A
public information meeting was held at Art Share on January 23,
2007. The meeting was held to inspire public participation along
with community input as to the future of the 6th Street Bridge.
Just twenty years after the 6th Street Bridge was constructed
the cement supports began to disintegrate. Over the years, various
costly restorative methods have been tried, but none have worked
to correct the problem.
Constructed
in 1932, the 6th Street Bridge is an important engineering landmark
in the City of Los Angeles. It is one of a set of twelve historic
Los Angeles River bridges. With an overall length of 3,500 ft.
it is considered the longest bridge span crossing the L.A. River.
It is a critical east-west transportation link between Downtown
Los Angeles and Boyle Heights and it under consideration for
the National Register.
The
concrete in the 6th Street Viaduct has been subject to a chemical
reaction, known as Alkai Silica Reaction (ASR) causing significant
deterioration of the structure.
Several more meetings, along with an advisory committee, will
fill the next couple of years as the future of this landmark
will be decided.
For
more information call Tony Torres 323-349-0661
