US Bridges

Ferry Trafic over Puget Sound @ Seattle

Fair

King County, Washington · W End Marion Street · Structure no. 0019074B0000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
207 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry Trafic over Puget Sound @ Seattle is a concrete slab carrying Ferry Trafic 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,254 by 2034. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFerry Trafic
CrossesPuget Sound @ Seattle
LocationW End Marion Street
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans24
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (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$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry Trafic over Puget Sound @ Seattle built?

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

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

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ferry Trafic over Puget Sound @ Seattle?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry Trafic over Puget Sound @ Seattle?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.