Schmitz Park Bridge
historic place
The Schmitz Park Bridge is a historic place in Seattle, Washington, located in King County. This concrete-box bridge was built in 1936, replacing an earlier timber-truss span from 1916. City engineer Clark Eldridge designed the structure. Funding for its construction came from the federal Public Works Administration, along with local gas-tax and highway funds. The bridge's rigid frame design made it 60 percent longer than any similar bridge built before it. It spans a ravine within Schmitz Park, carrying Southwest Admiral Way. The park itself was donated to the city by Ferdinand and Emma Schmitz. The Schmitz Park Bridge is recognized as a Seattle city landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While there is no specific historical marker text available, the bridge stands as an example of 1930s engineering and Art Deco design in the city.