US Bridges

Ferry Traffic over Puget Sound @ Seattle

Fair

King County, Washington · W End Yesler Way · Structure no. 0019074A0000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
635 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
10,212
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry Traffic over Puget Sound @ Seattle is a concrete slab carrying Ferry Traffic over Puget Sound @ Seattle in King County, Washington. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 10,212 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,254 by 2034. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFerry Traffic
CrossesPuget Sound @ Seattle
LocationW End Yesler Way
RouteState Highway 519
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.60289, -122.33942
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans24
Design loadHL 93
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,212 (2010)
Projected traffic12,254 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry Traffic over Puget Sound @ Seattle built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferry Traffic over Puget Sound @ Seattle 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 Puget Sound @ Seattle carry?

About 10,212 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ferry Traffic over Puget Sound @ Seattle?

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry Traffic over Puget Sound @ Seattle?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.