Evergreen Point Floating Bridge

The Evergreen Point Floating Bridge extends 7,710 feet across Lake Washington, connecting Seattle with its eastern suburbs through six traffic lanes and a pedestrian path.

The original structure, opened in 1963, was replaced in 2016 with a new bridge that cost 4.65 billion dollars and required 77 concrete pontoons for construction.

The structure carries the name of Governor Albert D. Rosellini, recognizing his contributions to transportation infrastructure development in Washington state during the 1960s.

Electronic tolling systems manage the daily flow of approximately 57,000 vehicles, while designated lanes accommodate high-occupancy vehicles for efficient traffic distribution.

The bridge structure incorporates 58 anchors securing the pontoons to the lake bed, with an advanced monitoring system that detects water infiltration in real time.

Location: Washington

Inception: August 28, 1963

Official opening: August 28, 1963

GPS coordinates: 47.64050,-122.26000

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45