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WSDOT official recalls I‑90 crash that destroyed section of Bullfrog Bridge
Summary
In a Coffee Klatch session, a WSDOT official described a crash by a Canadian trucking firm that "took out the whole section of the Bullfrog Bridge," noting the agency had to tear down the remains and cited a replacement cost around $9–10 million.
During a question about the worst third‑party incidents, Mike, a WSDOT risk‑management official, described a recent crash on I‑90 in which a Canadian trucking firm hauling equipment struck the Bullfrog Bridge and "took out the whole section of the Bullfrog Bridge." He said the damage required demolition of what remained and that a replacement was being pursued at an estimated cost "between 9 and 10" million dollars.
The official contrasted costliest incidents with tragic ones and emphasized worker safety as a continuing concern for maintenance crews who operate near live traffic. "People need to slow down for our maintenance employees," he said, noting the agency's ongoing focus on protecting workers while maintaining infrastructure.
