Chartist Bridge – Specialist inspection and Principle inspection – Xeiad – Caerphilly Council

  • Scope: Using Rope access, specialist inspection of the tendon strands across the structure. Assist in the access rigging/ rescue and principle inspection of Chartist Bridge.
  • Challenges: Restricted access zone, high-level work above site infrastructure, beneath live road network. Detailed inspection of tendons with removal of capping and regrease of tendon strands.
  • Outcome: All identified tendons were surveyed, defects identified and reported to client. The structure remained in service with minimal delays to the public.