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| The Bridge Is Open -- September 26 Dedication | ||
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| Local business owners and neighborhood leaders paraded across the bridge Larger photo |
All sides of the new bridge are fully landscaped and the restored Salmon Creek flows freely. Larger photo |
The bridge is ready again to carry more than 17,000 car a day. |
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| Commissioner Betty Sue Morris welcomed dozens of people to the dedication event. Larger photo |
This view from the bridge looking downstream shows the new channel created in Salmon Creek. Larger photo |
Local resident Brad Lothspeich spoke at the dedication representing businesses and neighborhoods. Larger photo |
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| New bridge nearly complete -- September 12 Photos | ||
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| Artist rendering shows finished bridge with arches on the sides. Photos to right show this phase under construction. Larger photo |
The temporary bridge is gone, and the new bridge is near completion. Larger photo |
Medians have been landscaped and paving is underway. |
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| Roadway south of the bridge received final paving September 12. North side paving begins September 15. Larger photo |
This view from the bridge looking downstream shows the new channel created in Salmon Creek. Larger photo |
The pools and riffles created in Salmon Creek will provide much better fish passage upstream. Larger photo |
| Making a new bridge -- September 3 Photos | ||
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| Artist rendering shows finished bridge with arches on the sides. Photos to right show this phase under construction. Larger photo |
Bridge sidewalks have been poured. Pipes at lower right are for conduit for electrical lines. Larger photo |
The temporary bridge and sewer bypass pipe are being removed. Instream work will follow |
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| This dam has been holding back and diverting Salmon Creek since spring. Later in September the creek will be released to flow freely beneath the new bridge. Larger photo |
Final utility pipe installation must be completed before final road paving can begin. Larger photo |
Median and street side planters are now receiving topsoil. Acutual planting will be done later in the fall. Larger photo |
| Making a new bridge -- August 19 Photos | ||
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| Artist rendering shows finished bridge with arches on the sides. Photos to right show this phase under construction. Larger photo |
Workers put finishing touches on the arch walls. These will be painted later. Larger photo |
Each side of the bridge includes a wide overlook for viewing Salmon Creek. Work is starting on those now. Larger photo |
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| This dam has been holding back and diverting Salmon Creek since spring. Later in September the creek will be released to flow freely beneath the new bridge. Larger photo |
Bridges go up in stages. The deck has been poured. Now framing is underway for approaches that will connect with Highway 99 Larger photo |
Businesses south of the bridge will have new curbs and sidewalks with planters. Larger photo |
| Making a new bridge -- July-August Latest Photos | ||
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| Artist rendering shows finished bridge with arches on the sides. Photos to right show this phase under construction. Larger photo |
Forms are being built to create side arches for the new bridge. Larger photo |
The next arch section is almost ready to be installed. Once in place, the contractor will pour concrete to create the finished arches. Larger photo |
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| The contractor has already poured the first of three layers or "lifts" of asphalt on Highway 99 south of the bridge Larger photo |
County surveyors check bridge and road alignments and elevations frequently during construction. Larger photo |
The new bridge will carry six different utility connections when complete. Larger photo |
| Making a new bridge -- July 16 Latest Photos | ||
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| The bridge deck is now poured and covered in white plastic to cure the concrete. Larger photo |
County Construction Manager stands on the new bridge deck with the bridge contractor. Larger photo |
The new road south of the bridge takes shape. Larger photo |
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| This median south of the bridge will be planted this fall with trees and shrubs. Paving starts in late July. Larger photo |
A large new pond downstream of the bridge will handle stormwater runoff and protect Salmon Creek. Larger photo |
The temporary bridge and sewer bypass (right) will be removed in August and a new line will be hung below the bridge Larger photo |
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| Making a new bridge -- June 20 Latest Photos | ||
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| The bridge replacement also includes major storm and sanitary sewer installation Larger photo |
All girders are in place. Deck installation should begin soon. Larger photo |
In-water work to reshape Salmon Creek into a fish friendly stream is well advanced. Larger photo |
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| People have been crossing the bridge. This is dangerous. Keep off! Larger photo |
One of four corner posts that will hold lights for the finished bridge. Larger photo |
Highway 99 south of the bridge will be raised about 3 feet on the west side to flatten the curve. Larger photo |
| Making a new bridge -- June 9-10 Girder Installation | ||
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| The first four girders went in Monday, June 9. Larger photo |
Two cranes lift each girder into place from opposite sides of the bridge Larger photo |
Each girder is 153 feet long. These trucks traveled down I-5 from Tacoma. Larger photo |
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| Two cranes gently place girder #5 June 11. Each girder weighs 86 tons. Larger photo |
Each girder must be carefully measured to make certain it is straight and level. Larger photo |
Rebar at the top of each girder will help stablize the new bridge deck. Larger photo |
| Demolition of the Klineline Bridge ~ May 28, 2008 | ||
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| The old bridge is gone Larger photo of demolition |
Phone and data cables still cross the creek on separate supports Larger photo of demolition |
Sheet pile that once protected old bridge piers will soon be removed. Larger photo of sheet pile |
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| The project will include major improvements for fish in Salmon Creek. Larger photo of creek |
It looks bad now, but when complete this improved stream channel will help fish migrate upstream. Larger photo of creek |
The contactor is currently pouring concrete for new bridge foots on the north and south banks of Salmon Creek. Larger photo of concrete pour |
| Demolition of the Klineline Bridge ~ May 2008 | ||
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| Creek diverted around bridge construction site. Larger photo of diversion |
Machinery drills shafts for new bridge supports Larger photo of preparation |
Powerful jaws crush concrete during bridge demolition May 16 Larger photo of closeup |
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| Salmon Creek will be fully restored as part of the new bridge project Larger photo of demolition |
By May 17 most of the old bridge deck was gone. Larger photo of demolition |
Demolition May 17 Larger photo of demolition |
| April, 2008 | ||
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| Work began in mid April with utility removal from the old bridge. Larger photo across |
Major phone and data lines have been removed from the bridge. Larger photo downstream |
Contractor built a temporary bridge to support a sewer line bypass. Larger photo upstream |
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| These pipes will be used for stream diversion. Larger photo of pipes |
The contractor began staging equipment and materials in mid April. Larger photo of rebar |
Excavator Larger photo of excavator |
