City of Seattle

Portage Bay Bridge

Vision
September 2014
Design vision for Portage Bay Bridge:
The Portage Bay Bridge is both a
distinctive and context-sensitive
element within the family of
SR 520 bridges.
The bridge serves as a connecting
thread, tying together the
tree-covered Roanoke ridge to the
west and the heart of the residential,
research and multimodal
transportation at Montlake to the
east.
With the recommendation of a shared-use
path, the Portage Bay Bridge helps
to complete regional connectivity
for all modes of users throughout the
SR 520 corridor.
Cable stay concept
Box girder concept
DRAFT
Cable stay concept
View from the Seattle Yacht Club looking southeast
FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
City of Seattle
Existing bridge
Cable stay concept
Box girder concept
Portage Bay Bridge
View from University bridge looking southeast
September 2014
FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
DRAFT
City of Seattle
September 2014
Box girder
Cable stay concept
Box girder concept
Both concepts meet our vision and goals by:
Gap between structures allows:
More light to reach the water and land below
Provides break in bridge width
Raised bridge profile on east end provides boaters with easier access and improved views
Portage Bay Bridge
View from under bridge looking west
DRAFT
FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
City of Seattle
September 2014
Cable stay concept
Box girder concept
Portage Bay Bridge
View from 10th and Delmar lid
Both concepts meet our vision and goals by:
Minor and major elements provide function, lighting, signage support and provide a sense of
rhythm moving across bridge
Cable elements create a unique moment on the bridge, which changes at different perspectives
DRAFT
FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
City of Seattle
Cable stay concept
Box girder concept
Both concepts meet our vision and goals by:
Shared-use path provides local and regional connectivity for all users
Raised bridge profile on east end improves access for all users
Path provides views
Bridge elements help provide scale to the user experience and add visual interest
Portage Bay Bridge
View of shared-use path looking west
September 2014
DRAFT
FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
City of Seattle
September 2014
Cable stay concept
Box girder concept

June 17, 2014 concept

July 8, 2014 concept

June 17, 2014 concept

SCDP concept, 2012

Portage Bay Bridge
Elevation and profile design studies
July 8, 2014 concept
SCDP concept, 2012
DRAFT
FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
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Managed shoulder
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GP
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GP
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Shoulder
12
Transit/HOV
12
Transit/HOV
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Managed shoulder
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GP
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GP
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Shoulder
12
Transit/HOV
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Transit/HOV
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structures
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Shared-use path
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BOYER AVE E
10th AND DELMAR LID
T F 0 0 7 T F 0 5 3 T F 0 1 2 T F 2 4 1
-2.6%
T F 0 6 1 T F 0 6 1 T F 1 0 2 T F 0 5 2 T F 0 5 2 T F 0 0 3
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QCYC
MONTLAKE LID
10th AND DELMAR LID
MONTLAKE LID
BOYER AVE E
-4.6%
QCYC
-1.9%
300 FT 225 FT 150 FT typical T F 0 0 2 T F 0 0 3 142 FT
Portage Bay Bridge Options Comparisons
Elevation views looking north
Section views looking east
NOTE: The shared-use path is not included in the baseline design.
September 2014
FEIS baseline
Box girder north shift
Cable-stayed north shift
FEIS baseline
Split box girder and cable stay north shift
faux arches
W E
W E
W E
10th AND DELMAR LID
MONTLAKE LID
BOYER AVE E
T F 0 5 3 T F 0 1 2 T F 2 4 1
-2.6%
T F 0 6 1 T F 0 6 1 T F 1 0 2 T F 0 5 2 T F 0 5 2 T F 0 0 3
QCYC
350 FT 350 FT
DRAFT