POLL: Is a 116-foot fixed-span bridge the right choice for the I-5 replacement?

New agreements with affected river users move the I-5 Bridge project closer to a fixed-span design, raising questions about whether 116 feet of clearance is the right solution

Oregon and Washington transportation officials have signed agreements with the four river users identified as impacted by the proposed 116-foot fixed-span I-5 Bridge replacement, clearing a major hurdle as the project heads to the U.S. Coast Guard for review. Supporters say the taller fixed span would eliminate the only “stoplight” on I-5 between Canada and Mexico, improve reliability, and avoid the higher construction and long-term maintenance costs associated with a movable bridge. The agreements — totaling $140 million, paid only if the Coast Guard approves the design and construction begins — are intended to address economic impacts to river users and demonstrate project readiness. With the Coast Guard’s decision expected in early 2026, this week’s poll asks: is a 116-foot fixed span the right choice for the I-5 replacement?

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Agreements reached with four river users identified as impacted by proposed I-5 Bridge replacement

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com

|Tuesday, November 18, 2025

|in : News, Transportation

Oregon and Washington officials signed agreements with four river users to support a proposed 116-foot fixed-span I-5 Bridge replacement submitted for Coast Guard review.

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