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3.2.11. CRADDLE ARRANGEMENT IN BR.66 up & 620 up &Dn

The existing height from bed level to bottom of girders is more than
8.0m and in some of centre spans water flow is perennial and above all
clear gaps in between girders is less in the range of 100mm to 200mm
and is not feasible for the inspecting officials for inspection of bearings
thoroughly. As such cradle arrangement for inspection of bearings
surrounding the piers on both faces has been provided with reference
to RDSO report BS 113 to descend from pier top to cradle and from

cradle to inside path way provided at bottom flange level for
inspection of cross frame and splice joint connections

Br 66 up (25x18.3 ) Br 66 up(25x18.3)

Br 620 up (10x18.29)

3.2.12. SIDE PATHWAYS
Side pathways are provided to bridges all over the division, these are
considered as life savers to men working and inspecting on the bridge
and are most essential to avoid run over incidents .

Br.298 (7x61m) Br.3 (10x3.66) Br. 66(27x18.3) Br.298 (7x61 m)

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