In May 1953, the state announced that the bridge would need repairs costing $105,920 to replace the deck of the four-span, structure, along with repainting the bridge with three coast of paint as well as a deep cleaning. The state announced the bid would go to the Conn Welding and Machine Company of New Castle, Pennsylvania and be started by June with a slated completion date of December 1, 1953. The project was completed ahead of schedule and opened on October 26.