The low bridge of the West Seattle Bridge, which crosses the Duwamish Waterway, contains two swiveling spans that open for tall boats. Cracks have emerged in the girders, above the pivot cylinders that open the bridge span. (Mike Siegel / The Seattle Times)
The low bridge of the West Seattle Bridge, which crosses the Duwamish Waterway, contains two swiveling spans that open for tall boats. Cracks have emerged in the girders, above the pivot cylinders that open the bridge span. (Mike Siegel / The Seattle Times)
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The low bridge of the West Seattle Bridge, which crosses the Duwamish Waterway, contains two swiveling spans that open for tall boats. Cracks have emerged in the girders, above the pivot cylinders that open the bridge span. (Mike Siegel / The Seattle Times)
The low bridge of the West Seattle Bridge, which crosses the Duwamish Waterway, contains two swiveling spans that open for tall boats. Cracks have emerged in the girders, above the pivot cylinders that open the bridge span. (Mike Siegel / The Seattle Times)
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West Seattle’s low swing bridge is cracked, too, and needs repairs

The lower Spokane Street swing bridge, currently the only road connection from the northern West Seattle peninsula to Sodo, is cracking, inspection records show.

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