Monitoring of the V9 Viaduct — Ribeira Despe-te que Suas, São Miguel, Azores

The V9, Ribeira Despe-te que Suas viaduct, near Nordeste on the island of São Miguel, is a key piece of infrastructure for local transport, designed to withstand strong winds and frequent seismic activity. The SuperMicron structural monitoring system has been installed on this structure, enabling continuous monitoring of deformations, inclinations and temperature. The system enables the structural behaviour of the viaduct, which is subject to constant stresses, to be monitored, providing significant data on its operational condition. This infrastructure forms part of the Euroscut Azores Highway concession managed by Cintra, the motorway division of Ferrovial S.E., which ensures the operation and maintenance of the island’s motorway sections. The continuous monitoring provided by the SuperMicron system is a fundamental aid in assessing the structural safety of the viaduct, contributing to more informed and proactive management of the infrastructure.

The continuous monitoring provided by the SuperMicron system is a vital aid in assessing the structural safety of the viaduct, contributing to more informed and proactive management of the infrastructure.