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In central Italy on the SS650 road (SS means Strada Statale) there is a succession of two high viaducts. The highest is near the town of Bagnoli del Trigno where the Viadotto Trigno rises 328 feet (100 mtrs) above the river. A classic stone arch bridge sits just below the towering viaduct. Just to the west there is the Viadotto Gamberale also around 328 feet (100 mtrs) high with a similar lineup of tall towers and short spans. | In central Italy on the SS650 road (SS means Strada Statale) there is a succession of two high viaducts. The highest is near the town of Bagnoli del Trigno where the Viadotto Trigno rises 328 feet (100 mtrs) above the river. A classic stone arch bridge sits just below the towering viaduct. Just to the west there is the Viadotto Gamberale also around 328 feet (100 mtrs) high with a similar lineup of tall towers and short spans. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:08, 15 April 2020
Gamberale Bridge
Viadotto Gamberale
Chiauci, Molise, Italy
(328) feet high / (100) meters high
(230) foot span / (70) meter span
(1973)
In central Italy on the SS650 road (SS means Strada Statale) there is a succession of two high viaducts. The highest is near the town of Bagnoli del Trigno where the Viadotto Trigno rises 328 feet (100 mtrs) above the river. A classic stone arch bridge sits just below the towering viaduct. Just to the west there is the Viadotto Gamberale also around 328 feet (100 mtrs) high with a similar lineup of tall towers and short spans.
In 2018 there was a lot of concern about concrete corrosion and degradation of the piers. A project is underway to restore these bridges back to their former condition.
Gamberale Bridge satellite image.
Gamberale Bridge location map.
