Expect more Kerry bridge collapses, warn councillors

A WARNING that more bridges in Kerry will collapse because of heavily laden vehicles crossing over them was given at the weekend.

Many of Kerry’s 3,000 bridges date to the 19th century and, while well constructed at the time, they were not designed to take today’s traffic and loads, according to engineers.

Kerry County Council hopes to start work soon on two bridges which have collapsed and is repairing a third.