US Bridges

SR 104 over Apple Tree Cove

FairPosted for load

Kitsap County, Washington · 9.1 E JCT SR 3 · Structure no. 0016191A0000000

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 104 over Apple Tree Cove is a steel movable - lift carrying SR 104 over Apple Tree Cove in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 39 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,020 by 2036. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 104
CrossesApple Tree Cove
Location9.1 E JCT SR 3
RouteState Highway 104
CountyKitsap County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.79514, -122.49494
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
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 (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2010)
Projected traffic17,020 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 104 over Apple Tree Cove built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 104 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 SR 104 over Apple Tree Cove carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 104 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 SR 104 over Apple Tree Cove?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.