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Timber on the Hoquiam River Bridge has weathered and needs to be replaced.

Project Facts

• The existing West Fork Hoquiam River Bridges are structurally deficient timber construction and need to be replaced.
• Improves motorist safety.
• The new single span concrete bridges will not require construction in the river.

Why is WSDOT replacing bridges on US 101?
WSDOT is replacing both of the West Fork Hoquiam River bridges due to structural deficiencies. Both bridges were constructed with timber and are now suffering rot damage and are severely weathered.

The End Result
This project constructs two new concrete bridges that meet current seismic and engineering standards.

Project Benefits

• Safety - This project addresses bridge safety concerns. These two timber bridges over the West Fork Hoquiam River are structurally deficient. Replacing these bridges with new bridges improves motorist safety.
• Environmental - This project improves the natural flow of the river by removing the piles from the river. The new single span concrete bridges will not require construction in the river.

What is the project timeline?
Construction started in the spring of 2008 and is scheduled to be complete in early 2009.

Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. Please contact the project design office with comments or questions.

Environmental Protection
WSDOT will complete the appropriate environmental documentation for the project to address potential environmental issues. As preliminary designs are refined, environmental issues will be evaluated and appropriate mitigation developed.
 
WSDOT is committed to protecting the environment and makes every effort to assess and minimize negative impacts from highway improvement projects.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental Services Web site for more information.

Increasing safety is one of our priorities
We are working to improve transportation safety across the state. Learn more about WSDOT's commitment to safety.

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.
WSDOT will consult with the Quinault Nation throughout the duration of the project.

Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:

• 2005 Gas Tax (Partnership Funding) -$5,000,000
• Existing Funds - $316,193
• Total Funding Available From All Sources - $5,316,193

How can I get more information?
Contact:
WSDOT Aberdeen Project Office
Neal Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer
4801 Olympic Highway
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Phone: 360-533-9352

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