P1172 - DR Reddys Access Bridge Scour & General Report Final
P1172 - DR Reddys Access Bridge Scour & General Report Final
P1172 - DR Reddys Access Bridge Scour & General Report Final
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 4
2. Structural Description .................................................................................................................................... 5
3. Condition Report........................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Foundations............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Reinforced Concrete deck slab & longitudinal, transverse beams ................................................................ 6
3.3 Reinforced Concrete Abutments ............................................................................................................... 6
3.4 Reinforced Concrete Centre Pier ............................................................................................................... 7
3.5 Invert / Riverbed...................................................................................................................................... 7
3.6 Parapets .................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.7 Surfacing ................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.8 Drainage .................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.9 Waterproofing ......................................................................................................................................... 8
4. Conclusion .................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.0 Recommendations......................................................................................................................................10
Appendix A –Photographs ................................................................................................................................11
Appendix B – Defect Drawings ..........................................................................................................................30
Appendix C – BCI Forms....................................................................................................................................36
Appendix D – Bed Level ....................................................................................................................................39
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1. Introduction
Inspection/Survey Details
Inspectors: Neil Easom & 5No man HSE dive team
Equipment Used: PPE, Dive van with full breathing apparatus, Light Hand
Tools, Ranging Rod & Camera
The structure is located off Steanard Lane, nearest postcode being WF14 8HZ, OS grid
reference 421457, 419460.
A structural and scour inspection was carried out to determine the current condition of the structure,
water depth levels were recorded, and any remedial works were identified to ensure long-term
durability of the structure; the results of the above are contained within this condition report.
Access to the structure was gained through a gate located to the North East end of the structure the
team then proceeded to climb down a ladder to the river embankment and into the water course to
commence the inspection.
General and defect referenced photos are included in Appendix A of this report.
All orientation within this report is referenced from upstream, looking downstream.
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2. Structural Description
Dr Reddy’s Access Bridge is a twin span structure, of comprises of a reinforced concrete deck slab,
with underlying reinforced concrete longitudinal and transverse beams, bearing upon reinforced
concrete abutments and a central pier. The abutments and centre pier are considered to be piled
and driven below the river bed to a solid foundation of marl and sandstone.
The overall length of the structure is 36m (between abutments) & the overall width is 5.8m
with the distance between parapets being 3.11m.
Please see photos’ 1 – 9 in Appendix A below for general views and photos’ 10 – 14 in for
views of defects found to the structure.
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3. Condition Report
3.1 Foundations
Where seen, the foundations of the structure were found to be in a good condition with no
indication of any settlement, movement, or subsidence present.
The North abutment is situated out of the watercourse when the river is at a normal height, although
due to the watercourse being subject to flooding the watercourse often reaches the top of the
abutment. During the inspection the following defects were observed.
• Moss and algae staining is evident along the base of the abutment
• The sprayed concrete coating to the deck has over sprayed onto the top of the abutment wall
• To the East end of the North abutment there is a small amount of leachate staining present
• Scour along the North abutment apron is visible from the East end to 2.3m (300 x 260 x
610mm)
South Abutment
The South abutment is constantly situated within the watercourse and subject to various flow
velocities throughout different times of the year. During the inspection the following defects were
observed.
• Due to the velocity of the watercourse it at the time of the inspection it was not safe to
actually get a diver across the watercourse from the centre pier to the South abutment
(please see the dive video sent through separately to the report)
• Historic scour is apparent to the base of the South abutment, with the current velocity of the
watercourse we can determine that further deterioration will of occurred from the ROV
survey commenced August 2016
• It has been previously noted that 7No spalls are present to the face of the abutment,
although due to not being able to get over to the abutment safely the team was unable to
determine if they have been repaired or if any deterioration has occurred to them.
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The reinforced concrete centre pier is supported by 8No beams that are believed to be piled
into the river bed although for the purpose of the report we have separated them into the
East & West trestles.
East Trestle
• All 4No legs of the East trestle are subject to scour with certain legs having more
severe areas the 2No South legs have scour to such a capacity that the
reinforcement is visible with the diver being able to physically wrap his hand around
the bar
• To the connection between the bottom crosshead and the trestle legs there is scour
found around the connection the sizes of these vary from 80 x 40 x 30mm upto 170 x
60 x 50mm
• Marine and algae growth is apparent to the trestle legs below water level
West Trestle
• Fronting the West trestle there is an area of debris of which is trapped beneath the
watercourse
• To the connection between the bottom crosshead and the trestle legs there is scour
found around the connection the sizes of these vary from 50 x 70 x 30mm upto 190 x
70 x 50mm
• Marine and algae growth is apparent to the trestle legs below water level
3.6 Parapets
The East & West parapets are found to be in a generally good condition, although the
following minor defects and observations were found.
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• To the South end of the structure there is a spall apparent to the South East kerbing
stone (180 x 220 x 50mm)
3.7 Surfacing
The Surfacing across the top of the structure is of fair condition with only minor defects found during
the course of the inspection.
• The epoxy anti slip surfacing that has been applied to the steel plates is worn in areas with
isolated missing areas exposing the steel plate.
3.8 Drainage
All drainage inlets were found to be free of obstruction.
• Drainage outlet to the North span free from obstruction, although not flowing at the time of
the inspection
3.9 Waterproofing
It is unsure if a waterproofing system is in place to the structure, although with little evidence
signifying seepage it can be assumed that if a waterproofing system is in place it is in good
condition.
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4. Conclusion
The structure was found to be in an overall fair condition at the time of inspection.
Minor to moderate areas of scour was noted to the centre pier trestle legs with the worst area
exposing the steel reinforcement to such a depth the diver was able to wrap his hand around the
reinforcement.
Minor superficial defects were noted to other elements, although they are not affecting the integrity
of the structure.
Due to the fast velocity of the watercourse and the heavy under current the team was unable to gain
access to the South abutment, although it is believed that further deterioration will of occurred from
the ROV inspection that was conducted in August 2016.
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5.0 Recommendations
RC centre pier Due to the scour that has occurred to the base of 30000 H
the pier trestles it is advised that implementation
of scour protection is installed to aid against
further scour further design and installation of
protection
Invert / River Bed No maintenance required - -
Parapets Replace missing rivets to the collision protection 500 L
sheets
Drainage No maintenance required - -
Carriageway Replace areas of defective epoxy non slip coating 1000 L
Surfacing
Waterproofing No maintenance required - -
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Appendix A –Photographs
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03. General view of the South abutment (Photo from 2016 P.I)
10. General view looking over the structure from North looking South
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13. Moss and algae staining to the base of the North abutment and leachate staining to top
14. Overview of scour to the North abutment apron (300 x 260 x 610mm)
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16. View showing depth of scour to the North abutment apron to 610mm
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17. Area of scour to the base of the pier East trestle South East Leg exposing reinforcement
18. Area of scour to the base of the pier East trestle South East Leg exposing reinforcement
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19. Minor areas of scour to the connection of the cross head to the East trestle legs
20. Minor areas of scour to the connection of the cross head to the East trestle legs
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21. Minor areas of scour to the connection of the cross head to the East trestle legs
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24. Minor scour along the connection of the West trestle legs and the crosshead beam
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25. Minor scour along the connection between the cross head and ethe West trestle legs
26. Marine and algae growth to the pier trestle legs below water level
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27. General view of the River Bed material (Sand & gravel)
29. Signage fixed to the structure is in good condition and clearly visible
33. Spall found to the kerbing stone at the South East end of the parapet
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North Abutment
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North Abutment
14. Overview of scour to the North abutment apron (300 x 260 x 610mm)
15. Close up view of the scour to the North abutment apron
16. View showing depth of scour to the North abutment apron to 610mm
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South Abutment
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03. General view of the South abutment (Photo from 2016 P.I)
04. General view of the South abutment from G.I
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Ow ner: Dr Reddys Laboratories Length 6.3 m Primary deck element form Table 2
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Below deck beam
Easting 421457 Northing 419460 Width 18 m Primary deck element material Table 4 A
Reinforced concrete
Date October 18, 2021 Area 113 m2 Secondary deck element form Table 3
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No elem ent (no transverse beam s)
Inspector N. Easom Secondary deck element material Table 4
bics reg No. N/A
bci av e% 89.22 bci crit % 58.00 No m aterial
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Set No Elem ent Description S .Ex. Def W P Cost Com m ents / rem arks
1 Primary deck element (Table 2) 1 A N £ - Recently had sprayed concrete coating
2 Secondary Transverse beams
Deck elements
23 Handrail / parapets / safety fences 2 B Y L £ 500 Isolated missing rivets from base of parapet
24 Carriagew ay surfacing 2 B Y L £ 1,000 Degradiation to the epoxy non slip coating
25 Footw ay / verge / footbridge surfacing
26 Invert / river bed 1 A N £ - No Defects Observed
27 Aprons
Other bridge elements
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MULTIPLE DEFECTS
Elem ent Defect 1 Defect 2 Defect 3
Com m ents
No. S .Ex. Def S .Ex. Def S .Ex. Def
INSPECTOR'S COMMENTS
The structure was found to be in an overall fair condition at the time of inspection.
Minor to moderate areas of scour was noted to the centre pier trestle legs with the worst area exposing the steel
reinforcement to such a depth the diver was able to wrap his hand around the reinforcement.
Minor superficial defects were noted to other elements, although they are not affecting the integrity of the
structure.
Due to the fast velocity of the watercourse and the heavy under current the team was unable to gain access to
the South abutment, although it is believed that further deterioration will of occurred from the ROV inspection that
was conducted in August 2016.
The South span was unable to inspected safely due to teh flow of teh watercourse at the time of the inspection.
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