Aurora Bridge (George Washington Memorial Bridge)

Aurora Bridge (George Washington Memorial Bridge) was dedicated on February 22, 1932. The nearly 3,000-foot, steel cantilever structure spans Lake Union between the Fremont and Queen Anne neighborhoods as part of U.S. Highway 99. The bridge has spectacular views of Lake Union, First Hill and Mt. Rainier to the south. To the north the bridge overlooks the artsy Fremont neighborhood - home to the Fremont Troll. In 2006, the Aurora Bridge carried over 100,000 vehicles a day.

This photo was taken from the Fremont Bridge - looking south towards First Hill.

Fremont Troll under the Aurora Bridge

Check out the Fremont Troll lurking under the Aurora Bridge. That's a real VW bug under his huge hand! Notice the shiny metal hubcap used for his left eye. The troll sculpture is 18 feet tall and is a great place to pose for a photo.

The Fremont Troll was sculpted by four Seattle area artists for the Fremont Arts Council.