ARCUS — Bridge Failure Research

ARCUS Atlas record

Bridge over Enna's panoramic road

Total collapse of a viaduct on the panoramic provincial road of Enna (Sicily) on 1 February 2009, triggered by hydraulic phenomena during intense winter rainfall. This is a distinct event from a similar collapse on the same road in March 2015. No fatalities or injuries were reported. Piena documentata; meccanismo di dettaglio non ricostruibile dalle fonti disponibili.

ARCUS ID
IT09.02.01
Date
2009-02-01
Municipality
Enna
Province
Enna
Region
Sicilia
Coordinates
37.5705, 14.2709 · exact location
Crossing
Enna's panoramic road
Use
Provincial/Regional
Severity
TC
Structural type
Arch bridge
Material
Masonry
Cause category
Natural
Specific cause
Hydraulic
Failure trigger
Flood
Cause evidence
Unspecified
Source confidence
Medium
Victims
0
Injuries
0

Documentary sources (2)

  1. Bridge collapses in Italy across the 21st century: survey and statistical analysis (Scientific · Journal Paper · 2025-01-01)
  2. Enna: Crollano 2 arcate Sp 28 – Panoramica (News · Local paper · 2009-01-31)

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