Park at Bothell Landing Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

Project Update

The new bridge is officially open!

About the Project

This project replaced the pedestrian bridge over the Sammamish River at the Park at Bothell Landing. The project constructed a wider timber-truss bridge with a 12-foot wide deck that meets current structural and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. 

The flatter deck and approach grades provide a fully accessible shared-use, non-motorized path for bicyclists and pedestrians. The design maintains the arched look of the City’s iconic bridge. 

The project strengthens and enhances Bothell’s network of bike and pedestrian facilities and align with the Park Master Plan. 

Schedule

Timeline What's Happening

Summer 2018

Design permits submitted.

Winter 2018

Environmental permitting issued.

November 18, 2019

 Open House event at Lytle House (9929 NE 180th St.) 
from 5 - 7 p.m.

June 2020

 The new bridge was lifted and set in place. It will 
remain closed to the public until contractors finish
work on the bearings/foundation, deck, and railings. 

July 27, 2020

 The current bridge is expected to close in preparation
of removal. A revised trail detour will begin.

July 28, 2020

The old bridge was removed.

January 27, 2021

The new bridge opened.

Frequently Asked Questions

Images and text providing questions and answers for bridge project

Questions/comments about the project

Submit a question or comment about the project using the online form.

Funding

The City has received the following grants for the design and construction of this project:

  • $1,175,000 Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) grant
  • $1,080,300 State Recreation and Conservation Office's Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) trails grant

See the presentation to the Parks Board and learn about the bridge

  1. FAQs and Facts About the Bridge (PDF)
  2. Presentation to Parks Board Nov. 10, 2016 (PDF)