took to social media<\/a> to celebrate the re-opening, saying that the bridge being open will “greatly improve responses when seconds matter.”<\/p>\nOn June 13, 2022, the collision caused by the “too tall” towed backhoe damaged five girders that supported the high-traffic four-lane bridge, compromising the structure. According to WSDOT, the level and location of the damage made replacing the girders difficult, and that the integrity of the structure was undermined.<\/p>\n
Construction began in the summer of 2023, when contractor crews replaced the severely-damaged northern span of the bridge. In November, southbound I-405 was closed down for demolition.<\/p>\n
Federal and state emergency funds were dedicated to the project, totaling $5.8 million. When construction began, the emergency funding was at $1.6 million and was expected to need more funding.<\/p>\n
According to WSDOT, over 16,000 vehicles traveled across the bridge on any given day, with 139,000 vehicles traveling on I-405 each day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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