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ARCUS Atlas record

Bridge over Serina stream

Total collapse of a provincial/regional bridge over the Serina stream near Costa di Serina (Bergamo, Lombardy) on 2 December 2013, triggered by a landslide during intense rainfall. No fatalities or injuries were reported.

ARCUS ID
IT13.12.03
Date
2013-12-02
Municipality
Costa di Serina
Province
Bergamo
Region
Lombardia
Coordinates
45.841449, 9.730167 · exact location
Crossing
Serina stream
Use
Provincial/Regional
Severity
TC
Structural type
Beam bridge
Material
Reinforced concrete
Cause category
Natural
Specific cause
Landslide
Failure trigger
Landslide / slope failure
Failure process
Knocked down by external action
Cause evidence
Probable
Source confidence
High
Victims
0
Injuries
0

Documentary sources (2)

  1. La Valle Serina divisa in due: ad Algua crolla sperone roccioso (News · L'Eco di Bergamo · 2013-12-04)
  2. Sbalzo termico, frana travolge ponte in Valle Serina (News · Corriere della Sera · 2013-12-04)

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