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- National Roads Authority
EIRSPAN Bridge Management Framework Task Order 180: Underwater Inspections and Scour Assessment of River Bridges
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| Description / Atkins Role
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- Atkins was appointed by the National Roads Authority (NRA) to provide support services under their EIRSPAN Bridge Management Framework
Contract. Since being appointed Atkins have been responsible for carrying out Underwater Inspection and Scour Assessment of 60
River Bridges located throughout the country.
The scour inspections and assessments were undertaken in accordance with guidance published by the Highways
Agency and followed a three stage process including underwater inspections, prioritisation assessment and
outline design. A total of 23 No. bridges in the Ulster/Connaught region, 14 No. in Leinster and 23 No. in Munster were inspected.
The structures inspected include:- O’ Connell Bridge over the River Liffey in Dublin
- Slane Bridge over the River Boyne in Co. Meath
- Enniscorthy Bridge over the River Slaney in Co. Wexford
- St. Patrick’s Bridge over the River Lee in Cork
- Youghal Bridge over the river Blackwater in Co. Cork
- Ballinasloe Bridge No. 3 over the River Suck in Co. Galway
- Lanesborough Bridge over the River Shannon in Co. Roscommon
Stages involved:- Stage 1 : Underwater Inspections
- Stage 2 : Analysis and Priority Ratings
- Stage 3 : Remedial Measures
The forms of structure inspected are varied including brick, masonry and reinforced concrete arches,
prestressed and post tensioned concrete decks and steel composite decks. A number of precast
concrete box and corrugated steel pipe culverts have also been inspected.
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