View vicinity map. Manette Bridge is located in Bremerton.
Project Facts
- The bridge is not on a state route, but WSDOT still has structural maintenance and replacement responsibilities for the bridge.
- Construction is expected to begin in summer 2010.
- Manette is one of two bridges spanning Port Washington Narrows in Bremerton.
Why is WSDOT
replacing the Manette Bridge?
The Manette Bridge, which was built in 1930, is structurally deficient and functionally obsolete. Read WSDOT's summary of the current bridge condition.
In March 2008 the maximum allowable vehicle weight crossing the bridge was reduced as a result of findings from routine inspection of the bridge. Reducing the stress of heavy vehicles on the bridge extends its useful life and keeps it operational until the new one is constructed.
The End Result
The new Manette Bridge will be a structure built to current codes and engineering standards and accommodates motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. This project will preserve the important connection across the Port Washington Narrows and improve mobility and safety in the Bremerton area.
Compare the future bridge to the existing.
Project Benefits
• Improved structure. The bridge will be designed and constructed to current engineering standards.
• Safety. Shoulders and sidewalks will be provided to enhance bicycle and pedestrian mobility.
What is the project timeline?
Planning and public open houses began in 1996;
preliminary bridge design and scoping began in 2000; a value engineering study was completed in November 2005; final design and environmental studies began in January 2006. Design and aquisition of permits is expected to be complete by March 2010. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2010.
Public Involvement
WSDOT hosted a public Open House for the project on March 28, 2007 at the Manette Senior Center.
Survey Results from Open House (.pdf, 340kb)
View Open House informational newsletter/public invitation (pdf, 2 MB).
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. We endeavor to maintain open communication with the community and all parties interested in the Manette Bridge project. WSDOT employs multiple strategies to keep the public informed, including this Web site. WSDOT and the design team have held meetings and spoken with property owners in the vicinity of the existing bridge.
For additional information, contact Bill Elliott, project manager, at 360-357-2682.
Environmental Protection
WSDOT is committed to preserving the environment, and we make every effort to assess and minimize environmental impacts from our projects. During project design phase, the effects to the environment will be developed and documented as part of the Environmental Documentation and Permitting process. All storm water on this project will be treated in compliance with current rules.
WSDOT has made a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) for this project in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). SEPA provides the framework for agencies to consider the environmental consequences of a proposal before taking action. A DNS or "determination of nonsignificance" documents the responsible official's decision that a proposal is not likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts. This DNS was published on March 6, 2008 and is available through the Department of Ecology's SEPA Register. A public comment period ended on April 18, 2008.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
The replacement of the Manette Bridge will increase safety for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians traveling through Bremerton.
The new bridge is being designed to have two eleven ft. wide traffic lanes, a five foot wide shoulder on each side, and a twelve foot wide sidewalk on the south side of the bridge.
Will this project impact tribal resources?
At WSDOT we seek to address the concerns of the tribal nations using the process outlined in Section 106 of The National Historic Preservation Act and the WSDOT Tribal Consultation Policy adopted in 2003 by the Transportation Commission as part of the WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan.
For more information visit our WSDOT Tribal Liaison website.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
•Existing Funds - $83,168,834
•Total Funding Available From All Sources - $83,168,834
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Bill Elliott, Project Engineer
WSDOT Tumwater Design Office
PO Box 47446
Olympia, WA 98504-7446
Phone: 360-570-6606
E-mail: elliotb@wsdot.wa.gov
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