Colorado Street Bridge, Pasadena

In Pasadena, the Colorado Street Bridge crosses over the Arroyo Seco and is a landmark concrete arch bridge. This bridge was built in 1912 as a replacement for the original Scoville Bridge.

This bridge has the distinction of National Register of Historic Places status, as well as National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark status. The bridge features a curved design that allows for more solid ground for the footings.

Because this bridge is a local icon and a part of local history, the structure has been a famous location for TV series and movies. TV shows where the bridge has been featured have included Emergency!, Full House, Fear Factor, and The Amazing Race.

The bridge has also been featured in La La Land, a 2016 musical. Lana Del Rey used this bridge as a location for the video for the song "Summertime Sadness."

Each summer, traffic on the bridge closes for "A Celebration on the Colorado Street Bridge." The July event includes live musical performances, as well as plenty of great foods to enjoy.