The aging Seattle seawall, 2002.
Microscopic image of L. Limnoria,
commonly known as the Gribble.
Gribbles have substantially contributed
to the seawall's deterioration.
Gribble damage to boards of a
seawall platform.
Looking north along the seawall.
Deteriorating Seattle seawall piers.
Rotting boards from the seawall.
Another view of the diminishing seawall.
Damaged concrete support beams and exposed rebar after the 2001 Nisqually earthquake.
Diagram of vulnerable points on the Alaskan Way Viaduct and seawall.
WSDOT crews repairing earthquake damage on the viaduct in
April 2001. The Nisqually earthquake resulted in $3.5 million in repairs.
Reinforced piers on the Alaskan Way Viaduct after the 6.8 Nisqually earthquake.
Eroded concrete and exposed rebar on the viaduct's upper deck. WSDOT crews fix these wear and tear damages during earthquake inspections every six months.
Reinforced columns on the viaduct.
Crews installing column supports to the most vulnerable area of the viaduct - across from the Colman Ferry Terminal.
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