I have unhappy news for the off-roading community.
The 103-year-old Fairfax bridge over the Carbon River has permanently closed after the Washington Department of Transportation deemed it unsafe.
The closure blocks public access to some popular trails at Mt. Rainier by way of State Route 165.
The single-lane bridge is located near milepost 11.5, about three miles south of Carbonado.
At this time there is no route around the bridge. No plans are currently in place to repair or replace the bridge. It is unknown when, or if this access will be restored.
