Do you have a question about the construction of the replacement bridge, or about impacts to the community? Contact public information officer Jill FitzSimmons at 509-667-6545 or jillm.fitzsimmons@co.chelan.wa.us.
Or, have news and updates emailed to you directly.
Si necesita información sobre el puente del oeste de Cashmere traducido en español, por favor comuníquese con las obras públicas del Condado de Chelan al 509-667-6415 o public.works@co.chelan.wa.us.
Bridge History
Built in 1929, the original West Cashmere Bridge has a long history in the community.
West Cashmere Bridge Replacement (CRP 693)
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
UPDATED OCT. 25, 2021: With the girders now set, the contractor has moved on to completing the falsework and formwork around the girders in preparation for deck work. There may be times when the contractor will need to be working over Highway 2. The highway will not be closed for the work; however, at times the westbound and/or eastbound lanes may be taken down to one lane at night, from 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. If you are driving on the highway through the project area in the night, please watch for possible traffic safety barrels indicating any lane changes.
On the Goodwin Road side of the project, the contractor is working to build the road up to the bridge. Goodwin Road is closed; it is open only to local traffic, including residents, businesses and their customers or vendors, and services such as delivery and postal services. The contractor is building up the roadway on Goodwin Road in anticipation for paving next year.
Recreationists on the Wenatchee River also are advised to follow directional signs at the work site in order to pass safely under the project's temporary work trestle.
The West Cashmere Bridge is a 91-year-old, fracture-critical bridge, both functionally obsolete and structurally deficient, with a sufficiency rating of 25.18. It is currently posted for both weight and height restrictions. The new structure will be built in approximately the same location as the existing bridge. The new bridge will be 44 feet wide and 1,000 feet long. In February 2020, a $19.3 million contract was awarded to SB Structures of Seattle for the construction of the new West Cashmere Bridge.
In 2012, through these fracture-critical inspections, it was estimated that within 10 years there would be a substantial decrease in the bridge’s load-carrying capacity – due to the progressive deterioration of the structural elements – unless major rehabilitation of the bridge’s structural components are performed. The County coordinated with stakeholders to complete a planning-level study analyzing the access points into Cashmere, identifying their related freight routes and evaluating the old bridge to develop a scope of the type, size and location for its replacement.
The Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council has considered the West Cashmere Bridge Replacement Project to be of regional significance and is one of the top three priority projects within Chelan and Douglas counties.
Estimated Construction Schedule
The full construction schedule is being updated and will be reposted. The bridge is expected to open in summer 2022.
Recently Completed:
Placed four girders over the BNSF railroad tracks on the Goodwin Road side of the project
Ongoing:
The contractor is putting up form work above the bridge span over the railroad tracks
Upcoming:
Continue to set the additional 16 girders
Construct bridge deck
Funding
The West Cashmere Bridge Replacement Project is being paid for with a variety of federal, state, local and private funding.
Project Total
$25,500,000
AWARDED
Bridge Replacement Advisory Council
$12,000,000
Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board
$3,000,000
Rural Arterial Program
$2,500,000
Legislative Discretionary (WSDOT)
$2,000,000
Statewide Transportation Block Grant Program
$2,450,037
Highway Improvement Program
$149,963
Private (Crunch Pak)
$150,000
WSDOT (NC Region)
$270,650
Chelan County
$2,979,350
Posted: 07/28/2015 11:57 AM
Last Updated: 10/25/2021 10:34 AM
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