Request ID: FOI-1565-2122 Date published: 15 November 2021
You asked
is seeking information regarding the structural integrity of the bridge that supports the A12 which passes over a site in Hackney they are looking to purchase. We understand that the bridge undergoes a General Inspection every two years and a Principle Inspection every 6 years, and that the next General Inspection is due to take place in the 2021 / 2022 programme. In this regard, we would like to obtain a copy of the last General Inspection Report, presumably undertaken in the 2019 / 2020programme, and the previous Principle Inspection Report. The location of the Site is indicated below with a link to the Google maps with the Site immediately west of the Lea Navigation.
In summary, we need the following:
• A copy of the most recent general inspections
• A copy of the most recent principle inspection
• When were works last undertaken and what were those works
We answered
Our Ref: FOI-1564-2122
Thank you for your request received on 20 October 2021 asking for information about the A12 Eastway in Hackney.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm we hold some of the information you require. You asked for:
• A copy of the most recent general inspections • A copy of the most recent principle inspection
A copy of the requested reports have been provided to you separately by a member of our engineering team.
• When were works last undertaken and what were those works
TfL do not record minor/routine maintenance works on the asset database system we use for bridges. We also do not have any major works recorded on the database for this structure so the last major works would either pre-date the setting up of the database and recording of this information, or pre-date the structure coming under TfL ownership (circa 2000).
If this is not the information you are looking for please feel free to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Gemma Jacob Senior FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
