La Loma Bridge Project

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 Fact Sheet July 2015

La Loma Bridge Project Contact

Yesenia Alvarado
Pasadena Public Information Coordinator
Department of Public Works
(626) 744-7033, yalvarado@cityofpasadena.net

About the Project

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