US 101 at its southern terminus looking north. The bridges in the
background are the connectors to I-5 (Santa Ana southbound) and I-10 at the East Los
Angeles Interchange. This section of US 101 was opened in 1947.
6th Street Viaduct, northbound. Constructed in 1932.
Here at the San Bernardino Split, US 101 and I-5 are cosigned on
the overhead signs for a short while. I-5 doesn't go here, but US 101 blends directly into
it.
These overhead structures are as old as the freeways (early 1950's). These have carried all the designations ever given. The signs themselves are much younger (60's-90's) :
Near the San Bernardino Split - US 101 NB : OLD PHOTO of the same structure from the 50's
Downtown Slot at the Four Level :
View of Vermont Avenue OC with landscaped freeway median. Note the bus stop along the
right shoulder. Traffic is northbound. More information will follow as to the reason for
the wide median here.
Old bus stop and pedestrian railing at Vermont Avenue. This style of railing was used
from about 1949 to 1955 on bridges with sidewalks.
Barham Blvd Overcrossing on the Hollywood Freeway - Built in 1940
More views of the Barham Blvd interchange from the old ramps. These ramps were taken
out of service about 35-40 years ago.
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