San Giorgio Bridge

Connecting Genoa with Strength and Innovation

The San Giorgio Bridge, a cutting-edge structure in Genoa, stands as a symbol of resilience and advanced engineering. Built with high-quality, wear-resistant steel supplied by Metinvest’s mills in Ukraine and Italy, the bridge represents a crucial development following the tragic collapse of the Morandi Bridge, its predecessor.

Due to the high standards set by Metinvest and rigorous testing by multiple firms, this durable steel was the top choice for such a vital project.

Architect Renzo Piano's Vision

Renowned Genoese architect Renzo Piano designed the San Giorgio Bridge as a tribute to Genoa’s patron saint, Saint George (San Giorgio).

The bridge’s design is both practical and poetic, resembling a grand white ship gracefully spanning the Polcevera Valley. This new structure honors the memory of the 43 people who lost their lives in the Morandi Bridge collapse, symbolizing hope and renewal for the city.

Bridge Structure and Innovative Features

Spanning over a kilometer in length, the San Giorgio Bridge is a sturdy steel roadway supported by 18 reinforced concrete pillars. These pillars are spaced 50 meters apart, except near the Polcevera River, where they are 100 meters apart to accommodate the landscape.

The bridge also incorporates smart technology, using robotic monitoring systems to assess structural integrity, while photovoltaic modules provide energy to power lighting and other systems. A row of 43 lamps along the bridge pays tribute to the lives lost in the previous bridge's collapse.

18 500

tonnes of Metinvest’s steel

70%

of the products certified by independent inspectors

1 year

construction period

“In such a construction, steel is the only material capable of providing strength, reliability and durability for a long time. Metinvest guarantees very high quality standards, as well as long-term supply reliability. In this project, it was important to find a supplier of steel with such properties.”

Siro Dal Zotto

Chief Operating Officer of Fincantieri Infrastructure and project manager for the bridge

Collaboration with Leading Builders

The €202 million project was led by Pergenova, a partnership between Salini Impregilo and Fincantieri Infrastructure, a subsidiary of the renowned shipbuilding giant Fincantieri Group. Metinvest has been a trusted steel supplier for Fincantieri for over 15 years, supporting the construction of cruise liners, naval vessels, and now, one of Europe’s most innovative bridges.

Metinvest’s Role in Construction: 18,500 Tonnes of Quality Steel

Metinvest contributed 18,500 tonnes of steel, accounting for 95% of the total material used in the bridge. The semi-finished steel products were manufactured by Azovstal in Mariupol, while high-strength rolled steel was produced at Metinvest Trametal in San Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy. This robust material forms the backbone of the bridge's structure, ensuring longevity and reliability.

Certified Quality and Uncompromising Safety

For this project, Metinvest’s steel passed rigorous testing and certification standards conducted by Fincantieri and RINA classification society. Additionally, the Italian railway company, Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, performed thorough inspections to validate product integrity. Independent inspectors certified 70% of the materials, ensuring the bridge met the highest standards of safety and durability.