February 2013
- We will begin building the new bridge this spring and should have it open in the summer of 2014.
- 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 will begin construction this spring and expect to open the new bridge to traffic in summer 2014.
Financial Information
Project signage will reflect the cost of construction engineering, project bid award and sales tax.
| Financial Data for PIN 100934R |
| Funding Source |
Amount ($ in thousands) |
| 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) |
$0 |
| 2005 Gas Tax (TPA) |
$16,655 |
| Pre-Existing Funds (PEF) |
$1,186 |
| Total |
$17,840 |
|
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Communications Dave Chesson
1043 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone: 360-757-5997
E-mail: chessod@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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