Tower Bridge Maintenance – Steel, Hydraulics & Paint

Routine Tasks

• Structural Inspections: Check rivets, plates, and fatigue.
• Hydraulic Service: Monitor pressure, leaks, seals.
• Paint Cycles: Anti-corrosion primers + topcoats.
• Deck & Walkways: Surface care, drainage clear.

Conservation Ethic

Minimal intervention, thorough documentation, and reversibility guide modern practice.

Image Highlights

Maintenance Matrix

Paint System (Typical)

• Surface prep to standard (e.g., Sa 2½ equivalent).
• Zinc-rich primer → epoxy mid-coat → polyurethane topcoat.
• Colorways maintain the heritage palette.

Lifecycle View

Small, predictive interventions avoid expensive overhauls. Sensor data and inspections create a condition-based plan.

Bottom Line

Maintenance preserves both movement and memory—mechanics and masonry need equal care.