Carkeek Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
Updated: March 5, 2025
Spring 2025
This project will replace the Carkeek Park Railroad Overpass Pedestrian Bridge, which was originally built in 1955. This bridge connects the rest of Carkeek Park and the beach on the western side of the railroad tracks.
Thank you to everyone who provided input through our survey and at the tabling event in fall 2023. We’re working on preparing preferred bridge designs and anticipate announcing those findings and opportunities for input sometime in Summer 2025.
Location
Carkeek Park: 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd, Seattle 98177
Budget
Real Estate Excise Taxes provide $4,900,000 for this project's planning, design, and construction.
Additional funding is provided by:
- $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 2026
Completion: Winter 2028/2029
Project Description
This project will replace the Carkeek Park Railroad Overpass Pedestrian Bridge, which was originally built in 1955. This bridge connects the rest of Carkeek Park and the beach on the western side of the railroad tracks.
View the final Carkeek Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Feasibility Study.
Carkeek Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Feasibility Study Accessible Options Addendum
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 everyone who provided input through our survey and at the tabling event in the Fall 2023. Please see the images below for the survey results.
