Every day, countless Americans traverse highway and other roadway bridges without much consideration—perhaps only noticing the tolls on certain spans. However, when a highway bridge faces a significant repair issue or worse, drivers suddenly become acutely aware of bridge safety. This awareness underscores the importance of regular routine inspections. These maintenance checks for highway bridges […]
We at McClain & Co., Inc. love our corporate office in the beautiful town of Culpeper, Virginia. It has been our headquarters since we founded the company in 1998 and it still serves us well. But we did not stop there. We have also built a network of regional offices from Connecticut in the north […]
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While bridge inspection equipment can often be rented from various vendors, not every provider of these types of equipment are necessarily professional. It’s not unusual for some firms to rent equipment their staff are less than competent to operate or answer questions about. The problem that immediately arises for anyone looking for bridge inspection equipment […]
While not as vast as the trucking industry, freight rail in the United States represents a major segment of the goods being transported around the nation. According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), freight rail accounts for close to 40 percent of long-distance ton-miles, which is more than any other mode of transportation. The […]
Hi-rail trucks are used for a wide variety of tasks on our nation’s railway systems. For those who may be unfamiliar with the term, “hi-rail” is short for highway-railroad and refers to the travel capability of specialized vehicles known as hi-rail trucks. These types of trucks are commonly used in the railroad industry. Hi-rail trucks […]
Americans in the United States pass over highway and other roadway bridges millions of times each day, almost never giving them much thought aside, perhaps, from the tolls on certain bridges. However, when a highway bridge experiences a major repair issue – or worse – drivers often take on a renewed interest in bridge safety. […]
In the United States, highway bridge inspections are conducted practically every day somewhere in the country. With over 600,000 bridges that must be inspected at least once every two years, it’s reasonable to assume that as many as that over 800 inspections are taking place daily. And this underscores the importance of maintaining safety measures […]
Choosing the right bridge inspection equipment is critical to ensure the safety of the inspectors and the accuracy of the inspection results. There are several factors to consider when selecting the right equipment, including the location of the bridge inspection, the type and size of the bridge, and the specific requirements of the inspection. In […]
There are many factors that affect and impact the implementation of regular highway bridge inspections and maintenance work. Among these are economic factors, legislative changes, social and political trends, as well as the more immediate influence of weather and meteorological events. In addition, increased traffic and the added stress and road this can create can […]
