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Bridge over Rio Cadula e Ardali

Total collapse of a municipal bridge over the Rio Cadula e Ardali near Triei (Ogliastra, Sardinia) on 27 November 2008, triggered by severe autumn rainfall that struck eastern Sardinia. Triei is a small municipality in the Barbagia di Seulo area of Ogliastra. No fatalities or injuries were reported. Piena documentata; meccanismo di dettaglio non ricostruibile dalle fonti disponibili.

ARCUS ID
IT08.10.02
Date
2008-11-27
Municipality
Triei
Province
Nuoro
Region
Sardegna
Coordinates
40.020997, 9.639428 · exact location
Crossing
Rio Cadula e Ardali
Use
Municipal
Severity
TC
Structural type
Beam bridge
Material
Reinforced concrete
Cause category
Natural
Specific cause
Hydraulic
Failure trigger
Flood
Cause evidence
Unspecified
Source confidence
Medium
Victims
0
Injuries
0

Documentary sources (3)

  1. Bridge collapses in Italy across the 21st century: survey and statistical analysis (Scientific · Journal Paper · 2025-01-01)
  2. Alluvione 22 ottobre 2008: strage a Capoterra, danni in tutta la Sardegna (News · L'Unione Sarda · 2017-10-21)
  3. Alluvione 2008: al via demolizione e ricostruzione ponti a Capoterra (News · ANSA · 2021-01-11)

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