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The Fremont Bridge is a double-leaf, bascule bridge that opens up to marine traffic about 35 times a day. Opened in 1917, and built to span the Fremont Cut, the bridge wasn’t always this bright and colorful. (Image:{ }Rachael Jones / Seattle Refined)

The Fremont Bridge. In 1972, when it was time to repaint the bridge, the community yearned for something different. The Fremont Improvement Committee and residents selected “Fremont Orange” — but that color didn’t hold up well due to Seattle weather. After a 1984 neighborhood street fair, the residents voted in a new, two-tone color scheme: Canal blue with orange accents.{ }(Image: Rachael Jones / Seattle Refined)

The Fremont Bridge. "Bridgetender Rapunzel in Neon," created by Rodman Miller in 1995, can be seen on the northwest tower glowing at dusk, just across from the northeast tower which displays a little blue elephant and green crocodile, inspired by Rudyard Kipling's "How the Elephant Got Its Trunk."{ }(Image: Rachael Jones / Seattle Refined)

Washington’s Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, commonly known as the 520 Bridge, is the longest floating bridge in the world at 1.4 miles across (and the world’s widest, too). (Image: Rachael Jones / Seattle Refined)

The 520 Bridge. The new six-lane bridge, completed in 2016, replaces the one built in 1962 and allows drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to cross the span of Lake Washington from Seattle to Bellevue. Plus, the new floating bridge was designed to accommodate light rail transit in the future. (Image: Rachael Jones / Seattle Refined)

Built in 1914 by the Great Northern Railway, the Salmon Bay Bridge, or Bridge No. 4, is a Strauss Heel-trunnion, single-leaf bascule bridge that spans across Salmon Bay near Commodore Park. (Image: Rachael Jones / Seattle Refined)

The Salmon Bay Bridge. The rustic railroad-only bridge connects Magnolia and Interbay to Ballard. And if you’re planning a visit, be sure to stroll along the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, too. (Image: Rachael Jones / Seattle Refined)

Opened in 1911, the Murray Morgan Bridge, also known as the 11th Street Bridge, is a vertical-lift bridge and considered a Tacoma, Washington icon. This unique type of lift bridge rises vertically while remaining parallel with the deck. (Image: Rachael Jones / Seattle Refined)

11th St. Bridge. After closing in 2007, due to “life safety concerns,” the city launched a major rehabilitation project and re-opened again to traffic in 2013.{ }(Image: Rachael Jones / Seattle Refined)

On the surface, the Deception Pass Bridge is technically two, two-lane bridges, painted “Evergreen Green” and the main connector to Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island. But for hikers, boaters and photographers alike, this structure, opened in 1935, provides an artistic muse at almost any hour of the day.{ }(Image: Rachael Jones / Seattle Refined)

Deception Pass Bridge. Under the hood, the cantilever bridge stands about 180 feet above the water and is outfitted with two lanes and a narrow sidewalk on each side. As Deception Pass State Park is the most visited Washington state park, it’s estimated that an average of 20,000 cars cross the bridge each day. (Image:{ }Rachael Jones)

Deception Pass Bridge. Perfectly enough, the bridge is situated just above several easy hiking trails that provide those of all skill levels a glistening water view and access to the beach. Deception Pass State Park offers more than 3,800 acres of coves, caves and cliffs to safely explore, plus it’s highly likely you’ll spot a soaring eagle or two on your visit. (Image:{ }Rachael Jones)

Fairfax Bridge. High above the Carbon River, a steel-lattice, three-hinged arch bridge sits eerily tucked between thick forest trees along SR 165 in Pierce County, Washington. (Image:{ }Rachael Jones)

Fairfax Bridge.{ } Cross the bridge on foot and stand on one of two wide-plank overlooks 250 feet above the rushing river below. (Image:{ }Rachael Jones)

Fairfax Bridge.{ } As one of the three remaining three-hinged arch bridges in Washington state, the Fairfax Bridge, built in 1921, is a rare site to see. Get a great viewpoint by taking the Foothills Trail that leads underneath the bridge. (Image:{ }Rachael Jones)

Also known as the 15th Avenue Bridge, the Ballard Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge situated over Seattle’s Salmon Bay. Like the Fremont Bridge, the Ballard bridge opens frequently to allow tall boats to pass beneath.{ }(Image: Rachael Jones / Seattle Refined)

Aurora Bridge. Opened in 1932, this cantilever and truss bridge, known as the Aurora Bridge or George Washington Memorial Bridge, carries drivers along SR-99 between Queen Anne and Fremont neighborhood.{ }(Image: Rachael Jones / Seattle Refined)

Aurora Bridge. The frequently-busy bridge spans over Seattle’s well-known Lake Union, and is also said to be the city’s most haunted bridge.{ }(Image: Rachael Jones / Seattle Refined)

I-5 interstate may be a pain-point for many commuters, but the Ship Canal Bridge portion of the highway is still one of the most beautiful gateways to the city’s gorgeous skyline. Here, at North Passage Point Park, enjoy a view from underneath Ship Canal Bridge and watch the daily boat traffic. (Image: Rachael Jones / Seattle Refined)

Ship Canal Bridge. This list wouldn’t be complete without the addition of the Helix Pedestrian Bridge. Built in 2004, the fascinating, steel footbridge was designed by Johnson Architecture and KPFF Engineers, and looks a lot like the structure of a DNA molecule. (Image: Rachael Jones / Seattle Refined)

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