After the collapse in 2015 of the former masonry arch bridge from the 1950s, a new crossing over the Trebbia River in Bobbio (Piacenza) became necessary. Incide Engineering developed the architectural, structural, civil and electrical executive design of the new Barberino Bridge, together with the study of the road connections and integration into the local mobility network.
The first phase involved analysing and adapting the approved preliminary design to the requirements of the Italian Highway Code and to the restrictions set by the Emilia-Romagna Region and Civil Protection for bridge works in riverbeds. The new bridge will support alternating one-way vehicle traffic and include a dedicated cycle path.
Incide then designed the main structure, choosing a corten steel arch solution to reduce maintenance needs and ensure long-term durability.
Following further failures caused by severe flood events in summer 2025, the contracting authority assigned Incide the redesign of one abutment and later entrusted the company with Operational Site Management, confirming its key technical role throughout the project.
The first phase involved analysing and adapting the approved preliminary design to the requirements of the Italian Highway Code and to the restrictions set by the Emilia-Romagna Region and Civil Protection for bridge works in riverbeds. The new bridge will support alternating one-way vehicle traffic and include a dedicated cycle path.
Incide then designed the main structure, choosing a corten steel arch solution to reduce maintenance needs and ensure long-term durability.
Following further failures caused by severe flood events in summer 2025, the contracting authority assigned Incide the redesign of one abutment and later entrusted the company with Operational Site Management, confirming its key technical role throughout the project.
