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View entire map The orange dot shows where the I-90 Vantage Bridge crosses the Columbia River between Ellensburg and Moses Lake.
View entire photo-This project will clean and paint portions of the Vantage Bridge on I-90.
View entire photo-This is why we are repainting this structure.
Winter 2013
The project is currently in the Design Phase and is scheduled for the summer of 2014.
This P-2 Structures Preservation Project paints the Interstate 90 Columbia River Bridge connecting Kittitas and Grant Counties.
Why is WSDOT
painting the Vantage Bridge?
Originally built in 1962, the 51-year-old, half-mile long Vantage Bridge is part of the vital I-90 corridor. The bridge carries an average of 14,000 vehicles per day, 26 percent of which are trucks.
The majority of the Vantage Bridge was last painted in 1984. Since then, the protective coating on the bridge has deteriorated, exposing the steel to the weather and elements, which has resulted in rust and corrosion. Painting this bridge will preserve the bridge's structural integrity and protect the steel from future corrosion.
The portion of the truss section below the roadway was last painted in 2002 and is still in serviceable condition. This section will not be repainted under this contract.
The End Result
The steel framework of the bridge will be cleaned and repainted with a protective coating. The project will restore and revitalize this important transportation connection and prolong the life of the bridge.
Project Benefits
- Preservation: This project helps prevent future corrosion and preserves the bridge's structural integrity.
- Economic: This project preserves a vital trans-state transportation connection, allowing it to continue handling commuter and heavy freight traffic for years to come.
What is the project timeline?
The project is currently being designed and is scheduled to be advertised for private contractor bids in February 2014. Work should begin later in the year.
Financial Information
Project signage will reflect the cost of construction engineering, project bid award and sales tax.
Funding for design and construction of this project is from State and Federal sources.
Total funding from all sources: $9,083,535.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer: Bob Romine
WSDOT North Central Region Project Office
2830 Euclid Ave. Bldg. A
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: 509-667-2880, or toll-free: 1-888-461-8816
E-mail: RomineR@wsdot.wa.gov
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