The fate of the SR 165 Fairfax Bridge is in limbo. Here is what WSDOT is considering

The bridge that provides access to Mount Rainier has been permanently closed since April due to structural concerns.

WILKESON, Wash. — The fate of a connection to a part of Mount Rainier National Park hangs in limbo as the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) considers options for the state Route 165 Fairfax Bridge. 

The bridge, which has been closed since April, posed safety concerns due to the structural integrity of the bridge’s steel supports. WSDOT made the decision to permanently close the bridge on April 22. 

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Now, WSDOT is

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