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Build Alternatives

COMMON FEATURES FOR ALL DESIGNS

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Operating width of approximately 47 feet with two 12-foot-wide travel lanes

6-foot-wide shoulders

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External steel barrier rails meeting the latest safety requirements

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6-foot-wide, separated pedestrian walkway

The three build alternatives include Alternative 1 [West Alignment] with arch and non-arch design options, Alternative 2 [East Alignment] with arch and non-arch design options, and Alternative 3 [On‑Alignment]

Alignments

ALTERNATIVE 1

ALTERNATIVE 2

ALTERNATIVE 3

ALTERNATIVE 1

West Alignment

  • Aligns west of the existing bridge.
  • The existing bridge will remain in service until after the new bridge is constructed, the existing bridge is removed and traffic diverted.

DESIGN 1A (NON-ARCH) BEFORE AND AFTER

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DESIGN 1B (ARCH) BEFORE AND AFTER

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ALTERNATIVE 1 CONSTRUCTION / TRAFFIC IMPACTS (Approx.)

Design 1A (Non-Arch)

  • Construction: 3 years
  • Traffic Controls: 165 days (flagger)
  • Campground/Beach Closure: 37 months
  • River Outlet: 90 non-consecutive days

Design 1B (Arch)

  • Construction: 3 years
  • Traffic Controls: 165 days (flagger)
  • Campground/Beach Closure: 38 months
  • River outlet: 110 non-consecutive days

ALTERNATIVE 2

East Alignment

  • Aligns east of the existing bridge
  • The existing bridge will remain in service until after the new bridge is constructed, the existing bridge is removed, and traffic diverted.

DESIGN 2A (NON-ARCH) BEFORE AND AFTER

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DESIGN 2B (ARCH) BEFORE AND AFTER

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ALTERNATIVE 2 CONSTRUCTION / TRAFFIC IMPACTS (Approx.)

Design 2A (Non-Arch)

  • Construction: 3 years
  • Traffic Controls: 305 days (flagger + signal)
  • Campground/Beach Closure: 37 months
  • River outlet: 90 non-consecutive days

Design 2B (Arch)

  • Construction: 3 years
  • Traffic Controls: 305 days (flagger + signal)
  • Campground/Beach Closure: 38 months
  • River outlet: 110 non-consecutive days

ALTERNATIVE 3

On-Alignment

  • Aligns with existing bridge and roadway
  • The demolition and construction would occur in stages.
  • In Stage 1, the western half of the replacement bridge would be built immediately west of the existing bridge while traffic is carried on the existing bridge. In Stage 2, the existing bridge would be removed, and the remainder of the new structure would be constructed in its place. Stage 2 traffic would be carried on the western half of the replacement bridge.

DESIGN 3A BEFORE AND AFTER

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ALTERNATIVE 3 CONSTRUCTION / TRAFFIC IMPACTS (Approx.)

Design 3A

  • Construction: 5 years
  • Traffic Controls: 945 days (flagger + signal)
  • Campground/Beach Closure: 59 months
  • River outlet: 130 non-consecutive days
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