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 MAY 17, 2021: Utility work related to the West Cashmere Bridge replacement project is planned for May 19, with impacts to Highway 2 at the project site near Hay Canyon Road. Both the westbound and eastbound lanes will be taken down to one lane, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There also will be a very BRIEF highway closure (5 minutes). Watch for traffic safety measures in place, including flaggers who will be out during that brief closure.
Recreationists on the Wenatchee River are reminded to follow directional signs at the work site in order to pass safely under the project's temporary work trestle, which will not be removed until sometime in September. Rafters and kayakers also are reminded to monitor the river levels, especially at the construction site.
Construction of a roundabout on Hay Canyon Road is ongoing. Motorists are advised to watch for one-lane, flagger-controlled traffic in the work area. On the Goodwin Road side of the project, construction will begin soon on the new roadway there. The intersection of Ruby Street and Goodwin Road also is closed.
In early June, 20 steel girders varying in length will be brought in via truck. The girders will be placed by cranes at night to avoid peak traffic times on Highway 2, and a temporary, two-lane bypass, called a shoo fly, will be utilized on the highway.
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
New: County reminds river recreationists to follow signage at construction site
Crunch Pak contributes $150,000 to West Cashmere Bridge project
Updated: In-water work to begin July 15
Construction Update Video (May 29, 2020)
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 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.
- 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. The most recent version was updated March 29, 2021.
Recently Completed:
Removal of old thru-girder on south side (Goodwin Road) of the new bridge.
Ongoing:
Construction of fourth and final pier on south side of the new bridge.
Construction of roundabout at Hay Canyon Road.
Upcoming:
Set bridge 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: 05/17/2021 08:58 AM