Carmarthenshire bridges strengthened
A number of bridge strengthening schemes have been undertaken across Carmarthenshire this year.
Works have been carried out to Felindre Bridge, near Dryslwyn; Rhydygaer Bridge, Llanpumsaint; and Glandwr Farm Bridge, Cynghordy in order to bring them up to standard.
The council has a rigorous assessment programme to determine whether or not the county’s bridges are able to carry 40 tonne traffic loads as dictated by European legislation.
A £148,000 scheme is being carried out at Felindre Bridge after a weight restriction of three tonnes was imposed. The existing two span bridge deck was strengthened by precast pre-stressed concrete bridge beams supported on the existing abutments and central pier. Work commenced in August and is almost complete.
A three tonne weight restriction was also imposed on Rhydygaer Bridge following a structural assessment which found it to be sub-standard. A scheme was developed to replace the existing brick arch bridge by utilising precast concrete box culvert units. The £95,000 works were completed in October.
Works of £180,000 were carried out to Glandwr Farm Bridge after the weight was restricted to 7.5 tonnes. A scheme was developed to replace the existing two span bridge with in-situ reinforced concrete deck, abutments and central pier and is almost complete.
Executive board member Councillor Haydn Jones said: “As well as the strengthening works already carried out, design work is complete on a further nine structures and ongoing on a further six; the combined value of these schemes is estimated at about £2.8 million. We are doing all we can given very limited resources.”
Works have been carried out to Felindre Bridge, near Dryslwyn; Rhydygaer Bridge, Llanpumsaint; and Glandwr Farm Bridge, Cynghordy in order to bring them up to standard.
The council has a rigorous assessment programme to determine whether or not the county’s bridges are able to carry 40 tonne traffic loads as dictated by European legislation.
A £148,000 scheme is being carried out at Felindre Bridge after a weight restriction of three tonnes was imposed. The existing two span bridge deck was strengthened by precast pre-stressed concrete bridge beams supported on the existing abutments and central pier. Work commenced in August and is almost complete.
A three tonne weight restriction was also imposed on Rhydygaer Bridge following a structural assessment which found it to be sub-standard. A scheme was developed to replace the existing brick arch bridge by utilising precast concrete box culvert units. The £95,000 works were completed in October.
Works of £180,000 were carried out to Glandwr Farm Bridge after the weight was restricted to 7.5 tonnes. A scheme was developed to replace the existing two span bridge with in-situ reinforced concrete deck, abutments and central pier and is almost complete.
Executive board member Councillor Haydn Jones said: “As well as the strengthening works already carried out, design work is complete on a further nine structures and ongoing on a further six; the combined value of these schemes is estimated at about £2.8 million. We are doing all we can given very limited resources.”
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