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.
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Illinois Central Stone Arch Railroad Bridges was created in 1855.
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.
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Bridges
Approximately 1,500 bridges were constructed during the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. These bridges were essential for crossing rivers, valleys, and other obstacles along the route. The largest and most notable bridges included the High Bridge over the Kentucky River and the Union Pacific's bridges across the Platte River. The engineering feats achieved in bridge construction were significant for the time and contributed to the railroad's overall success.
Edward Wasell has written: 'Wasell's rail trusses for bridges and roofs' -- subject(s): Railroad bridges, Bridges, Trusses, Design and construction
railroad bridges have a span between pilings, pediments, or bases.
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.
Physical damage
There are 221 bridges that go over the Mississippi
They are inspected at least once a year. Inspections are random - and without warning.