bridge inspection
Checking structural integrity
Bridge inspection is the systematic examination of a bridge to assess its structural condition and safety.
Inspectors check for deterioration, damage, and defects in components like decks, supports, and connections.
In the United States, federal law requires most public bridges to be inspected at least every two years: The bridge inspection revealed corrosion in the steel beams.
- structuralRelating to building framework
- structural integrityWholeness under load
- girdersHorizontal structural supports
- steel beamsStructural metal supports
- cracksNarrow surface breaks
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