History
Blatnik Bridge maintenance history
- 1958-1961: The High Bridge (later known as the Blatnik Bridge) is constructed
- 1961: Blatnik Bridge opens to traffic o Designed for a max vehicle weight of 154,000 pounds
- 1973: Median change from curb to median barrier
- 1994: Widening project
- 1995: Painting and repair project
- 2008: Emergency gusset repair and spot o First load restriction to 80,000 pounds
- 2010: Suspender rope placement project
- 2012-2013: Repaint truss in splash zone, perform truss strengthening and install new lighting system o Changed max vehicle weight back to 154,000 pounds
- 2016: Repair project (emergency gussets and cable) o Load rating reduced again to 104,000 pounds
- 2019: Inspection o Load rating further reduced to 80,000 pounds (legal loads only)
- 2021/2022: Planned maintenance work