Bridge Inspections

1. Regular Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Services Have you ever wondered during your train ride or long road trip how easily you cross the deep rivers, mountains and other natural obstacles? The bridges which help you commute over the large gaps safely constantly bear the wrath of natural forces like strong winds, rain, scorching heat but still stand tall and in best shape. How is that possible? It is possible because of federally mandated regular bridge inspections and maintenance of the various bridge structure. There are basically six types of bridge inspection which are to be performed at a definite time interval. These are: Initial inspection – Also termed as inventory inspection and must be performed within 90 days of completion of the bridge. Routine inspection – This should be performed every two years for regular deterioration assessments. Damage inspection – This is performed when a natural calamity (storm, hurricane, flood) occurs or after an accident over the bridge. Underwater inspection – This is performed to check any water intrusion into the bridge members, grime deposition, and corrosion of the base. This is performed on the interval of 60 months. In-Depth inspection – These are performed over complex and specialized bridges like cable-stayed or suspension bridges. This is also performed on the interval of 60 months or it can also be conducted to supplement the initial, routine, or damage inspection. Provisional inspection – This can be performed anytime under the order of bridge owner or person in charge of the bridge inspection activities. Infrastructure Preservation Corporation (IPC) is one of the most progressive names in bridge inspection services and offers every kind of the above mentioned bridge inspection services. IPC has expert certified bridge inspectors which utilizes the latest non-destructive technologies to provide quick and accurate condition assessment reports. Besides the regular bi annual bridge inspections, IPC has developed many in-house patented bridge inspection systems by utilizing modern technology and robotics to reduce the risk associated with bridge inspection. Utilizing robotics is especially helpful when inspections need to take place at dangerous heights, in columns of complex or underwater. To contact IPCor to find out more about their products, log on to https://www.infrastructurepc.com/ or leave your contact details at the site. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible!