September 2008
- The initial contract for this project was cancelled.
- After WSDOT engineers evaluated the most prudent way to safely and effectively paint the bridge, a decision was made to complete the project in phases.
- The next phase of this project will paint the piers in the water and towers on the Washington approach.
Overview
This project will clean and paint all the steel members on the SR 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge to help preserve and prolong the life of the bridge.
25% of the project has been completed in the original contract, which was cancelled in February 2008.
Why is WSDOT
painting the Lewis and Clark Bridge?
The Lewis and Clark Bridge is the only crossing from Washington to Oregon between Astoria and Portland and serves as a vital connection for Oregon and Washington commuters and trucking commerce.
The Lewis and Clark Bridge was last painted in 1984. Painting this bridge will help maintain the structural integrity of this historic bridge.
Our Partners
As stipulated in Oregon and Washington’s Border Bridges Agreement, construction and maintenance costs for the Lewis and Clark Bridge are shared equally by the two states. WSDOT designed the painter project and manage its delivery with funding and approval from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
The End Result
This project will clean and paint all steel members of the existing bridge, and will preserve the structural integrity of this historic landmark and vital transportation connection.
Project Benefits
Repainting the bridge will extend the life of the bridge, enhancing mobility and economic vitality in this area.
What is the project timeline?
During the initial contract, construction began in fall of 2006. The project was cancelled in February 2008, at which time approximately 25% of the work was finished.
WSDOT is currently working on establishing a new timeline for the remaining portion of the project.
Why didn't WSDOT paint the bridge while the deck was being replaced in 2002-2004?
During the deck replacement project, the contractor did apply the first primer coat of paint to all the steel beams located under the deck. It was impossible to paint the entire bridge at the same time deck panels were being replaced because of the short, 8-hour work window available to the contractor each night.
Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. WSDOT first introduced the painter project to the community as an upcoming project following the Lewis and Clark Deck Replacement Project. WSDOT provided further information at the SR 432 (Oregon Way to I-5 Paving) Open House. In March 2006, WSDOT held an open house at the Cowlitz County PUD.
For the latest public involvement meetings in Southwest Washington, visit the Southwest Region's Public Involvement page.
Environmental Protection
WSDOT makes every effort to assess and minimize environmental impacts and is working with the Washington State Department of Ecology and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality among other resource agencies, to ensure that the best environmental practices and procedures are carried out on the forthcoming project.
For environmental information specific to this project, please contact Erin Gardner at (360) 905-2185, or e-mail GARDNEE@wsdot.wa.gov.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
During construction, WSDOT will implement all necessary traffic management and safety measures to ensure the traveling public is safe as well as construction personnel.
Will this project impact tribal resources?
At WSDOT we seek to address the concerns of the tribal nations using the process outlined in Section 106 of The National Historic Preservation Act and the WSDOT Tribal Consultation Policy adopted in 2003 by the Transportation Commission as part of the WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan.
This process is not applicable because the project does not impact tribal lands.
For more information visit our WSDOT Tribal Liaison website.
Financial Information
The total estimated cost of this project is $19.16 million, split evenly between WSDOT and ODOT as are all bridge projects on the Columbia River between the two states. This figure includes $1.6 million for painting work that was done during the bridge deck replacement project completed in 2004.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Area Engineer Denys Tak
WSDOT Kelso Area Engineering Office
2400 Talley Way
Kelso, WA 98626
Phone: 360-442-1350, or toll free 1-800-545-1393
E-mail: swKelso@wsdot.wa.gov
or
Communications Manager Sylvia Ross
WSDOT Southwest Region
PO Box 1709
Vancouver, WA 98668-1709
Phone: 360-905-2058
E-mail: RossSy@wsdot.wa.gov
Or you can use the online feedback form.
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