Magnolia Bridge, Road bridge in Seattle, United States
Magnolia Bridge is a warren deck truss bridge carrying West Garfield Street from Magnolia Way West to the intersection of Elliott and 15th Avenues West. It crosses the filled-in tidelands of Smith Cove between Magnolia and Interbay, and is one of only four road connections from Magnolia to the rest of Seattle.
A wooden trestle linked Magnolia to the rest of the city starting in 1912 before the concrete bridge was built in 1930. The passage was renamed to its current name in 1960.
The bridge is a vital part of daily life for people living and working in Magnolia. It connects this neighborhood with the rest of Seattle and shapes the routes residents take regularly.
The bridge requires regular maintenance due to aging infrastructure, with two alternative routes available via W Dravus Street and W Emerson Place. Visitors should expect occasional closures or restrictions.
The structure was damaged during the 2001 earthquake, prompting a precautionary closure. The event sparked a long discussion about repair options and potential reconstruction.
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