Gazing up at the Olive Bridge, imagine the fanfare of its grand opening. It was 1958. Burbank’s Mayor, Dallas Williams, proudly led the procession across the newly constructed span. The Los Angeles Times hailed the Olive Bridge as a marvel of engineering. This 1,430-foot bridge gracefully arches over Front Street, the Golden State Freeway, and the Southern Pacific railroad tracks. Its generous 66-foot width accommodates a 52-foot roadway and two 7-foot sidewalks. Now, fast forward to the 21st century. The Olive Bridge still stands as a vital artery in Burbank. Yet, the passage of time and increased usage have taken their toll. The bridge’s 1950s barrier railings, measuring a mere 39 inches high, are now deemed substandard. Hundreds of pedestrians, particularly those utilizing the Metrolink station, traverse the Olive Bridge daily. The Magnolia Boulevard Bridge, a similar structure from the same era, faces the same challenge. Both bridges are slated for railing improvements as part of Burbank’s 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The Olive Bridge, with its high pedestrian traffic, is a priority.
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