ACCIDENT ON DECEPTION PASS BRIDGE 2021 FULL
The contractor cleaned exposed metal and applied 4,000 gallons of paint under a full containment system that looked like tarps hanging from the bridge. An estimated 150,000 man-hours were worked to complete the bridge project. This project repaired those damaged areas.ĭuring the project, 4,000 gallons of paint was used to prevent future corrosion. Due to the pounding from these natural elements, the existing paint on the two bridges was weathered and damaged, allowing corrosion to occur. The bridges were previously painted more than 20 years ago and had since endured wind, sun and saltwater exposure. We appreciate your continued patience while we completed this work. completed sandblasting down to the original 1930’s lead-based paint, repairing the original steel that supports the structures and applying a new coat of paint to protect the aging bridges for years to come.Īs we completed this work, we made it a priority to minimize effects to the environment as well as keep both directions of the bridges open along SR 20 throughout the year, particularly during the summer peak traffic. In fall 2018, we began sandblasting and installing scaffolding to portions of the bridges to clean and paint the two structures. The Canoe and Deception Pass bridges are often mistaken as one bridge but are separated by Pass Island in between them. The two bridges are often mistaken as one bridge but are separated by Pass Island in the middle. Over the past several years, we completed preservation work on the bridges that connect Island and Skagit counties along State Route 20. If you happen to be one of the 18,000 people who drive over the two bridges each day or one of the estimated 3 million annual visitors who take in the magnificent views, then you know how truly unique this location is. Even though I was born and raised in the area, the beauty of the iconic Canoe Pass and Deception Pass bridges never ceases to amaze me.
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