The Stavis Bay Road Bridge crossing Stavis Creek is a treated wood structure built in 1952. Annual inspections have found several bridge components to be in a deteriorated condition and replacement is deemed necessary.

The new bridge will have the same alignment as the existing and be constructed of single span pre-stressed voided concrete slabs. The width will be the same as the existing bridge (27-feet) and the length will be increased 150% to 67 feet. The new bridge will improve stream functions by allowing a more natural flow path for Stavis Creek.

The bridge will be constructed in stages maintaining one 11-foot wide lane of traffic through the work zone. Temporary road closures will be allowed but are limited to a 30 minute duration.

Stream and estuary improvements with construction of new bridge:

• Widening of the stream channel under the bridge
• Removal of the treated wood pilings and abutments from the stream channel
• Removal of rip rap in the stream channel
• Placement of large woody debris in the stream channel
• Planting of riparian vegetation in the stream corridor

 Project Schedule and Status                                                                                                

 Construction started in May 2011 and is on schedule to be completed by mid-September 2011.

 Photos and Drawings                                                                                                           

 
        -Existing Bridge

   
- New 27 foot roadway with shoulders and 10 foot travel lanes.