Building LA's Earthquake-Proof Bridge

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Los Angeles' authorities are replacing the iconic Sixth Street viaduct with an impressive earthquake-proof structure. For more by The B1M subscribe now - ow.ly/GxW7y
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@artcurious807 5 лет назад

Looks like a great bridge design. By opening up the spaces underneath it helps foster development and increases sunlight. The biggest problem with some older bridges and overpasses is that they cut off communities and created isolated areas that became blighted.

@greengardengreen6666 4 года назад

However, what about preservation of its heritage. In my opinion the old bridge forms part of the development of the city of Los Angeles. I’m sure that with a bit of forethought the old bridge could have been adapted with a design that represented the past, present and future.

@doctoroctos 4 года назад

Opens up space for more tents underneath.

@elias85690 4 года назад

@@greengardengreen6666 oh oui oui baguette "Elias pue"

@jnanacaksusa3932 4 года назад

yeah, I agree now the 40k homeless people at skidrow can now build more camp estates under that beautiful bridge.

@nachiswichis 4 года назад

@@jnanacaksusa3932 that's exactly what I was thinking is going to happen

@emiliofernandez7117 5 лет назад

I always drive off this bridge in gta!

@malikanuur4298 5 лет назад

Me too

@mestanmi 5 лет назад

I was just going to add he missed saying in video games! But then I saw your comment, anndddd the one after that lol

@maxfmfdm 5 лет назад

Wait this bridge is in gta v? Damn i might have to go drive off it

@jeibal02 5 лет назад

Same lololol

@maxfmfdm 5 лет назад

Oh you mean the old bridge

@itsjourdon 5 лет назад

I see the construction almost daily living in Los Angeles. It’s going to be a beautiful structure with the skyline behind it!

@zualapips1638 4 года назад

How does it look now?

@stonew1927 4 года назад

I hope they follow through with the redesign for the surrounding areas as all that industrial area isn't very appealing or welcoming to people. Would be great if they actually do reinvigorate the river in that area and allow for more park space so people can enjoy it more....

@sigmarizzlerking 3 года назад

I was gonna like this but it was at 69 so I couldn’t

@bicknell67 3 года назад

Hows it coming along now?

@theexmann 3 года назад

@@zualapips1638 Six out of the 10 sets of arches are built. It already looks impressive even though it's not finished yet. It should be done by next year.

@doug9098 Год назад

Time for an update to this video. The designers failed to account for the people who would use (and abuse) this bridge and now it's been shut down "until further notice".

@thequietstag4366 Месяц назад

Use and abuse?

@doug9098 Месяц назад

@@thequietstag4366 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VrMBMIBAj0I.htmlsi=3RRCvRWLNhQeQudO

@charliedevine6869 4 года назад

The way those staircases go up the arches: that is so graceful.

@sampsalol 5 лет назад

That bridge actually looks very good.

@thepowerfulkiller8474 5 лет назад

sampsalol yeah it still retains the arch design of the old one.....

@ligametis 5 лет назад

Somehow new designs are still less attractive than old ones. Whey do not look as stable. In my opinion heavy duty ancien Rome briges still look the best.

@thepowerfulkiller8474 5 лет назад

Tbh I do feel that way,cuz is such a pity and sad for me to see old structures demolished just like that,especially that it is a symbolic representation or a significant landmark of an area

@gaybroshevik4180 5 лет назад

you're right about it retaining it's freaking legendary arch design, it's like the same ol' good bridge except times 100. 😂❤️

@citiesskyscrapers4561 5 лет назад

Labas Labas They do not look as stable? Well, they aren’t supposed to look stable, they’re supposed to BE stable.

@iamtuzii 5 лет назад

im not into construction but im subscribed

@ngawangwangchuk3878 4 года назад

Hi subscribed I'm ngagwang

@pemathinley758 4 года назад

@@ngawangwangchuk3878 hello ngagwang I'm 'into construction'

@PHCuber 4 года назад

Hello UNBOXING EXPERIENCE I’m PHCuber

@jerrysstories711 3 года назад

"...when it's completed in 2020." Well, that didn't quite work out!

@loljewlol Год назад

American construction everybody!

@jbtechcon7434 Год назад

@@loljewlol well, actually, there was a pandemic. You might have seen something about it in the news?

@Lildizzle420 5 лет назад

los angeleeeees

@frn512 4 года назад

“Loss Anja Lees”. Why cawn’t Britts speak English? 😉- See also “Nycar Rag U Ah” (Nicaragua). 🤨

@jordanp1622 4 года назад

Santos*

@tenebrisdominus1404 4 года назад

@@frn512 Angeles is in spanish, i don't think is british

@copblocker4654 4 года назад

coming into los angleeeeeees bringing in a couple of kees--dont touch my bags if you please mister customs man aaaaaaaaan

@frn512 4 года назад

Ignacio Ferreira 4F Of course Los Angeles is from Spanish, in fact originally “El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles”. Likewise “Nicaragua” is also Spanish. The NARRATOR is British (or as the Brits would pronounce it “Brit-tish”. HE can’t pronounce “Los Angeles”, and probably would pronounce “Nicaragua” as in my earlier post. Then there’s the former Brit-tish Prime Minister, named “Tony Blair”, or as the Brits pronounce it “Taeni Blä”! 🤨

@tigersharkzh 4 года назад

Earthquake proof bridge?!? Sounds like an unsinkable ship...

@smiley2477 4 года назад

Andrew Baumgartner I think it will fair better than other bridges but to think it won’t have any destruction is unrealistic.

@californiamade5608 4 года назад

Over 100 years ago, ok

@itsjohndell 5 лет назад

It is an impressive structure, but it's kind of sad. The old Viaduct was such an LA icon.

@tuele4302 5 лет назад

Yeah. But safety first!

@andreu62978 5 лет назад

I agree with you, but this is a new beginning, isn't it?

@nomadMik 5 лет назад

In the northern half of the state, I was a bit sad to see the eastern span of the Bay Bridge go-so much history-but the new bridge is fantastic. I hope SoCal eventually feels the same way about their new bridge.

@LG141602 5 лет назад

It's sad if you're attached to things. Specially materialistic things.

@neondemon5137 5 лет назад

@@LG141602 You're sad.

@ryhol5417 4 года назад

Huge mistake calling it earthquake proof. Earth: challenge accepted

@DJDing23 4 года назад

The Titanic was sink-proof right up until it wasn't.

@oldseer7610 4 года назад

Agree. (OS physicist)

@michaelambrosano938 4 года назад

theres nothing "earthquake proof" BUT kudos to people and organizations who accept the challenge and say ...."Bring It"!!

@animehuntress9018 4 года назад

Whelp it got a bit of a test last year with LA's 7.0. Not sure how far into construction it is or was but 7.0 is fairly big considering So-cal. We really haven't been getting many earthquakes these last ten years or so, and anything larger than a 4-5.0 is significant, at least down here. They are definitely idiots to challenge nature like that, but I didn't hear anything on the news about it so it must still be there.

@johnny_eth 3 года назад

Earthquake proof up to a certain level.

@user-fl9fp5vi7d 5 лет назад

I hope this will be as iconic as it's predecessor. Such a beautiful bridge.

@kna993 5 лет назад

I love this channel so much. Thank you for putting out quality content!

@EarthwithTom 5 лет назад

Now thats a cool bridge !

@ameter6422 5 лет назад

sorry i hate bridge

@nomadMik 5 лет назад

@@ameter6422 Fair enough. Hopefully the new subways they're building down there have stations as cool as the existing ones. I have mixed feelings about LA but there's plenty to love.

@Master-kh6ww 4 года назад

IKR

@Summer-xe6in 5 лет назад

Outstanding. I possess such high respect for those who work in the field(s) of construction. Creating such beautiful pieces of art takes such stress, mundane/tedious movements and extremely long hours of work that is physically and mentally exhausting. The by-product of such work always astound me. Thank you to all the people who work in construction. Quite miraculous. :)

@gaybroshevik4180 5 лет назад

They're real life Class Heros. Not like cops. Those pigs are Class Traitors. ❤️ Class Consciousness ❤️

@gaybroshevik4180 5 лет назад

acab

@zahidahmadzai8023 5 лет назад

Lucky You must thank the architecturals

@wallec4140 3 года назад

Yes indeed! Coming from the construction industry, it makes happy to hear appreciation for what we do. From laborers to the project management team, a LOT of work, frustration, patients, communication, problem solving and teamwork goes into what we do! Countless hours missed with our families, away from home and stressing about the next day are worth it in the end. Because of our many sacrifices, we’ve built something amazing for the people and we’ve built something we are proud to put our name on!

@mickbar7008 Год назад

and then morans invade it like it's something for them to play on and deface, armed guards needed, God only knows what is going to happen in the future there

@killernat1234 5 лет назад

I had no idea that this bridge was demolished, I’m so use to it in GTA, the new bridge looks far better though

@Maxmartin12355 5 лет назад

Ya that bridge fits with the area alot in gta 5 if they put this bridge in it would ruin the flow of that part of the game were Lester's wearhouse is everything looks like a factory and shipping area.

@DaftPunkSkittle 5 лет назад

yeah Max because that area isnt with modern culture in both in game and in real life. It'll look kinda weird if the surrounding area doesn't construct

@natetehgr8 5 лет назад

@4:50 look at the photoshopped woman sitting at the table! Excellent work!

@davidlang1125 4 года назад

I live in LA and didn’t know very much about the new 6th Street bridge despite much publicity over the years. Coverage in the local paper and TV news usually offered lots of self-congratulatory remarks but light on specifics - such is the sad state of local news in America. This video gives me the basics of what’s been missing. Thanks so much for this informative video.

@oyvey764 5 лет назад

How do you find such interesting subjects all the time...? You really are my favourite channel. I always enjoy your postings and look forward to your next clips.... :-)

@ldm58427 5 лет назад

Good video! I am fortunate enough to have been able to visit the construction site and see all the work going into this bridge. It's also notable that this construction is occurring in a built environment, just inches away from occupied buildings at some points. Props to the engineers and construction workers! Can't wait to visit the finished project!

@lukeypham5969 5 лет назад

dude that bridge has a great view too. like when you stand on it theres a hella good view of everything and you can see skyscrapers and stuff.

@californiamade5608 4 года назад

lukey pham gay

@Tmrfe0962 5 лет назад

Great videos....thanks being in construction here in NYC, I share this with lots of fellow workers....everyone loves it.

@davetv4705 5 лет назад

Highly technical explanation. Thanks Fred Mills. We are heading towards 1million Subscribers.

@NakedMatrix Год назад

Its finally finished and the loco locals are tearing it up. sheeeeesh 🤷🏽‍♂️

@suspectnumber3 5 лет назад

Although not a huge bridge. still a beautifully designed bridge I will definitely try to visit LA just for this.

@theexmann 3 года назад

The span is longer than people think because it's so close to the ground you can't really appreciate it, but the new design will help with that because those 10 pair of arches will line and highlight much more of the span.

@timearly5226 5 лет назад

I love it when art, science and engineering come together so beautifully.

@richardrobinson9930 5 лет назад

What a fantastic new bridge; definitely one to visit on my next trip to LA. Congrats to designers and builders and LA authorities for going ahead with this bridge.

@chrisk8187 4 года назад

BRILLIANT design and engineering!!! Excellent video production and clear diction! Well done all around! .......what is "gta"...........?

@Napsteraspx 5 лет назад

Cool they are actually gonna build it! I remember seeing the concept art for it years back.

@PolarisCastillo 3 года назад

It's 2021 and it's still not finished but I can't wait! I'm lucky to have shot a film under it while the original was still up in 2014.

@apl175 5 лет назад

The well chosen cinematic music....adds an epic touch to ever B1M video.

@veggiegiant 5 лет назад

Thank you for publishing another excellent, educational and interesting video. Extremely well done, as always 👏

@TheB1M 5 лет назад

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!! ✊️✊️

@adamrozlilek 5 лет назад

Looks great! Great opportunity to visit LA and see this once completed. :)

@olivernaufal 4 года назад

You guys are the best channel- best subjects and amazing narration

@milxl 5 лет назад

i didn't even know it was destroyed : (

@markmcknight2387 5 лет назад

I just found your channel. I absolutely love your videos.

@doriswhite1348 5 лет назад

Great video. Thank you. I hope the new bridge gets built on time.

@thebatman3994 Год назад

Earthquake proof but not donut proof

@WildWestGal 5 лет назад

(new sub) Excellent videos! And this one of one of my hometown's icons... I will miss the bridge that I grew up with, but the new one is going to be spectacular! Thanks for a great overview B1M!

@bobboberson2024 3 года назад

I LIVE here - and I didn't now about this. Well, about the details Another B1M gem.

@GregCalleja 3 года назад

Let's go Michael!!! 🔥🔥🔥 awesome architect and love his design approach

@rasi179 3 года назад

I would love to see an update on on projects covered in older videos like this

@arealglitterb0y Год назад

Update: the bridge opened, it was closed indefinitely 10 days later

@citiesskyscrapers4561 5 лет назад

The new bridge looks amazing!

@SalmanKhan-tg8hi 5 лет назад

Cities & Skyscrapers ok...pin...

@Master-kh6ww 4 года назад

IKR

@t0ny260 5 лет назад

The old bridge was iconic but the new one will be so modern and a tourist attraction!

@clashx9 5 лет назад

That was a beautiful presentation thank you!!!!

@rainyn 3 года назад

Loved the background music - very nice! I used to live near this area - I'll have to pay it a visit again to see all the changes :)

@WillN2Go1 4 года назад

Gosh. Took me a year and a half to come across this video, but thanks. I live near it, used to take the 6th Street Bridge all the time. Looking forward to this new bridge and surrounding development. Our river is basically a concrete ditch in this area (well most of its length). Visitors ask about the unfinished freeway. It will be good to have some public space around it.

@saybanana 5 лет назад

I hope development takes off when the bridge is done. There is a lot of construction for residential /commercial use on the west side of the LA river called the Arts District (mainly industrial/warehouse area where cheap rents and huge spaces enticed struggling artists). Warner Music and Spotify are now moving into a couple of new buildings. Lots of cool architecture for residential is also proposed. Also lots of trendy restaurants, cafes, too. But it is still 70+% industrial/warehouse. This should help bring more attention to the bridge on the west end. Also a proposal for a Metro station around this area since the rail yards for metro trains is here but the first station is currently Union Station just north of there. This would make this bridge more accessible and the area called the southern part of the Arts District, too. The other side of the river is industrial/warehouse as you can see in the video aerials. SO if development was built, park and other things like restaurants and cafes would bring in more people. Beyond the highways is a very poor residential area. Part of a good bridge use is having reasons for people to come. Brooklyn Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge are very popular bridges for pedestrians/cyclists/cars for different reasons. Hopefully this bridge can bring in people, too

@mattkay7334 5 лет назад

I can't wait to see it tagged! Then it will be a true LA icon.

@Facelessdust Год назад

Fast forward to 2022 : guys getting hair cuts in the middle of the street and hell cats racing up and down the bridge

@davidcwkim 5 лет назад

Thank you B1M! I am always inspired by your presentation! I would love to see further videos explaining about this bridge! Also, could you do some videos on buildings in South Korea?

@Brad-vy4nc 5 лет назад

Great video, good to know that a better bridge will replace it hopefully

@EpicConspiracy 5 лет назад

Good video. I also find it hilarious they call that a River 😂

@rosselliot8971 5 лет назад

Google LA River floods. It's a river for sure.

@sunspot42 4 года назад

Before it was dammed and paved it routinely became a raging torrent during the winters. After the flood of '38 the river was re-engineered on a grand scale. There's now talk of trying to undo a lot of that and return much of the Los Angeles River to something more closely approximating its original state. www.kcet.org/history-society/los-angeles-flood-of-1938-cementing-the-rivers-future

@donttalkcrap 3 года назад

Do your homework.

@antoniahamilton3201 3 года назад

@@rosselliot8971 Unfortunately, some of these viewers with their comments only prove they aren't the brightest bulbs on the tree.

@UltimateSwordsmen 5 лет назад

This bridge looks so beautiful, and the community facilities it will provide are great!

@seasong7655 5 лет назад

In Tokyo they put an entire train station on giant pillars to make it earthquake proof AFTER it was already built!

@megaswenson 5 лет назад

Nice to know! In the case of this bridge, however, the original structure should have been demolished immediately after construction, considering the discovery of ALKALAI!!! in the concrete.

@Cards8114 5 лет назад

@@megaswenson Alkaline**

@megaswenson 5 лет назад

I know. But the old Western movies frequently had people yelling "Alkalai!!!", when the desert waterholes they'd reached turned out to be so alkaline, the water would kill the horses (or when it meant they cowboys would probably die of thirst).

@OF01975 5 лет назад

Bunny Biedenharn What are they trying to mean by saying alkali? Do they mean Basic

@megaswenson 5 лет назад

@@OF01975 No, they mean that the elements composing the sand (or the water in the water holes) are dangerously alkaline (opposite of 'acidic', I think).

@randygravel2057 2 года назад

A bridge from Boyle heights to skid row. Totally worth it 👍 (the artist renderings are hilarious)

@Matty002 2 года назад

saying something is 'earthquake proof' is like saying macbeth to a bunch of actors we say 'earthquake resistant'

@b.l.8611 5 лет назад

Omg...BOE must love this Vid. This is well prepared. Thanks.

@DigitalShark99 3 года назад

The old bridge was often shut down on Sundays for movie, TV, and commercial productions.

@full_ArmourOfGod 5 лет назад

Oh how miss LA. Bearings aka dampers to absorb resonance and extreme vibrations. I bloody love dynamics. Lovely videos as usual!

@SergioRomero-zp6bs 5 лет назад

thank you for representing Los Angeles and the old bridge I grew up under and the new bridge Im going up with

@HiAdrian 5 лет назад

Wonderful project, hadn't heard of it before. 👌

@kevindonis8664 3 года назад

I’m from LA and I had no idea about this and I passed by there not so long ago and it’s 2020 but we can’t go out but the bridge looks amazing 🔥

@elliot4798 5 лет назад

Great narration and music!

@ejoshcoron 5 лет назад

Amazing! Excellent work on this video

@MarcusLeepapi 5 лет назад

Thank you for this video...happy Holidays...

@Word357 2 года назад

Great video. I live in LA bridge finally opened 6 days ago.

@philrabe910 5 лет назад

I was only in LA for half a year or so but even the show I was on filmed a scene in the river under that bridge. Grank Gherey is also doing a cool revitalization of a stretch of the river upstream from here. [I think]

@leonardobarbosamendes3056 4 года назад

The new bridge is beautiful, but the area around it is ugly and weird

@Ingcivilcarlos 5 лет назад

Great video! That bridge is gorgeous besides engineous

@Taladar2003 4 года назад

A bridge only someone from LA would call iconic (the old one) over something only someone from LA would call a river.

@Tflexxx02 4 года назад

The "LA River" looks like an open sewer.

@5ch4cht3l7 4 года назад

@@Tflexxx02 Yeah I was like WTF when he said "LA river"

@donttalkcrap 3 года назад

I cannot believe there are so many clueless people out there. If you don't know something... don't chime in. Instead, GO DO YOUR HOMEWORK, and then come back and show us how clever you are because you actually took the time to research. But of course, you're a lazy mouthy attention-seeking know-all.

@johngullo9420 3 года назад

More like a puddle.

@adamd6648 3 года назад

donttalkcrap Its a bridge, people have better things to do in life.

@jimmyramone7983 5 лет назад

I drived from Boyle Heights to Downtown all the time. I was heartbroken when it was gone, but can't wait for the new bridge.

@Jozlek1 5 лет назад

Great music and pleasant voice!

@Kresto4848 5 лет назад

Best channel on RU-vid.

@DhrumikSharma 5 лет назад

Great bridge and great video

@blink-oncefeat.multistan1300 5 лет назад

Definitely an icon! 😍If i am planning to go to LA, this would be 100% in my sight-list!

@charleskesner1302 5 лет назад

Thanks. Very informative.

@TheB1M 5 лет назад

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! 👍👍

@sraven25 Год назад

Earthquake-proof but not idiot-proof apparently

@johnarizona3820 5 лет назад

Titanic: the unsinkable ship. Man just never learns. Earthquake-Proof Bridge lol.

@californiamade5608 4 года назад

Titanic was over 100 years ago. We now have better technology to do the impossible back then.

@Master-kh6ww 4 года назад

Orlando Nunez True

@josephk3926 5 лет назад

I love the music for this one. It reminds me of the Soarin’ over California music from Disney California Adventure. Los Angeleese makes me smile :)

@zombietoro 5 лет назад

I live here and had no idea this was happening 😅😅

@zombietoro 3 года назад

@Fergustine Feart probably because I live in 🌞 Valley and don't pay attention much to what's going on in the industrial district of Downtown

@zombietoro 3 года назад

@Fergustine Feart Oh your one of those... assuming I'm not legal right 🤣. Yes hun I pay taxes and speak fluent English. Hope that makes you feel better.

@davidrosner6267 5 лет назад

That’s a pretty looking bridge!

@masshole1373 5 лет назад

Very beautiful structure.

@3euc 5 лет назад

I look forward to riding across The Ribbon of Light on my electric unicycle in 2020. Sorry the historical Sixth Street Viaduct had to be demolished, but the necessary replacement is impressive in this excellent presentation by The B1M. One question though, where is this "Los Angeleez" you speak of? Here in Los Angeles, we say "Los Angeles."

@HoldLeadersAccountable 5 лет назад

Looks cool and sounds exciting to see!

@rjr1227 4 года назад

Cool bridge. Thank you for adding standard measurements..

@KutWrite Год назад

Good coverage. The bridge went 25% over budget, of course, and is still not done adding things they should've included, such as traffic barriers and security cameras. That's government for you. No building can be earthquake-proof. That's like a ship being touted as "unsinkable." Earthquake-resistant, yes.

@robserrano8971 8 месяцев назад

I still remember my first hit up on the old 6th Street Bridge baq in 1988.

@geographyjawade6655 2 года назад

I definitely love the design n focus of this bridge

@peterisawesomeplease 2 года назад

Its now open

@ninjanerdstudent6937 3 года назад

I have never heard of this bridge until today.

@plxton 5 лет назад

It's always nice to see new things being built and the establishment considering public safety. That said, I know little about the previous bridge but it pained me a little to know that it was being removed. The design looks to have been quite special and it's architecture pointed to a different time and you could see that in the concrete shape design. I think it's a shame that it's gone, but to argue against it's demolition would be hypocritical of me as i'm the type of person that often is for the destruction of old builds (unless they have significant meaning).

@aliens5142 5 лет назад

this is one of LAs most iconic locations

@darrellstaples7011 5 лет назад

My new favourite channel. 🍁🇨🇦👍

@potatopotatoeOG 4 года назад

This video is why I love architecture😪💕

@drewdiaz9053 5 лет назад

I can see the skid row moving under this bridge.

@MuddinNYC 5 лет назад

It's going to be a tourist trap so the city will probably move any bums from the area by force if needed to create the illusion there is no homeless crisis here