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The Woolsey Fire
In November 2018, a fire ignited in the Los Angeles and Ventura counties that lasted three days. The Woolsey fire spanned almost 97,000 acres and among the various buildings that were burned, the Mulholland Highway bridge was also destroyed.
Nearby towns came to a standstill after the destruction of the bridge. The devastation affected commerce, traffic, and people’s morals. The county believes that a new bridge will reunite the region and get the community to return to normal after the major disaster.
A Plan for a New Bridge
The county erected a one-lane temporary bridge while they completed the construction of the replacement bridge. Soon, construction on a new permanent bridge began.
Mark Pestrella, the director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, stated that the goal of the new bridge construction from U.S. Bridge is to not only restore stability within the community but to also reduce commute times for residents. Additionally, the new bridge should provide a safe exit should another emergency arise. That’s why the county entrusted U.S. Bridge to engineer, manufacture, and construct the new Mulholland Highway bridge.
Building the Mulholland Bridge
The Mulholland Bridge is a two-lane steel truss bridge that was manufactured in just eight weeks, with the help of Granite Construction and Bragg Crane and Rigging. The bridge spans 140-feet with a width of 34-feet and one 5-foot sidewalk for pedestrians. This is a galvanized structure that received two coats of paint on top of the galvanizing for added aesthetics.
Construction began in January 2020, and while maintaining safety regulations, construction was completed smoothly despite local restrictions due to COVID-19. U.S. Bridge worked endlessly to ensure the safety of their crew while also exceeding the bridge owner’s expectations.
It was an honor to speak at the reopening of the Mulholland Bridge, a moment made possible through great collaboration among @LACoPublicWorks , @CaltransDist7 , and the local community. I’m immensely grateful for everyone’s contributions to this vital project. pic.twitter.com/arlFs9Mfrf
— Sheila Kuehl (@SheilaKuehl) July 11, 2021
Build Bridges and Trust with US Bridge
U.S. Bridge is glad to be a part of this restoration in Los Angeles county by building a bridge that connects the community for decades to come. They worked together with other companies such as Granite Construction, Bragg Crane & Rigging, and Los Angeles County to complete this project. With their professional collaboration and expertise, this project became a great success and a proud moment for the U.S. Bridge team.
Learn more about U.S. Bridge – they are available to answer any questions about your bridge construction project.
