Frequently Asked Questions: Waterford Iron Bridge Replacement
Where will the new bridge be built?
The new bridge will be built slightly upstream of the Iron Bridge on land owned by
Carleton. A transportation easement will be donated to the Township of Waterford which
will grant them permission to build and maintain the bridge. A construction easement will
grant temporary use of additional land to facilitate the bridge building. It was not
possible to find a bridge crossing site downstream of the present bridge that did not
involve moving and rebuilding roads, among other issues.
Other FAQs
- Why does the Iron Bridge need replacement?The single lane Iron Bridge is listed as number one on the State of Minnesota’s...
- What is the recommendation of the Arboretum Committee?The Arboretum Committee recommends that the College Board of Trustees approve the donation of a transportation...
- What type of bridge will be built?The new bridge will allow for two lanes of traffic (one lane in each direction)...
- Where will the new bridge be built?The new bridge will be built slightly upstream of the Iron Bridge on land owned...
- What will happen to the Iron Bridge?As long as it continues to pass safety inspections, the Iron Bridge would be left...
- What was the process used to determine the future bridge location?Members of the Arboretum Committee, as well as other college representatives, have discussed the bridge with...
- Who was involved in the discussion regarding the Iron Bridge replacement?Members of the Arboretum Committee, the Dean of the College Office, the Vice- President and Treasurer,...
- What impact will there be on the Carleton Arboretum?While the Arboretum Committee worked hard to minimize impact, some negative impacts are inevitable. There are...
- How big an area of the Arboretum will be impacted?The Arboretum is 880 acres in size. The area impacted by building the new bridge...
- What benefits will there be to the Carleton community?As part of the bridge construction, the Township of Waterford has agreed to develop a formal...
- When will the new bridge be built?Engineering work is expected to be completed by July. Depending on permitting and funding, construction will...
- Who should I contact if I still have questions?Contact Arboretum Director Nancy Braker, or any other member of the Arboretum Committee. Current Arboretum Committee...