FOLLOWUP: SDOT says Spokane Street Viaduct resurfacing project is officially complete

(SDOT photos)

After two and a half months of intermittent work by night and day, SDOT has announced this morning that the Spokane Street Viaduct resurfacing project – on the West Seattle Bridge extension between Highway 99 and I-5 – is officially complete.

SDOT spokesperson Ethan Bergerson summarizes, “Between July and October 2024, we repaired all of the damaged pavement on the deck’s surface, which was prone to potholes and ‘alligator skin’ cracking. Crews repaved the bridge deck with a synthetic polyester concrete to help ensure it remains in good condition over time. We also made drainage improvements and bridge deck repairs on the westbound lanes.” The project cost $7.5 million, much of that covered by grants, including federal money on which we reported in 2022. Most of the work was on the older eastbound side of the SSV.

IHeartBPP October 16, 2024 (11:53 am)

I’m no fan of SDOT and I also believe in giving credit when credit is due. I think this project was exceptionally well managed. Kudos to SDOT and the contractors for completing a project on-time and with minimal disruption. Job well done.

Kyle October 16, 2024 (12:26 pm)

I’ll agree. Was happy to see the dollars spent on a needed project and completed in a reasonable time, with reasonable work done at off hours when possible.

Alki resident October 16, 2024 (12:44 pm)

Yes, the viaduct deck looks and drives great. Then, heading east, you get into the left-hand lane, follow the on-ramp up to I-5 northbound, and the pavement is still a disaster. The concrete is massively pockmarked and pitted and is really rough to drive over. Now, who is going to address this?

K October 16, 2024 (2:14 pm)

The roadway becomes state infrastructure at some point. The real question is when will it be done. When is a good time to close the onramp from the West Seattle Freeway to I-5 for a couple days? My guess is they will kick that can down the road until there’s a gaping hole in the deck like the one from the onramp to 99.
Daniel October 16, 2024 (2:56 pm)

I’m not sure where the boundary between SDOT and WDOT is there, maybe that’s under state control not city control?
- WSB October 16, 2024 (2:59 pm)
  
  From West Seattle to I-5, it’s a city structure (SDOT) EXCEPT FOR the ramps that go to state structures (WSDOT) – like the I-5 ramps at the east end, and the ramps to/from 99.

Alex October 16, 2024 (1:51 pm)

I think it is great this project was completed prior to the heavy rain season. But it would have made sense to also address the bridge to I-5 North ramp during this period (nightmare). We know they are going to need to shut everything down again to fix it.

Todd Martin October 16, 2024 (9:38 pm)

They need to sweep it now. Looks great otherwise.
- sam-c October 17, 2024 (6:58 am)
  
  When I drive by the I-5N on-ramp, I see exposed rebar in quite a few spalled concrete potholes.