A 1985 Italian bridge that is considered a design classic is open again after restoration.
The Cadore viaduct in the northeast Alpine region of Italy carries a road 184m above a river gorge in Italy.
The restored Cadore Viaduct, now open to traffic. Credit: Rizzani De Eccher
Rizzani De Eccher and Anas, the company responsible for Italy’s roads, have been carrying out the restoration work, with scaffolding support from PERI. As part of the project, the approach viaducts and steel struts were restored. The metal spans were converted to a continuous deck. Contractors consolidated the foundations and piers and carried out seismic adaptations, as well as stabilising the slopes (link opens in new tab).
The reinforced concrete bridge with Corten steel struts dates to 1985. It was designed by Studio Matildi and built by Mazzi.
