Grange Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Works Extent

Grange Road Bridge located approximately 4 kilometres south of Cork City on the R851, spans over the Grange Stream.  A composite structure, where the south side comprises of a masonry arch and the north side is constructed of precast concrete slabs and concrete abutments.

• Repair scour damage to the south western approach wall;
• Repoint abutments and undertake repair works to the masonry arch;
• Place rock armour downstream of the north face of the structure to alleviate scouring;
• Rebuild/repair damaged sections of masonry parapet.

Objective

• Restore the overall structural integrity of the bridge.

Timeline

Start: Construction commenced in June 2021.

Finish: Project completed in Q3 2021.