North Queen Anne Drive Bridge, Road bridge in Seattle, United States.
The North Queen Anne Drive Bridge is a steel arch road bridge in Seattle that crosses Wolf Creek ravine. It carries traffic through the Queen Anne neighborhood and connects to nearby highways.
Built in 1936, this bridge emerged from Depression-era public works programs that expanded Seattle's road system. The structure was constructed to improve connections across the ravine for growing neighborhood traffic.
The bridge represents the engineering advancements of the 1930s New Deal infrastructure projects, connecting local neighborhoods through modernist architectural principles.
The bridge is open daily to vehicle and foot traffic, connecting local roads through the neighborhood. It is best visited during daylight hours when visibility is clear and you can safely observe the structure.
The bridge features an elevated arch design supported by minimal structural elements, incorporating specific engineering techniques for crossing the deep ravine.
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