All bridges in the Unites States are inspected every two years -- more often if they are critical. Railroads have B & B (bridge and building) engineers who look over the bridges under their charge. Because railroad loadings are larger than highway loads, railroad bridges tend to be stronger than other kinds.
On bridges.
Frequency of track inspections depends on the individual tracks. Mainline freight tracks are inspected once a week, Tracks used for passenger service are inspected twice a week. Yard tracks are inspected monthly. All per FRA regulations.
Illinois Central Stone Arch Railroad Bridges was created in 1855.
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Bridges
Edward Wasell has written: 'Wasell's rail trusses for bridges and roofs' -- subject(s): Railroad bridges, Bridges, Trusses, Design and construction
There are 44 bridges that are now in use on the Hudson River. About 10 of these bridges are used for railroad crossings and 34 are automobile bridges. There are also 5 tunnels that traverse roadways under the Hudson River.
railroad bridges have a span between pilings, pediments, or bases.
They are inspected at least once a year. Inspections are random - and without warning.
About maybe twice a year
before and after
about twice a year