End of a Landmark: Sixth Street Bridge

The Sixth Street bridge, built in 1932, has been featured in TV and film shoots, and many commutes through downtown Los Angeles.

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A road closed sign in front of the Sixth Street bridge Wednesday Jan. 27, 2016.
Toni Guinyard, KNBC-TV
A road closed sign in front of the Sixth Street bridge Wednesday Jan. 27, 2016.
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The Sixth Street Viaduct closed to traffic early Wednesday Jan. 27, 2016 so city Bureau of Engineering crews can prepare the bridge for demolition.
Toni Guinyard, KNBC-TV
The Sixth Street Viaduct closed to traffic early Wednesday Jan. 27, 2016 so city Bureau of Engineering crews can prepare the bridge for demolition.
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The historic Sixth Street bridge is pictured Wednesday Jan. 27, 2016 ahead of its scheduled demolition.
Toni Guinyard, KNBC-TV
The historic Sixth Street bridge is pictured Wednesday Jan. 27, 2016 ahead of its scheduled demolition.
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The historic Sixth Street bridge is pictured Wednesday Jan. 27, 2016 ahead of its scheduled demolition.
Toni Guinyard, KNBC-TV
The historic Sixth Street bridge is pictured Wednesday Jan. 27, 2016 ahead of its scheduled demolition.
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A view in October 2011 of the Sixth Street bridge spanning the LA River east of downtown Los Angeles.
2011 Getty Images
A view in October 2011 of the Sixth Street bridge spanning the LA River east of downtown Los Angeles.
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A view of the historic Sixth Street bridge and a sign explaining the upcoming construction project in October 2011.
2011 Getty Images
A view of the historic Sixth Street bridge and a sign explaining the upcoming construction project in October 2011.
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A view from below the historic Sixth Street bridge in October 2011.
2011 Getty Images
A view from below the historic Sixth Street bridge in October 2011.
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A view of the historic Sixth Street Viaduct near downtown Los Angeles at night.
Los Angeles Mayor's Office
A view of the historic Sixth Street Viaduct near downtown Los Angeles at night.
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