Public Works

2nd Street Bridge Deck Replacement

Additional project updates and information will be published on an on-going basis.

Background

The 2nd Street Bridge, also known as the John H. Davies Bridge, has enabled residents, visitors and tourists to cross the Alamitos Bay since it opened in 1959. The bridge is a critical part of the thoroughfare connecting southeast Long Beach neighborhoods to shopping and dining, as well as the Pacific Coast Highway and various freeways.

In 1998, the 2nd Street Bridge was seismically retrofitted to improve safety and resilience in the event of an earthquake. In 2017, LA County’s Bridge Inspection Report (BIR) rated the 2nd Street Bridge “Structurally Deficient” due to the condition of the bridge’s deck. Material testing of its concrete in 2019 supported those findings. To extend the life of the bridge and improve its safety, the City of Long Beach will replace the concrete bridge deck and upgrade several elements, including its lighting, railing and lane configuration.

See the Feb. 18, 2025, 2nd Street Bridge Deck Replacement Project City Council presentation for more information.

Timeline

Project timeline is set barring weather delays and other unforeseen circumstances.

* National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Categorically Exclusion & California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption

Objectives

• Extend the life of the bridge
• Improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists
• Enhance visibility and safety with upgraded lighting
• Improve multi-modal mobility

Project Scope

• Replaced concrete deck on the entire bridge
• Protected bike lane
• Safety barrier separating traffic lanes from bike paths and pedestrian walkways
• New exterior pedestrian railing
• New light poles and updated lighting
• Reconfigured traffic lanes

Project Funding

The 2nd Street Bridge Deck Replacement is funded with $2,549,467 from Measure A and a $17,845,435 grant from the Federal Highway Bridge Program’s Bridge Highway Local System (HBP-BHLS), administered by Caltrans.

HBP-BHLS grants are given to local agencies for bridge replacement, rehabilitation, retrofitting and other safety-related projects. The program prioritizes aging or deficient bridges. The 2nd Street Bridge qualified based on its “structurally deficient” rating and role in providing significant connection of communities, as well as the project’s mobility enhancements.

The budget is subject to change as the design develops and may be influenced by external factors.

More Information

• Feb. 18, 2025, 2nd Street Bridge Deck Replacement Project City Council presentation

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