CESMD |
Information for Strong-Motion Station |
Capistrano Beach - I5/Via Calif. Bridge |
CGS - CSMIP Station 13795 |
Earthquakes recorded by this station |
Latitude | 33.4659 N |
Longitude | 117.6674 W |
Elevation (m) | 55 |
Site Geology | Alluvium |
Vs30 (m/sec) | 385 (inferred) |
Site Class | C |
Remarks/Notes | Site information sources |
No. of Spans | 6 |
Plan Shape | Straight. |
Total Length | 441' (134.4m). Bridge spans range from 50' (15.2m) to 97' (29.6m). |
Width of Deck | 52' (15.8m) |
Construction Date | 1960 |
Instrumentation | 1999. 9 accelerometers on the bridge. 3 accelerometers at a free-field site. |
Superstructure Type | 6-cell concrete box girder. Cantilever abutments. |
Substructure Type | Reinforced concrete columns. 2 columns per bent. |
Foundation Type | Spread footings. |
Remarks | This bridge was instrumented under an interagency agreement between Caltrans and DOC. The bridge was retrofitted in 1996 |