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State Route 105 (Washington)
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State Route 105 is a state highway
in the U.S. state
of Washington. It is 48.56 miles (78.1 km) long, and begins in Raymond
, ending in Aberdeen, Washington
. It connects to U.S. Route 101 at both ends. While US 101 is a costal route for much of its length along the West Coast, between Raymond and Aberdeen it takes a more inland route, and SR 105 parallels Willapa Bay
, the Pacific Ocean
, and Grays Harbor.
in the northern part of Raymond
, just north of US 101's intersection with State Route 6
. It roughly follows the Willapa River
then Willapa Bay
westward, serving the towns of Tokeland
and North Cove, then goes up the Pacific
coast and back turns to the east just before Westport
, where it meets with State Route 105 Spur. It then ends in south Aberdeen
, near Cosmopolis
, where it reconnects to U.S. Route 101.
(WSDOT) as "State Route 105 Spur Westport") is a spur of State Route 105
that goes north into the town of Westport
, USA. It snakes through the city streets, initially as Forrest Street, finally ending at the harbor.
The SR 105/105 Spur junction is about 5 miles (8 km) north of Grayland, Washington
, immediately adjacent to Twin Harbors State Park
. The spur is 4.02 miles (6.5 km) long.
State Route 105 Spur can also refer to a 0.15 miles (241.4 m) section of the Aberdeen
-area SR 105/U.S. Route 101 junction specifically referred to by WSDOT as "State Route 105 Spur Boone".
State Route 105 was added to Washington's state highway system in 1937 as Secondary State Highway 13-A. This definition also included the spur north to Westport. In the 1964 state highway renumbering
, SSH 13-A was assigned the designation SR 105.
Between Grayland
and Tokeland
, SR 105 had to be re-routed inland from Cape Shoalwater, due to currents coming out of Willapa Bay causing severe erosion, taking many acres of land out to sea.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Washington. It is 48.56 miles (78.1 km) long, and begins in Raymond
Raymond, Washington
Raymond is a city in Pacific County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,975 at the 2000 census and decreased 3.1% to 2,882 at the 2010 census. The town's economy is based on logging and fishing, together with a limited amount of tourism....
, ending in Aberdeen, Washington
Aberdeen, Washington
Aberdeen is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States, founded by Samuel Benn in 1884. Aberdeen was incorporated on May 12, 1890. The city is the economic center of Grays Harbor County, bordering the cities of Hoquiam and Cosmopolis...
. It connects to U.S. Route 101 at both ends. While US 101 is a costal route for much of its length along the West Coast, between Raymond and Aberdeen it takes a more inland route, and SR 105 parallels Willapa Bay
Willapa Bay
Willapa Bay is a bay located on the southwest Pacific coast of Washington state in the United States. The Long Beach Peninsula separates Willapa Bay from the greater expanse of the Pacific Ocean. With over of water surface Willapa Bay is the second largest estuary on the United States Pacific coast...
, the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth's oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia in the west, and the Americas in the east.At 165.2 million square kilometres in area, this largest division of the World...
, and Grays Harbor.
Route description
State Route 105 begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 101U.S. Route 101
U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101, is an important north–south U.S. highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States...
in the northern part of Raymond
Raymond, Washington
Raymond is a city in Pacific County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,975 at the 2000 census and decreased 3.1% to 2,882 at the 2010 census. The town's economy is based on logging and fishing, together with a limited amount of tourism....
, just north of US 101's intersection with State Route 6
State Route 6 (Washington)
State Route 6 is a long state highway in Pacific and Lewis counties in the U.S. state of Washington. The highway, which extends from in Raymond east to , co-signed with in Chehalis. Major communities located on the highway include Raymond, Pe Ell, Adna and Chehalis...
. It roughly follows the Willapa River
Willapa River
The Willapa River is a river on the Pacific coast of southwestern Washington in the United States, approximately long. It drains an area of low hills and a coastal plain into Willapa Bay, a large estuary north of the mouth of the Columbia River....
then Willapa Bay
Willapa Bay
Willapa Bay is a bay located on the southwest Pacific coast of Washington state in the United States. The Long Beach Peninsula separates Willapa Bay from the greater expanse of the Pacific Ocean. With over of water surface Willapa Bay is the second largest estuary on the United States Pacific coast...
westward, serving the towns of Tokeland
Tokeland, Washington
Tokeland is a census-designated place in Pacific County, Washington, United States. The population was 151 at the 2010 census, a sharp decrease from the 194 at the 2000 census.The town was named after Chief Toke, an Indian chief of the 19th century....
and North Cove, then goes up the Pacific
Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth's oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia in the west, and the Americas in the east.At 165.2 million square kilometres in area, this largest division of the World...
coast and back turns to the east just before Westport
Westport, Washington
Westport is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The city's population was 2,099 at the 2010 census.Westport is located on a peninsula on the south side of the entrance to Grays Harbor from the Pacific Ocean. The public Westport Marina is the largest marina on the outer coast...
, where it meets with State Route 105 Spur. It then ends in south Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Washington
Aberdeen is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States, founded by Samuel Benn in 1884. Aberdeen was incorporated on May 12, 1890. The city is the economic center of Grays Harbor County, bordering the cities of Hoquiam and Cosmopolis...
, near Cosmopolis
Cosmopolis, Washington
Cosmopolis is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,649 at the 2010 census. The city is often referred to by locals by its unofficial motto: "Cosmopolis: City.....
, where it reconnects to U.S. Route 101.
Spur routes
State Route 105 Spur (more specifically referred to by the Washington State Department of TransportationWashington State Department of Transportation
The Washington State Department of Transportation , was established in 1905. The agency, led by a Secretary and overseen by the Governor, is a Washington governmental agency that constructs, maintains, and regulates the use of the state's transportation infrastructure...
(WSDOT) as "State Route 105 Spur Westport") is a spur of State Route 105
State Route 105 (Washington)
State Route 105 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Washington. It is long, and begins in Raymond, ending in Aberdeen, Washington. It connects to U.S. Route 101 at both ends...
that goes north into the town of Westport
Westport, Washington
Westport is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The city's population was 2,099 at the 2010 census.Westport is located on a peninsula on the south side of the entrance to Grays Harbor from the Pacific Ocean. The public Westport Marina is the largest marina on the outer coast...
, USA. It snakes through the city streets, initially as Forrest Street, finally ending at the harbor.
The SR 105/105 Spur junction is about 5 miles (8 km) north of Grayland, Washington
Grayland, Washington
Grayland is a census-designated place in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 953 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Grayland is located at ....
, immediately adjacent to Twin Harbors State Park
Twin Harbors State Park
Twin Harbors State Park is a Washington State Parks managed camping and day use park located in Grays Harbor County, with approximately 299 campsites. The park is in size and has interpretive trails with informational placards....
. The spur is 4.02 miles (6.5 km) long.
State Route 105 Spur can also refer to a 0.15 miles (241.4 m) section of the Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Washington
Aberdeen is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States, founded by Samuel Benn in 1884. Aberdeen was incorporated on May 12, 1890. The city is the economic center of Grays Harbor County, bordering the cities of Hoquiam and Cosmopolis...
-area SR 105/U.S. Route 101 junction specifically referred to by WSDOT as "State Route 105 Spur Boone".
History
1964 state highway renumbering (Washington)
In 1963, a law was passed authorizing a new numbering for sign routes. In 1970 the legislative definitions were changed to use the sign route numbers but renamed state routes...
, SSH 13-A was assigned the designation SR 105.
Between Grayland
Grayland, Washington
Grayland is a census-designated place in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 953 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Grayland is located at ....
and Tokeland
Tokeland, Washington
Tokeland is a census-designated place in Pacific County, Washington, United States. The population was 151 at the 2010 census, a sharp decrease from the 194 at the 2000 census.The town was named after Chief Toke, an Indian chief of the 19th century....
, SR 105 had to be re-routed inland from Cape Shoalwater, due to currents coming out of Willapa Bay causing severe erosion, taking many acres of land out to sea.