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: Completed

Project Location

23000, SW Pacific Hwy
Sherwood, OR 97140

Staff Contact

Jason Waters, P.E.
City Engineer

(503) 625-4264

99wpedestrianbridge@sherwoodoregon.gov

Highway 99W Pedestrian Crossing Project

The Bridge Is Now Open For Use!

Grand Opening Event September 27

Event flyer for the Sherwood Highway 99W Pedestrian Bridge grand opening on September 27, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., featuring activities like ribbon cutting, bridge tours, and snacks.

Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the bridge! Saturday, September 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Event Timeline:

10 a.m. – Gather on the bridge entry ramp/sidewalk closest to the high school for
remarks and a Ribbon-cutting ceremony. We recommend arriving a little early if
you want to hear the remarks and be present for the ribbon cutting!
10:15 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. – Ceremonial walk across bridge led by the high school
marching band. From the high school sidewalk ramp to the YMCA parking lot.
10:30 a.m. to Noon – Community celebration: Free coffee drinks, cookies, and
family-friendly activities. YMCA parking lot.
11 a.m. to Noon – Bridge architecture tours with design engineers. Starting and
ending on the YMCA side. Tours are approximately 30 minutes, beginning at
11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Details

Join in the fun for the full two hours or drop in when you can!
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony with photo op will be on the bridge entry
ramp/sidewalk closest to the high school. Park in the high school lot and walk a couple
hundred yards to the balloon arch, under which the ceremonial ribbon will span the
entryway.

We encourage folks to park in the spacious high school parking lot. There will be
some parking spaces at the YMCA, but part of the parking lot will be used for the
community celebration.

The sidewalk to the bridge from Kruger Road will be closed for the general public and
reserved for marching band members and the press.

Bikes are welcome but please walk them during the ceremonial procession.

Description
Timeline
Goals
Financial

Overview

We’ve built 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 opened up to bikes and pedestrians on August 26. Final landscaping and punch list repairs will be completed prior to the grand opening event.

What’s Happening in September

Completing railing installation and replacing temporary sections with final materials
Programming the color-changing lighting on the bridge (you may see a preview of future holiday scenes!)
Completing the entry plaza and steps at 99W and Sunset
Installing landscape edgings and mow curbs
Planting and seeding throughout the project area
Punch list process and final corrective work

Grand Opening Event in September

Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the bridge! This community event’s date will be September 27, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. 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

Category	Budgeted	Projected (9/2/2025)
Direct construction to low-bid general contractor	$ 22,000,000	$ 21,998,412
Construction contingency (Delivery, Commissioning, Bond/Warranty closeout, Art Work	$ 2,200,000	$ 1,220,000
Construction management (Inspection, EOR, Admin, Permitting)	$ 2,500,000	$ 2,438,827
Feasibility/ Preliminary Design, ROW Acquisitions	$ 2,800,000	$ 2,810,252
Total project cost	$ 29,500,000	$ 28,467,491
Funding
State lottery funds	$ 4,000,000
Local funds (URA)	$ 13,500,000
Loan Proceeds (Water Fund)	$ 12,000,000*
Total:	$ 29,500,000
_{*Water Fund Loan: $12,000,000. Loan shall bear interest at 4.6%, which is the rate earned on the City’s deposit in the State Local Government Investment Pool and be paid in installments over 10 years, with the first annual payment due May 20, 2026. Repayment of the water loan shall be funded through revenue generated by the URA. The loan may be prepaid without penalty.}