 Initial assessments indicated that the repair work could have taken up to three weeks to complete.However, after a more detailed inspection, it was determined that the damage combined with the age of the bridge eliminated the option of a quick fix.The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders awarded the contract to Howell-based George Harms Construction Co. to make the repairs, which local officials said included replacing its pilings and removing and replacing rotted wooden joists.