6th Street Viaduct

Definition of Viaduct:
a long bridge like structure, typically a series of arches, carrying a road or railroad across a valley or other low ground
Please correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t believe that we have any Viaducts in Hawaii where I’m from — at least not the kind with arches. Plus, we don’t have any operational trains. That’s why this is so fascinating to me — not only is the viaduct functional, it is… or rather, it WAS beautiful and magnificent. It was partially demolished in early February 2016 to make way for a new, modern-​looking structure with white loops that look like petals…
This was a famous Los Angeles landmark! Just Google it and see how many movies were filmed here:
The «new» Swat, Biker Boys, Terminator 2, The Walking Dead, etc.
I just watched a video of the partial demolition. Aloha ‘oe… I’m glad I had one last look…

Discovered this place while looking for photo spots. It was one of my favorites & will be missed by many.

RIP, 6^th St Viaduct Bridge: 1932 – 2016.

Adiós old friend, you’ve been swell. Being an LA/​SGV native, it’s impossible to count the number of times I’ve crossed this fine piece of history. We’ve been through a lot: Lunch runs from Dad’s old office in Boyle Heights, using you to take the streets home, seeing you in so many movies, and just thinking about the crazy things that have made their way through the river down below. Glad I got to go to the farewell festival, as it was a blast. Looking forward to seeing your replacement in 2019!

The famous 6^th street bridge seen on TV and in many movies one popular movie was SWAT when the plane landed on there and was disabled a noted fact when they were filming that scene on the bridge at night there was a high speed chase that happened to drive by it and it was shown on TV when the driver zoomed by the plane. I also think Biker Boyz was also filmed on this bridge as well. It’s a very nice stretch and you get a good view of the high risers in Downtown LA one not so good thing is there is no place to pull over or if a car breaks down its taking a lane. Be aware of any stopped vehicles on this bridge as well as people shooting pictures saw a few tonight.

It may not be as iconic as something like the Golden Gate Bridge, but I still wanted to drop by this place and take a picture of myself on the bridge. The same bridge that goes under the viaduct where one of the chase scenes from Terminator 2 took place at.

Came by the other day prior to dinner in Little Tokyo. The view into Downtown Los Angeles is absolutely magnificent!
…numerous films have been filmed from this bridge! :)

Thanks Joseph A. for the heads up!
There are a few bridges that have a beautiful view of DTLA, they are all great choices and provide a awing drive! However, the view from the Viaduct might take the cake! It is the longest and unlike the other bridges, there isn’t an island that is obstructing the view!
Traffic and smog is a daily occurrence within DTLA. In certain areas, traffic and smog are so bad, it makes me strongly dislike The City and wish I lived elsewhere! A night drive through the Viaduct changes all that! Especially, on a night after a rainy day, The City just glows!
I haven’t visited Viaduct during the day time and I don’t think I every will, intentionally! I experience traffic more than I would like, and a clear drive through this bridge is an escape that I would not want to ruin!

Built in 1932, 6^th Street Viaduct bridges Boyle Heights, Whittier Blvd., into 6^th Street adjacent to the Arts, Toy and meat packing districts. This viaduct is the longest bridge in L.A. County spanning 3,500 feet. It’s alignment spans over the 101 Freeway, L.A. River and the Union Pacific railroad. This bridge is iconic to Los Angeles as numerous movies, music videos, and countless commercials have been filmed on it.
The structural elements comprise of reinforced concrete and steel. In past years, the bridge has been deteriorating due to substandard concrete and the underside of the deck has been crumbling. Many concrete structures last over 100+ years.
In the next year or so, the viaduct will be replaced due to safety concerns. The current design is composed of hybrid of a series of high and low concrete parabolic arches and suspension cables.
It’s worth a drive over 6^th Street Viaduct to experience a piece of history. I’m looking forward to travel over the new iconic bridge once it’s complete.