Disastrous Highway Breakdown
Title
Disastrous Highway Breakdown
Description
This aerial photo depicts the collapsed overpasses of the Newhall Pass Interchange near Sylmar, CA, a result of the 1971 San Fernando-Sylmar earthquake. The Interstate freeways 5 and 14 were damaged in numerous places, including several connectors and overhead bridges of the Newhall Pass Interchange, which were under construction at the time of the earthquake.
Creator
Markado, Al
Source
The Los Angeles Times
Publisher
Cal State LA Special Collections and Archives
Date
2/9/1971
Rights
IN COPYRIGHT
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Citation
Markado, Al , “Disastrous Highway Breakdown,” California State University - Los Angeles, accessed November 4, 2025, https://calstatela-exhibits.libraryhost.com/items/show/439.