Rustic Canyon Community  ·  Uplifters Roads, Inc.

Help Save Our Bridge

A beloved landmark connecting our community for 40 years needs your support. Together, we can preserve it for generations to come.

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The Project

Our Bridge Needs Us Now

Our beautiful 40-year-old bridge — a cherished part of Rustic Canyon — is in urgent need of repair. Without this work, the bridge will be closed to all traffic, cutting off a vital connection in our neighborhood.

Your local homeowners board, The Uplifters Roads, Inc., is overseeing the reconstruction. The project is currently in the permitting phase and is expected to be completed within 1–2 years.

Together we will get this done!

⚠️ Please note: Donations to this project are not tax deductible. The project is in the permitting phase and will be completed in 1–2 years.

New bridge concept rendering — front view New bridge concept rendering — side view

New Bridge Concept Renderings — Latimer Road Reconstruction

Our Fundraising Goal

$250,000

Budgeted Repair & Reconstruction Costs

$90,000 raised so far — thank you!

36% of goal reached

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions, Answered

We believe in full transparency with our community.

That bridge seems expensive — why are the costs so high, and what is the breakdown?

We understand that $250,000 sounds like a lot for a footbridge. But this is not a simple wooden structure. It is a fully engineered bridge that must meet current City of Los Angeles building codes, pass structural inspections, and go through the full permitting process. Here is exactly where every dollar goes:

  • Excel Bridge Manufacturing Co. — $89,000
  • Boulder Contracting Company — $84,000
  • Architecture & Permits — $35,000
  • Grading & Asphalt Repair — $15,000
  • Structural Engineering — $15,000
  • Delivery to Site — $5,000
  • Contingency — $10,000
  • Grand Total: $253,000

These numbers came from a proper bidding process with licensed, insured contractors. The bridge is built to last another 40 years.

Who owns the bridge — and what happens if you don't raise enough money?

The bridge is privately owned by the 70 easement holders on Upper Latimer Road. It is not owned by the City of Los Angeles or Will Rogers State Park. Because it is privately owned, those easement holders are legally and financially responsible for the reconstruction.

That said, this bridge is used every day by the broader Rustic Canyon and Santa Monica community for walking and biking. It is a vital connection between Upper Latimer Road and Sunset Blvd and has been enjoyed by neighbors beyond the easement for decades. That is why we reached out to the community. We felt it was right to give everyone who loves and uses this bridge the opportunity to contribute.

The project will be completed regardless of how much the broader community contributes. If donations fall short, the easement owners make up the difference. The bridge will be repaired. Community donations simply reduce the financial burden on those 70 property owners and every dollar from neighbors genuinely helps.

Concept Renderings

The New Bridge Design

Latimer Road Bridge Reconstruction · Uplifters Roads, Incorporated

Bridge concept rendering — pedestrian view
Pedestrian Approach View
Bridge concept rendering — side view
Side Elevation View