Washington State Route 401

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Lewis and Clark Trail
Major junctions
South end US 101 in Megler
North end SR 4 in Naselle
Location
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
Highway system
← SR 397→ I-405

State Route 401 (SR 401) is a 12.13-mile (19.52 km) long

Kingston Ferry Road. The roadway was extended west to the north end of the bridge, where it currently terminates. The former ferry terminal became the Dismal Nitch rest area, named after the Lewis and Clark Expedition
's description of the place.

Route description

The southern terminus of SR 401 at U.S. Route 101 (US 101), located at the north end of the Astoria–Megler Bridge west of Megler.

SR 401 originates at an intersection with

daily average of 2,800 motorists,[6] which has been decreasing from 3,100 motorists in 2005.[7]

Start of US 101 in Washington.

History

See also:
Astoria-Megler Ferry
Astoria-Megler ferry landing
to the new bridge.

ferry landing on the Columbia River to PSH 12 / US 830 in Naselle, with a gap between Megler and Knappton.[8][9][10] The full highway was opened in October 1962, ahead of the expected completion of the Astoria–Megler Bridge, which opened in 1966.[11][12]

SSH 12B became SR 401 during the 1964 highway renumbering.[13][14] The Dismal Nitch Safety rest area, formerly the Megler Landing Rest Area, was remodeled twice in 2007 to be accessible year-round.[15][16][17]

Major intersections

The entire highway is in Pacific County.

Locationmi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
Lewis and Clark Trail – Astoria, Ilwaco
Southern terminus
Lewis and Clark Trail – Raymond, Longview
Northern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References

  1. ^ a b c Washington State Department of Transportation (2008). "State Highway Log: Planning Report, SR 2 to SR 971" (PDF). Retrieved August 23, 2009.
  2. ^ Washington State Legislature (1970). "RCW 47.17.580: State route No. 401". Retrieved August 23, 2009.
  3. ^ Google (August 23, 2009). "State Route 401" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
  4. ^ Washington State Highways, 2008–2009 (PDF) (Map) (2008–09 ed.). 1:842,000. Cartography by United States Geological Survey. Washington State Department of Transportation. 2008. § G2. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
  5. ISBN 0-528-99511-1
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  6. ^ Washington State Department of Transportation (2008). "2008 Annual Traffic Report" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 16, 2010. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
  7. ^ Washington State Department of Transportation (2005). "2005 Annual Traffic Report" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 16, 2010. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
  8. ^ Washington State Legislature (March 18, 1937). "Chapter 207: Classification of Public Highways". Session Laws of the State of Washington (1937 ed.). Olympia, Washington: Washington State Legislature. pp. 1008–1009. Retrieved August 23, 2009. (b) Secondary State Highway No. 12B; beginning at Megler on Primary State Highway No. 12, thence in an easterly and northerly direction to a junction with Primary State Highway No. 12 in the vicinity north of Naselle.
  9. ^ United States Geological Survey (1951). Hoquiam, 1951 (Map). 1:250,000. University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
  10. ^ United States Geological Survey (1958). Hoquiam, 1958 (Map). 1:250,000. University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
  11. Newspapers.com
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  12. HistoryLink.org
    . Retrieved August 23, 2009.
  13. ^ C. G. Prahl (December 1, 1965). "Identification of State Highways" (PDF). Washington State Highway Commission, Department of Highways. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
  14. ^ United States Geological Survey (1968). Hoquiam, 1968 (Map). 1:250,000. University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
  15. ^ "SR 401 Dismal Nitch Safety Rest Area Now Fully Operational" (Press release). Naselle, Washington: Washington State Department of Transportation. October 16, 2007. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
  16. ^ "SR 401 Dismal Nitch Safety Rest Area Remains Open with Portable Facilities" (Press release). Naselle, Washington: Washington State Department of Transportation. October 16, 2007. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
  17. ^ "Water Line Repairs at the SR 401, Dismal Nitch Rest Area Complete" (Press release). Naselle, Washington: Washington State Department of Transportation. October 25, 2007. Retrieved August 23, 2009.

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