Crash cushion · Safety barriers

Crash cushion at km 78.2

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A23-CC-0005 · A23 Beira Interior, Portugal · Northbound

High criticalityExpiredInspection overdue

Condition: 2Good; Index 77 of 100. Loses 1.6 a year.
Remaining life: 1 year; Near the end of its design life.Installed 2012, 15-year life
Replacement value: €28k; 1 each
Next inspection: 25 Oct 2026; Overdue by 6 daysLast inspected 25 Oct 2025

Inventory and condition

What it is and how it is wearing

Type: Crash cushion (Safety barriers)
Construction: Non-redirective, 80 km/h
Quantity: 1 each
Location: A23 Beira Interior, Northbound
Coordinates: 39.77848, -7.56399
Installed: 2012
End of design life: 2027

Component condition

CartridgesGood
Base frameGood
DelineationVery good

Condition history

Inspected condition indexForecast to handback, 2032Bands show grades 1 (top) to 5.

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Condition index at each inspection
Date	Index	Grade	Inspector
27 Oct 2017	93	Very good	Pedro Almeida
27 Oct 2018	88	Very good	Sofia Pinto
27 Oct 2019	89	Very good	Pedro Almeida
26 Oct 2020	85	Very good	Sofia Pinto
26 Oct 2021	85	Very good	Pedro Almeida
26 Oct 2022	84	Very good	Sofia Pinto
26 Oct 2023	81	Very good	Pedro Almeida
25 Oct 2024	79	Good	Sofia Pinto
25 Oct 2025	77	Good	Pedro Almeida

People and organisations

Who is responsible for it

8 linked

OwnerContractorConsultantSupplierInsurerGrantor

Asset ownerJoão Martins, A23 Beira Interior concession companyAccountable for condition, renewal and handbackjoao.martins@a23-beira-interior-concession-company.example
Asset managerMiguel Costa, A23 Beira Interior concession companyKeeps the record, plans inspections and worksmiguel.costa@a23-beira-interior-concession-company.example
Maintenance contractorCatarina Gomes, Beira Conservação ViáriaRoutine and reactive maintenance, defect repairscatarina.gomes@beira-conservacao-viaria.example
Inspection consultantPedro Almeida, Estrela Inspeções TécnicasPrincipal and general inspectionspedro.almeida@estrela-inspecoes-tecnicas.example
ManufacturerGuardline SystemsEquipment warranty, spares and firmware
InstallerGuardline SystemsInstallation workmanship
InsurerMeridian Infrastructure InsuranceProperty damage and third-party liability cover
GrantorPortuguese granting authorityReceives the asset at handback in 2032

History

Inspections, works, defects and notes

Note: Note1 May 2026
Asset data checked against as-built drawings.
Miguel Costa
Note: Note22 Apr 2026
Added to the next renewal programme for scoping.
Miguel Costa
Incident: Vehicle strike6 Dec 2025€8,930
Damage after a single-vehicle collision. Made safe by patrol; police reference recorded.
Catarina Gomes, Beira Conservação Viária
Inspection: Barrier condition survey25 Oct 2025
Grade 2, index 77. Beam height and post spacing compliant.
Pedro Almeida, Estrela Inspeções Técnicas
Inspection: Routine inspection25 Oct 2024
Grade 2, index 79. Beam height and post spacing compliant.
Sofia Pinto, Estrela Inspeções Técnicas
Inspection: Barrier condition survey26 Oct 2023
Grade 1, index 81. Beam height and post spacing compliant.
Pedro Almeida, Estrela Inspeções Técnicas
Inspection: Routine inspection26 Oct 2022
Grade 1, index 84. Beam height and post spacing compliant.
Sofia Pinto, Estrela Inspeções Técnicas
Inspection: Barrier condition survey26 Oct 2021
Grade 1, index 85. Beam height and post spacing compliant.
Pedro Almeida, Estrela Inspeções Técnicas

Liability and warranty

Who pays if something goes wrong

20122016202020242028

Manufacturer warrantyExpiredGuardline Systems1 Dec 2012 to 1 Dec 2015, ended 133 months ago. Parts and failure of the equipment in normal use.
Installation workmanshipExpiredGuardline Systems1 Dec 2012 to 1 Dec 2014, ended 145 months ago. Installation, fixings and connections.

Today

Liability by area

Who carries each liability
Liability	Responsible	Terms
Routine maintenance	Beira Conservação Viária	Operations and maintenance contract, performance-based
Defects	A23 Beira Interior concession company	All warranties expired; the concession company carries the risk
Renewal	A23 Beira Interior concession company	End of design life around 2027, before handback
Third-party damage	Meridian Infrastructure Insurance	Costs recovered from the at-fault party where known; €5,000 excess
Handback condition	A23 Beira Interior concession company	Grade 3 or better at handback in 2032

Handback

Handback to the grantor in 2032Portuguese granting authority

3RequiredFair or better1ForecastVery good

Due for renewal before handback; the forecast assumes it is renewed on time.

Claims

Claims against others for this asset
Claim	Against	Raised	Amount	Status
Third-party damageRecovery of repair costs after a vehicle strike.CLM-A23CC0005-1	At-fault driver’s insurer	12 Dec 2025	€8,930	Settled

Nearest assets on A23 Beira Interior

1Safety barrier at km 78.7A23-SB-0014 · 0.5 km away
2Traffic sign at km 77.5A23-TS-0011 · 0.7 km away
2Emergency phone at km 79.4A23-SO-0007 · 1.2 km away
4Weather station at km 76.7A23-WS-0003 · 1.5 km away
2Pavement section at km 75.6A23-PV-0011 · 2.6 km away

All 224 assets on A23 Beira Interior

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Date

Index

Grade

Inspector

27 Oct 2017

Very good

Pedro Almeida

27 Oct 2018

Very good

Sofia Pinto

27 Oct 2019

Very good

Pedro Almeida

26 Oct 2020

Very good

Sofia Pinto

26 Oct 2021

Very good

Pedro Almeida

26 Oct 2022

Very good

Sofia Pinto

26 Oct 2023

Very good

Pedro Almeida

25 Oct 2024

Good

Sofia Pinto

25 Oct 2025

Good

Pedro Almeida

Liability

Responsible

Terms

Routine maintenance

Beira Conservação Viária

Operations and maintenance contract, performance-based

Defects

A23 Beira Interior concession company

All warranties expired; the concession company carries the risk

Renewal

A23 Beira Interior concession company

End of design life around 2027, before handback

Third-party damage

Meridian Infrastructure Insurance

Costs recovered from the at-fault party where known; €5,000 excess

Handback condition

A23 Beira Interior concession company

Grade 3 or better at handback in 2032

Claim

Against

Raised

Amount

Status

Third-party damageRecovery of repair costs after a vehicle strike.CLM-A23CC0005-1

At-fault driver’s insurer

12 Dec 2025

€8,930

Settled

Crash cushion at km 78.2

What it is and how it is wearing

Component condition

Condition history

Who is responsible for it

Inspections, works, defects and notes

Who pays if something goes wrong

Liability by area

Handback

Claims

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Crash cushion at km 78.2

What it is and how it is wearing

Component condition

Condition history

Who is responsible for it

Inspections, works, defects and notes

Who pays if something goes wrong

Liability by area

Handback

Claims

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