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Timeline
- The bridge opened to travelers on December 17, 1921.
- April 2009
Loads exceeding 12 feet wide were prohibited.
- May 2013
The bridge had the following truck restriction implemented:
- Truck-25 Tons.
- Truck/Semitrailer-36 Tons.
- Truck/Trailer-40 Tons.
- Single axle not to exceed 20,000 lbs and Tandem axles not to exceed 34,000 lbs.
- July 26, 2024
The SR 165 Carbon River-Fairfax Bridge weight restriction is updated to 8 tons/16,000 pounds.
- April 22, 2025
SR 165/Fairfax Bridge is permanently closed after advanced deterioration was discovered during an inspection.
- June 2, 2025
In-person open house opportunity in Carbonado.
- June 11, 2025
In-person open house opportunity in Wilkeson.
- June 17, 2025
Online open house closes and WSDOT incorporates public feedback into analysis.
