Seoul Confirms 8cm Height Difference at Dongjak Bridge Ramp, Says "No Structural Issues"

Approximate 8 cm Gap Found at Northern Approach Ramp of Dongjak Bridge
"Stability Confirmed in Comprehensive Inspection of Han River Bridges"

The Seoul Metropolitan Government recently announced that it had identified a height difference of approximately 8 centimeters at the northern approach ramp (connector) of Dongjak Bridge. However, officials stated that this was due to settlement that had stabilized over a long period, and that there are no structural concerns.

The city added, "This gap was first detected during the 2023 detailed safety inspection and has been monitored regularly," and continued, "Following the discovery of a similar issue on Seongsu Bridge, we also confirmed the stability of Han River bridges, as part of a comprehensive survey currently underway since July 9."

Dongjak Bridge, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

The government further explained, "The cause of the ramp gap at Dongjak Bridge is the same as that at Seongsu Bridge: long-term settlement in the soil section at the junction where the bridge meets the embankment. There has been no further progression, and the site has stabilized, so there are no structural issues."

In response to recent concerns about the gap at the Seongsu Bridge approach, the city is conducting a comprehensive inspection of bridge sections throughout Seoul and plans to announce the findings and countermeasures. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the detected gaps have only been found in road sections laid on soil or retaining walls, not in bridge sections elevated above the ground, and as there has been no significant change for a long time, the risk of collapse is considered low.

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