You are here: Home WWRP Projects Projects Mt. Si NRCA Trail Bridges (Development) 2008

Mt. Si NRCA Trail Bridges (Development) 2008

WWRP Applicant: Dept of Natural Resources
RCO Project Number: 08-1165
County: King 
Legislative District: 5th 
WWRP Grant: $170,000
Applicant Match: $18,000
Project Type: Development

Description:

The scope of this project is to remove and replace two dilapidated bridges located within the Mt. Si Natural Resources Conservation Area (NRCA). The two replacement bridges are located on the Mt. Si Trail and Francis North accessible/interpretive trail, which are located at the Mt. Si Trailhead. Currently the accessible/interpretive trail is closed to recreational users for public safety purposes due to the unsafe bridge conditions. The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trails Assessment, June 2005, noted that the two bridges on the Mt. Si Trail and the Frances North accessible/interpretive trail loop were in poor condition and in need of replacement. The two bridges were built with natural wood stringers approx. 15 years ago and, because of their age and our Northwest weather conditions, the bridge stringers have become rotten and the bridges are on the verge of collapsing. The Mt. Si NRCA trail system is a popular destination for Puget Sound Metropolitan Area residents. It is about a 30 - 40 minute drive east on I-90 for approx. 52% (i.e. 3.3 million people) of the state's population. If funding is not provided for the bridges, the accessible/interpretive trail will remain closed to public use.

Red Marker Mt. Si NRCA Trail Bridges (Development) 2008

The scope of this project is to remove and replace two dilapidated bridges located within the Mt. Si Natural Resources Conservation Area (NRCA). The two replacement bridges are located on the Mt. Si Trail and Francis North accessible/interpretive trail, which are located at the Mt. Si Trailhead. Currently the accessible/interpretive trail is closed to recreational users for public safety purposes due to the unsafe bridge conditions. The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trails Assessment, June 2005, noted that the two bridges on the Mt. Si Trail and the Frances North accessible/interpretive trail loop were in poor condition and in need of replacement. The two bridges were built with natural wood stringers approx. 15 years ago and, because of their age and our Northwest weather conditions, the bridge stringers have become rotten and the bridges are on the verge of collapsing. The Mt. Si NRCA trail system is a popular destination for Puget Sound Metropolitan Area residents. It is about a 30 - 40 minute drive east on I-90 for approx. 52% (i.e. 3.3 million people) of the state's population. If funding is not provided for the bridges, the accessible/interpretive trail will remain closed to public use.

47.49 -121.72
Location:
From I-90, take the 436th Ave. Exit (Exit #32), turn north onto 436th Ave., turn left (west) onto SE North Bend Way, turn right (north) onto SE Mt. Si Road and travel 2.1 miles to the Mt. Si NRCA Trailhead.

WHAT IS THE WWRP?

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.
Document Actions

My Backyard
What's happening in your community? Choose one of the features below.
Search by City:
Search by County:
Search by Legislative District:
Donate Now
E-Newsletter
Sign up here.
Privacy Policy