Delays expected on eastbound Camas Slough Bridge Saturday morning

Travelers who use state Route 14 West Camas Slough Bridge should expect detours and longer than usual travel times this weekend. 

On Saturday, April 5, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) bridge maintenance crews will close the eastbound lane of the West Camas Slough Bridge to complete annual bridge inspections.  

The eastbound lane of the bridge at milepost 12.6 will close from 6-10:30 a.m. Saturday. Travelers will detour around the closure using Exit 12 to Northwest Sixth Avenue. 

According to a WSDOT news release, the bridge’s foundation is in fair condition, but “increased traffic in Clark County, age and lack of statewide preservation funding have caused the bridge deck to deteriorate.”

WSDOT said in the news release that, although nearly half of the state’s highways are overdue for “major preservation work,” the state does not have funds available to resurface the Slough Bridge deck. 

Instead, WSDOT said crews will “continue to monitor and address potholes as they appear,” but warned that “these are short-term repairs until funding can be identified.” 

Regular bridge inspections play a critical role in understanding the needs of structures like the West Camas Slough Bridge. 

To receive real-time travel information, visit the WSDOT mobile app or real-time travel map.