Sixth Street Bridge (aka Sixth Street Viaduct)
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| (2012)^.^ - Rendering of the new 6th Street Bridge which will replace the original 1932-built bridge. Photo courtesy of the L.A. Arts District Historic Society |
Historical Notes The $482 million dollar project is the largest bridge project in the history of the city. Designed by LA-based architect Michael Maltzan, the viaduct will cross over a new public park.^ Bridge or Viaduct? |
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| (2021)* – Construction of the new 6th Street Bridge before the arches with the downtown skyline in the background. Photo by Carlos G. Lucero |
Historical Notes Bridge construction has experienced several years long construction delays and multi-million dollar cost increases. The latest completion date is set for Summer 2022.^ |
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| (2021)* - Close-up view showing 6th Street Bridge arches under construction. Photo courtesy of Linda Emord |
Historical Notes Some of the construction delays have been attributed to “construction challenges,” including the installation of temporary “shoring and falsework” to support the bridge while under construction.^ |
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| (2021)* – Telephoto shot of work being done on the new arches of the 6th Street Bridge with downtown in the background. Photo by Bob Bernal Jr. |
Historical Notes The new 6th Street Bridge / Viaduct will feature ten pairs of arches ranging in size from 30 to 60-feet. The bridge will not only have four lanes of traffic like before, but it will have a bicycle lane on each side, 14-foot-wide sidewalks, and five sets of stairs that let pedestrians exit the bridge at different locations.* |
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| (2021)* – Street level view of the Sixth Street Bridge under construction with the downtown skyline in the background. Photo courtesy of Greg Goyo Vargas |
Historical Notes The Sixth Street bridge features a concrete “Y” column that branches into arches using grade 80 rebar instead of grade 60, which is a first for the state of California, and sliding isolation bearings exceed seismic code. Stairways and bike ramps improve connectivity for pedestrians. |
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| (2022)* - The Sixth Street Bridge after its opening in July of 2022. Photo by Carlos G. Lucero |
Historical Notes “The Sixth Street Viaduct isn’t just a connection between our communities – it’s a new landmark that represents the tenacity, beauty, and promise that defines Los Angeles,” - Mayor Eric Garcetti. |
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