April 2013
- Construction begins this summer
Overview
This project replaces the existing SR 6 Willapa River Bridge with a new, wider structure with 12-foot lanes and 6-foot shoulders.
The new bridge will help improve safety and increase mobility on SR 6, a critical east-west route between Interstate 5 and the Southwest Washington coast.
Why is WSDOT
replacing this bridge?
The existing bridge was built in 1929. At 22 feet wide, it is too narrow to accommodate the types and number of vehicles that cross it today.
The bridge also does not meet current federal seismic, flood, or structural standards.
The End Result
A wider, safer bridge that accommodates today’s traffic and meets current federal seismic, flood and structural standards.
Project Benefits
- Safety: Constructs a wider roadway, and installs concrete barriers and new bridge railings. Helps bridge better withstand earthquakes and flooding.
- Mobility: The wider structure allows traffic to flow smoothly across the bridge without delay.
What is the project timeline?
- Spring 2013: Project is scheduled to be advertised to contractors
- Summer 2013: Construction scheduled to begin
- Fall 2014: Construction scheduled to be complete
Financial Information
Project signage will reflect the cost of construction engineering, project bid award and sales tax.
| Financial Data for PIN 400694A |
| Funding Source |
Amount ($ in thousands) |
| 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) |
$0 |
| 2005 Gas Tax (TPA) |
$6,994 |
| Pre-Existing Funds (PEF) |
$1,199 |
| Total |
$8,193 |
|
Total project budget: $7.5 million
Funded by TPA and federal bridge funds
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Area Engineer Colin Newell
WSDOT Chehalis Project Office
1411 Rush Road
Chehalis, WA 98532
Phone: 360-740-8600, or toll-free 1-866-713-2412
E-mail: swChehalis@wsdot.wa.gov
Or
Abbi Russell
WSDOT Communications
PO Box 1709
Vancouver, WA 98668-1709
Phone: 360-905-2058
E-mail: Russela@wsdot.wa.gov
Or access our project feedback form.
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