CESMD |
Information for Strong-Motion Station |
Arcata - Hwy 101/Murray Road Bridge |
CGS - CSMIP Station 89708 |
Earthquakes recorded by this station |
Latitude | 40.9563 N |
Longitude | 124.1161 W |
Elevation (m) | 28 |
Site Geology | |
Vs30 (m/sec) | |
Site Class |
No. of Spans | 4 |
Plan Shape | Straight |
Total Length | 182' (55.5m). 2 spans at 32.5' (9.9m) and 2 spans at 58.5' (17.8m). |
Width of Deck | 40' (12.2m) |
Construction Date | 1964 |
Instrumentation | 1995. 9 accelerometers on the bridge. 3 accelerometers at a free-field site. |
Superstructure Type | Six concrete T-beams supported on open end cantilever abutments and concrete bents. T-beams supported on abutments with rocker bearings. |
Substructure Type | Rectangular concrete columns. 2 columns per bent. |
Foundation Type | Spread footings. |
Remarks | This bridge was instrumented under an interagency agreement between Caltrans and DOC. |