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Project Timeline


Nov 12 - Began girder construction in Tacoma

Nov 14-17 - Lane restriction due to prep work

Nov 15 - Community open house, 6:30 p.m.
Easton Community School Multi-purpose room

Nov 27 - Began placing new girders on bridge

Dec 6 - Began pouring on-site girder bracing

Dec 11 - Began pouring concrete sidewalk

Dec 13-14 - Began installing rail from old bridge

Dec 15 - Open to traffic

WSDOT and their contractor, Max J. Kuney repaired the bridge and was open to traffic within 7 weeks of the initial collision.

I-90 - Easton Bridge Repair - Complete December 2007

Project Status - Complete
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Bridge demolition
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Girder setting
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Overview
This project replaced a bridge span over eastbound I-90 that was damaged beyond repair by an over-sized truck load on October 31, 2007. The collision forced the closure of the I-90 eastbound lanes and traffic was detoured onto the Easton interchange ramps. WSDOT and the emergency contractor demolished the damaged bridge section and re-opened the eastbound lanes of I-90 within 24 hours of the collision. Secretary of Transportation Paula Hammond challenged WSDOT engineers to “get creative – get this bridge replaced as quickly and effectively as possible.” WSDOT met the challenge and opened the repaired bridge on December 15, within 45 days, facing many obstacles including freezing temperatures, snow storms, and extra traffic on I-90 due to travelers trying to avoid the flooding on I-5 in Chehalis.

How You Benefit
Cross GlyphImproves Safety
WSDOT crews closed the roadway immediately and eastbound I-90 traffic was detoured around the damaged bridge. WSDOT bridge engineers determined the bridge was not safe to travel on or under and quickly decided to demolish the damaged bridge span. The demolition was completed within 24 hours of the initial accident and the eastbound lanes of I-90 were opened to traffic.
Leaf Glyph Protects Environment
Since WSDOT replaced a span of an existing bridge, this work had minimal impacts to the environment.

Partnerships & Cooperation
WSDOT held an open house in Easton to inform the public and share information on how this project will move forward. Residents had the opportunity to ask questions and share their input. Attendees were excited to hear this project was moving forward so quickly.

Funding

Because of the importance of restoring the functionality of this interchange to the community, we used emergency contracting procedures. WSDOT will seek compensation from the insurance agency representing the trucking company held liable for the collision.

Total Funding Available: Approximately $525,000

Contact Us
Project Engineer, Will Smith
WSDOT South Central Region Project Office
PO Box 12560
Yakima, WA 98909
(509) 577-1840
E-mail: SmithW@wsdot.wa.gov

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