National Register of Historic Places

Ravenna Park Bridge

Seattle, King County, Washington
Listed
July 15, 1982
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82004246

About this property

The 20th Avenue NE Bridge (also known as the Ravenna Park Bridge) is a three-hinged, steel, lattice-arched bridge that spans a ravine in Seattle, Washington, United States' Ravenna Park. It was designed by Frank M. Johnson under the direction of city engineer Arthur Dimock. Built in 1913, the structure is both listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated city landmark. The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long. It has a 250 ft (76 m) arch with a rise of 41.5 ft (12.6 m) from its footings as the ravine floor drops further below. It supports an 18 ft (5.5 m) reinforced concrete roadway and a 5 ft (1.5 m) sidewalk. Beginning on March 11, 1975, a four-month trial began wherein the bridge was closed to vehicular traffic. The bridge did not meet the standards for arterial roads at the time, and upgrading the bridge would have been cost prohibitive. The trial period was successful and the bridge has been closed to vehicle travel ever since, but it is accessible by pedestrians and cyclists.

Location

20th Ave., Spans Ravenna Park Ravine
Seattle, King County, Washington
47.67182, -122.30695

Categories

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Sources

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When was Ravenna Park Bridge listed on the National Register?

Ravenna Park Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Ravenna Park Bridge?

Ravenna Park Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ravenna Park Bridge?

The period of significance for Ravenna Park Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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