's view as they approach and drive across the bridge.