Ballard Bridge, Seattle

Name: Ballard Bridge
Address: 15th Ave NW, Seattle, 98107, United States

#93 among attractions in Seattle

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Facts and practical information

The Ballard Bridge, also known as the 15th Avenue Bridge, is a double-leaf bascule bridge in Seattle, Washington. It carries 15th Avenue NW over Seattle's Salmon Bay between Ballard to the north and Interbay to the south. The Ballard Bridge follows the Fremont Bridge in the east in the succession of bridges spanning the Lake Washington Ship Canal, which connects Lake Washington in the east to Puget Sound in the west. ()

Completed: 1917 (107 years ago)Length: 2854 ftCoordinates: 47°39'27"N, 122°22'34"W

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15th Ave NWQueen AnneSeattle 98107 United States

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Ballard Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fishermen's Terminal, Woodland Park Zoo, Fremont Rocket, Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens.

~990 ftW
Sailing, Marina, Piers and boardwalks
Fishermen's Terminal, Seattle
5 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Seattle, Fishermen's Terminal stands as a historic marina that has served as the homeport to the North Pacific Fishing Fleet for over a century. This vibrant marina, located on Salmon Bay in the Interbay neighborhood, is not just a...
1.4 miNE
Conservation-focused 92-acre attraction
Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle
36 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Seattle, Woodland Park Zoo is a cherished urban oasis that offers visitors an immersive experience into the world of wildlife. Spanning 92 acres and housing over 1,000 animals representing almost 300 species, this conservation-focused zoo...
1.3 miE
Monuments and statues, Park
Fremont Rocket, Seattle
32 min walk • The Fremont Rocket is a sculpture of a rocket in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, US.
1.2 miNW
Park
Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens, Seattle
31 min walk • The Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens are botanical gardens located on the grounds of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks at 3015 NW 54th Street, Seattle, Washington. They are open daily 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. without charge.
0.9 miNW
Nightlife, Cinema
The Majestic Bay, Seattle
23 min walk • The Majestic Bay Theater, built in 1914 in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, was the oldest continuously operating movie theater in the United States prior to its closure in 1997. In 1998, it was renovated and transformed from a bargain single-screen theater to a well-appointed triplex.
1.4 miSE
Bridge, Historical and heritage tours, Walking tours
Fremont Bridge, Seattle
35 min walk • The Fremont Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge that spans the Fremont Cut in Seattle, Washington. The bridge, which connects Fremont Avenue North and 4th Avenue North, connects the neighborhoods of Fremont and Queen Anne.
1.4 miNW
Bridge
Salmon Bay Bridge, Seattle
35 min walk • The Salmon Bay Bridge, also known as Bridge No. 4, is a Strauss Heel-trunnion single-leaf bascule bridge spanning across Salmon Bay and connecting Magnolia/Interbay to Ballard in Seattle, Washington. The bridge is located just west of Commodore Park.
1.5 miSE
Bridge
North Queen Anne Drive Bridge, Seattle
39 min walk • The North Queen Anne Drive Bridge is a deck arch bridge that spans Seattle's Wolf Creek. The 238 ft long steel and concrete structure was built in 1936 to replace the previous wood-constructed crossing.
1.2 miNW
47°39'55"N • 122°24'0"W
Commodore Park, Seattle
32 min walk • Park, Nature and wildlife
0.9 miE
Park, View point
Fremont Peak Park, Seattle
24 min walk • Fremont Peak Park is a half-acre park located in Seattle, Washington, located on a bluff in the Fremont neighborhood just south of N. 45th Street at 4357 Palatine Ave. N. It was opened to the public on November 10, 2007.
1.1 miS
Church
Seattle Church of Christ, Seattle
29 min walk • The former Seventh Church of Christ, Scientist, building is located in the Queen Anne Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, is an historic Christian Science church edifice. Built in 1926, it was designed by noted Seattle architect Harlan Thomas in the Neo-Byzantine, Mission Revival and Spanish Colonial styles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ballard Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Fishermen's Terminal, Seattle (5 min walk), The Nickerson Marina, Seattle (8 min walk), Salmon Bay Marina, Seattle (10 min walk), Mars Hill Church, Seattle (11 min walk).

How to get to Ballard Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ballard Bridge:

Bus

W Nickerson St & W Emerson St • Lines: 29, 31 (6 min walk)
W Nickerson St & 12th Ave W • Lines: 29, 31, 32 (7 min walk)