Public Works
Questions?
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 509-667-6341 or jill.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
POSTED JULY 27, 2020: The construction crew is now working five days a week (Monday through Friday) and expects to follow this work schedule through September. The construction of a 300-foot work trestle that will go over the Wenatchee River begins on July 15 and will continue through Sept. 30. Nearly 30 pilings that will support the work trestle will be vibrated into the riverbed.
The West Cashmere Bridge and Goodwin Road are closed. Goodwin Road is open to local traffic, which includes customers and vendors visiting the businesses on Goodwin Road.
Construction News
Updated: In-water work to begin July 15
Construction Update Video (May 29, 2020)
Chelan PUD utility work in the project area
Press Release: County Awards $19.3 million Contract to build new Cashmere Bridge
Letter to Local River Rafting and Kayaking Companies (March 4, 2020)
Project Description
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 is proposed to be constructed in approximately the same location as the existing bridge. The proposed bridge is estimated to 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 has coordinated with stakeholders to complete a planning-level study to analyze the access points into Cashmere, identify their related freight routes and evaluate this bridge to develop a scope of the type, size and location for its replacement.
- Cashmere Area Transportation Study
- Cashmere Area Transportation Study Appendices
- 2016 West Cashmere Bridge Replacement Project TSL Study
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 available here. Please note this is an estimate. The schedule is subject to change and is provided as a general guide.
Recently Completed:
Demolition of the bridge's concrete deck and north approach are complete.
Ongoing:
Installation of the over-the-water work trestle continues until Sept. 30.
The geosynthetic wall on the future north approach (off Sunburst Lane) is under construction.
Upcoming:
Demolition of the bridge's south approach will be in August/September.
Installation of a cofferdam at the bridge's center pier will be in August/September.
Bridge's trusses will be removed in September.
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: 08/13/2020 02:23 PM