Repairs & Re-assessment of Acrow Panel Bridge at Glangrwyney, Powys

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Powys County Council is seeking expressions of interest from contractors, who can demonstrate extensive experience of Acrow Panel Bridges, to carry out repairs and re-assessment on completion on Llangrwyney Bridge.The bridge is a three span structure carrying the C126 over the River Usk, on the outskirts of the village of Glangrwyney at NGR 324050,2160066; the nearest post code is NP8 1EW.The bridge comprises a 3 span Extra Wide Acrow Panel Bridge, in DS ‐ DD ‐ DS Construction with main span 43m (14bay) and two side spans of 10m (3 Bay and 3.5 Bay) supported on the original masonry abutments and two cast iron piers of an earlier bridge.A recent inspection identified corrosion damage to panel extensions and bracing frames; missing, corroded and damaged swaybracing; missing, loose and damaged bolts and delaminated gusset plates.On each pier there are two small grillages of beams used to increase the height of the piers when the Acrow Panel bridge was erected. One on the west pier has collapsed due to corrosion; replacement grillages for all four locations are to be designed,fabricated and installed.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=108749.