US 6 / US 99 – Sun Valley – Big Tujunga Wash Bridge

Historical Tour of old US 6 / US 99
San Fernando Valley

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Big Tujunga Wash Bridge

1930’s view of the bridge.
Deck view of the Big Tujunga Wash Bridge
Deck view of the Big Tujunga Wash Bridge
Date Stamp in the curbing from 1951.
Date Stamp in the curbing from 1951.
Side view over Big Tujunga Wash showing the 1951 modifications. Arched spans date to 1935.
Side view over Big Tujunga Wash showing the 1951 modifications. Arched spans date to 1935.
Older lighting near the bridge.
Older lighting near the bridge.
Closeup of the old light.
Closeup of the old “acorn” light.

Originally constructed as a series of three concrete pile trestles in 1909, it was replaced in 1935. This bridge was partially washed out in the March 2-3, 1938 floods. It was subsequently rebuilt. In 1952, the bridge was widened and modified over Big Tujunga Wash.

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