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Potential for collapse of the west seattle bridge; 3423 klickitat ave sw, seattle, wa 98134, USA

NOAAORR-10077

issued
2020-03-23 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2020-04-06 00:00Z
self-cancels
2020-04-06 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
The Coastal Waters of Southeast Alaska and British Columbia
position
47.571, -122.353
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Potential for collapse of the West Seattle Bridge; 3423 Klickitat Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98134, USA.
3423 Klickitat Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98134, USA.
1. The West Seattle Bridge, which serves as the primary connection between the community of West Seattle and the rest of the city, was closed on March 23, 2020 due to rapid growth in cracking along the center section of the bridge. The bridge spans the east and west channels that form the mouth of the Duwamish River at Elliott Bay, crossing over Harbor Island. A collapse of the bridge could impact activities on Harbor Island and navigation up the Duwamish river, both centers of commercial and industrial activity for the city. A unified command has been established among the USCG, Washington DOT, and City of Seattle Police and Fire Departments. No pollution is anticipated at this time.
2. THREAT: OTHER.
3. POSITION 47.571N 122.353W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10077: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10077

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  1. Potential for collapse of the west seattle bridge; 3423 klickitat ave sw, seattle, wa 98134, USA this message2020-03-23 → 2020-04-06
  2. West seattle bridge - marina fire; 1317 sw spokane st, seattle, wa 98134, USA2020-03-28 → 2020-04-11
  3. F/V kathleen grounding; 20806 president point rd ne, kingston, wa 98346, USA2020-04-08 → 2020-04-22

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