Interstate 110 - California Travel Information

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Southbound California 110 and Interstate 110
	Southbound California 110 along Arroyo Parkway in Pasadena. This segment of city street may be decommissioned from the state highway system. Photo taken 07/21/01.
	Begin Southbound Pasadena Freeway (California 110) as it leaves the city of Pasadena. This was designated as U.S. 66 until 1964, when that route was eliminated. Photo taken 07/21/01.
	This is a typical section of the Pasadena Freeway (California 110) as it follows the original alignment of the Arroyo Seco Parkway. Note the overall narrowness of the road and right of way and the limited sight distance. This highway is listed in the National Historic Registry, and it is not likely to be reconstructed into a modern freeway. Photo taken 07/21/01.
	Southbound Pasadena Freeway (California 110) at Exit 29, Avenue 60. This exit is basically a sharp right turn from the freeway onto Avenue 60. Also note the bridge, which is lower than Interstate standards. Photo taken 07/21/01.
	Southbound California 110 approaching Junction Interstate 5, Exit 26B, one-quarter mile. Upon passing this interchange, California 110 widens out substantially from the four to six lane freeway seen along the historic Arroyo Seco Parkway segment. The signage here is a bit confusing; no, U.S. 101 does not suddenly appear merged along California 110, but the signage should say "To U.S. 101" to make the situation clearer. Photo taken 07/21/01.
	Transition ramp from southbound California 110 (Pasadena Freeway) onto southbound U.S. 101 (Hollywood Freeway) is signed as Interstate 5 and Interstate 10, even though this ramp really goes onto U.S. 101. Signage in and around downtown Los Angeles' freeways can be a bit tricky. An auxiliary offramp from the transition ramp is part of Exit 24A from southbound California 110. The next picture shows the Four Level Interchange from this transition ramp. Photo taken 07/21/01.
	Transition ramp from southbound California 110 (Pasadena Freeway) onto southbound U.S. 101 (Hollywood Freeway) at the historic Four Level Interchange. This vantage point shows the other levels in this symmetrical stack interchange: California 110 (Pasadena/Harbor Freeways) on the second level, the transitions from southbound U.S. 101 to northbound California 110 and from northbound U.S. 101 to southbound California 110 on the third level, and U.S. 101 on top. Photo taken 07/21/01.

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	Now south of Interstate 405, this mileage sign provides the distance to the next three exits along southbound Interstate 110/Harbor Freeway: Exit 3B, Anaheim Street; Exit 3A, C Street; and Exit 1B, Channel Street/Pacific Avenue. Photo taken 05/30/04.
	The right lane becomes exit only for Exit 3B, Anaheim Street. Anaheim Street parallels California 1/Pacific Coast Highway between California 213/Western Avenue to the west near Lomita and California 1 just north of the California 22 intersection to the east in Long Beach. Anaheim Street intersects Interstate 110, California 47, California 103, and Interstate 710 along its route. Photo taken 05/30/04.
	For Port of Los Angeles Berths 131-200, use Exit 3A, C Street. Photo taken 05/30/04.
	Southbound Interstate 110/Harbor Freeway reaches Exit 3B, Anaheim Street. Photo taken 05/30/04.
	This mileage sign provides the distance to the next two exits along southbound Interstate 110/Harbor Freeway: Exit 3A, C Street and Exit 1B, Channel Street/Pacific Avenue. Omitted from this sign is Exit 1A, Junction California 47 to Harbor Boulevard. Photo taken 05/30/04.
	Southbound Interstate 110/Harbor Freeway reaches Exit 3A, C Street. The following exit is Exit 1B, Channel Street/Pacific Avenue. Photo taken 05/30/04.
	The next three exits along southbound Interstate 110 serve San Pedro: Exit 1B, Channel Street/Pacific Avenue; Exit 1A, Junction California 47 north to Harbor Boulevard and Vincent Thomas Bridge; and Exit 0, Gaffey Street. Photo taken 05/30/04.

Scenes from Arroyo Fest/Southbound California 110 Freeway Walk
	Exit numbers have even found their way to southbound Interstate 110. This photo shows a one and a quarter mile advance sign along southbound approaching Exit 1B, Channel Street and Pacific Avenue and Exit 1A, Junction Northbound California 47/Vincent Thomas Bridge to Terminal Island. The control city on this sign says "Long Beach," but subsequent signs say "Terminal Island" or "Vincent Thomas Bridge." It is even more confusing when you consider that Long Beach is actually east of here, not north, but California 47 is a north-south route. Photo taken 05/30/04.
	Southbound Interstate 110 approaching Exit 1B, Channel Street and Pacific Avenue, three-quarters of a mile. The following exit, Junction California 47, is listed on this mileage sign as "Terminal Island" rather than "Junction California 47." Photo taken 05/30/04.
	Use Exit 1B to reach Channel Street and Pacific Avenue. For all cruise ships, maritime museum, and other San Pedro attractions, continue south on Interstate 110 to Exit 1A, California 47, then south on Harbor Boulevard. Interstate 110 itself changes into Gaffey Street, and Gaffey Street also connects to these attractions. Photo taken 05/30/04.
	The next exit along southbound Interstate 110/Harbor Freeway is Exit 1B, Channel Street and Pacific Avenue. Photo taken 05/30/04.
	Southbound Interstate 110/Harbor Freeway reaches Exit 1B, Channel Street and Pacific Avenue. The final exit along southbound is Exit 1A, Junction California 47 north to Terminal Island and the Alameda Corridor. Photo taken 05/30/04.
	Southbound Interstate 110/Harbor Freeway reaches Exit 1A, Junction California 47 north to the Vincent Thomas Bridge and Terminal Island Freeway. Use California 47 north to Interstate 710 north to Long Beach. The first exit on northbound California 47 is Harbor Boulevard; use Harbor Boulevard south to reach the San Pedro waterfront attractions (there is a bit less traffic than on Gaffey Street). Photo taken 05/30/04.
	All three lanes of Interstate 110 connect to southbound Gaffey Street, which is the primary route into San Pedro. The right lane has an option of turning right onto northbound Gaffey Street. This upcoming split is governed by a traffic signal which marks the southern terminus of the Harbor Freeway and Interstate 110. Photo taken 05/30/04.
	Even as southbound Interstate 110 makes a substandard (15-mile-per-hour advisory speed), sharp turn to the left (south) at a traffic signal to enter the community of San Pedro via southbound Gaffey Street, the freeway is still signed as Interstate 110! After this turn, there are no further Interstate 110 shields. The city street (Gaffey Street) continues south toward the boat launch (to Catalina Island and other offshore destinations). Photo taken 05/30/04.
	Southbound Gaffey Street reaches First Street in San Pedro. This route was formerly a state highway (unsigned California 110), but it was removed from state maintenance from Interstate 110 south to Ninth Street. Photo taken 05/30/04.
	South Pasadena City Limits sign along southbound. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	The ArroyoFest was held on June 15, 2003, as an opportunity to walk along an historic parkway that is normally a very busy and congested freeway. Organizers hope to host additional freeway walks in the future to continue to foster community relations. On this day, members of the AARoads photography corps were out in force to walk as much of the highway as possible. Starting at the north end, this sign greets walkers to the historic Arroyo Seco Parkway as California 110 leaves Pasadena and begins its trek toward downtown Los Angeles. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	This sign, placed on an old-style structure, is the first freeway sign along southbound. The next exit is for Exit 31B, Fair Oaks Avenue. Photo taken 06/15/03.

	The freeway begins shortly after the brown historic sign. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	The first exit along southbound is Exit 31B, Fair Oaks Avenue. Photo taken 06/15/03.

	Orange Grove Avenue leads to a hospital and Norton Simon Museum. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	This typical bridge designation sign is used by most Caltrans districts to identify the name of the road/water body/barrier the highway is passing, bridge log reference number, route number, and post mile number (including county name) to two decimal places. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	Southbound California 110 approaching Exit 31A, Orange Grove Avenue, one-half mile. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	View of southbound California 110 and ArroyoFest walkers. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	This mileage sign provides distances to the next three exits: Exit 31A/Orange Grove Avenue, Exit 30B/York Boulevard, and Exit 30A/Avenue 60. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	The next exit is Exit 31A, Orange Grove Avenue. Notice how this sign was mounted onto the Prospect Avenue bridge and is a bit uneven. Photo taken 06/15/03.

	Southbound California 110 approaching Exit 30/York Boulevard, 0.75 mile. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	California 110 crosses the Arroyo Seco at this bridge. It was built in 1939 ... yes, a bridge that old is still in use along this major freeway. Note the presence of a sidewalk, which may harken back to a day when sidewalks may have been considered for use on freeway bridges. Photo taken 06/15/03.


	On many of these walkabout pictures along California 110, pictures speak louder than words, especially the entirely vacant northbound lanes of the often-congested freeway. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	Mileage sign along southbound for York Boulevard, Avenue 60, and Via Marisol. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	The next five exits serve Highland Park. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	Southbound California 110 at Exit 30, York Boulevard. There are no deceleration and acceleration lanes present for this interchange. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	A couple of exit ramps are posted for a five mile-per-hour exit speed, including this one for Exit 30/York Boulevard. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	Small, old-style, button-copy, non-reflective, gore sign for Exit 30, York Boulevard. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	Southbound California 110 approaching Exit 29/Avenue 60, 0.75 mile. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	Mileage sign for Exit 29/Avenue 60, Exit 28B/Via Marisol, and Exit 28A/Avenue 52. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	Views of rail bridge over the Arroyo Seco Parkway. Photo taken 06/15/03.

	Old-style Milepost 29 situated in the median of California 110/Pasadena Freeway. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	Southbound California 110 at Exit 29, Avenue 60. Photo taken 06/15/03.

	This right-hand turn serves as the "exit" from southbound to Avenue 60. Is there any doubt that this freeway is not Interstate-standard? Photo taken 06/15/03.
	Mileage sign along southbound for Exit 28B/Via Marisol as well as Avenue 52 and Avenue 43. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	Southbound California 110 approaching Exit 28B/Via Marisol. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	Southbound California 110 at Exit 28, Via Marisol. Photo taken 06/15/03.
	This contractor's stamp, embedded in the concrete on the southbound California 110 lanes approaching Exit 28A/Avenue 52, shows that the concrete was poured and set in 1940. At the time this photo was taken, this concrete was over 63 years old! Photo taken 06/15/03.

Southbound California 110 reaches Exit 28A, Avenue 52. Photo taken 06/15/03.

Other Pictures of Interstate 110
	Southbound California 110 approaching Exit 27, Avenue 43. This may not seem like much of a walk on screen, but it was a good workout for our photographers! Photo taken 06/15/03.
	Interstate 110 and California 47 trailblazer shields located near the southern terminus of Interstate 110 at its junction with California 47 (which leads to the Port of Los Angeles and Terminal Island via the Vincent Thomas Bridge). At one time, Pacific Avenue into San Pedro south of the California 47 junction was known as California 110, but that section of state route was decommissioned. For more, see the Interstate 110 Guide. Photo taken 07/21/01.
	California 110 trailblazer along Historic U.S. 66, Colorado Boulevard. Photo taken 07/21/01.
	Freeway Entrance shield assembly taken at the York Boulevard exit during the ArroyoFest. Photo taken 06/15/03.

	It is not too often that a "Stop" sign is mounted above a freeway entrance shield assembly, but is what may be found at the on-ramp from Via Marisol onto southbound California 110 at Exit 28B. Photo taken 06/15/03.

Page Updated September 26, 2004.