Work Description
The structure is a double-span bridge of the 3rd category, with a pile in the riverbed and a total span of 226.38 ft, achieved using painted steel box girders, and a deck made of recycled plastic material (WPC).
The design of the footbridge involved prior analysis of the existing reinforced concrete structures by means of non-invasive instrumentation using a calibrated spring sclerometer and ultrasound according to the SonReb methodology, as well as a cover meter. The structural analysis and design based on the original design documentation has shown that the strength values are compatible with the actions transmitted by the new structure; therefore, reinforcement of the supporting structures was not necessary.
The company Cosmet SrL was in charge of the construction works, the disassembly and disposal of the timber footbridge, and the assembly of the new structure. To optimize the transportation costs and reduce the assembly time (within two weeks), the structure is composed of elements with a maximum length of 45.93 ft, assembled on site using bolted joints.
| Location | Serio river between Cene and Cazzaniga |
| Investor | Seriana Valley Mountain Community |
| Structural Design | Studio Rota Nodari |
| Construction Works | Cosmetics by Fantoni Srl |
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