Kaw Design repair Spillway Bridge Fact Sheet  

During a routine bridge bearing pad repair at Kaw Lake maintenance workers discovered the bearing pads were in a significant state of deterioration. The original budget for the repair was $591,000.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District determined bridge closure was necessary. Tulsa District closed Kaw Spillway Bridge at noon on November 7, 2025 to prevent potential structural damage and in the interest of public safety. The district immediately paused further fieldwork to preserve remaining funds and pivot toward a more permanent repair solution.

During a routine bridge bearing pad repair at Kaw Lake maintenance workers discovered the bearing pads were in a significant state of deterioration. The original budget for the repair was $591,000.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District determined bridge closure was in the best interest of public safety and closed the Kaw Spillway Bridge at noon, November 7, 2025.

Bridge closure was also necessary to prevent potential structural damage. Tulsa District immediately paused further fieldwork to preserve remaining funds and pivot toward a more permanent repair solution.

• Safety First: The bridge was closed on November 7, 2025 after field conditions showed more severe bearing deterioration than anticipated. Closure prevented potential structural damage and public safety risk.
• Funding Gap: Current project funding is $741,700, but contractor ROM is $1.5 million – $2.0 million. We recommend securing the full $2M from a donor project to ensure a complete, permanent repair instead of an incremental fix.
• Execution Plan: Reviews (DQC, ATR, BCOES) are complete, proposals are due March 13, 2026, and we expect award between March 31 and April 10 with an estimated 180-day performance period.