Bridge over the Danube near Beška
Preparation of a report to determine the existing condition with a proposal of necessary actions to bring the bridge over the Danube near Beška to regular condition
Year: 2003
Location: Beška, Serbia
Client: Republic Directorate for Roads
Project value: €90,130
Project description:
The purpose of the investigation was to determine the condition of the bridge after 30 years of use and to prepare a report with proposed measures for repair and rehabilitation. The bridge is on the E-75 highway Novi Sad – Belgrade, which is under construction and part of Corridor X.
The total length of the bridge over the Danube River is 2,250 m. The roadway slab is cast-in-place reinforced concrete (AB) with a width of 14.4 m. The structure consists of the river-crossing bridge and approach structures. The bridge over the river is 450 m long, with the largest span between piers of 210 m. There are eight approach structures, each 225 m long (eight spans of 45 m each). The river-crossing bridge is pre-stressed. The cross-section is box-shaped with variable height (3.8–11 m). The approach structures are pre-stressed, with three main I-girders of 2.38 m height.
A detailed visual inspection was conducted, samples were tested, and static effects were checked according to applicable regulations, as well as foreign standards (EUROCODE and BS). The as-built project and existing technical conditions were verified, forming the basis for the main rehabilitation design.
Description of executed work:
Visual inspection of the bridge
Assessment of damage levels
Static checks
Proposal of repair measures
Preliminary quantity take-off and cost estimate
