Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2

Parapets
* Deformation due to traffic colli sions
* Cracks or breaks
* Loose or missing screws, bolts and other parts
* Support struts/posts satisfactorily anchored
* End secti ons and transition/connection to guard rai Ds compl y
with regulations
* General cleaning
* Operating satisfactorily
* Pipes and sand traps are free of blockages and cleaned
Water & Dra inage System
Pipes & Ca bles
Other Equipment
* Leaks and moisture impact (water and sewage pipes.)
* A special list will be produced for each bridge
6.4 Major Inspection
6.4.1 Scope
The major inspection consists of a visual inspection o:fthe entire
bridge structure above water except for major inspection of cables
described in chapler 6.2. Whenever considered necessary measurements
and material investigations should suppl ement the visual
inspection and serve as a basis for evaluation of the fu. ture development
of any observed defects. Reference is made I~ Tab le 7.1-1
and Chapter 7.2 - 7.7.
When great need for repair is di scovered during the m.ajor inspection
or when the infonnation gathered is insufficient te decide
what type, degree, consequence, extent or cause of daJl1age that
has been observed, a special inspection mllst be triggered.
Reference to chapter 6.7. Also refer to Figure 6.7- 1.
In the report it should be stated what kind and amount of measurements
and material in vestigations that are needed and for which
elements they have 10 be perfonned.
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