BRIDGE STRUCTURES

284 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (23 October 2007).

1. How many Higher Mass Limited bridges on National Highways have been identified as deficient?

2. How many bridge structures on state roads have been identified as deficient, how many are proposed for load testing and how many will be upgraded or replaced?

3. From the database of deficient local government bridge structures, how many are on freight routes and how many are used for residential purposes and in each case, where are they located and what are the deficiencies?

The Hon. P.F. CONLON (Elder—Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Energy): I provide the following information:

1. There are no deficient Higher Mass Limited bridges on National Highways.

2. There are 31 identified Higher Mass Limited deficient bridges on State roads of which none are on a higher mass limit routes. A bridge may be high mass limit deficient but still suitable for everyday use. None of these bridges are proposed to be load tested.

3. Local government bridges come under the care, control and management of the relevant council. Therefore, this question should be referred to the relevant local council for consideration.