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Tower Bridge Maintenance – Steel, Hydraulics & Paint

A practical overview of how the bridge is kept safe and beautiful: inspections, corrosion control, and hydraulic servicing.

11/26/2025
12 min read
Tower stone and metal detail suitable for inspection

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

Edge and frame details Walkway interior corridor Close-up painted steel


Maintenance Matrix

Area Task Frequency Notes
Steelwork Visual + NDT sampling Annual / multi-year UT/MT where indicated
Hydraulics Pressure, seals, fluids Scheduled OEM tolerances
Paint Spot repair; full cycles Multi-year Primer + mid + top
Walkways Surface, drainage Seasonal Slip resistance checks

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.

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