Sherman Oaks in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Mulholland Drive Bridge

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 26, 2018

1. Mulholland Drive Bridge Marker

Inscription. In 2012 this bridge replaced the historic Mulholland Drive overcrossing that was demolished to accommodate the widening of the San Diego Freeway (I-405). Built in 1959, the original bridge was determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 for its exceptional engineering and construction. Designed by M.A. Shulman with the California Division of Highways, it was an impressive representation of early concrete box girder bridge construction, evidenced in its graceful lines and slim profile. The overcrossing was 579 feet long in three spans, and at the time of construction its 235 foot long central span was the longest of its type in the Western United States. It opened to traffic on April 7, 1960, two years prior to the completion of the freeway. Like the earlier bridge, the new Mulholland Drive overcrossing features three spans of arched concrete box girders, but with a span of 608 feet and a width of 82 feet, the new bridge is both 29 feet longer and 15 feet wider.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 34° 7.593′ N,

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118° 28.457′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Sherman Oaks. It is at the intersection of Mulholland Drive and Skirball Center Drive, on the right when traveling west on Mulholland Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Los Angeles CA 90077, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hammat Tiberias (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stone Canyon Overlook (approx. 1.4 miles away); Nike Missile Site LA96C (approx. 2.2 miles away); Melhorn Overlook (approx. 2.4 miles away); De La Osa Adobe (approx. 2.7 miles away); Stanley Burke's - Corky's Restaurant (approx. 2.9 miles away); Alpha Lambda Delta

Mulholland Drive Bridge and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 26, 2018

2. Mulholland Drive Bridge and Marker

(approx. 2.9 miles away); Harry J. Wolff House (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Mulholland Drive Bridge. Identical plaques are at each end of the bridge.
This area is known as the Sepulveda Pass, located between West Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.
The bridge was replaced to increase the distance between the support columns, allowing for freeway widening.
During demolition, the freeway closure was expected to cause traffic problems, dubbed “Carmageddon”.

Bridge Viewed from Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 26, 2018

3. Bridge Viewed from Marker

Mulholland Drive Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 26, 2018

4. Mulholland Drive Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 2,795 times since then and 174 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.