Do you have a question about the construction of the replacement bridge, or about impacts to the community? Contact public information officer Jill FitzSimmons at 509-667-6545 or jillm.fitzsimmons@co.chelan.wa.us.
Or, have news and updates emailed to you directly.
Si necesita información sobre el puente del oeste de Cashmere traducido en español, por favor comuníquese con las obras públicas del Condado de Chelan al 509-667-6415 o public.works@co.chelan.wa.us.
Bridge History
Built in 1929, the original West Cashmere Bridge has a long history in the community.
The West Cashmere Bridge is a 91-year-old, fracture-critical bridge, both functionally obsolete and structurally deficient, with a sufficiency rating of 25.18. It is currently posted for both weight and height restrictions. The new structure will be built in approximately the same location as the existing bridge. The new bridge will be 44 feet wide and 1,000 feet long. In February 2020, a $19.3 million contract was awarded to SB Structures of Seattle for the construction of the new West Cashmere Bridge.
In 2012, through these fracture-critical inspections, it was estimated that within 10 years there would be a substantial decrease in the bridge’s load-carrying capacity – due to the progressive deterioration of the structural elements – unless major rehabilitation of the bridge’s structural components are performed. The County coordinated with stakeholders to complete a planning-level study analyzing the access points into Cashmere, identifying their related freight routes and evaluating the old bridge to develop a scope of the type, size and location for its replacement.
The Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council has considered the West Cashmere Bridge Replacement Project to be of regional significance and is one of the top three priority projects within Chelan and Douglas counties.
Estimated Construction Schedule
For an update on what was accomplished in 2021 and what's to come in 2022, read a short presentation given Nov. 15 to the Cashmere Chamber of Commerce.
Funding
The West Cashmere Bridge Replacement Project is being paid for with a variety of federal, state, local and private funding.
Project Total
$26,700,099
AWARDED
Bridge Replacement Advisory Council
$12,000,000
Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board
$3,000,000
Rural Arterial Program
$2,500,000
Legislative Discretionary (WSDOT)
$2,000,000
Statewide Transportation Program
$6,200,037
Highway Improvement Program
$149,963
Private (Crunch Pak)
$150,000
Private (Link Transit)
$214,177
WSDOT Regional
$272,000
Chelan County
$213,922
Posted: 07/28/2015 11:57 AM
Last Updated: 04/24/2023 02:44 PM
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