Elwha dam was close to failure so the bridge probably was doomed either way... but who cars... now one of the best salmon streams in Wash St has a chance at recovery... maybe someday we will see 100 lbs kings again... until then enjoy watching as the runs rebuild.... sockeye numbers are already up almost 100% over predam removal numbers... Pinks and chums number increases will become really noticeable over the next 10 to 15 years...