Specialist Shot Blasting for Bridge Infrastructure
Our bridge steelwork shot blasting service provides comprehensive surface preparation for all types of bridge components including girders, crossmembers,...
Our Process
1. Structural Survey
We conduct a detailed survey of the bridge steelwork to assess condition, identify structural concerns, and determine ap
2. Access & Safety Planning
We coordinate access arrangements, traffic management, and safety measures for working on bridge structures, ensuring hi
3. Shot Blasting
Using appropriate blast media and pressure settings, we systematically clean all bridge steelwork surfaces to achieve pr
4. Quality Verification
We conduct thorough inspections and, where required, perform surface cleanliness testing to verify compliance with bridg
Applications
Bridge girders and beams
Bridge crossmembers and bracing
Parapet rails and barriers
Bridge support structures
Footbridge steelwork
Railway bridge components
Applicable Standards & Specifications
BS EN ISO 8501-1
Sa 2.5 or Sa 3
Network Rail NR/SP/CIV/017
Highways England standards
Surface Condition
Before blasting: Heavy corrosion, failed paint, mill scale, weld spatter, contamination
After blasting: Sa 2.5 or Sa 3 cleanliness; 50–100 µm profile for high-build epoxy systems
Industries We Serve
Civil engineering contractors
Network Rail supply chain
Local authority highways
Structural engineers
When to Choose Shot Blasting
Bridge steelwork is exposed to C4–C5 corrosivity environments. Only abrasive blasting to Sa 2.5 or Sa 3 achieves the cleanliness and profile needed for high-build epoxy and zinc-rich primer systems with 15–25 year maintenance intervals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you work on bridges while they remain open to traffic?
Yes, we can coordinate work schedules with highway authorities to minimize disruption. We typically work during night-time closures or use lane closures with traffic management systems.
What surface preparation standards do you achieve for bridge work?
We routinely achieve professional cleanliness and SA 3 surface preparation to industry standards, which are required for highway and railway bridge coating systems. We can provide certification as required by highway aut
Do you handle environmental containment for bridge blasting?
Yes, we implement comprehensive containment systems to capture spent blast media and debris, preventing environmental contamination of waterways or surrounding areas. We comply with all waste management practices.
Where We Offer Bridge Steelwork (Girders, Crossmembers, Parapet Rails)
Our mobile units deliver bridge steelwork (girders, crossmembers, parapet rails) services across 35 counties in the UK. Select a county to see all the towns and areas we cover.