Yeongju-si Conducts Detailed and Regular Safety Inspections on 98 Bridges

Safety Management of Bridge Facilities Subject to the City Special Act
to Be Conducted by the End of July

Yeongju City in Gyeongbuk Province will conduct detailed safety inspections on 98 bridge facilities in the region by the end of July, in accordance with the Special Act on the Safety Management of Facilities (City Special Act). The inspections include one detailed safety diagnosis, eight detailed safety inspections, and 89 regular safety inspections.

Yeongju City will conduct detailed and regular safety inspections on 98 bridges. (Safety inspection site at Mirimgyo Bridge) Provided by Yeongju City

This inspection aims to precisely diagnose physical and functional defects and performance of the bridges to prevent disasters in advance and enhance safety.

Based on the inspection results, safety ratings will be reassessed, and repairs and reinforcements will be carried out if necessary. The city plans to establish short- and long-term plans based on this and sequentially promote maintenance and repair projects.

Hwang Gyu-won, head of the Construction Department, stated, “We will register the inspection results in the Facility Management System (FMS) for regular management, and since large-scale facilities can cause significant damage in case of accidents, we will do our best to ensure citizens' safety through continuous inspections and repairs.”