20th Avenue NE Bridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 20th Avenue NE Bridge |
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| Other name(s) | Ravenna Park Bridge |
| Heritage status | National Register of Historic Places, Seattle city landmark |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Deck Arch |
| Material | Steel |
| Total length | 354 feet (108 m) |
| Width | 18-foot (5.5 m) |
| Clearance below | 41 feet (12 m) |
| History | |
| Designer | Frank M. Johnson |
| Engineering design by | Arthur Dimock |
| Opened | 1913 |
| Closed | 1975 (to vehicles only) |
| Designated: | January 17, 1977 |
The 20th Avenue NE Bridge, also known as the Ravenna Park Bridge, is a cool steel arch bridge. It stretches over a deep valley in Seattle's beautiful Ravenna Park. This bridge was designed by Frank M. Johnson. He worked under the guidance of city engineer Arthur Dimock.
Built in 1913, this historic bridge is very important. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also a special city landmark in Seattle.
About the Ravenna Park Bridge
The Ravenna Park Bridge is 354 ft (108 m) long. That's about the length of a football field! Its main arch spans 250 ft (76 m). This arch rises 41 ft (12 m) above the valley floor.
The bridge supports a strong concrete path. This path is 18 ft (5.5 m) wide.
A Bridge for Everyone
In 1975, something big changed for the bridge. Starting on March 11, 1975, cars were no longer allowed to drive on it. This was a trial that lasted four months. The bridge was not wide enough for modern traffic. It would have been too expensive to make it wider.
Even though cars can't use it, the bridge is still very popular! Today, it's a special path for people walking and riding bikes. It offers great views of Ravenna Park.
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The newly constructed 20th Avenue NE Bridge (now known as Ravenna Park Bridge), Seattle, Washington, U.S., 1914. Originally a bridge for automobiles, it was eventually pedestrianized.
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A person rides a bike over the 20th Avenue NE Bridge.
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