US Bridges

Trigger Ave over SR 3

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 1.0 N JCT SR 303 · Structure no. 0011591A0000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,355
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trigger Ave over SR 3 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trigger Ave over SR 3 in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,355 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,439 by 2036. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesTrigger Ave
CrossesSR 3
Location1.0 N JCT SR 303
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.67856, -122.69153
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,355 (2012)
Projected traffic8,439 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Trigger Ave over SR 3 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trigger Ave over SR 3 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Trigger Ave over SR 3 carry?

About 5,355 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trigger Ave over SR 3?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Trigger Ave over SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.