US Bridges

SR 116 over Kilisut Harbor

Good

Jefferson County, Washington · 4.6 E JCT SR 19 · Structure no. 0019447A0000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
439 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,048
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 116 over Kilisut Harbor is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 116 over Kilisut Harbor in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,048 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,183 by 2039. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesSR 116
CrossesKilisut Harbor
Location4.6 E JCT SR 19
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates48.01824, -122.70144
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,048 (2023)
Projected traffic2,183 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 116 over Kilisut Harbor built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 116 over Kilisut Harbor in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 116 over Kilisut Harbor carry?

About 2,048 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 116 over Kilisut Harbor?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 116 over Kilisut Harbor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.