Washington County was hit by major flooding in August, of last year which impacted neighborhoods, roads and infrastructure. Especially hard hit were Germantown, West Bend, Richfield and Farmington, where the Indian Lore Bridge collapsed.

Washington County provided funds to the Town of Farmington, so repairs on the Indian Lore Bridge could begin. And just five months after the flooding, the bridge is now open. The public-private partnerships and neighbors helping neighbors was a big part of it.

County Supervisor and Town of Farmington Chair Doug Neumann said in a press release, “This is an incredible accomplishment, many thought it wasn't possible. A few small setbacks, but we got it done in record time.”

He cited the partnership with Washington County as a key aspect to providing much needed emergency funding. The Town of Farmington continues to work with FEMA for reimbursement through a county-wide appeals process after the initial funding request was denied. The bridge project cost $450,000.

It's open for travel, but some minor finishing work will take place in early spring to replace asphalt. 

Photo by Washington County.