East 21st Street Bridge, Suspension bridge in Tacoma, United States
The East 21st Street Bridge extends across the Thea Foss Waterway with two 180-foot towers supporting its cable-stayed design and four traffic lanes.
The Washington State Department of Transportation completed this bridge in January 1997 as part of a $165.3 million infrastructure development project.
Local architect Jim Merritt incorporated modern engineering elements into the bridge design, reflecting the industrial character of Tacoma's port area.
The bridge carries State Route 509 traffic between downtown Tacoma and the port area, serving thousands of vehicles through its 370-foot main span.
Twin towers rise from the waterway, supporting an intricate network of cables that distribute weight across the entire 682-foot bridge structure.
Location: Tacoma
GPS coordinates: 47.24400,-122.43200
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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