Crash cushion · Safety barriers

Crash cushion at km 164.3

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A23-CC-0008 · A23 Beira Interior, Portugal · Southbound

Medium criticalityExpired1 open defect

Condition: 3Fair; Index 52 of 100. Loses 4.8 a year.
Remaining life: 5 years; Installed 2016, 15-year life
Replacement value: €28k; 1 each
Next inspection: 18 Feb 2027; In 110 daysLast inspected 18 Feb 2026

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, Southbound
Coordinates: 40.45750, -7.34320
Installed: 2016
End of design life: 2031

Component condition

CartridgesPoor
Base frameFair
DelineationPoor

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
20 Feb 2018	68	Good	Pedro Almeida
20 Feb 2019	64	Fair	Sofia Pinto
20 Feb 2020	58	Fair	Pedro Almeida
19 Feb 2021	53	Fair	Sofia Pinto
19 Feb 2022	49	Poor	Pedro Almeida
19 Feb 2023	44	Poor	Sofia Pinto
19 Feb 2024	39	Poor	Pedro Almeida
18 Feb 2025	61	Fair	Sofia Pinto
18 Feb 2026	52	Fair	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

Defect: Low beam height25 Sep 2026Open
Category 2. Made safe; permanent repair scheduled.
Catarina Gomes, Beira Conservação Viária
Note: Note18 Aug 2026
Access needs a lane closure; book overnight.
Miguel Costa
Inspection: Barrier condition survey18 Feb 2026
Grade 3, index 52. Surface corrosion on posts; two bolts missing.
Pedro Almeida, Estrela Inspeções Técnicas
Note: Note31 Dec 2025
Asset data checked against as-built drawings.
Miguel Costa
Inspection: Routine inspection18 Feb 2025
Grade 3, index 61. Surface corrosion on posts; two bolts missing.
Sofia Pinto, Estrela Inspeções Técnicas
Works: Barrier upgrade18 Sep 2024€3,400
Completed under the renewal programme. Handed over with as-built records.
Catarina Gomes, Guardline Systems
Inspection: Barrier condition survey19 Feb 2024
Grade 4, index 39. Beam height below 600 mm over 40 m; terminal damaged.
Pedro Almeida, Estrela Inspeções Técnicas
Inspection: Routine inspection19 Feb 2023
Grade 4, index 44. Beam height below 600 mm over 40 m; terminal damaged.
Sofia Pinto, Estrela Inspeções Técnicas

Liability and warranty

Who pays if something goes wrong

2016201820202022202420262028

Manufacturer warrantyExpiredGuardline Systems1 Jul 2016 to 30 Jun 2023, ended 41 months ago. Parts and failure of the equipment in normal use.
Installation workmanshipExpiredGuardline Systems1 Jul 2016 to 1 Jul 2018, ended 101 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 2031, 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

No claims recorded against this asset.

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Date

Index

Grade

Inspector

20 Feb 2018

Good

Pedro Almeida

20 Feb 2019

Fair

Sofia Pinto

20 Feb 2020

Fair

Pedro Almeida

19 Feb 2021

Fair

Sofia Pinto

19 Feb 2022

Poor

Pedro Almeida

19 Feb 2023

Poor

Sofia Pinto

19 Feb 2024

Poor

Pedro Almeida

18 Feb 2025

Fair

Sofia Pinto

18 Feb 2026

Fair

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 2031, 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

Crash cushion at km 164.3

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 164.3

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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