Collapsed overpass at interchange of Highways 5 and 210. San Fernando, California Earthquake. 1971.
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1971-02
Summary
San Fernando Earthquake. February 1971. Collapsed overpass at interchange of Highways 5 (GOLDEN STATE FREEWAY), and 210 (FOOTHILL FREEWAY), seismic shaking, compression, and extension along length of roadway are all responsible for damage, view looking east. Overpass was completed but not all segments were yet in service. San Fernando Valley Juvenile Hall at right, Feb 11, 1971.
Summary
San Fernando Earthquake. February 1971. Collapsed overpass at interchange of Highways 5 (GOLDEN STATE FREEWAY), and 210 (FOOTHILL FREEWAY), seismic shaking, compression, and extension along length of roadway are all responsible for damage, view looking east. Overpass was completed but not all segments were yet in service. San Fernando Valley Juvenile Hall at right, Feb 11, 1971.
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