Camden Bridge Strengthening

Scope of works

Kilnbridge undertook works during Christmas of 2020 to strengthen Camden Bridge superstructure in accordance with Form AA/BA. Strengthening works required elements able to provide a deck capable of supporting RA10 at 20mph, thus allowing for Heavy Axle Weight permissions for the structure.

The Kilnbridge scope included:

• Temporary works jacking scheme
• Lead paint removal (CLAW regulations) surface preparation
• Industrial paint application N1/ M24
• Removal of existing rivets (rivet busting)
• Hour by hour programming
• Possession planning 24hr shifts
• New GRP walkway
• Bridge strengthening to sides of bridge

Challenges / Achievements

• Kilnbridge were heavily involved in the planning stage to reduce the amount of propping required, developing a jacking scheme that consequently saved time and money for J Murphy and Network Rail
• The strengthening works were completed on time, on budget and without any incidents
• J Murphy & Sons and Network Rail considered the project a success, leading to Kilnbridge being appointed again in December 2021 to deliver the next phase of the works