East 21st Street Bridge, Tacoma

Name: East 21st Street Bridge
Address: 2101 Dock Street, Tacoma, United States

#33 among attractions in Tacoma

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Facts and practical information

The East 21st Street Bridge is a 682-foot or 707-foot or 992-foot long cable-stayed bridge in Tacoma, Washington completed in January 1997. The bridge, whose most significant feature is two 180-foot tall towers, carries four lanes State Route 509 across the Thea Foss Waterway from downtown Tacoma to the Port of Tacoma. SR 509 ends at a single point urban interchange with Interstate 705 west of the bridge, built as part of the same $165.3 million WSDOT project that also funded the bridge's construction. ()

Width: 72 ftHeight: 180 ftCoordinates: 47°14'34"N, 122°25'59"W

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2101 Dock StreetNew TacomaTacoma United States

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East 21st Street Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: LeMay - America's Car Museum, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Dome, Children's Museum of Tacoma.

0.5 miS
Museum
LeMay - America's Car Museum, Tacoma
13 min walk • LeMay - America's Car Museum, a gleaming tribute to automotive culture, is a must-visit destination in Tacoma, Washington. This expansive museum showcases an extraordinary collection of over 350 classic and contemporary vehicles, illustrating the rich tapestry of...
~1090 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum of Glass, Tacoma
6 min walk • The Museum of Glass is a 75,000-square-foot art museum in Tacoma, Washington dedicated to the medium of glass. Since its founding in 2002, the Museum of Glass has been committed to creating a space for the celebration of the studio glass movement through nurturing artists, implementing education, and encouraging creativity.
0.5 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Tacoma Dome, Tacoma
13 min walk • Tacoma Dome is an indoor multi-purpose arena in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It is located south of Downtown Tacoma, adjacent to Interstate 5 and Tacoma Dome Station.
0.5 miNW
Museum
Children's Museum of Tacoma, Tacoma
12 min walk • Children's Museum of Tacoma is a nonprofit museum for children located in Tacoma, Washington. The museum officially opened in 1986. The museum offers hands on play-to-learn experiences for children. In 2018 the museum secured a 1.6 million dollar commitment from the U.S.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma
10 min walk • The Tacoma Art Museum is an art museum in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It focuses primarily on the art and artists from the Pacific Northwest and broader western region of the U.S. Founded in 1935, the museum has strong roots in the community and anchors the university and museum district in downtown Tacoma.
~1100 ftNW
Bridge, Art gallery
Bridge of Glass, Tacoma
6 min walk • The Bridge of Glass is a 500-foot pedestrian partially-covered footbridge spanning Interstate 705 in Tacoma, Washington. It was opened in 2002 as a gift to the city.
~1010 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Washington State History Museum, Tacoma
5 min walk • The Washington State History Museum is a history museum located in downtown Tacoma, Washington, United States. It is operated by the Washington State Historical Society under the official approval of the Washington State Legislature.
~1890 ftSE
47°14'23"N • 122°25'37"W
Freighthouse Square, Tacoma
10 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping, Shop
0.9 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Pantages Theater, Tacoma
24 min walk • The Pantages Theatre or Jones Building in Tacoma, Washington was designed by the architect B. Marcus Priteca. The unusual structure opened in January 1918. It was designed to be an office building and a vaudeville theatre. The theaters Second Renaissance Revival style is juxtaposed with the Commercial style.
1.1 miN
Museum
Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma
27 min walk • The Working Waterfront Maritime Museum is a Maritime Museum located in Tacoma, Washington, USA. The museum sits on the Thea Foss Waterway.
0.5 miNW
Convention center, City hall
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, Tacoma
13 min walk • The Greater Tacoma Convention Center, is a convention center in downtown Tacoma, in the U.S. state of Washington. It opened in November 2004 and has been described as the "second largest meeting and event facility in Western Washington". It was designed by MulvannyG2 Architecture, of Bellevue, Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to East 21st Street Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Tacoma Glassblowing Studio, Tacoma (5 min walk), Washington State History Museum, Tacoma (5 min walk), Museum of Glass, Tacoma (6 min walk), Bridge of Glass, Tacoma (6 min walk).

How to get to East 21st Street Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to East 21st Street Bridge:

Bus

Puyallup Ave & E Dock St • Lines: 41, 42, 500, 501, 594 (5 min walk)
Puyallup Ave & E C St • Lines: 41, 42, 500, 501 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Union Station/South 19th Street • Lines: T (6 min walk)
South 25th Street • Lines: T (7 min walk)

Train

Tacoma Dome (9 min walk)