With increased requirements from state, fast work on bridges is vital, says Grand Forks County engineer

With increased requirements from state, fast work on bridges is vital, says Grand Forks County engineer

GRAND FORKS – As the state increases inspection requirements for bridges during high-water events, Grand Forks County Engineer Nick West’s goal is to get as many bridges rehabilitated as soon as possible. The biggest goal is getting bridges off Classification A, which requires an inspection every 24 hours during flood events.  “The Category A, where we inspect every day — that is a problem,” West said. “To go to a bridge every single day and loo…