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 MARCH 23, 2020: Motorists may see a crew working at the West Cashmere Bridge this week as they put up bird netting under the bridge. The work is not expected to impact traffic and should be completed this week. The bird netting will prevent migratory birds from building nests under the bridge, which will be demolished later this spring.
Public works has cancelled an open house on the project that was planned for March 24. The cancellation is in response to the Chelan-Douglas Health District's advice on ways to help reduce the spread and effects of the COVID-19. We plan to work on a virtual open house and will post that website when it is available.
Watch this page for future updates as construction gets underway.
Construction News:
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 Schedule:
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MILESTONE |
SCHEDULED MILESTONES |
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Begin Design |
June 2015 |
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Environmental process |
April 2016 |
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Right-of-way process |
October 2016 |
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Planned Public Involvement (Website, Handouts & Meetings) |
January 2020 |
|
60% Design and Estimate |
May 2017 |
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Advertisement |
December 2019 |
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Bid Opening |
January 2020 |
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First Working Day |
Spring 2020 |
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Number of Working Days |
340 |
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Physical Completion |
November 2021 |
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 |
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AWARDED |
|
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Bridge Replacement Advisory Council |
$12,000,000 |
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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: 03/23/2020 08:57 AM