Ribbon Cutting in Platte County

To celebrate the new NW Cross Road Bridge in Platte County, Mo a ribbon cutting was held on January 11. Taking part in the celebration was GBA’s Jon Karst along with Platte County’s Public Works Director, Planning and Zoning, Special Roads District, County Commissioner and County Engineer. Several residents who live nearby were also present for the ribbon cutting.

GBA was selected to provide design and critical point construction inspection for Parkville Special Road District’s only bridge. The bridge is a single span steel girder 60 foot crossing. Many of the residents were excited for the new bridge because the previous bridge was a low water crossing and presented a safety hazard during rain events. The new bridge is designed to carry traffic over the 100 year flood elevation. The only concrete in the bridge is in the deck and barrier railing, and the girders are constructed from weathering steel to minimize future maintenance.