In April 2008, Clark County Public Works hired a contractor to construct a new bridge to replace the existing, and closed, structure. The new bridge, spanning Salmon Creek at the same location, will have four travel lanes, a center median, bicycle lanes, curb/gutter and sidewalks.The contractor demolished the old bridge and the new bridge is taking shape. In June, the contractor installed the new bridge girders. In mid July the contractor poured the new bridge deck. During August, the contractor poured the bridge sidewalls with an arch-like appearance. By early September, sidewalks and road approaches were in place. Final paving on Highway 99 is now underway. Visit the Project Photo Gallery for month-by-month construction photos.
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Salmon Creek has been restored to its channel. Stream restoration is a major component of new bridge construction |
Overall project work includes:
- Site preparation and moving utilities.
- Removal of the old bridge deck and support piers.
- Clearing debris in Salmon Creek left by the 1956 collapse and subsequent repairs.
- Construction of the new bridge.
- Restoring utility connections/crossings over Salmon Creek.
- Road improvements on approaches to the bridge.
- Stream restoration and enhancement within the reaches Salmon Creek, up and down stream from the bridge.
Demolition, new construction, stream restoration and utility installations will cost about $9.2 million,. Construction funding comes primarily from the federal financing distributed by the Bridge Replacement Advisory Council through the Washington State Department of Transportation.
