Project Title & Location
SR 303/Manette Bridge Replacement - Kitsap County

Project Description
The purpose of this project is to replace the Manette Bridge in Bremerton. This bridge is currently structurally deficient and functionally obsolete. The new bridge will provide two 11 ft lanes, two 5 ft shoulders, and one 12 ft wide sidewalk.

Contractor/Consultant
Project not yet advertised or awarded.

Recent Progress
Environmental studies are continuing.  A Biological Assessment in compliance with the Endangered Species Act was submitted to USFWS and NOAA NMFS in January 2008.  A SEPA Determination of Non-Significance was issued in March 2008.  Final bridge design is underway and is scheduled to be completed by March 2010, with an anticipated construction start in Summer 2010.

Updates to the construction cost estimate have shown that the project costs have increased significantly since the previous cost estimate in 2001. This increase is due to unusually high construction cost escalation seen in the last few years. As a result of the cost increase, some of the aesthetic concepts presented in previous public meetings are no longer included as part of this project.  WSDOT will continue to work with the community and support their efforts to secure additional funding for aesthetic enhancements.

Design Construction Impacts
Bridge construction and demolition methods will be greatly influenced by environmental considerations and permit conditions based on the site in Port Washington Narrows.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Stormwater will be collected and treated in accordance with current standards. The majority of the work will be in- or above-water work. Several environmental permits are required for this project, including: Corps of Engineers Section 404, Coast Guard, Section 401 Water Quality Certification, Shoreline, and a Coastal Zone Management certificate

Impacts to Traffic
The majority of the new bridge will be constructed while the existing bridge is still in use.  Nighttime closures of the existing bridge are expected, and occasional lane closures and slow-moving traffic through the work zone are expected during construction. The bridge will be closed to traffic for up to three months to complete construction of both ends of the bridge including connections to the existing streets.

Planned vs. Actual Expenditures
(Total Project Cost)

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account