by admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Boom Lift, Bridge Inspection, Bridge Safety, Under Bridge Platforms, Underbridge Platforms
High winds are a big challenge for bridge safety assessments, mainly during under bridge inspections. It’s interesting to know that almost 40% of bridge collapses happen because of issues found during regular checks. The safety of under bridge platforms is key...
by admin | Mar 4, 2025 | Boom Lift, Bridge Inspection, Bridge Maintenance, Under Bridge Platforms, Underbridge Platforms
When you picture one of those impressive under bridge inspection platforms – you know, the ones that look a bit like mechanical arms reaching under a bridge deck – what comes to mind? Probably hard hats, clipboards, maybe engineers tapping concrete or checking steel...
by admin | Jul 26, 2024 | Boom Lift, Bridge Inspection, Bridge Maintenance, Bridge Riggers
[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...
by admin | Jul 14, 2022 | Boom Lift, Bridge Inspection, Bridge Maintenance
Quality tools and equipment can be expensive. No matter whether you’re looking at a high-end socket wrench set or a truck-mounted bridge inspection unit with a 66-foot long platform, the price can be prohibitive. Which is why, in many large-scale bridge construction,...
by admin | Jun 14, 2022 | Boom Lift, Bridge Inspection, Bridge Maintenance
When it comes to bridge inspection equipment, the variety of underbridge inspection units can be somewhat overwhelming. Not only is there a wide range of different types of machinery available, but among these types, there is a large range of sizes to choose from....
by admin | May 15, 2022 | Boom Lift, Bridge Inspection, Bridge Maintenance, Bridge Riggers, Snooper Truck
The passage of an Obama-era legislation, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, MAP-21, has had far-reaching implications. These are continuing to bring about some significant changes for agencies involved in infrastructure. The act is a funding and...
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