Bridge Restoration and Repairs

GORTNADERRY BRIDGE – NORTH SLIGO

Gortnaderry Bridge was one of a number of bridges where repair work was carried out in 2006. The upstream masonry parapet had been partially
demolished by vehicular impact.  This bridge is a fine double span segmental arch structure incorporating a substantial central pier and triangular cut-water. The internal vaults of the arches are of random rubble but the external arch rings (voussoirs) are rough dressed sandstone.

Repair works included;

• Removal of vegetation
• Reconstruction of the upstream cut-water
• Reconstruction of the upstream spandrel and parapet wall
• Improved South bound sight lines with the agreement of adjacent landowners

The result is another fine piece of work prolonging the life of our industrial and infrastructural heritage. Other bridges which benefited from some maintenance work in 2006 were:

• Culfadda Bridge – vegetation removal
• Carrowlustra Bridge – reconstruction of portion of bridge and parapets
• Lough Easkey - small bridge repair

- Gortnaderry Bridge after restoration