Leary Way Bridge Seismic Retrofit
Updated December 8, 2023
What's happening now?
In order to minimize the construction timeframe and traffic impacts, we are combining this project with the 15th Ave W/NW and Ballard Bridge Paving and Safety Project. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the 15th Ave W/NW webpage and sign up to receive email updates and construction notifications using our project listserv.
If you have questions regarding the NW Leary Way Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project or the15th Ave W/NW and Ballard Bridge Paving and Safety Project, please send them to 15thAveW_NWpaving@Seattle.gov or call: (206) 512-3950
Project Overview
Earthquakes could have a significant detrimental effect on Seattle's infrastructure. Thus, the City of Seattle established a bridge seismic retrofit program to assess the seismic vulnerability of the City's bridges and to prioritize limited funding to reduce this transportation infrastructure vulnerability. The Levy to Move Seattle funds our bridge seismic retrofit program. We have already completed seismic retrofits on 4 bridges with Levy dollars since 2016!
Leary Way Bridge looking westbound on NW Leary Way. (Image Credit: SDOT)
Located just north of the Ballard Bridge, the Leary Way Bridge carries traffic over NW Leary Way, via 15th Ave NW. The Leary Way Bridge project includes several modifications to strengthen the existing bridge, beyond typical maintenance, and to make the bridge less vulnerable in the event of an earthquake. This includes:
- Strengthening the bridge's cap beams, columns, footings, and abutments (parts of the bridge structure)
- Installing ground anchors
- Repairing cracks and damaged concrete
- Replacing the bridge expansion joints
Funding
The total project estimate is $4.7 million, and the project is funded through the Levy to Move Seattle and a federal grant. Approved by voters in 2015, the 9-year, $930 million Levy to Move Seattle provides funding to improve safety for all travelers, maintain our streets and bridges, and invest in reliable, affordable travel options for a growing city.
Nearby Construction Projects
We will be coordinating with nearby capital projects in the neighborhood. Learn more about them by following the links below:
- Rt 40 Transit Plus Multimodal Corridor
- Rt 44 Transit Plus Multimodal Corridor
- 15th Ave W/NW and Ballard Bridge Paving and Safety Project
- Ballard Multimodal Corridor-Missing Link
- Ship Canal Water Quality Project
Additional Planning Efforts in the area:
Contact
We're committed to maintaining a productive, inclusive, and collaborative relationship with all who live, work, or travel in the project area. Please contact us with any questions.
Phone: (206) 651-3950
Email: 15thAveW_NWpaving@Seattle.gov
Public Engagement Lead
Jules Posadas