Depoe Bay Harbor Docks 2-4 Replacement

Prime Contractor: Advanced American Construction
Owner: City of Depoe Bay
Location: Depoe Bay, OR | October 2024 – February 2025

Advanced American Construction (AAC) replaced Docks 2–4 at Depoe Bay Harbor, addressing long-standing safety concerns and modernizing one of Oregon’s most space-constrained and weather-exposed marine facilities. The original wooden docks, constructed in 1995, had reached the end of their service life and required full replacement to meet current safety and access standards.

AAC removed 39 existing piles and 9,525 square feet of deteriorated dock and installed 41 new pilings and 7,750 square feet of new dock space. The new docks feature marine-grade coated steel frames, fiberglass decking, and composite fender systems selected for durability and corrosion resistance in a high-salinity coastal environment.

With no viable open-water access, AAC engineered a project-specific marine construction approach by assembling a modular floating work platform entirely within the harbor. A crane was tracked onto the platform during extreme high tide, creating a self-sufficient work base, while a modular tugboat provided maneuverability within the tight footprint.

Construction was completed within narrow tidal and environmental windows while keeping the harbor operational for commercial and recreational users. Despite frequent weather disruptions, including gale-force winds, king tides, and a tsunami event, the project was completed on schedule, under budget, and with zero safety incidents. Approximately 88% of the work was self-performed by AAC crews.

Environmental protection remained a priority throughout the project, including soft-start pile driving procedures and sediment control measures to protect marine life and harbor water quality.

The completed docks now provide wider, ADA-accessible floats, upgraded utilities, improved fire protection, and a safer, more resilient harbor for the Depoe Bay community.