Glendale-Hyperion Bridge

The Glendale-Hyperion Bridge is a road crossing in Atwater Village that spans the Los Angeles River valley and Interstate 5. Its structure consists of thirteen concrete arches stretching across multiple hundred meters and carrying four lanes of traffic.

Construction took place in the late 1920s as an ambitious engineering project with massive concrete arches and steel reinforcement. The project marked an important moment in the city's infrastructure development and carries the name of the lead engineer and adjacent neighborhoods.

The bridge's name reflects the two neighborhoods it connects and holds official recognition as a city historic monument. Visitors can experience it as a place that joins communities and remains rooted in local identity.

Visitors can cross the bridge on foot or use the path underneath that is open for biking and walking along the river. The best time to visit is on weekends when traffic is lighter and the surroundings are less busy.

Underneath the bridge sits a park featuring wall paintings that were created on the walls of an abandoned railway station. This hidden art gallery displays large-scale works that art enthusiasts often discover while exploring the river path.

Location: California

Official opening: February 1929

GPS coordinates: 34.11360,-118.26500

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03