ARCUS Atlas record
Bridge over Sangro river
Total collapse of a national road bridge on the SS16 Adriatica over the Sangro river near Torino di Sangro Marina (Chieti, Abruzzo) on 24 October 2004, triggered by hydraulic forces during intense autumn rainfall causing the Sangro to flood. The Sangro is a major Abruzzese river flowing into the Adriatic Sea; its lower valley is prone to flooding during autumn and winter storms. No fatalities or injuries were reported. Citato nella letteratura tecnica (Convegno FABRE 2022) tra i crolli per scalzamento di pile in alveo.
- ARCUS ID
- IT04.10.01
- Date
- 2004-10-24
- Municipality
- Torino di Sangro Marina
- Province
- Chieti
- Region
- Abruzzo
- Coordinates
- 42.2343, 14.5409 · exact location
- Crossing
- Sangro river
- Use
- National
- Severity
- TC
- Structural type
- Beam bridge
- Material
- Reinforced concrete
- Cause category
- Natural
- Specific cause
- Hydraulic
- Failure trigger
- Flood
- Failure process
- Scour
- Component involved
- Pier / foundation
- Cause evidence
- Probable
- Source confidence
- Medium
- Victims
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
Documentary sources (3)
- Bridge collapses in Italy across the 21st century: survey and statistical analysis (Scientific · Journal Paper · 2025-01-01)
- Ponte sul Sangro, l'anas è senza fondi (News · Local paper · 2006-02-09)
- Oggi primo anniversario del crollo del ponte sul fiume Sangro (News · Local paper · 2005-10-24)