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The Gravina Island Bridge, commonly referred to as the " Bridge to Nowhere ", was a proposed bridge to replace the ferry that currently connects the town of Ketchikan, Alaska, United States, with Gravina Island, an island that contains the Ketchikan International Airport as well as 50 residents. The bridge was projected to cost $398 million.
- Gravina Island Highway
- Never constructed
- Estimated budget of $398 million
- Inside Passage
The Bridge to Nowhere is an arch bridge that was built in 1936 north of Azusa, California, United States in the San Gabriel Mountains. It spans the East Fork of the San Gabriel River and was meant to be part of a road connecting the San Gabriel Valley with Wrightwood, California.
- Pedestrians
- San Gabriel River
- 1936
- open spandrel arch
Hike 10 miles up the East Fork of the San Gabriel River to see a 120-foot bridge spanning the narrows. Learn how to plan, prepare, and navigate this popular but rugged hike in Angeles National Forest.
A 9.5-mile hike to a mysterious bridge built over the East Fork of the San Gabriel River in 1936. The trail is moderately challenging, scenic, and requires an Adventure Pass to park.
- (8.5K)
- Mount Baldy, California, United States
- What are some tips to share about Bridge to Nowhere via East Fork Trail?Get to the trailhead early, especially on hot days. The San Gabriel River is a very popular spot for locals to cool off, and the parking fills up...
- How to get to Bridge to Nowhere via East Fork Trail?From Interstate 10 or the 210 freeway, exit on Azusa and head north 10 miles or so, paralleling the San Gabriel Dam on your right. Turn right on Ea...
- What is the expected weather this week for Bridge to Nowhere via East Fork Trail?Expected weather for Bridge to Nowhere via East Fork Trail for the next 5 days is: Sun, January 7 - 39 degrees/sunny Mon, January 8 - 45 degrees/...
In 1938, a flood washed out the partly completed road to the south, leaving the 120-foot-high structure stranded. Today, the lonely Bridge to Nowhere still arcs gracefully over the San Gabriel River, providing one of Southern California’s oddest, albeit epic, hiking destinations.
Jul 18, 2012 · Learn about the history and mystery of the Bridge to Nowhere, a truss arch bridge built in 1936 but never used due to a flood. Find out how to access this hidden gem by hiking or bungee jumping in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Mar 13, 2021 · March 13, 2021 7 AM PT. This story is part of our ultimate guide to hiking in L.A. You can buy a print copy at the L.A. Times store. Deep in the folds of the San Gabriel Mountains, five miles from...
