US Bridges

SR104 over Apple Tree Cove

Fair

Kitsap County, Washington · 9.1 E JCT SR 3 · Structure no. 0013685A0000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,866
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR104 over Apple Tree Cove is a steel movable - lift carrying SR104 over Apple Tree Cove in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 73 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 3,866 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,580 by 2036. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesSR104
CrossesApple Tree Cove
Location9.1 E JCT SR 3
RouteState Highway 104
CountyKitsap County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.79483, -122.49525
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,866 (2010)
Projected traffic6,580 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR104 over Apple Tree Cove built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR104 over Apple Tree Cove 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR104 over Apple Tree Cove carry?

About 3,866 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR104 over Apple Tree Cove?

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 SR104 over Apple Tree Cove?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.