Project Description:

This masonry bridge, an outstanding example of civil engineering, suffered an abrupt settlement, leaving the bridge on the verge of ruin. To rebuild a stone bridge in the 21st century carries some unique technical challenges and the task publicising the technical-cultural details and significance of civil engineering heritage.

Judges Comments

This historic masonry arch bridge suffered significant damage in July 2018 due to the abrupt settlement of one of its piers. The proposal for restoring the structure involved the use of a temporary overhead steel truss spanning between the adjacent piers to support the masonry while it was dismantled and reconstructed. This ingenious method also maintained pedestrian use of the bridge during the works. The failed pier was underpinned and the arches rebuilt using as much of the original masonry as possible.

Structural Designer

FHECOR

Location

Deba, Gipuzkoa, Spain