What is "bridge corrosion"? A silent and deadly killer
Recently, a cross-river bridge in China suddenly collapsed. Remarkably, a truck was left hanging precariously from the broken structure.
While the official investigation attributed the accident to a mudslide impact, as a long-standing anti-corrosion coatings company serving infrastructure construction, we tell you responsibly— There are other underlying causes behind such bridge accidents.
Many people may have a vague understanding of "bridge corrosion"— Its danger lies in being slow, hidden, yet continuously eroding structural safety: Bridges are perpetually exposed to extreme climates like high humidity, heavy salt spray, acid rain, and freezing conditions.
Rainwater and melting snow seep into cracks, causing steel reinforcement to rust and expand, Which leads to concrete cracking, spalling, and a gradual decline in structural load-bearing capacity year after year.
Yet, all of this remains virtually invisible, unmanaged, and undetectable before an accident occurs.
In truth, we already possess a new generation of heavy-duty anti-corrosion systems for bridge protection today:
Coating systems featuring high adhesion and exceptional salt spray resistance, Specifically designed for the long-term service of bridge structures, Effectively delaying corrosion and preventing disasters.
Regrettably, many older bridges have not undergone systematic inspection and repair, Some even still use outdated coating systems that have exceeded their service life, creating enormous hidden safety hazards.
We made this video just to say one thing:
Don't wait for bridges to collapse before paying attention to corrosion prevention!
We should not pay the price of "ignoring corrosion" with lives.
We urge every transportation facility manager, designer, and builder to prioritize bridge corrosion protection, To safeguard that seemingly "silent" structural safety which is truly a matter of life and death!