Ship Canal Bridge, Seattle

Name: Ship Canal Bridge
Address: Seattle, United States

#278 among attractions in Seattle

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The Ship Canal Bridge is a double-deck steel truss bridge that carries Interstate 5 over Seattle's Portage Bay between Capitol Hill and the University District. The canal below connects Lake Union with Lake Washington. Construction was completed in 1961 and the bridge opened to traffic on December 18, 1962. It is 4,429 ft long, stands 182 feet above the canal and is 119 feet wide at the upper deck. It was the largest bridge of its kind in the Northwest when it first opened. The bridge is double-decked, with the upper deck carrying traffic in both directions and the lower deck carrying traffic southbound in the morning and northbound in the afternoon. ()

Alternative names: Length: 4429 ftWidth: 119 ftCoordinates: 47°39'17"N, 122°19'19"W

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Northeast Seattle (University District)Seattle United States

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Ship Canal Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burke Museum, Broken Obelisk, Henry Art Gallery, Fritz Hedges Waterway Park.

0.6 miNE
Museum with regional artifacts
Burke Museum, Seattle
17 min walk • The Burke Museum, nestled in the vibrant city of Seattle, United States, stands as a beacon of natural history and cultural heritage. This preeminent institution, located on the University of Washington campus, is a hub for enthusiasts eager to delve into the rich...
0.6 miE
Monuments and statues
Broken Obelisk, Seattle
16 min walk • In the heart of Seattle, Washington, stands the evocative sculpture known as the Broken Obelisk. This poignant work of art graces the grounds of the University of Washington, offering both a visual spectacle and a subject for contemplation to students, faculty,...
0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Henry Art Gallery, Seattle
13 min walk • The Henry Art Gallery, located in the vibrant city of Seattle, United States, is a beacon of contemporary art and culture. Founded in 1927, the museum serves as a dynamic center for the visual arts in the Pacific Northwest.
~1720 ftSE
Park
Fritz Hedges Waterway Park, Seattle
9 min walk • Fritz Hedges Waterway Park, also known as Portage Bay Park, is a 3.5-acre park on the north shore of Portage Bay in the neighborhood of University District of Seattle, Washington. The park includes a beach, pier, and a canoe and kayak launch.
0.8 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Park
Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns, Seattle
20 min walk • The Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns, also known as the Sylvan Grove Theater or simply the Sylvan Theater, is a sylvan theater located on the University of Washington campus in Seattle, Washington.
0.6 miE
Square
Red Square, Seattle
15 min walk • Red Square, officially Central Plaza, is a large open square on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington that serves as a hub for two of the University's major axes, connecting the campus's northern Liberal Arts Quadrangle with the science and engineering buildings found on the lower campus.
~790 ftSE
Bridge
University Bridge, Seattle
4 min walk • The University Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge in Seattle, Washington that carries Eastlake Avenue traffic over Portage Bay between Eastlake to the south and the University District to the north.
0.5 miS
Park, View point
Fairview Park, Seattle
14 min walk • Fairview Park is a 0.8-acre park located in Seattle, Washington, on the eastern shoreline of Lake Union along Fairview Avenue E. between E. Hamlin and Allison Streets. It includes a P-Patch and a boat launch.
0.5 miNE
Square, Modernist architecture
UW Tower, Seattle
14 min walk • The UW Tower is a high-rise office building complex located in the University District of Seattle, Washington, United States. It was completed in 1975 and serves as the head offices of the University of Washington. The 22-story tower was designed by NBBJ.
~290 ftS
Park
North Passage Point Park, Seattle
2 min walk • North Passage Point Park is a 0.8 acre park located in the Northlake neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, directly underneath the Ship Canal Bridge on the north side of the Lake Union/Portage Bay shoreline. It was dedicated in 1977.
0.6 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Neptune Theatre, Seattle
15 min walk • The Neptune Theatre, formerly known as U-Neptune Theatre, is a performing arts venue in the University District neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ship Canal Bridge?

Nearby attractions include North Passage Point Park, Seattle (2 min walk), University Bridge, Seattle (4 min walk), Peace Park, Seattle (4 min walk), South Passage Point Park, Seattle (5 min walk).

How to get to Ship Canal Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ship Canal Bridge:

Bus

NE 40th St & Latona Ave NE • Lines: 31, 32 (6 min walk)
NE 42nd St & 8th Ave NE • Lines: 31, 32 (6 min walk)

Light rail

U District • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)
University of Washington • Lines: 1 (24 min walk)

Trolleybus

15th Ave NE & NE 42nd St • Lines: 43, 44, 49, 70 (14 min walk)