River's edge
The edge of the Pilchuck River west of Granite Falls, WA looks a lot different now that several feet of fresh topsoil has been added. Instead of a vertical drop off, it's a gentle slope. Additional plants will be added to the slope to help prevent more erosion and protect SR 92.
Contractor crews rebuilt the riverbank and reinforced it with logs chained to rocks to diminish the force of the water as it comes around a sharp curve.
The edge of the bank was within 40 feet of the edge of the highway. Since the riverbank has receded by 30 to 40 feet every year, it was very likely that the highway would fall into the river unless we did something.
River's edge
The edge of the Pilchuck River west of Granite Falls, WA looks a lot different now that several feet of fresh topsoil has been added. Instead of a vertical drop off, it's a gentle slope. Additional plants will be added to the slope to help prevent more erosion and protect SR 92.
Contractor crews rebuilt the riverbank and reinforced it with logs chained to rocks to diminish the force of the water as it comes around a sharp curve.
The edge of the bank was within 40 feet of the edge of the highway. Since the riverbank has receded by 30 to 40 feet every year, it was very likely that the highway would fall into the river unless we did something.