Damaged bridge
Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 9263129.
The bridge has been in a damaged condition for several years, during which time walkers have been using our private track as an alternative route. However, following Health & Safety advice, we are required to fence off the footpath that passes through our shooting grounds. This is necessary to ensure the safety of footpath users and to prevent them from straying beyond the designated walkway. As a result, the bridge must now be replaced, as there will otherwise be no safe means for users to cross the stream.
Updates
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Not all bridges and structures in Buckinghamshire are the responsibility Highways, other bodies that own bridges and structures include:
- Network Rail: structures associated with the ‘live’railway
- National Highways: Motorways
- Canal and River Trust
- Rights of Way
We undertake annual inspections of structures on the Highway that we are responsible for, including special inspections if needed (e.g., collision damage), we also carry out regular maintenance, along with strengthening works to keep our bridges and structures safe and operational, with a minimum of disruption.
The structures team will carry out an assessment of the bridge and if is our responsibility we will arrange for a site inspection and raise an order to carry out any works required.
If the bridge is not the responsibility of Buckinghamshire Highways we will forward this report to the relevant organisation.
- Network Rail: structures associated with the ‘live’railway
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