Rosa Street Bridge
Solana Beach, California
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osa Street Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that connects busy Highway 101 with the Cedros Design
District in Solana Beach, CA. Schmidt Design chose Lithocrete® to simulate the “green flash” phenomenon
seen when part of the sun suddenly changes color from red or orange to green or blue when it reflects
off the ocean. A patented process, Lithocrete® allows for the seeding of materials smaller than 3/8 of an
inch. The vibrant colors of this innovative design are achieved by seeding 15
different glass blends over 8-10 inches of natural gray concrete. The result is
a maintenance-free surface with the durability that spans 30 or more years.
Planks were extended across the bridge so that the concrete could be poured
and seeded with glass and gems. Inspirational quotes about the sun by
William Shakespeare, Helen Keller, and Walt Whitman are sandblasted along
the edges of the bridge walkway.
View of Rosa Street Bridge looking towards
Highway 101 in Solana Beach, CA.
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Purple, blue, red, orange and yellow glass aggregate were selected to simulate the “green flash” phenomenon.
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