Bridge Failure Database
Ballinager Steel Bridge near Lixnaw in Kerry
| Year | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Type | Road |
| Country | Ireland |
| Cause | Overloading |
| Details | The bridge constructed in 1993 and spanning more than 30 metres was inspected three months ago and was deemed structurally sound. Truck driver with trailer crossed a bridge despite a 12-tonne weight limit. |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Collapse | complete |
| Phase | in service |
| Period | 1991-2009 |
| Continent | Europe |
| Reference | http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0207/pattersond.html?rss |
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