Cofferdam

On September 20, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

The last piece of steel is set in place in the first cofferdam for the new South Park Bridge. I guess the next step is to pump out the water from behind the steel.

Channel

On September 11, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

Duwamish River at 14th St. Bridge. These pilings, I believe, were put in place to guide the large ships through the narrow passage of the drawbridge. Right now construction of the new bridge is progressing. They are building the cofferdams for the new bridge using the large crane seen in a previous post.

Fishing Spot

On September 6, 2011 By Fred KingIn boat, Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

Looking for a good fishing spot on the Duwamish River.

Large Crane

On September 3, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

Large crane brought on barge to finish dismantling the 14th St. Bridge in South Park.

Archeological Dig at 14th St. Bridge

On June 23, 2011June 23, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

Before the actual construction starts on the new bridge an archeological survey of the site must be done. A few dig spots, like this one, are being looked at. You can see the different strata of the soil. Once the survey is done the SDOT website will post data, images and a video of the survey. More information than I can comprehend, although there are some interesting things being found. There were no permanent villages or settlements in this location of the current river and bridge, just seasonal fishing camps. The black tank holds water they use for sluicing the material as needed.

Shame

On June 23, 2011 By Fred KingIn Art, Bridge, SignageLeave a comment

Message is intended for Seattle from the neighborhood of South Park regarding the handling of the old 14th St. Bridge.

River Watcher

On June 5, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, seagull, Seattle1 Comment

Downriver

On April 30, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, graffiti, PortlandLeave a comment

Down river, the Willamette does seem large and powerful. You can see two bridges in the background. Love all of the bridges connecting different parts of Portlandia.

Underneath

On April 27, 2011April 27, 2011 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Bridge, Portland

Note: This blog just passed the 8,000 hits milestone. Thanks to all of you who have made this possible.

Under and Around

On February 17, 2011February 17, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

Pillars supporting the 14th St. Bridge and a fence that was knocked down recently that was to discourage trespassing.

Who’s Catherine?

On February 16, 2011 By Fred KingIn BridgeLeave a comment

Written on the underside of the 14th St. bridge and on a cement post yards away.

Windows to your Soul

On February 15, 2011 By Fred KingIn Art, BridgeLeave a comment

Drawing underneath the 14th St. Bridge.

Brooklyn Bridge

On January 25, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, Manhattan, Signage, UncategorizedLeave a comment

From the Manhattan side looking towards Brooklyn.

Foundation

On January 14, 2011January 14, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, buildings, Seattle1 Comment

All that is left of this house is the foundation. Adjacent to the bridge on-ramp, I saw a team of workers last summer in hazmat suits going through the house. At first I thought it was a drug bust of a meth lab. A couple of weeks later I was in the area again, shooting, and this time the whole house was gone. I think the house stood where a small park/playground will be once the new bridge is built.

Both Towers

On January 10, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

Apparently work on the demolition is stalled due to Federal Funds stuck in the pipeline. This view shows the missing mid-section and the two bridge towers.

Path

On January 8, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, nature, Seattle1 Comment

Pathway along a section of the Duwamish River.

Reflective Re-Visit

On January 7, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge1 Comment

On a (rare ) clear day in Seattle I was able to revisit one of my favorite landmarks in transition, the 14th St Bridge. Over the next couple of weeks ( as a warning 🙂 ) I will be posting some of the images from this clear, sunny day. Although the subject matter has been covered here, I think when the intangibles ( weather ) change it is worth a second look.

Bridge Grafitti

On December 30, 2010 By Fred KingIn Art, Bridge, graffitiLeave a comment

Although access to the underside of the bridge has been fenced off there are still reminders of a time when access was not discouraged. Sadly, there are remnants of homeless camps as well as graffiti.

Bridgeless

On December 23, 2010December 23, 2010 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

14th St. Bridge missing the middle section ( top photo). Photo below is the East Control Tower. I believe they are currently working inside the towers, gutting them for the next phase of the demolition.