BNSF bridge restricted to three tons on deck

FORT MADISON - According to Lee County and BNSF officials, the Fort Madison bridge is now under a 3-ton weight limit for at least two weeks.

According to a release Friday afternoon, following an inspection and re-rating the bridge will be temporarily have a weight restriction.

"Please be advised that following a planned inspection and highway bridge re-rating, the highway portion of the Ft. Madison Bridge needs to be temporarily reduced to a 3 Ton limit, due to a condition found on the non-railroad portion of the highway bridge just west of the movable span. BNSF anticipates this load restriction to be in place for approximately 10 - 14 days as we work to correct the problem."

The bridge will remain open for vehicles but under the road weight limit.