Long Beach International Gateway — Attraction in Long Beach

Great new bridge. It's like driving onto some titanic ship, maybe even space ship. The two great concrete towers of the bridge are between (in middle) of the two sides of freeway with huge suspension cables that shoot down diagonally like falling stars. As you pass over the tall apex of bridge...you can see the very top off the old Bridge they are dismantling soon! Imagine all those tons of steel coming down. I also saw a walkway with plaques or info to read at very top so maybe way...

Recently renamed the Long Beach International Gateway, though I'm sure many of us will continue to refer to it by its predecessor bridge's name, the Gerald Desmond Bridge. Very impressive and a lot higher up than the old one (to accommodate for the huge cargo ships). Its span seems a lot longer too. Definitely a new icon of Long Beach, especially with its distinctive nighttime illumination. And of course, no toll both ways, just like the Vincent...

Spectacular bridge and an awesome drive! I've driven through here both during the day and at night. On both occasions the views are impressive, but they are exceptional at night especially seeing the lights of the bridge itself. If you don't live in the area, it's easy to access from the 710 freeway or the 110 freeway driving from San Pedro (which is nice because you'll get to drive on the Vincent...