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8th Street Bridges Replacement Project The $18.4 million 8th Street Bridges Replacement Project consisted of removing the previous timber bridges and replacing them with 758 foot long reinforced concrete structures. The new bridges are 34 feet wide, curb to curb with 12-foot wide vehicle lanes, 5-foot bike shoulders, and 6.5 foot wide sidewalks on each side. The project also included extensive stormwater systems for stream protection and wetland restoration. Each bridge features two lookout areas with views of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The contractor for the project was Parsons RCI, Inc. of Sumner Washington with project management services provided by Exeltech Consulting, Inc. The City greatly appreciates the cooperation and patience of the public during the construction of this major project and eagerly joins with the community in the celebration of opening both 8th Street Bridges. The 8th Street Bridges Replacement Project Completed February 2009! February 24, 2009 - Both bridges opened to pedestrians only on the morning of February 24, from approximately 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. At 2:00 p.m., a brief opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was held just west of the intersection of 8th & Cherry on the east end of the Valley Creek Bridge.
Immediately following the ceremony, vehicle traffic was escorted by Police and Fire Department vehicles from the 8th & Cherry intersection across the Valley Creek Bridge, continued west on 8th Street, and then across the Tumwater Valley Bridge. Both bridges were then open to east-bound and west-bound vehicle traffic.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS VALLEY CREEK BRIDGE GIRDER HAUL-IN FINAL GIRDER HAUL-IN / June 2008 The girders were manufactured by Concrete Technology Corporation and will be transported from Tacoma with special heavy-capacity trucks via Van Dyke, Inc. Transportation of the girders required coordination with several agencies along the route and special permitting by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Each one of the reinforced concrete girders weigh approximately 170,000 pounds, range in length from 138 to 155 feet and are 7 feet tall. The haul-in and setting process will require various street closures and delays at several intersections along the delivery routes.
Thank you for your patience as we completed a major milestone in this project. Click photo to view larger image size. On June 19, beginning at approximately 7:00 a.m. five girders designated for the 8th & Cherry Street staging entered on Front Street, turned south on Race, proceeded up to 8th Street, and turned west onto to 8th and then continued down 8th Street to the construction area at bridge level. Traffic delays were very brief.
June 12, 2008 - The first set of 5 girders arrived for the Valley Creek Bridge. The first girder was in place by 9:15 a.m. Click on the photos below to view larger image sizes.
TUMWATER CREEK BRIDGE MAJOR MILESTONE Girder Haul-In / April 1, 2008
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Each one of the reinforced concrete girders weigh approximately 170,000 pounds, range in length from 138 to 155 feet and are 7 feet tall. The haul-in and setting process required an 8-day closure of the Tumwater Truck Route SR117, a one-day closure of Cedar Street and periodic closures of Marine Drive between and including the intersections of the Tumwater Street and Cedar Street. April 3, 2008 Girder Haul-In
April 4, 2008 Girder Haul-In
April 7, 2008 Girder Haul-In
April 9, 2008 Girder Haul-In
April 9, 2008 at 12:58 p.m. Thank you for your cooperation and patience! Click photo to view larger image size. Trucks turned right at Laird's Corner then headed north onto Laird Road and then east onto Edgewood Drive and Lauridsen Boulevard. Trucks then turned north onto "C" Street, then west on 8th Street to prepare to back up to the construction area at "A" Street. Trucks make very wide, precise and slow turns. Trucks were escorted through the city by the Port Angeles Police Department. The Police Department will provide traffic control until those responsibilities were transferred to Parson's Construction for the final maneuvering of the trucks. The City realizes that travel has been and will continue to be greatly affected during the replacement of the 8th Street Bridges. Please consider alternate routes and allowing extra time to travel. Safety of the public, pedestrians and motorists is a top priority and traffic will continue to be monitored during the project. Please drive courteously and obey all traffic signs and especially posted speed limits. Detour routes, traffic revisions and the anticipated construction schedule are posted as soon as they are available.
The girders were manufactured by Concrete Technology Corporation and will be transported from Tacoma with special heavy-capacity trucks via Van Dyke, Inc. Transportation of the girders required coordination with several agencies along the route and special permitting by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Detour routes, traffic revisions, anticipated construction schedule and project updates will be posted as soon as they become available. Questions and comments can be directed to Teresa Pierce, Executive Communications Coordinator at 360-417-4630 or tpierce@cityofpa.us .
On the right: Project Manager, Jim Mahlum stands inside one of the rebar units that will be placed inside of the shaft casings. Each will hold 100 yards of concrete. Click photo to view larger images size. Questions and comments can be directed to Jim Mahlum, Project Manager at 360-417-4701 or by email at: bridges@cityofpa.us or Teresa Pierce, Executive Communications Coordinator at 360-417-4630 or tpierce@cityofpa.us. Questions and Comments Demolition and Construction Ceremony - August 28
In addition to celebrating the building of the new bridges, the ceremony reflected on the history of the old bridges as they are two of the largest and longest wooden structure bridges remaining in Washington State. City of Port Angeles Mayor Karen Rogers, City Councilmembers, City Manager Madsen, City Department Heads and Staff joined representatives of Parsons Construction, Exeltech Consulting, and the Washington State Department of Transportation for this brief ceremony. ~ In Partnership With the Community ~ A Little Bridge History Finally the current bridges were built in 1936 and were constructed with 800,000 board feet of prefabricated creosoted Douglas Fir. At the time, it was expected that the timbers would resist decay and termites for about 40 years. These bridges were designed by the Washington Emergency Relief Administration and the Public Works Administration and were built at a cost of $67,000 each. The bridges were actually designed twice. It was originally hoped to build the bridges out of concrete, however wood timber construction was much less expensive and became the chosen material. Contrast that with the new bridges being built today where steel was the first choice and concrete was now the least expensive material. In 1938, citizens petitioned City Council to install sidewalks and fencing for child safety. Those sidewalks and fencing have remained in place and are what you can see today as the bridges are demolished. A section of the fencing and two bollards have been donated to the Clallam County Historical Society. BID AWARDED ON 8th STREET BRIDGES PROJECT - April 4, 2007 The base bid consists of the removal of the existing timber bridges and replacement with 758 foot long reinforced concrete structures. The base bid includes standard WSDOT railing and lighting and extensive stormwater systems for stream protection, wetland restoration, permanent traffic and temporary detour signals, and related utility relocations. DRAWINGS
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