First Avenue South Bridge, Seattle

Name: First Avenue South Bridge
Address: Seattle, United States

#296 among attractions in Seattle

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The First Avenue South Bridge is a pair of double-leaf bascule bridges built between 1956 and 1998 that carry State Route 99 over the Duwamish River about three miles south of downtown Seattle, Washington. ()

Opened: 1956 (68 years ago)Length: 3010 ftCoordinates: 47°32'38"N, 122°20'2"W

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Greater Duwamish (Georgetown)Seattle United States

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First Avenue South Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hat 'n' Boots, Georgetown Steam Plant, Old Georgetown City Hall, South Park Bridge.

0.6 miE
Monuments and statues, Novelty architecture
Hat 'n' Boots, Seattle
15 min walk • Hat 'n' Boots is a roadside attraction and landmark in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Built in 1954 as part of a Western-themed gas station, it is billed as the largest hat and cowboy boots in America. To preserve this landmark, the City of Seattle moved the Hat 'n' Boots to the new Oxbow Park in December 2003.
0.8 miE
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Georgetown Steam Plant, Seattle
22 min walk • The Georgetown Steam Plant, located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, was constructed in 1906 for the Seattle Electric Company to provide power for Seattle, notably for streetcars.
0.9 miE
City hall
Old Georgetown City Hall, Seattle
23 min walk • The Old Georgetown City Hall, also known as Georgetown Police Station, is a two-story brick construction building designed by Victor W. Voorhees in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, Washington that was built in 1909.
1.4 miSE
Bridge
South Park Bridge, Seattle
35 min walk • The South Park Bridge is a Scherzer rolling lift double-leaf bascule bridge in Seattle, Washington, United States.
1.1 miNW
Park
South Seattle College Arboretum, Seattle
28 min walk • The South Seattle College Arboretum is a 6-acre arboretum and botanical garden located at the north end of the South Seattle College campus in Seattle, Washington. It is open daily without charge. The Seattle Chinese Garden is adjacent.
0.6 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Connections Museum, Seattle
15 min walk • The Connections Museum, is located in Centurylink's Duwamish Central Office at East Marginal Way S. and Corson Avenue S. in Georgetown, Seattle, Washington.
0.6 miE
Park, Playground
Oxbow Park, Seattle
15 min walk • Oxbow Park is a public park in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It houses the landmark Hat 'n' Boots roadside attraction, which was relocated to the park.
0.6 miE
Natural attraction, Nature, Forest
Georgetown, Seattle
16 min walk • Georgetown is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is bounded on the north by the mainlines of the BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad, beyond which is the Industrial District; on the west by the Duwamish River, across which is South Park; on the east by...
0.8 miNE
47°33'1"N • 122°19'8"W
Georgetown Trailer Park Mall, Seattle
22 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Flea market
1.2 miN
Neighbourhood
Industrial District, Seattle
32 min walk • The Industrial District is the principal industrial area of Seattle, Washington. It is bounded on the west by the Duwamish River and Elliott Bay, beyond which lies Delridge of West Seattle; on the east by Interstate 5, beyond which lies Beacon Hill; on the north by S King and S...
1.6 miNW
Park
Puget Park, Seattle
40 min walk • Puget Park is a part of the West Duwamish Greenbelt east of West Seattle. The Greenbelt encompasses the forest on the eastern slopes of West Seattle. In 1912, the park land was given to the city by the Puget Mill Company. The Seattle Parks Board designated the space as Puget Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Avenue South Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Connections Museum, Seattle (15 min walk), Oxbow Park, Seattle (15 min walk), Hat 'n' Boots, Seattle (15 min walk), Georgetown, Seattle (16 min walk).

How to get to First Avenue South Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Avenue South Bridge:

Bus

S Michigan St & East Marginal Way S • Lines: 131, 132 (5 min walk)
Highland Park Way SW & 2nd Ave SW • Lines: 131 (9 min walk)