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Do low bridges have to have their height displayed on them?

In our village we have a 14' 3" low bridge which is regularly struck.

After one strike I noticed that the height markers on the bridge were missing on the northbound side, but fitted southbound.

Although there are good roadsigns miles back, the last height sign on the northbound side is severely faded, with no red visible on the triangle.

I went on the official council website and filled in an e mail form to report it.

No reply, and the height marker on the southbound side has been removed now aswell.

Are they failing to comply with any law?

Panic Button Mon 21/07/08 11:17

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sddsddean
Mon 21/07/08
15:26

Yes. As far as I can remember there is no legislation as to how many signs should precede a bridge, but any bridge under 16' 6" must have a height sign (and width marks to which that height relates, if appropriate) attached to the bridge, in both directions.

Panic Button
Mon 21/07/08
23:18

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Thanks, I have resubmitted a report on the council website, and this time I have kept a note of the fault report number so I can chase it up if ignored again.

A bit of research on Google suggests there might not be a legal requirement, but it seems insane not to post the height on the bridge itself.

If I get no joy I might contact Network Rail for their opinion.
Their directors get enough in bonuses so they ought to be keeping an eye on such things.

SeaJayPea
Tue 22/07/08
15:39

sddsddean is, as usual, spot on. If it's a railway bridge, I'd get straight on to Network Rail and point it out to them. They also have an obligation to ensure their equipment is safe for the public. It could well be that they'll force the council to do it, or do it themselves.

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