Ferry Traffic over Elliott Bay
FairKing County, Washington · W End Marion ST · Structure no. 0007486A0000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 412
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferry Traffic over Elliott Bay is a steel movable - lift carrying Ferry Traffic over Elliott Bay in King County, Washington. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 61 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 412 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2034. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 24 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferry Traffic over Elliott Bay built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Ferry Traffic over Elliott Bay 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ferry Traffic over Elliott Bay carry?
About 412 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ferry Traffic over Elliott Bay?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ferry Traffic over Elliott Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.