Huntington Bridge Weight Limit Drops Due to Deterioration

The weight limit on the Enslow Park Bridge was reduced from 33 tons to nine tons following a yearly inspection that found major deterioration. This change prevents large vehicles, including garbage trucks and school buses, from crossing the bridge, which serves as the only entrance and exit for residents living across it. Mark Bates, Huntington’s public works director, confirmed the state will accept bids to begin construction and is working to install a temporary bridge to the east of the current structure.

The infrastructure failure requires immediate public spending for repairs and the construction of a temporary crossing. The restriction on vehicle size impacts local logistics and services, such as garbage collection, and residents in Enslow Park have previously experienced flooding.