Options for an aging Hampden bridge will cost more than $1M

Options for an aging Hampden bridge will cost more than $1M

The Hampden Town Council on Monday heard three options to deal with an aging bridge that is the only way to reach six homes. None of them will cost less than $1 million. The Manning Mill Road bridge has deteriorated to the point that it cannot support more weight than an average pickup truck, leading town officials to search for quick fixes so residents can receive heating fuel this winter. The options, presented by bridge engineer Ben Toothaker…