Sixth Street Viaduct, Road bridge in Downtown Los Angeles, United States
The Sixth Street Viaduct is a road bridge in Downtown Los Angeles that crosses the Los Angeles River and links Downtown with the neighborhood of Boyle Heights. The structure consists of ten white concrete arches spanning roughly 1 kilometer (3,500 feet), with wide pedestrian zones and separate bicycle lanes running along both sides.
An earlier bridge opened at this spot in 1932 and became part of the city landscape, but severe cracking in the concrete led to its demolition in 2016. Construction of the replacement began shortly after, and the current crossing opened to traffic in July 2022.
Residents use the paths on both sides for jogging, cycling and evening strolls, while LED lighting transforms the arch into shifting colors after sunset. Below the roadway, a public park offers sports courts, seating areas and shaded spots along the riverbank.
You can cross on foot, by bicycle or by car, with pedestrian walkways on both sides offering continuous passage. Visit during daylight to enjoy views of downtown and the surroundings, or after dark to see the illuminated arches.
The former crossing served as a filming location for numerous productions, including a well-known chase scene in Terminator 2, before replacement with the new structure. Sections of the old construction were stored in a nearby warehouse after demolition and later reused as art installations.
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