US Bridges

SR 104 over Puget Sound @ Edmonds

FairPosted for load

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.1 W JCT SR 524 · Structure no. 000000QE0000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
210 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,870
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 104 over Puget Sound @ Edmonds is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 104 over Puget Sound @ Edmonds in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 72 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 5 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 5,870 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,497 by 2038. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSR 104
CrossesPuget Sound @ Edmonds
Location0.1 W JCT SR 524
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates47.81306, -122.38423
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,870 (2010)
Projected traffic10,497 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
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$6.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 104 over Puget Sound @ Edmonds built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 104 over Puget Sound @ Edmonds 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 104 over Puget Sound @ Edmonds carry?

About 5,870 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 104 over Puget Sound @ Edmonds?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 104 over Puget Sound @ Edmonds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.