Salmon Bay Bridge, Seattle

Name: Salmon Bay Bridge
Address: Seattle, United States

#175 among attractions in Seattle

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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. It carries the main line of the BNSF Railway on its way north to Everett and south to King Street Station and Seattle's Industrial District. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1914 (110 years ago)Coordinates: 47°39'58"N, 122°24'7"W

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Salmon Bay Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fishermen's Terminal, Discovery Park, Daybreak Star Cultural Center, Ballard Bridge.

1.2 miSE
Sailing, Marina, Piers and boardwalks
Fishermen's Terminal, Seattle
31 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...
0.7 miSW
Park, Trail, Beach
Discovery Park, Seattle
20 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Seattle, United States, lies the urban oasis known as Discovery Park. This sprawling 534-acre park is the largest green space within the city limits, offering residents and visitors alike a serene escape from urban life.
0.8 miW
Museum, Art museum
Daybreak Star Cultural Center, Seattle
20 min walk • The Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center is a Native American cultural center in Seattle, Washington, described by its parent organization United Indians of All Tribes as "an urban base for Native Americans in the Seattle area." Located on 20 acres in Seattle's Discovery Park in...
1.4 miSE
Bridge
Ballard Bridge, Seattle
35 min walk • 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.
~1020 ftE
Park
Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens, Seattle
5 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 miE
Nightlife, Cinema
The Majestic Bay, Seattle
22 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.
0.8 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Nordic Heritage Museum, Seattle
22 min walk • The National Nordic Museum is a museum in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States, dedicated to the history of the area's Nordic immigrants.
~570 ftSE
47°39'55"N • 122°24'0"W
Commodore Park, Seattle
3 min walk • Park, Nature and wildlife
1.1 miN
47°40'52"N • 122°24'25"W
Shilshole Bay Marina, Seattle
28 min walk • Sailing, Marina, Boat or ferry
~1480 ftS
Park
Kiwanis Ravine, Seattle
8 min walk • Kiwanis Ravine is an 8.7-acre public park a block east of Discovery Park in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Purchased by the Kiwanis Club in the 1950s and donated to Seattle Parks Department, it is home to the largest nesting colony of great blue herons in the city.
0.9 miNE
Area
Seattle/Ballard, Seattle
23 min walk • Ballard is a neighborhood in the northwestern area of Seattle, Washington, United States. Formerly an independent city, the City of Seattle's official boundaries define it as bounded to the north by Crown Hill, to the east by Greenwood, Phinney Ridge and Fremont, to the south by...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Salmon Bay Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Commodore Park, Seattle (3 min walk), Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens, Seattle (5 min walk), Kiwanis Ravine, Seattle (8 min walk), West Woodland, Seattle (10 min walk).

How to get to Salmon Bay Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Salmon Bay Bridge:

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32nd Ave NW & NW Market St • Lines: 17 (7 min walk)
NW Market St & 32nd Ave NW • Lines: 17 (7 min walk)