Carkeek Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
Updated: May 14, 2025
Spring 2025
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) recently completed geotechnical work for the project. This work was necessary to assess soil conditions critical to the design and construction of the new pedestrian bridge.
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 the summer of 2025.
Location
Carkeek Park: 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd, Seattle 98177
Budget
$7.4 million is provided for this project's planning, design, and construction. This includes:
- $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 2027
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
As the design is developed, more information will be shared about anticipated impacts to the project site. The current assumption is that 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 on beach access.
Community Participation
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 the summer of 2025.
