Ferry Traffic over Puget Sound @ Tahlequah
FairPosted for loadKing County, Washington · So. End Vashon Is · Structure no. 0005814A0000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 282 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,106
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferry Traffic over Puget Sound @ Tahlequah is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferry Traffic over Puget Sound @ Tahlequah in King County, Washington. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 71 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,106 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,548 by 2033. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferry Traffic over Puget Sound @ Tahlequah built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Ferry Traffic over Puget Sound @ Tahlequah in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Ferry Traffic over Puget Sound @ Tahlequah carry?
About 1,106 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ferry Traffic over Puget Sound @ Tahlequah?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ferry Traffic over Puget Sound @ Tahlequah?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.