Crow

On October 10, 2011 By Fred KingIn SeattleLeave a comment

Cofferdam Wall

On September 25, 2011 By Fred KingIn Seattle4 Comments

A section of the cofferdam built for the construction of the new South Park Bridge.

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.

Paddling in Pairs

On September 5, 2011September 5, 2011 By Fred KingIn Duck, SeattleLeave a comment

Paddling along the Duwamish River in the morning. The banks of the river are lined with algae-c0vered boulders, cement blocks and general riprap. Note: At the risk of patting myself on the back, I really did like the tone of the color of the water in the duck photo posted here.

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.

A Pair

On September 2, 2011 By Fred KingIn DuckLeave a comment

Morning Reflection

On September 1, 2011 By Fred KingIn reflection, SeattleLeave a comment

Morning along the Duwamish River.

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.