Indian Lore Bridge Reopened
WEST BEND, WI – Washington County was hit by historic flooding in August 2025 that impacted neighborhoods, roads and critical infrastructure. However, Washington County didn’t wait to see what aid would come from FEMA to begin repairs. Especially hard hit were Germantown, West Bend, Richfield and Farmington, where one of the more dramatic results of the flood was the Indian Lore Bridge collapse.
The County quickly provided funds to the Town of Farmington so repairs on the Indian Lore Bridge could begin immediately, allowing the residents, school buses and business deliveries to avoid long-term and inconvenient detours taking them well off their route.
County Executive Josh Schoemann said, “While oftentimes the speed of government work is notoriously slow, we all worked together so that just five months after the flooding, I’m happy to report that the bridge is now open. Thanks to all in our community who came together in response to the disaster. The public-private partnerships and neighbors helping neighbors demonstrated the resilience and cooperation that define Washington County.”
County Supervisor and Town of Farmington Chair Doug Neumann said, “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 component 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 approximately $450,000.
While open for travel, some minor finishing work will take place in early spring to replace asphalt that is not typically replaced in freezing temperatures.
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