Fox Island Bridge 

Fox Island Bridge Repair Project

Expected to begin early winter 2023 (previously late fall 2022), the Fox Island Bridge girder repair project will focus on degraded bearings on the mainland end of the bridge, Pier 17 and Pier 20. 


  •  A delay in the work schedule is anticipated due to material acquisition.

  • This work is expected to take 1.5 months to complete.

  • The bridge may be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic during active construction. 

  • Flaggers will direct traffic as needed during work hours. 

  • It is possible the bridge may be closed several times for short periods at night during the project. 

  • We will provide notice prior to these short closures including variable message board.

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  June 29 Community Meeting

Thanks for joining us as we discussed the upcoming repair project scheduled for late fall. Planning and Public Works staff also shared plans to conduct a full Type, Size, and Location Study for replacement of the bridge. If you missed the meeting, you can watch the livestream below.

Meeting materials

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Missed the meeting? The in-person meeting was livestreamed and is available to watch here. 


Learn about an upcoming repair project.

Bridge Inspections 

Pierce County is monitoring the Fox Island Bridge through its bridge inspection program. The Fox Island Bridge has a routine and UBIT (Under Bridge Inspection Truck) inspection every 12 months and an underwater inspection every 60 months. The underwater inspection was completed in 2017. 

The most recent routine and UBIT inspections were completed Aug. 23, 2021. 

The 2022 UBIT inspection is scheduled for Aug. 31, 2022, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

Recent Bridge Inspections
2017 Underwater Inspections
2019 UBIT Inspection (Under Bridge Inspection Truck)
2019 Routine Inspection
2019 WSBIS Inventory Report
2021 UBIT Inspection (Under Bridge Inspection Truck)
2021 Routine Inspection
Funding Scenarios

and Preliminary Financial Plan Options

Fox Island Bridge Funding and Financing Options
Oct. 19, 2021 - Pierce County Council Regular Meeting
Remarks and presentation start about 25 minutes, 50 seconds, into meeting. 

Presentation Video Only
Historic & Existing Bridge Information

Existing Bridge Plans, Studies & Pictures

Phase 1 Preliminary Type, Size & Location Reports 
Bridge Replacement (Conceptual)
Bridge Rehabilitation/Seismic Retrofit
Fox Island Bridge Marine Survey Report
Presentations

Conceptual Baseline Alignment  

Originally Held 08/02/2016

Resident Feedback (PDF)

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Community Presentation

Originally Held 09/24/2013

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Fox Island Bridge Contact Information
Kraig Shaner, P.E.
Field Engineering Manger
(253) 798-2764

EMAIL
Gary Amundsen, P.E.
Bridge Supervisor
(253) 798-2271

EMAIL
Address
2702 S 42nd St,
Suite 109
Tacoma, WA 98409