Highway 99W Pedestrian Crossing Project

Highway 99W Pedestrian Crossing Project

23000, SW Pacific Hwy
Sherwood, OR 97140

A partially constructed pedestrian bridge with white arches spans over a road, surrounded by trees, grassy areas, and construction vehicles under a partly cloudy sky.

Project Stats

Project ID: 234
Project Type: Capital Improvement
Project Status: Under Construction

Project Location

23000, SW Pacific Hwy
Sherwood, OR 97140

Staff Contact

Jason Waters, P.E.
City Engineer

call-icon (503) 625-4264

mail-icon 99wpedestrianbridge@sherwoodoregon.gov

Highway 99W Pedestrian Crossing Project

Status Updates
Under Construction

The Bridge Will Be Open for Use on August 26th!

There will be minor ongoing construction until the grand opening celebration takes place in late September. Check back for updates. 

Overview

We’re building a better, safer way for people biking and walking to cross OR 99W: a footbridge over the highway near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard.

Why is this needed?

  • North of the highway is the new high school and the Sherwood West expansion, which adds housing and commerce.
  • South of the highway is new housing near Brookman Road, the YMCA and a new skatepark.

It all adds up to more kids and adults crossing 99W to reach all those destinations.

We have several new trails ending near the intersection of 99W and SW Sunset Boulevard. Now we’ll connect them with a safe, convenient span over the highway.

Timeline

Construction began in February 2024 and the bridge will be open to bikes and pedestrians beginning on August 26.  Final landscaping and punch list repairs will be completed prior to the grand opening event, which is tentatively scheduled for late September, 2025.

What’s Happening Through August

  • Preparing and pouring sidewalks on the approach ramps.
  • Wiring and programming the color-changing lighting on the bridge (you may see a preview on certain nights!)
  • Architectural bridge lighting and pedestrian path lighting will begin.
  • Installing pedestrian path light fixtures on the bridge and the approaches.
  • Installing bridge railing, approach ramp railing, and throw barriers.
  • Doing final grading, irrigation, and planting throughout the project area.
  • Removing the construction fences and restoring the site at the YMCA and Elks Lodge staging areas.

Ribbon Cutting Event Coming in September

Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the bridge!  This community event’s date is not yet confirmed, but may take place on September 27, 2025. Check back for details.

Watch These Time-Lapse Videos to See the Work in Action!

  • Video of bridge span installation over Highway 99W
  • Video of bridge span installations over Elwert Road and the greenspace
  • Video of bridge span installations over Kruger Road and the greenspace

Design & Construction Team   

The City of Sherwood is working with these partners on this project:

  • JLA Public Involvement — Community Engagement
  • Carter & Co. — Construction General Contractor
  • KPFF — Structural & Civil Engineering, Surveying, Project Management, Construction Management
  • DKS — Traffic & Lightning Engineering
  • GreenWorks — Landscape Architecture
  • Architectural Applications — Bridge Architecture
  • Biella Lighting Design

Primary Project Goals

Safety: Eliminate or reduce vehicle/pedestrian conflicts and exposure.
Desirability: Minimize out of direction travel for pedestrians.
Accessibility: Provide crossing opportunities that provide for all pedestrians and bicyclists.
Connectivity: Integrate the crossing with the existing and planned trail network to connect Sherwood across Hwy 99W.
Beauty: Create an opportunity to welcome individuals to Sherwood through design or lighting features.
Efficiency: Provide high benefits for the City of Sherwood at a cost commensurate with similar facilities.

Project Financial Information

Direct construction costs to low-bid general contractor  $ 22,000,000
Construction contingency for delivery, commissioning, bond/warranty closeout$  2,200,000
Construction management, inspections, engineer-of-record, administration$  2,500,000
Feasibility studies, preliminary design, design, right-of-way acquisitions*$  2,800,000*
Total cradle-to-grave project cost$29,500,000
State lottery funds (State)($  4,000,000)
Local funds (URA)($25,500,000)
*Completed work

Supporting Documents

pdfHwy 99 Sherwood Pedestrian Bridge Project Factsheet pdfPresentation to Arts and Parks Committee pdfFinal Alternatives Analysis Memo pdfKPFF Draft Alternative Analysis Memo pdfCity Council Work Session Presentation pdfCity Council Work Session Presentation Powerpoint pdfProject Location pdfProject Schedule pdfProject Financial Information pdfSlideshow of Current Bridge Renderings pdfPress Release for Hwy 99W Pedestrian Bridge - February 2025 pdfCity Council Work Session Presentation