103-year-old bridge's closure isolates key areas of Mount Rainier National Park

Who’s moving the barricades?

Last week District 3 Commissioner Lee Sims made the announcement that he would be temporarily closing the wooden bridge on Mount Hebron-Douglas Road.

Carbon River Fairfax bridge buckling, closed indefinitely | Courier-Herald

The 494-foot-long bridge is the only way to get to Mount Rainier National Park from SR 165.

Bridge to Mount Rainier National Park permanently closed due to safety risks

A 103-year-old, single-lane bridge that leads to Mount Rainier National Park and the Carbon River Ranger Station is permanently closed due to safety concerns, the Washington State Department of Transportation said in a news release on Tuesday. This closure stops public access from state Route 165 to popular areas such as Mowich Lake, Spray Park, the Carbon Glacier Trail and Tolmie Peak. ...

103-year-old bridge's closure isolates key areas of Mount Rainier National Park

Fairfax Bridge closure affects Mount Rainier National Park access at Mowich Lake as WSDOT opts for permanent closure after deterioration concerns.

Fairfax Bridge over Carbon River permanently closes after safety concerns

The Fairfax Bridge on State Route 165 over the Carbon River has been permanently closed by WSDOT due to safety concerns.

Historic Carbon River Bridge closes permanently

If your family enjoys exploring the outdoors near Mount Rainier or traveling between communities in Pierce County, there’s a significant change you need to know about. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has permanently closed the SR 165 Carbon River (Fairfax) Bridge. This 103-year-old structure has long served as a key crossing over the Carbon River outside Wilkeson. The closure, announced in April 2025, is effective immed…