Toltén Bridge’s response under extreme conditions analysis through numerical models

This article presents the structural health analysis of a full-scale vehicular bridge, using a twin model calibrated with experimental information. This structure consists of concrete arches, built more than 80 years ago, and reinforced in the 1990s with a steel structure. Different load combinations were evaluated in this model to determine the strength of the structure according to current design standards. Finally, it was found that several of its components do not meet the current design requirements, putting the structure in a vulnerable condition to seismic hazards and restricting its service to traffic loads.