12th Avenue South Bridge
historic place
The 12th Avenue South Bridge, located in King County, Seattle, Washington, was erected in 1911. Originally known as the 12th Avenue South Bridge, it was one of Seattle's first permanent steel bridges. This bridge carries 12th Avenue South over South Dearborn Street and Interstate 90, connecting the International District to Beacon Hill. In 1974, the bridge was renamed the Jose Rizal Bridge, honoring the Filipino patriot José Rizal. This renaming celebrated Seattle's Filipino community. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 under its original name. It remains a significant historic place due to its early construction as a steel bridge in the city.