Carkeek Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
Updated: September 26, 2023
Fall 2023
This project will replace the Carkeek Park Railroad Overpass Pedestrian Bridge, which was originally built in 1955. This bridge creates a connection between the rest of Carkeek Park and the beach on the western side of the railroad tracks.
Please check out our initial input survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5Z885Q7 to tell us how you enjoy the bridge and surrounding Carkeek Park.
An engineering feasibility study completed in 2021 determined that the bridge is nearing the end of usable life and made recommendations for its replacement.
Location
Carkeek Park: 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd, Seattle 98177
Budget
Real Estate Excise Taxes provide $4,900,000 for planning, design, and construction for this project.
Additional funding is provided from:
• $1,800,000 Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP)
• $500,000 Aquatic Lands Enhancement Act (ALEA)
Schedule
Planning: Winter 2022/23
Design: Winter 2023/24
Construction: Spring 2025
Completion: Winter 2025/26
Project Description
This project will replace the Carkeek Park Railroad Overpass Pedestrian Bridge, which was originally built in 1955. This bridge creates a connection between the rest of Carkeek Park and the beach on the western side of the railroad tracks.
Anticipated Impact
More information will be shared about anticipated impacts to the project site as the design is developed. The current assumption is the current bridge will remain in place, and the new bridge will be built adjacent to it. Demolition of the existing bridge is planned for after the new one is open which will limit the potential impact to beach access.
Community Participation
Thank you to all who attended the event in the park on Saturday, September 23 to tell us how you use the bridge and beach. Please check out our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5Z885Q7 to tell us how you enjoy the bridge and surrounding Carkeek Park.