US Bridges

SR 303 (waaga Way) over SR 3

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · JCT SR 3 · Structure no. 0011864A0000000

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,743
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 303 (waaga Way) over SR 3 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 303 (waaga Way) over SR 3 in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 44 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 35,743 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,159 by 2039. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 95 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 303 (waaga Way)
CrossesSR 3
LocationJCT SR 3
RouteState Highway 303
CountyKitsap County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.66469, -122.68764
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,743 (2023)
Projected traffic48,159 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
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$7.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 303 (waaga Way) over SR 3 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 303 (waaga Way) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 303 (waaga Way) over SR 3 carry?

About 35,743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 303 (waaga Way) over SR 3?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SR 303 (waaga Way) over SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.