53 BRIDGES, TOWERS AND WORKS / SAN PEDRO (LOS ANGELES)
Vincent Thomas Bridge
The only suspension bridge in the world standing entirely on piles. The green suspension bridge over the Port of Los Angeles was a structural first: welded, and founded on piles rather than bedrock; blue LED lights now trace its cables at night.
The facts
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| Where | State Route 47, San Pedro to Terminal Island, San Pedro (Los Angeles) |
|---|---|
| Built | 1963 (opened) |
| Architect or builder | Unavailable |
| Kind | Bridges, towers and works |
| Status | standing |
| Visiting | public |
| From El Segundo City Hall | 14.4 miles, straight line |
| Coordinates | 33.74944, -118.27167 |
What the sources say
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- It opened in 1963.
The bridge opened in 1963
Wikipedia ↗ reported - It was the first welded suspension bridge in the U.S.
It was the first welded suspension bridge in the United States.
Wikipedia ↗ reported - It is the only suspension bridge in the world supported entirely on piles.
It is the only suspension bridge in the world supported entirely on piles.
Wikipedia ↗ reported - It has 160 solar-powered blue LED lamps.
160 blue LED lamps, powered by solar panels.
Wikipedia ↗ reported
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Nearby on the list
Closest entries, straight line
- Warner Grand Theatre, San Pedro (Los Angeles) 1.4 mi
- Banning House, Wilmington (Los Angeles) 2.9 mi
- Korean Bell of Friendship, San Pedro (Los Angeles) 3 mi
← No. 52: Hollyhock House · No. 54: Warner Grand Theatre → · All on the map
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Vincent Thomas Bridge. elsegundo.xyz Architecture, checked Nov 3, 2026. https://elsegundo.xyz/architecture/vincent-thomas-bridge/
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