Bridge failure
A bridge may partially or completely collapse. It may also show excessive wear, such as deformation of the bridge.
Risks and causes
What can you do?
There are no specific recommendations for this risk.
Check out our general advice to follow before, during, and after an emergency.
Impact and probability
The figures relating to probability and impact of a major bridge failure. The BNRA theoretically describes such a scenario as follows:
- A road or rail bridge partially collapses, during the day and outside rush hours.
- The damage to the bridge is irreparable. For several months, no traffic is allowed on this route, for example a bridge over an inland waterway.
How should you interpret these results?
Within the BNRA, experts assessed three scenarios for each risk: considerable, major or extreme. On each page, you will find the results of the scenario with the highest score based on the combination of likelihood and impact. This does not mean that this scenario will occur or is the most likely. Read more here about how to correctly interpret the results.
Probability
Moderate
Human impact
Very weak
Societal impact
Weak
Environmental impact
No impact
Financial impact
Very weak
What do the authorities do?
Maintaining bridges is the responsibility of: