Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement
Sector: Road • Location: Washington and Oregon, United States
Source: Oregon Capital Chronicle
A project to replace the Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon. The current bridge is considered obsolete due to narrow lanes, lack of shoulders, and inability to meet traffic demand. The project is awaiting a decision from the U.S. Coast Guard on whether the new bridge will be a fixed span or a movable span, which will significantly affect the cost estimate.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Road, Bridge, Government
- Location
- Washington and Oregon, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Oregon Capital Chronicle
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A project to replace the Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon. The current bridge is considered obsolete due to narrow lanes, lack of shoulders, and inability to meet traffic demand. The project is awaiting a decision from the U.S. Coast Guard on whether the new bridge will be a fixed span or a movable span, which will significantly affect the cost estimate. The final cost estimate and financing plan are pending this decision and are critical for securing federal funding. Construction could begin in 2026 with completion and opening to traffic expected in 2032 or 2033. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Washington and Oregon |
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Source | Oregon Capital Chronicle |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Bridge, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-19 |
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