California’s bridge network faces mounting challenges

New report highlights ageing network, funding gaps and rising environmental risks.

Named storm forces emergency repairs on key UK crossing

Severe winds from Storm Bram have intensified structural concerns on a critical highway bridge between England and Wales.

Consortium wins €69.8-million contract to refurbish Riga’s Vanšu Bridge

Design-and-build contract awarded for iconic cable-stayed crossing in the Latvian capital.

Webinar: Sustainable Corrosion Protection Systems for Steel Bridges using LCA

Austroads releases flood guide for bridges

Evidence-based practice to improve bridge resilience to scour and structural vulnerability.

Bd&e 30-Year Anniversary

In the final instalment of our series celebrating 30 years of Bd&e, guest writers reflect on the past, present and future challenges of bridge management and maintenance

High-tech scour checks on a Welsh aqueduct

Drone survey for historic canal structure.

Could we manage geo-hazards by watching from space?

Academics call for satellite monitoring to manage geo-hazard risk.

Welsh Government has ‘urgent need’ to close Menai Bridge

A 199-year-old suspension bridge has been closed to vehicles to allow replacement of bolts on critical beams.

Scotland: refurb for two historic wire-rope bridges

Repair plan revealed for Infirmary Bridge and Alexandra Bridge.

US$10.4 million investment brings viaducts up to modern standards

Renovating of remote viaducts presents technical challenge.

Tunnels will keep foot traffic moving on Tyne Bridge

Up and overs installed on iconic UK bridge.

Scottish moveable bridge marks millionth crossing

Clyde bridge connects motorists and active travellers to innovation centre.

Australia: new risk guidelines for heavy vehicle access

Guide balances bridge risk with transport productivity and infrastructure longevity.

Plans to restore historic Scottish suspension bridge

Listed bridge will be restored for walkers and cyclists.

USA: Bridge gardeners look ahead as demolition begins

Lake Lure starts to tear down its flowering bridge.

SMART grant funds better bridge monitoring

Watching bridges in real time to address structural threats.

New Zealand: scaffold and bridge model tested to the limit in wind tunnel

A model of Auckland Harbour Bridge with maintenance structure subjected to once in 2,500-year storm simulation.

Campaigners in Ireland urge council to retain historic reinforced concrete bridge

Save bridge for its cultural and industrial heritage value, say amenity groups.

Showing how NDT could be deployed on England’s bridges

Research programme explores use of new tech to seek hidden defects.