The La Loma Bridge, originally constructed in 1914, is undergoing a seismic retrofit and rehabilitation. The bridge will be closed for 18 months, with construction beginning in summer 2015 and the anticipated completion in winter 2016. The scope of the project involves replacement of bridge deck; rehabilitation of the arches and spandrel columns; and strengthening the end piers. The estimated cost of the project is approximately $16 million. Project funding consists of $13.3 million in federal funds and $2.7 million City funds. The La Loma Bridge Project is a collaborative effort between the City of Pasadena and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
During construction traffic will be detoured to other bridges across the Arroyo Seco. Residents will be able to cross using the Colorado Boulevard Bridge to access areas north of La Loma Bridge, and will be able to use the San Rafael Bridge to access areas south of La Loma Bridge. The Department of Public Works is creating a traffic management plan to assist the flow of traffic.
La Loma Bridge Project Contact
Yesenia Alvarado
Pasadena Public Information Coordinator
Department of Public Works
(626) 744-7033, yalvarado@cityofpasadena.net
About the Projects
Description
- The La Loma Bridge Project is a collaborative effort between the City of Pasadena and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
- Will retrofit and rehabilitate the historic neoclassical revival design bridge that spans the Arroyo Seco
- The Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) was established in 1969 to document and save historic bridges in the United States. The documentation produced by HAER provides a permanent record of the nation’s most important historic sites and large-scale objects as well as raises awareness of bridges that require rehabilitation and restoration. The completed HAER document developed for the John K. Van De Kamp Bridge, formerly known as La Loma Bridge can be accessed here.Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) – John K Van De Kamp Bridge
Improvements
- Replacement and widening of the bridge deck by one foot oneach side to meet federal design standards
- Rehabilitation of arches and spandrel columns to restore the overall appearance of the bridge
- Strengthening of the end piers and Historic decorative railing and streetlights
Timeline
- Construction Mobilization Date: June 2015
- Bridge Closure Date: July 2015
- Anticipated Bridge Opening Date: December 2016
Notices
Construction Hours
- Typical construction hours: Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Pasadena Municipal Code allows for work from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Arroyo Seco Trail Access
Please note changes in Lower Arroyo Seco Trail access beginning July 2015 through December 2017.
*Beginning Fall 2015 through Spring 2016, trail access on the east side of the channel (under La Loma Bridge) will be closed between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. Signs will be posted designating a detour trail route.*
- Trail access closure at La Loma Bridge
- Trail closure: West side, North and South of La Loma Bridge
- Limited trail access: East trail will be open during construction with a wood covered passageway through the construction zone. Periodic closures will occur and a detour route is shown on the map below. Equestrian access is available; ride with caution.
La Loma Bridge Renovation Trail Access and Detour Map
Traffic Management Plan & Detours
Project Updates
• October 30, 2016
The stem and soffit pour occurred on October 3, 2016. Work for the month of October will include stripping forms from the stem and soffit, placing utilities within the bridge's […]
• September 30, 2016
The contractor spent the month preparing for the "stem and soffit" concrete pour. Work included placing reinforcing steel for the stem and soffit and pier bent caps, placing ducts for […]
• August 30, 2016
Construction of the East Abutment and associated items are completed. This completes the construction of the various sub-structure components of the bridge. Construction of the bridge superstructure continues. Forms for […]
• July 30, 2016
Construction work will continue with the placement of interior forms for the stem and soffit, construction of east abutment, and completion of construction of pier 4.5. Project Progress Photos For […]
• June 30, 2016
Backfill of the west abutment and retaining wall was completed. Construction of the interior forms (area between exterior girders) began and is on-going. Steel and form placement for pier 4.5 […]
• May 30, 2016
Construction of the west abutment and retaining wall at the west abutment was completed. Forming and steel placement for the mid-span exterior girders was completed and concrete was placed completing […]
• April 7, 2016
Contractor began construction of the west abutment, and forming and placing steel (rebar) for the exterior girders and spandrel arches. Construction work is transitioning from construction of sub-structure components to […]
• March 3, 2016
Pile driving operation at the west abutment is complete and the contractor will soon move to the east side of the structure to begin construction of the east abutment adjacent […]
• February 2, 2016
Bridge deck demolition continues throughout the month. The contractor begun excavation sub-structure work for the new bridge deck. Project Progress Photos For February 2016 </h3
• January 30, 2016
Bridge deck demolition is underway and is expected to continue through February. The contractor anticipates beginning work on the sub-structure for the new bridge deck in February. Project Progress Photos […]
• December 12, 2015
December 2015 Construction of the temporary sewer bypass is currently underway. The contractor will mobilize equipment in preparation for demolition of the existing bridge in late December and continue through […]
• November 11, 2015
November 2015 A majority of the work continues below the bridge for the next couple of months. The contractor has been erecting vertical elements of the falsework. The trail on […]
• October 6, 2015
October 2015 The asphalt concrete has been removed from the bridge deck. A majority of the work is occurring below the bridge. A pedestrian cover and support foundations for the “falsework” […]
• September 15, 2015
September 2015 Pasadena Water and Power Department completed the power main and vault relocation efforts on La Loma Road. The City is coordinating remaining utility relocations. Traffic has been detoured […]