February 2013
- As of Monday, Dec. 3, the speed limit on SR 105 through the project area is reduced from 55 mph to 25 mph.
- Construction began Oct. 15, 2012.
- This project was awarded to Scarsella Bros. Inc. in August.
Overview
This project will replace the existing SR 105, North River and Smith Creek bridges, and straighten a curved section of the highway to make SR 105 easier to navigate. The new 36-foot-wide structures will consist of two 12-foot-wide lanes and six-foot-wide shoulders.
The new bridges will help improve safety and increase mobility on SR 105 along Willapa Bay between Raymond and Tokeland.
During construction, crews will build a temporary one-lane bridge over Smith Creek, just west of the existing road, while they build a new bridge on the existing highway alignment. The North River Bridge will remain in use throughout construction while crews realign the highway and build the new bridge.
Why is WSDOT
constructing new bridges on SR 105?
The existing bridges were constructed in 1959 of timber trestles.
The bridges are aging and too narrow to accommodate the types or number of vehicles that need to cross them today. They also do not meet current federal seismic, flood, or structural standards.
WSDOT is replacing the existing structures with new bridge spans built of concrete girders. The new bridges will enhance safety and increase mobility on this portion of the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway.
The End Result
Wider, safer bridges that accommodates today's traffic and meets current federal seismic, flood and structural standards.
Project Benefits
- Safety: Improves safety and drivability by constructing a wider roadway, and installing concrete road barriers and new bridge railings.
- Mobility: Provides a wider structure for motorists and allows traffic to flow smoothly across the bridges without delay.
- Environmental: Removes approximately 295 creosote treated timber piles from the creek and restores an estimated 319 square feet of streambed.
What is the project timeline?
- 2006: Preliminary design and environmental documentation begins.
- Spring 2011: Right-of-Way Acquisition process begins.
- Fall 2011: Design work and Right-of-Way Acquisitions completed.
- Spring 2012: Project advertised to contractors.
- Fall 2012: Construction begins
- 2014: Construction scheduled for completion.
Financial Information
Project signage will reflect the cost of construction engineering, project bid award and sales tax.
| Financial Data for PIN 410510A, 410510B |
| Funding Source |
Amount ($ in thousands) |
| 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) |
$0 |
| 2005 Gas Tax (TPA) |
$3,062 |
| Pre-Existing Funds (PEF) |
$19,954 |
| Total |
$23,015 |
|
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Area Engineer Denys Tak
WSDOT Kelso Area Engineering Office
2400 Talley Way
Kelso, WA 98626
Phone: 360-442-1341, or toll free 1-800-545-1393
E-mail: swKelso@wsdot.wa.gov
Heidi Sause
WSDOT Communications
PO Box 1709
Vancouver, WA 98668-1709
Phone: 360-905-2057
E-mail: Sauseh@wsdot.wa.gov
or access our project feedback form.
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