Head Office, UK & Export Sales Compass Works, 410 Brightside Lane, Sheffield S9 2SP Tel: +44 (0) 114 2611126 • Fax: +44 (0) 114 2611165 • Email: enquiry@ekspan.co.uk Website: www.ekspan.com CASE STUDY Background Information The A473 Bridgend inner bypass bridge spans the River Ogmore, in Bridgend, South Wales. The ageing structure, with nearly 50 years wear and tear carrying high volumes of traffic, had developed some significant problems which had been identified by Bridgend Council as requiring major repair and maintenance work. Repairs to the bridge’s parapets, concrete supports and bearings were essential to ensure the structure remained durable and safe for continued use. The steel bearings supporting the bridge deck were excessively corroded to the extent that some had ‘sei

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