Root River State Trail RR045 Bridge Rehabilitation

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking qualified contractors to rehabilitate the RR045 bridge on the Root River State Trail near Rushford, Houston County. The scope includes demolition of existing timber bridge deck and railing, removal of bituminous trail approaches, installation of new treated timber decking, railings, and wear surfaces, and all associated site work. The contract is valued at $150,000 with an expected completion by mid‑November 2026. • Demolish existing timber bridge deck and railings, remove and dispose of existing bituminous approaches. • Install 12‑ft wide transverse laminated treated timber bridge deck, 91 LF of timber bridge railing, and 68 LF of timber approach railing. • Apply bituminous wear surface to bridge deck and approaches; all work to be completed under a single prime contract.