Ballard Bridge
About Ballard Bridge
Ballard Bridge, at Spans Lake Washington Ship Canal, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 16, 1982. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level. It was listed as part of Historic Bridges/Tunnels in Washington State TR.
What it isDrawbridge in Seattle, Washington, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 9 MB · National Archives↗Finding Ballard Bridge
Spans Lake Washington Ship Canal, Seattle
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
17 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Ballard Bridge
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Questions about Ballard Bridge
Is Ballard Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 16, 1982 (Register number 82004231).
Is Ballard Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Washington has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Adventuress, 1.9 miles away.
Can you visit Ballard Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Ballard Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 9 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75611230 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.