Bridge sidewalk said suspect

State Department of Transportation officials have blocked off the sidewalk on the Highway 26 side of the twin bridges at the north end of Main Street in Colfax. Large orange “closed” signs have been posted at each end of the bridge and yellow tape has been used to keep pedestrians off the sidewalk part of the bridge.

The state closed off the sidewalk after inspectors discovered the cantilevered supports for the sidewalk are separating from the main support structure of the bridge, according to a report from Al Gilson, DOT spokesman for the eastern region.

DOT bridge inspectors noticed cracks i...