Contract AdminPublic WorksDetected May 19, 2026

39 for Bridge 80504 project work. These payments indicate active bridge design/engineering under the Road and Bridge fund, likely as part of the County’s multiyear highway capital program. In addition, the 2025 Highway Department Annual Report presented May 12, 2026 referenced upcoming bridge projects and a planned 2026 Board road tour, further underscoring an ongoing bridge replacement and rehabilitation pipeline.While current payments reflect work already contracted to Interstate Engineering and Widseth, they provide valuable incumbent and timing intelligence. Engineering phases generally precede construction bids by a year or more, so contractors and specialty suppliers (bridge components, guardrail, traffic control) can monitor for upcoming construction solicitations on Bridges 80509 and 80504 and related projects. Vendors offering construction, inspection, materials testing, and asset management tools can also position themselves for future phases or for other bridges that will follow in the County’s capital rotation.

Engineering work for bridges 80509 and 80504 is underway; highway capital program is active with a 2026 road tour planned to review projects and conditions.

Wadena CountyHighway bridge design and construction program with Interstate and Widseth

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