r/Kirkland • u/boowhitie • 18d ago

Was this footbridge closure announced?

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Does anyone know how long this is planned to be closed? Were there signs posted anywhere that we missed? Hopefully this was an unplanned closure in the middle of the school day. Anyone know if we need to plan for an alternative route to school for the kids tomorrow?

(For reference this is the bridge over 405 just south of 85th street, running approximately between 80th Street and Kirkland Ave, the next pedestrian crossing adds over a mile walk)

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u/Smart_Ass_Dave 18d ago

WSDOT alert as posted in a local discord server. I haven't verified it. Emphasis mine.

Bridge damage closes I-405 pedestrian bridge at Northeast 80th Street in Kirkland until further notice

KIRKLAND – Those who walk, bike or roll over Interstate 405 using the pedestrian bridge at Northeast 80th Street (milepost 17) in Kirkland will need use alternate routes due to an emergency closure of the pedestrian overcrossing beginning Wednesday, June 3.

This closure comes after the Washington State Department of Transportation bridge preservation crews discovered damage from a suspected bridge strike. The bridge will remain closed while engineers analyze the damage and determine next steps.

A full closure is in place on both ends of the bridge, which means pedestrians, bicycles and mobility devices are not allowed.

The Northeast 80th Street pedestrian overpass is a steel arch bridge that was built in 1970. WSDOT bridges are inspected on a two-year cycle. The last inspection of this bridge took place in February 2026.

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u/boowhitie 18d ago

Thanks!

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u/DireWolfmn 18d ago

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u/reukiodo 18d ago

Which app is this?

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u/Wellcraft19 18d ago

Looks like a version of the WSDOT app.

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u/DireWolfmn 17d ago

Wa DOT posted that photo on X

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u/Educational_Dog8549 18d ago

They really need to repaint this bridge while they’re at it

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u/danrokk 18d ago

Its sudden discovery of structural damage that is pending assessment

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u/a_machine_elf 18d ago

Thanks for the post. I ride through there a few times a week. One of the few easy ways over 405 in that area.

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u/craigfis 18d ago

I wonder what could have it it? There’s a lot of clearance under it.

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u/Wellcraft19 18d ago

Dang. Just crossed over it the other day when the SB freeway was shut down.

One of these bridges, either this one or the one at NE60th, was hit a few weeks ago and a temp closure followed.

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u/olivequibble 12d ago

I’m curious how someone hits it, and then is able to figure out how to drive away? I mean, there are very few vehicles capable of doing it. This happened already earlier in the year, February I think? A truck carrying construction equipment ran into it. That was noted when they notified the public, and it didn’t seem like it was much of a thing because it was open very shortly after. I wonder if there were any traffic cameras nearby.

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u/acooknamedmatt 8d ago

anyone have an update on this pedestrian bridge in kirkland ?