Overview
This Structure Preservation Project repaired five bridges over the Methow River in a 12-mile segment of SR 153. The decks, rails and sidewalks showed marked signs of deterioration on Bridges 153/3, 153/4, 153/10, 153/14, and 153/15. Concrete deck surfaces were repaired - four were overlaid with Hot Mix Asphalt (3,10,14,15). Bridge rails were repaired on all five. Sidewalks on two (10,14) were retrofitted with supports.
Season one construction began in April, 2007 and was complete on September 13th. Season two construction began April 21, 2008 and was complete July 30th.
 | Improves Safety
Renovating the bridge deck, updating guardrail terminals, placing new thrie-beam guardrail along the sidewalks and retrofitting sidewalks with supports provides a safer corridor for both motorists and pedestrians.
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 | Protects Environment
The following are the permits and/or documentation that were required for this project:
-NEPA (CE) - National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
-SEPA (CE) - State Environmental Policy Act of 1971.
-BA - Biological Assessment.
-Temporary Erosion Control Plan.
-HPA - Hydraulic Permit approval
-Shoreline
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Partnerships & Cooperation
Besides the safety benefits of the project itself, safety for the public and the construction workers is paramount while the work is underway. A comprehensive traffic control plan and a work zone safety plan was implemented to protect travelers and workers.
Funding
The project was advertised for private contractor bids in November, 2006 and three qualified bids were opened on December 14th. A $2,341,718.35 contract was awarded to MRM Construction Inc. on December 21st.
This project is funded through the following sources:
- Pre-Existing Gas Tax- $3.18 million
- Total funding from all sources- $3.18 million
Contact Us
Project Engineer Eric Pierson
WSDOT North Central Region
P.O. Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: (509) 667-2870 or toll free (888) 461-8816
Email: piersoe@wsdot.wa.gov
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