James Street Bridge Improvement

Client: City of Bellingham
Location: Bellingham, WA
Industry: Heavy Civil Construction

Project Description

RAM Construction replaced two aging wooden bridges on James Street with a modern single-span bridge, enhancing safety and re-routing the stream for environmental benefits. The $3 million project included road widening, sidewalks, bike lanes, and stormwater controls, along with a new parking area for improved access to Sunset Pond and recreational trails.

Engineer

Craig Mueller P.E.

Project Wins

Despite unpredictable weather, RAM completed the bridge in just 144 working days–seven weeks ahead of schedule.