The original construction cost of $1,351,363 was paid out of the motor vehicle fund, and operated as a toll bridge from October 7, 1950, until October 1, 1951, when costs were repaid by a bond issue passed by the Washington State Legislature.
The initial construction cost of $1,351,363 for building the bridge was paid for using funds from the motor vehicle fund and operated as a toll bridge from October 7, 1950, until October 1, 1951, when costs were repaid through a bond issued by the Washington State Legislature.