US 12 - Tieton River East and West Bridges - Replacement

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending June 2006

Project Title & Location
US 12 - Tieton River East and West Bridges - Replacement

Project Description
This project will replace two structurally deficient bridges across the Tieton River with two wider bridges that meet current standards. A new, straighter roadway between the two bridges will be constructed, moving the roadway away from a rockfall hazard.

Contractor/Consultant
Project has not been advertised or awarded.

Recent Progress
Design work continues on this project.  Conversations with impacted landowners (WDFW, USFS and a private party) have begun.  The geotechnical report is currently being drafted. 

Design Construction Impacts
No impacts anticipated at this time.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Minor wetland impacts anticipated.

Impacts to Traffic
We plan to utilize existing bridges to detour traffic.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
PE Phase Start April 01 April 01 Preliminary Engineering phase started.
Environmental Document Complete Oct 07 No impacts anticipated at this time.
Right of Way Certified Aug 08 No impacts anticipated at this time.
Contract Advertisement Date Sept 08 No impacts anticipated at this time.
Operationally Complete Oct 2010 No impacts anticipated at this time.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

Planned vs. Actual Expenditures
(Total Project Cost)
Project Expenditure Chart

Preliminary Engineering $  2.6 24.5 %
Right-of-Way $  0.1  0.9 %
Construction $  7.9 74.6 %
Funded Project Costs $ 10.6 100 %

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

 $ 10.0 94.3 %

  For more information, go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects

Graph includes $260K spent prior to January 2006
Troy Suing, WSDOT Project Engineer
(509) 577-1703 or suingt@wsdot.wa.gov