This Public Works-managed project aims to restore the iconic Third Street Bridge , also known as the Lefty O ’ Doul Bridge , which spans Mission Channel Waterway at China Basin . The bridge , designed by Strauss Engineering Corp ., first opened in 1933 and has been featured in various Hollywood films , such as " A View to a Kill ," " The Enforcer " and " San Andreas ."
Construction will be divided into several phases , over the span of a few years , that will focus on repairing the deck , counterweight , electrical and mechanical systems and support structures . Once all the repairs are made , the workhorse bridge will be tested and balanced , a pedestrian gate will be installed and the bridge will be cleaned and repainted to bring it back to its former glory .
The project team has worked closely with the San Francisco Giants to coordinate work and bridge closures to minimize disruptions during home games at the adjacent ballpark .
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