A routine inspection of the Veyo Arch Bridge, built in 1957, revealed fatigue in its steel structure, prompting the Department of Transportation to impose new restrictions, include lighter weight limits and a single lane of traffic.
According to Kevin Kitchen, UDOT’s Southern Utah spokesperson, these biannual inspections are critical to monitoring the health of aging infrastructure.
“The good thing is, this is exactly why we do these inspections,” Kitchen said.
FULL STORY: https://kutv.com/news/utahs-growing-pains/veyo-arch-bridge-faces-new-restrictions-after-inspection-reveals-fatigue-cracks#
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