Táchira | Specialists estimate that the outdated viaduct of San Cristóbal is in danger

Luzfranda Contreras / DLA

The outdated San Cristóbal viaduct, a 64-year-old construction, is below statement by engineering professionals. As a result of requires consideration made by the inhabitants of the close by communities, representatives of the Heart of Engineers of the state of Táchira and teachers from the Experimental College of Táchira -UNET-, carried out an inspection and issued a preliminary report on this regard.

The report was introduced this Tuesday, June 25, earlier than the consultant of the mayor of the San Cristóbal municipality, officers from Táchira Civil Safety, the Hearth Division and different engineering professionals.

Among the many suggestions, specialists within the subject indicated that an analysis is critical below topographic research, soil evaluation and structural evaluations, all with the aim of defining the present state of affairs of the outdated viaduct. Nonetheless, they argued that this ought to be achieved instantly.

Apparently the deterioration started a couple of months in the past with the passage of industrial quality automobiles over the construction. Subsequently, the specialist engineer, Simón Ballestero defined that “it’s essential to limit the visitors of those automobiles instantly.” On the entrance to the construction there’s a discover indicating the utmost load weight (37 tons). He ensures that this measure should be faithfully complied with.

One other of the panelists defined to the listeners that the passage of public transportation ought to absolutely be restricted. Or take some actions in order that these items do not stay on the floor of the construction for a very long time ready for the visitors gentle situated within the space.

The bases of the viaduct may very well be affected by rain, the passage of the ravine that’s within the space or by the burden of the automobiles. Aleiro Soto, head of the UNET income division, warned that if pressing measures should not taken, the viaduct may undergo critical harm within the brief or medium time period. They are saying that the prognosis is reserved and that as if it had been a affected person, the viaduct is already exhibiting signs.