Safety First: How Under Bridge Access Enhances Road Construction Site Security
Safety is the cornerstone of every construction project. Beyond ensuring worker well-being, secure construction sites reduce liabilities, prevent costly delays, and protect valuable equipment and materials. In road construction, where operations often take place in...
Bridge Inspections, Bridge Safety, and Under Bridge Platforms
Bridge inspections are an essential component of infrastructure management, ensuring the safety and longevity of critical transportation assets. Across the United States, thousands of bridges connect communities and facilitate commerce. However, as these structures...
Inspecting Historic Bridges: Under bridge Platforms for Preservation
Historic bridges are a vital link to our past, serving as both functional infrastructure and cultural landmarks. From stone arch bridges that have withstood centuries to iconic suspension bridges that symbolize engineering marvels, these structures require special...
The Future of Under-Bridge Inspection: Drones vs. Platforms
Bridge inspections are essential for ensuring the safety and longevity of critical infrastructure. As technology evolves, drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have emerged as a promising tool for conducting under-bridge inspections. However, while UAVs offer...
Why Rent Rather Than Buy Bridge Equipment
Bridge construction and maintenance are highly specialized fields that require access to various types of heavy equipment, such as under-bridge platforms, scaffolding, cranes, and inspection rigs. For many companies and contractors, the question arises: should they...
Common Bridge Defects and How to Identify Them
Bridges are critical components of our transportation infrastructure, components that support our daily lives. They connect communities and facilitate the movement of people and goods. However, like any man-made structure, bridges are subject to wear and tear over...
Bridge Riggers And The State Of Bridge Repair
[This article was first published June 30, 2020, and has been updated and expanded.] The industry of bridge riggers, bridge inspection, maintenance and repair covers all 50 states, Guam and Puerto Rico, which, according to the Federal Highway Administration, have over...
Bridge Inspection: What We Learn From Bridge Failures And Repairs
[This article was first published on October 28, 2021, and has been updated and revised.] Bridges are the lifelines of our transportation infrastructure, carrying millions of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists daily. While most bridges are built to last, the...
The Impact of Under Bridge Platforms on Reducing Inspection Times: A Bridge to Efficiency
The safety and longevity of our bridges depend on regular inspections. However, traditional methods of bridge inspection – like rappelling or using scaffolding – can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and pose significant safety risks. This is where under bridge...
Insight Into Major Bridge Projects Happening In The US In 2024
America has the technology, the resources, and the skills to improve and maintain our nation’s transportation infrastructure. Companies like Under Bridge Platforms provide state-of-the-art bridge access equipment to help facilitate the work of highway bridge...
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