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Corrosion concerns on a pedestrian bridge
A reporter is concerned about a pedestrian bridge that may have reduced load capacity due to corrosion at the root of cantilever supports.
17 February 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1161
Region: CROSS-UK
Use of temporary barriers to control access to hazards
This report highlights the risks associated with the use of temporary barriers to control access to unsafe workplaces. It discusses the issues when scaffolding is used as a barrier, and that this should only be considered for use as a short-term temporary barrier.
25 November 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 980
Region: CROSS-AUS
Corrosion of steel truss footbridge
Severe corrosion was found in a steel truss footbridge during a planned examination.
23 May 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 774
Region: CROSS-UK
Structures at the end of their design life
Design life varies according to the type and use of a structure. A structure should retain fitness for purpose as it approaches and passes its design life or changes use.
1 June 2015
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Small bridge inspection
A student discovered corrosion on a small bridge while carrying out a survey for their final project/dissertation.
1 March 2006
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 23
Region: CROSS-UK
De la Concorde bridge collapse
On 30th September 2006, the central span of the de la Concorde highway over-bridge in Laval, Canada, suddenly collapsed onto the road below causing 5 fatalities and 6 injuries.
1 June 2008
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Brick bridge collapse
A historic bridge collapsed minutes after workers fled to safety.
1 October 2008
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 138
Region: CROSS-UK
Viaduct survey concerns
A reporter raises concerns about a small four span brickwork railway viaduct that has been degrading for some time.
1 January 2014
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 346
Region: CROSS-UK
Fall of bridge deck support due to bolt over-tightening
A 7t steel frame designed to temporarily support part of a bridge deck during bearing refurbishments work fell from height as it was about to be lowered some 21m to the ground.
1 January 2011
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 216
Region: CROSS-UK
Estuary bridge - failure of stainless steel tie bars
Concerns were raised after a principal inspection of a bridge found that numerous tie bars connecting the original bridge to strengthened footways had failed.
1 October 2015
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 522
Region: CROSS-UK
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