The Ames Lake Trestle Bridge was built 100 years ago. It was originally designed with narrow lanes for much smaller vehicles than what we see today.
The original timber piles that supported the deck were decaying. Over time, the poor condition of the piles could prohibit large trucks and emergency vehicles from crossing, which would eventually require the bridge to be shut down completely.
The new Ames Lake Trestle Bridge will be wider, straighter, and safer than the existing bridge, providing an unrestricted crossing for the community. It will also improve fish and wildlife habitat, improve water quality, and reduce erosion.
This project, which began on June 24, 2024 should be finished in Spring, 2025.
