University Bridge
Bascule bridge · USA
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University Bridge is a bascule bridge (USA). Through the year: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 07:00, 09:00 to 16:00 and 18:00 to 24:00, Sat and Sun all day. Today: 00:00 to 23:59.
Harbour info
Bascule bridge
Location: 47° 39,16' N 122° 19,23' W
Opening times
Through the year: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 07:00, 09:00 to 16:00 and 18:00 to 24:00, Sat and Sun all day
| Day | Openings |
|---|---|
| Sun 25/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Mon 26/10 | 00:00 to 07:00, 09:00 to 16:00, 18:00 to 23:59 |
| Tue 27/10 | 00:00 to 07:00, 09:00 to 16:00, 18:00 to 23:59 |
| Wed 28/10 | 00:00 to 07:00, 09:00 to 16:00, 18:00 to 23:59 |
| Thu 29/10 | 00:00 to 07:00, 09:00 to 16:00, 18:00 to 23:59 |
| Fri 30/10 | 00:00 to 07:00, 09:00 to 16:00, 18:00 to 23:59 |
| Sat 31/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
All times in local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Times: eCFR: 33 CFR 117.1051, Lake Washington Ship Canal (Stand 16.10.2026), as of 2026-10-20
Notes
- Bascule bridge over the Lake Washington Ship Canal; opens on signal, but not for vessels under 1,000 GT Monday to Friday except federal holidays (Columbus Day does not count) from 07:00 to 09:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00; from 23:00 to 07:00 only with one hour's advance notice to the bridge tender of the Fremont Bridge (33 CFR 117.1051(d)).
Harbours nearby
- Tyee Yacht Club 0.2 km W
- Boat Street Marina 0.5 km SE
- Lake Union SkyLaunch 0.5 km W
- Dunato's Marina 0.7 km SW
- Queen City Yacht Club 0.9 km SE
- Seattle Yacht Club 1 km SE
- Waterfront Activities Center 1.7 km E
- Tillicum Marina 1.7 km SW
Frequently asked questions
University Bridge: When does the bridge open?
Through the year: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 07:00, 09:00 to 16:00 and 18:00 to 24:00, Sat and Sun all day. Today: 00:00 to 23:59.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/256917156, eCFR: 33 CFR 117.1051, Lake Washington Ship Canal (Stand 16.10.2026)