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The ferry route between Seattle and Bainbridge Island is the busiest in the system for walk-on passengers. This project replaces the existing overhead wooden walkway with a wider, safer concrete and steel facility built to current seismic code.
Why is WSDOT replacing the overhead pedestrian walkway?
More than 3.2 million commuters, travelers and tourists use the Bainbridge ferry terminal overhead walkway every year. The existing 45-year-old walkway is supported by wooden piles that could collapse during a major earthquake. A reliable overhead walkway that could withstand a large seismic event makes it possible to continue loading vehicles on the car deck while pedestrians simultaneously load the ferry from the overhead passenger walkway.
The End Result
We will replace the existing wooden-supported walkway with a new steel-fortified walkway anchored by concrete and steel columns. The new walkway is designed to withstand a major earthquake. This project also will refresh outdated mechanical and electrical components that power the existing overhead loading bridge. The final design aligns with WSF's 2040 Long Range Plan and incorporates input from the community about the types of windows, flooring and other design details.
Enhances safety and plans for growth.
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Total budget: $19.3 million
Funding sources: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grant and matching funds from the Washington State Legislature
Hadley Rodero
WSDOT Communications
roderoh@wsdot.wa.gov
(206) 470-0524
The new walkway will look similar to the Bremerton terminal walkway, pictured above.
A view of what it will look like inside the new walkway.
Rendering of the new walkway, looking northwest.
The existing 45-year-old walkway is supported by wooden beams that could collapse during an earthquake.
Today's walkway is fully enclosed with frosted windows.