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Possible Damage to bridge over Plymouth/Torquay bound carriageway of A38 on the eastbound facing side of the bridge

Reported via mobile in the Structures (eg bridges, fencing, noise barriers) (NH) category anonymously at 22:06, Tue 12 April 2022

Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 3456010.

Whilst driving towards Exeter I noticed what appeared to be a chunk of concrete missing from the bridge over the westbound carriageway near kennford. This is the first road bridge after the splatford split junction. It is over the westbound carriageway, but on the rear of the bridge as you approach so only visible whilst driving in the opposite direction. Looked to be a fairly large chunk that had come off the underside of the bridge, so obviously concerned if more were to fall. Hard to be sure whilst travelling at speed in the opposite direction, but worth checking please.

Updates

  • Thank you for contacting National Highways concerning the bridge.

    We shall look into this issue and aim to provide a response by 28/04/22.

    Can we please ask that you check back on this date for an update.

    Kind regards

    National Highways

    Posted by National Highways at 06:53, Wed 20 April 2022

  • Thanks for the update Drove past the bridge yesterday and had a better look It is the edging cap on the side of the bridge that has broken away. Approx 20cm chunk, right over the carriageway.so a danger if anymore is loose

    Posted anonymously at 14:22, Sat 23 April 2022

  • Thank you for contacting National Highways concerning the bridge.

    Our Structures Inspector has looked into this and the damage is historical and has been like this for a number of years.

    However, he's due to inspect this structure again this year.

    If you require any further information please contact our Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or info@nationalhighways.co.uk.

    Kind regards

    National Highways

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by National Highways at 13:13, Wed 27 April 2022

This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.