Stewart Road/8th Street White River Bridge
Location: Stewart Road at the White River
Project Completion: 2027
Description: This project will replace existing 2-lane bridge with a new 74-foot wide bridge with two unequal length spans. The new structure will accommodate 4 vehicle lanes, a sidewalk, and a trail crossing.
Benefits: The new bridge will alleviate the current bottleneck in the corridor to allow better traffic flow. The bridge will also support safe pedestrian movement across the bridge and connect to existing pedestrian facilities.
Existing Conditions Looking East
Proposed Conditions Looking East


Location: Stewart Road at the White River
Project Completion: 2027
Description: This project will replace existing 2-lane bridge with a new 74-foot wide bridge with two unequal length spans. The new structure will accommodate 4 vehicle lanes, a sidewalk, and a trail crossing.
Benefits: The new bridge will alleviate the current bottleneck in the corridor to allow better traffic flow. The bridge will also support safe pedestrian movement across the bridge and connect to existing pedestrian facilities.
Existing Conditions Looking East
Proposed Conditions Looking East


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02/27/2026 Construction Update
WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 02/28/2026:
- Continued utility installation under the bridge
- Continue installation of illumination conduit
- Installed and weld expansion joint at east approach
WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (03/01/2026 - 03/07/2026):
- Continue installation of illumination conduit
- Continue work on approach ramps
- Continue water utility installation under the bridge
UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 03/31/2026:
- Work will continue on new bridge substructure and bridge deck.
- Utility work
- Work on east and west approach ramps
Clean and Install Expansion Joint at East Approach
Installing Water Line and Valves at East Approach -
02/20/2026 Construction Update
WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 02/21/2026:
- Continued utility installation under the bridge
- Poured concrete east approach ramp
WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (02/22/2026 - 02/28/2026):
- Continue installation of illumination conduit
- Continue work on approach ramps
- Continue water utility installation under the bridge
UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 02/28/2026:
- Work will continue on new bridge substructure and bridge deck.
- Utility work
- Work on east and west approach ramps
Joint Utility Trench Coming out of Bridge Substructure
Water Line comin gout of Bridge Substructure -
02/13/2026 Construction Update
WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 02/14/2026:
- Continued utility installation under the bridge
- Completed surcharge material removal
- Continued approach ramp work
WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (02/15/2026 - 02/21/2026):
- Continue installation of illumination conduit
- Continue work on approach ramps
- Complete utility installation under the bridge
UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 02/28/2026:
- Work will continue on new bridge substructure and bridge deck.
- Utility work
- Work on east and west approach ramps
Joint Utility Trench Under New Bridge
Placing Approach Slab Concrete -
02/06/2026 Construction Update
WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 02/07/2026:
- Continued utility installation under the bridge
- Continued surcharge material removal
- Continued approach ramp work
WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (02/08/2026 - 02/14/2026):
- Complete surcharge removal
- Continue work on approach ramps
- Complete utility installation under the bridge
UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 02/28/2026:
- Work will continue on new bridge substructure and bridge deck.
- Utility work
- Work on east and west approach ramps
Removing cure blankets of concrete bridge deck
Completed subgrade on west approach ramp -
01/30/2026 Construction Update
WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 01/31/2026:
- Continued utility installation under the bridge
- Continued surcharge material removal
- Continued approach ramp work
WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (02/01/2026 - 02/07/2026):
- Complete surcharge material removal
- Pour concrete approach ramps
- Continued utility installation under the bridge
UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 02/28/2026:
- Work will continue on new bridge substructure and bridge deck.
- Utility work
- Work on east and west approach ramps
Surcharge Material Removal at West Approach Ramp -
01/23/2025 Construction Update
WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 01/24/2026:
- Concrete bridge deck was fully poured
- Surcharge period ended
- Completed water line tie-ins on east side of bridge
WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (01/25/2026 - 01/31/2026):
- Begin to remove surcharge materials
- Begin work on approach ramps
- Install utilities under the bridge
UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 02/28/2026:
- Work will continue on new bridge substructure and bridge deck.
- Remove surcharge materials
- Work on east and west approach ramps
Completed Phase 1 Concrete Bridge Deck Closure Segment
Finished and Curing Concrete Bridge Deck -
12/19/2025 Construction Update
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WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 12/20/2025:
- Poured span 2 concrete bridge deck
- Continued work on bridge deck formwork
- Continued surcharge settlement period
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WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (12/21/2025 - 12/27/2025):
- Continue bridge deck rebar installation
- Continued work on bridge deck formwork
- Pour concrete span 1 bridge deck weather permitting
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UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 12/30/2025:
- Work will continue on new bridge substructure and bridge deck.
- Surcharge settlement period will be 2 months
Installing Bidwell
Placing concrete deck at span 2 -
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12/05/2025 Construction Update
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WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 12/06/2025:
- Continued work on bridge deck rebar installation
- Continued work on bridge deck formwork
- Continued surcharge settlement period
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WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (12/07/2025 - 12/13/2025):
- Continue bridge deck rebar installation
- Continued work on bridge deck formwork
- Pour concrete bridge deck
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UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 12/30/2025:
- Work will continue on new bridge substructure and bridge deck.
- Surcharge settlement period will be 2 months
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11/21/2025 Construction Update
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WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 11/22/2025:
- Continued work on bridge deck rebar installation
- Continued work on bridge deck formwork
- Continued surcharge settlement period
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WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (11/23/2025 - 11/30/2025):
- Continue bridge deck rebar installation
- Continued work on bridge deck formwork
- Pour concrete bridge deck
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UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 11/30/2025:
- Work will continue on new bridge substructure and bridge deck.
- Surcharge settlement period will be 3 months
Bridge Deck Rebar
New Bridge Looking East
Height Difference Between New and Old Bridges -
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11/14/2025 Construction Update
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WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 11/15/2025:
- Started work on bridge deck rebar installation
- Continued work on bridge deck formwork
- Continued surcharge settlement period
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WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (11/16/2025 - 11/22/2025):
- Continue bridge deck rebar installation
- Continued work on bridge deck formwork
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UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 11/30/2025:
- Work will continue on new bridge substructure and bridge deck.
- Surcharge settlement period will be 3 months
Bridge deck formwork and rebar
Staging water line for future under bridge hanging -
Life Cycle
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Preliminary Design
Stewart Road/8th Street White River Bridge has finished this stage2013-2021 Conceptual Design, Initial environmental permitting
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Final Design & Right of Way
Stewart Road/8th Street White River Bridge has finished this stage2021-2024 Wrap up environmental permitting, finalize design for the new bridge, and secure right-of-way.
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Construction 2024-2028
Stewart Road/8th Street White River Bridge is currently at this stageConstruction of the new bridge expected to take up to 3.5 years, based on salmon migration restrictions on construction in-water work.
Funding
TOTAL PROJECT:
$ 30 Million
DESIGN AND RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION: $5 Million, Fully Funded
CONSTRUCTION: $25 Million, Fully Funded
Funding Partners:
- Congressional Appropriation through Representative Strickland's office
- Federal (STP, NHFP)
- Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB)
- Pierce County
- Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB)
- City of Auburn
- Port of Tacoma
- City of Sumner
Who's listening
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Phone 253-299-5709 Email michaelk@sumnerwa.gov -
Phone 253-299-5711 Email andrewl@sumnerwa.gov