Taylor Yard bike/ped bridge rendering via Studio Pali Fekete architectsTaylor Yard bike/ped bridge xxxx
When Streetsblog L.A. checked in on the construction in December 2019, only bridge abutments were in progress.
In late July, the central pier wall and falsework were in place.
Today, with the main girder-box in place spanning the river, the bridge really looks like a bridge.
New Elysian Valley L.A. River walk-bike bridge under construction. The frame-box is level, while the bike-walk surface gradually slopes - visible in the middle of the right side of the photoNew Elysian Valley L.A. River walk-bike bridge under construction
As is visible in the rendering above and in the photos above and below, the box itself is level, but the path slopes upward as one crosses northward from Elysian Valley to Cypress Park.
The bridge's box structure is more than two stories tall - compare the size of workers in this photo. Again note the actual walk/bike path midway between the top and bottom of the box frame.The bridge's box structure is more than two stories tall - compare the size of workers in this photo
Construction in the river is made somewhat difficult by the need to keep construction activity out of the river during the rainy season, which typically starts in September. Crews will need to remove the falsework fairly soon.
View of the new bridge looking downstream. The Elysian Valley river path (right) is currently partially closed for construction, with a detour on quiet Elysian Valley streetsThe Elysian Valley river path (right) is currently partially closed for construction, with a detour on quiet Elysian Valley streets
Crews lowering a beam earlier todayCrews lowering a beam earlier today
The Elysian Valley L.A. River Bridge is expected to be complete in 2021The Elysian Valley L.A. River Bridge is expected to be complete in 2021
View looking upstream at the under-construction Elysian Valley bike/ped bridgeElysian Valley bike/ped bridge under construction
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