George Washington Memorial Bridge

The George Washington Memorial Bridge is a truss bridge in Seattle that connects two neighborhoods across the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The structure is supported by large steel beams that allow ships to pass underneath it.

The bridge was completed in 1932 and helped Seattle expand its road network during the Great Depression. It was one of the important infrastructure projects the city built during that difficult period.

The bridge connects two neighborhoods and is used daily by locals to reach work, schools, and shops. It has become part of Seattle's visual identity and reflects how the city evolved to link its northern communities.

The sidewalk and roadway allow both pedestrians and vehicles to cross the bridge safely. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when you can enjoy the views of the canal and surrounding neighborhoods.

The bridge combines two different structural systems: the cantilever design with truss framing. This blend of two engineering approaches makes it a rare example of how builders solved problems in the 1930s.

Location: Seattle

Inception: February 22, 1932

Official opening: February 22, 1932

Height: 51 m

Length: 898 m

Longest Span: 145 m

GPS coordinates: 47.64639,-122.34722

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:32