The arch was originally located on Route 165 at Brierhill Boulevard , but was damaged during the February 28 , 2001 Nisqually earthquake . The structure , rebuilt in 2004 and dedicated in 2009 , is now located on 165 near Hill Street , several blocks to the south , in a move that provoked local controversy . Its span has been widened by two feet
Nisqually earthquake
2001 Nisqually earthquake
Wilkeson Arch