Chattel developed a project that brought back the modern elegance of the arched, reinforced concrete bridge.  Today, this Irving Gill designed structure serves as Torrance's eastern gateway and a symbol of civic identity.

Chattel worked with structural engineer Krakower & Associates, concrete specialist Preservation Arts, and City of Torrance, Department of Public Works to remove paint, graffiti, and dense vines, patch damaged concrete, reconstruct wood guardrails, apply clear anti-graffiti coating, and design a new lighting scheme that accentuates the distinctive arches.  Chattel also consulted with the Torrance Historical Society and City Council to come up with the official name, Pacific Electric Railway - El Prado Bridge.  The project received a Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Award in 2015.  

Workers carefully patched damaged concrete to match the original.

Workers carefully patched damaged concrete to match the original.

Transverse arches of the bridge with new lighting scheme.

Transverse arches of the bridge with new lighting scheme.

West elevation of the rehabilitated bridge.

West elevation of the rehabilitated bridge.