Azusa in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Bridge to Nowhere
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 2, 2024
1. Bridge to Nowhere Marker
This single arch bridge was inspired by "The Bridge to Nowhere", a concrete bridge built in 1936, located north of Azusa, in the San Gabriel Mountains, spanning the East Fork of the San Gabriel River.
Erected 2021 by City of Azuza Cultural & Historic Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Man-Made Features • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 34° 7.967′ N, 117° 54.444′ W. Marker is in Azusa, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Azusa Avenue just south of Foothill Boulevard (Route 66), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 630 N Azusa Ave, Azusa CA 91702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Azusa Theatre (a few steps from this marker); Azusa, the Canyon City (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Azusas First Volunteer Fire Station (about 600 feet away); Fairmount Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Glenn Miller (approx. 2.2 miles away); Big Tree (approx. 2.4 miles away); Mission Theater Building (approx. 2.4 miles away); Pacific Electric Station (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Azusa.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Bridge to Nowhere - Wikipedia page.
The East Fork Road was still under construction when it was washed out during the great flood of March 12, 1938. The East Fork Road project was abandoned as a result of the floods, leaving the bridge forever stranded in the middle of the wilderness.(Submitted on November 3, 2024.)
The bridge is only accessible via a 10-mile round-trip hike. Despite its popularity, the frequency with which the trails get washed out means rough trail in places. The trail following the riverbed crosses the East Fork River six times between the trailhead and the bridge.
2. Visiting - with Huell Howser. Huell hikes to the bridge in this six-minute video produced in 1989 for local PBS television station KCET. (Submitted on November 29, 2024.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 2, 2024
2. Bridge to Nowhere Replica and Marker
The marker is at far left.
from Wikimedia Commons
3. The Bridge to Nowhere
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
