Montlake Bridge
Bascule bridge · USA
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Montlake Bridge is a bascule bridge (USA). Through the year: 30.4. to 31.8.: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 07:00, 09:00 to 12:30, 18:30 to 24:00 and at 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00, Sat and Sun all day; 1.9. to 29.4.: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 07:00, 10:00 to 12:30, 19:00 to 24:00 and at 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00, Sat and Sun all day. Today: 00:00 to 23:59.
Harbour info
Bascule bridge
Width 38.1 m
Location: 47° 38,82' N 122° 18,28' W
Opening times
Through the year: 30.4. to 31.8.: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 07:00, 09:00 to 12:30, 18:30 to 24:00 and at 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00, Sat and Sun all day; 1.9. to 29.4.: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 07:00, 10:00 to 12:30, 19:00 to 24:00 and at 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00, Sat and Sun all day
| Day | Openings |
|---|---|
| Sat 24/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Sun 25/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Mon 26/10 | 00:00 to 07:00, 10:00 to 12:30, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 19:00 to 23:59 |
| Tue 27/10 | 00:00 to 07:00, 10:00 to 12:30, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 19:00 to 23:59 |
| Wed 28/10 | 00:00 to 07:00, 10:00 to 12:30, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 19:00 to 23:59 |
| Thu 29/10 | 00:00 to 07:00, 10:00 to 12:30, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 19:00 to 23:59 |
| Fri 30/10 | 00:00 to 07:00, 10:00 to 12:30, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 19:00 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 Montlake Cut between Lake Union and Lake Washington; opens on signal, but Monday to Friday except federal holidays not for vessels under 1,000 GT from 07:00 to 09:00 and from 15:30 to 18:30 (30 April to 1 September) or from 07:00 to 10:00 and from 15:30 to 19:00 (rest of the year), from 12:30 to 15:30 only on the hour and half hour (33 CFR 117.1051(e)).
Harbours nearby
- Waterfront Activities Center 0.4 km E
- Seattle Yacht Club 0.6 km W
- Queen City Yacht Club 0.7 km W
- Boat Street Marina 0.9 km NW
- Tyee Yacht Club 1.5 km NW
- Lake Union SkyLaunch 1.7 km W
- Dunato's Marina 1.8 km W
- Tillicum Marina 2.7 km W
Frequently asked questions
Montlake Bridge: When does the bridge open?
Through the year: 30.4. to 31.8.: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 07:00, 09:00 to 12:30, 18:30 to 24:00 and at 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00, Sat and Sun all day; 1.9. to 29.4.: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 07:00, 10:00 to 12:30, 19:00 to 24:00 and at 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00, Sat and Sun all day. Today: 00:00 to 23:59.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/1111053304, eCFR: 33 CFR 117.1051, Lake Washington Ship Canal (Stand 16.10.2026)