Fryingpan Creek Bridge Project - 2022 Civic Engagement

The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) are seeking public feedback on preliminary options to rehabilitate or replace the Fryingpan Creek Bridge located on the road to Sunrise at Mount Rainier National Park.

Fryingpan Creek Bridge is located approximately 3 miles west of the White River Entrance and Ranger Station. The bridge is rated as of "major" concern in the most recent FHWA Bridge Inspection Report. The Fryingpan Creek Bridge remains safe for continued use at reduced loads and with frequent inspections, however extensive rehabilitation or replacement is necessary to ensure continued vehicular access to this popular area within Mount Rainier National Park.

Preliminary bridge rehabilitation and replacement options have been developed and are described on the project website. Click on the left menu bar for "Links" to access this overview. Public review and comment on the bridge options is requested to help inform the preparation of an environmental analysis to support decision making regarding the replacement or rehabilitation of the Fryingpan Creek Bridge.

A virtual public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Staff from the NPS and FHWA will provide information about the bridge rehabilitation and replacement options and be available to answer questions. This meeting will be recorded and posted to the project website following the meeting. A link to join the meeting will be posted to the project website in advance.

The park anticipates that an environmental assessment will be prepared to document the analysis of the proposed rehabilitation or replacement of the Fryingpan Creek Bridge. This report will be provided for public review and comment this winter to help inform agency decision-making.

Topic Questions:

1. Are there additional options for rehabilitating or replacing the Fryingpan Creek Bridge that the park should consider to help ensure sustainable vehicular access on Sunrise Road at Mount Rainier National Park?

2. Are there additional resources or potential impacts that the park should evaluate to help inform the bridge design and decision-making process?

3. How would the proposed rehabilitation or replacement of the bridge affect you or your experience at Mount Rainier National Park?

4. Do you have any other comments or concerns about the project or preliminary bridge options?

Document Content:

NEWS RELEASE - Mount Rainier National Park Seeks Public Input on Fryingpan Creek Bridge Project_Final_March_9_2022.pdf   (165.6 KB, PDF file) Disclaimer: Links within the above document(s) were valid as of the date published. Note: Some of the files may be in PDF format and can be viewed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. You may download a free copy of from Adobe Systems.