May 2012
- We are currently designing this project.
- You can view pictures of the old bridge and preliminary design of the new roadway alignment.
Overview
We will replace the single-lane Pilchuck Creek Bridge in north Snohomish County on SR 9 and relaign the road to improve sight distance.
Why is WSDOT
replacing the Pilchuck Creek Bridge?
Of the 3,600 state-owned bridges in Washington, the Pilchuck Creek bridge is one of the oldest - built in 1916. At just 17 feet wide, the single-lane bridge is too narrow for modern safety and traffic standards. Yield signs on either end of the bridge let drivers take turns crossing it.
The SR 9 corridor in Snohomish County is the focus of major improvements. The corridor is the only alternative to I-5 and serves a number of rapidly growing communities.
The End Result
The new bridge will have two lanes (one in each direction) and shoulders, and it will improve safety and better meet the growing traffic demands of the area. We will realign the roadway to reduce the sharp curves and improve sight distance
Project Benefits
Safety: Replacing the single lane bridge with a wider, two-lane bridge that has shoulders will help improve safety and relieve congestion along the SR 9 corridor.
The roadway will be realigned to improve sight distance. Building the bridge on a new alignment will also allow us to keep the old bridge open during construction.
What is the project timeline?
We are designing this project and expect to advertise it to contractors in 2012.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
- 2005 Gas Tax (Partnership Funding) - $6.2 million
- Total Funding from all Sources - $6.2 million
The state earmarked $6.2 million in 2005 to replace the Pilchuck Creek Bridge. To meet the needs throughout the life of the new bridge, the project now includes relocation of the roadway. The estimated cost to build the project is $19.5 million. Both the House and Senate budgets currently include funding to cover the revised cost, though that funding has not yet been approved by the Legislature or the Governor.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Communications Dustin Terpening
1043 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone: 360-757-5997
E-mail: dustin.terpening@wsdot.wa.gov
Project Engineer Dave Crisman
1109 East Hickox Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Phone: 360-428-1593
E-mail: crismad@wsdot.wa.gov
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