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Washingtons' Floating Bridges

  • Homer M. Hadley first proposes a concrete pontoon bridge across Lake Washington

    Homer M. Hadley first proposes a concrete pontoon bridge across Lake Washington
    Note: All pictures property of Washington State Department of Transportation
  • Work started on the Lake Washington Bridge

    Work started on the Lake Washington Bridge
  • Lake Washington Bridge Opened to Traffic

    Lake Washington Bridge Opened to Traffic
  • Construction on the Hood Canal Bridge begins

    Construction on the Hood Canal Bridge begins
  • Hood Canal Bridge opened to traffic

    Hood Canal Bridge opened to traffic
  • Albert D. Rossellini Memorial Bridge opens to traffic

    Albert D. Rossellini Memorial Bridge opens to traffic
  • Lacey V. Murrow died, Lake Washington Bridge is dedicated to him.

    Lacey V. Murrow died, Lake Washington Bridge is dedicated to him.
  • Highway Comission approves 88 ladders on Albert D. Rosellini Bridge

    Highway Comission approves 88 ladders on Albert D. Rosellini Bridge
  • Hood Canal Bridge Dedicated to William A. Bugge

    Hood Canal Bridge Dedicated to William A. Bugge
    Note: All pictures Property of Washington State Department of Transportation
  • Storm Causes West Half of William A. Bugge Memorial Bridge to sink.

    Storm Causes West Half of William A. Bugge Memorial Bridge to sink.
  • William A. Bugge Memorial Bridge Reopened to Traffic

    William A. Bugge Memorial Bridge Reopened to Traffic
  • 520 Bridge renamed after Albert D. Rossellini

    520 Bridge renamed after Albert D. Rossellini
  • Construction on the Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge is completed

    Construction on the Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge is completed
  • Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge Sinks

    Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge Sinks
  • Homer M. Hadley memorial bridge dedicated to Homer M. Hadley

    Homer M. Hadley memorial bridge dedicated to Homer M. Hadley
  • East Half Replacement Project begins for the William A. Bugge Memorial Bridge

    East Half Replacement Project begins for the William A. Bugge Memorial Bridge
  • Barge crashes onto pillar on the Albert D. Rosellini Bridge

    Barge crashes onto pillar on the Albert D. Rosellini Bridge
  • West Half of William A. Bugge Memorial Bridge Widened

    West Half of  William A. Bugge Memorial Bridge Widened
  • Construction began on pontoons for the William A. Bugge Memorial Bridge

    Construction began on pontoons for the William A. Bugge Memorial Bridge
  • Anchor construction for the William A. Bugge bridge begins

    Anchor construction for the William A. Bugge bridge begins
  • Pontoons for the William A. Bugge Memorial Bridge floated out

    Pontoons for the William A. Bugge Memorial Bridge floated out
  • Third Cycle of Pontoons for the William A. Bugge Memorial Bridge are floated out.

    Third Cycle of Pontoons for the William A. Bugge Memorial Bridge are floated out.
  • Final pontoons are connected for the William A. Bugge Memorial Bridge

    Final pontoons are connected for the William A. Bugge Memorial Bridge
  • The William A. Bugge memorial bridge was closed for five weeks to retrofit the west side

    The William A. Bugge memorial bridge was closed for five weeks to retrofit the west side
  • Opening for the fully reconstructed William A. Bugge Memorial bridge.

    Opening for the fully reconstructed William A. Bugge Memorial bridge.
  • Albert D. Rpsellini Memorial Bridge closed for annual inspection

    Albert D. Rpsellini Memorial Bridge closed for annual inspection
  • Albert D. Rosellini Memorial Bridge Closed from 11:59 P.M. to 7 A.M. to Install Equipment for Electronic Tolling

    Albert D. Rosellini Memorial Bridge Closed from 11:59 P.M. to 7 A.M. to Install Equipment for Electronic Tolling
  • Albert D. Rosellini Memorial Bridge Closed from 11:59 P.M. to 7 A.M.

    Albert D. Rosellini Memorial Bridge Closed from 11:59 P.M. to 7 A.M.
  • The 520 Bridge was closed through the 29th due to construction

    The 520 Bridge was closed through the 29th due to construction
  • WSDOT Spent 4.6 billion to begin replacement of Albert D. Rosellini Bridge

    WSDOT Spent 4.6 billion to begin replacement of Albert D. Rosellini Bridge
  • Albert D. Rosellini Bridge closed through the 20th

    Albert D. Rosellini Bridge closed through the 20th
  • The Albert D. Rosellini Memorial Bridge was closed through the 17th to set girders

    The Albert D. Rosellini Memorial Bridge was closed through the 17th to set girders
  • Albert D. Rosellini Bridge closed from 2a.m. to 5 a.m.

    Albert D. Rosellini Bridge closed from 2a.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Tolling begins on the Albert D. Rosellini Bridge

    Tolling begins on the Albert D. Rosellini Bridge
  • Albert D. Rosellini bridge closed through the 16th

    Albert D. Rosellini bridge closed through the 16th
  • Albert D. Rosellini Bridge closed for drawspan checks

    Albert D. Rosellini Bridge closed for drawspan checks
  • The Albert D. Rosellini memorial bridge was closed through the 12th to remove an overpass

    The Albert D. Rosellini memorial bridge was closed through the 12th to remove an overpass
  • Albert D. Rosellini Bridge closed through the 4th

    Albert D. Rosellini Bridge closed through the 4th
  • Albert D. Rosellini Memorial Bridge to be closed through August 13th

    Albert D. Rosellini Memorial Bridge to be closed through August 13th
  • Albert D. Rosellini bridge closed for construction

    Albert D. Rosellini bridge closed for construction
  • New Albert D. Rosellikni Memorial bridge is to be completed

    New Albert D. Rosellikni Memorial bridge is to be completed
  • Construction on the Albert D. Rosellini bridge is planned to end

    Construction on the Albert D. Rosellini bridge is planned to end