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Safety barrier at km 131.3

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A23-SB-0022 · A23 Beira Interior, Portugal · Northbound

Low criticalityExpired1 open defectHandback risk

Condition: 3Fair; Index 58 of 100. Loses 2.2 a year.
Remaining life: 6 years; Installed 2007, 25-year life
Replacement value: €118k; 1,070 m
Next inspection: 7 Apr 2027; In 158 daysLast inspected 7 Apr 2026

Inventory and condition

What it is and how it is wearing

Type: Safety barrier (Safety barriers)
Construction: Tensioned wire rope, N2
Quantity: 1,070 m
Location: A23 Beira Interior, Northbound
Coordinates: 40.22075, -7.50159
Installed: 2007
End of design life: 2032

Component condition

BeamFair
PostsPoor
TerminalsFair

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
9 Apr 2018	79	Good	Pedro Almeida
9 Apr 2019	74	Good	Sofia Pinto
8 Apr 2020	75	Good	Pedro Almeida
8 Apr 2021	68	Good	Sofia Pinto
8 Apr 2022	66	Good	Pedro Almeida
8 Apr 2023	65	Good	Sofia Pinto
7 Apr 2024	62	Fair	Pedro Almeida
7 Apr 2025	64	Fair	Sofia Pinto
7 Apr 2026	58	Fair	Pedro Almeida

People and organisations

Who is responsible for it

7 linked

OwnerContractorConsultantInsurerGrantor

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
Original contractorSerra ConstruçõesWorkmanship warranty and defects liability
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: Note13 Oct 2026
Access needs a lane closure; book overnight.
Miguel Costa
Note: Note23 May 2026
Spares held at the maintenance depot.
Miguel Costa
Defect: Low beam height14 May 2026Open
Category 2. Made safe; permanent repair scheduled.
Catarina Gomes, Beira Conservação Viária
Inspection: Barrier condition survey7 Apr 2026
Grade 3, index 58. Surface corrosion on posts; two bolts missing.
Pedro Almeida, Estrela Inspeções Técnicas
Inspection: Routine inspection7 Apr 2025
Grade 3, index 64. Surface corrosion on posts; two bolts missing.
Sofia Pinto, Estrela Inspeções Técnicas
Inspection: Barrier condition survey7 Apr 2024
Grade 3, index 62. Surface corrosion on posts; two bolts missing.
Pedro Almeida, Estrela Inspeções Técnicas
Inspection: Routine inspection8 Apr 2023
Grade 2, index 65. Beam height and post spacing compliant.
Sofia Pinto, Estrela Inspeções Técnicas
Inspection: Barrier condition survey8 Apr 2022
Grade 2, index 66. Beam height and post spacing compliant.
Pedro Almeida, Estrela Inspeções Técnicas

Liability and warranty

Who pays if something goes wrong

200720112015201920232027

Workmanship warrantyExpiredSerra Construções1 Apr 2007 to 31 Mar 2010, ended 202 months ago. Materials and workmanship of the works.
Defects liability periodExpiredSerra Construções1 Apr 2007 to 31 Mar 2009, ended 214 months ago. Defects notified by the concession company after handover.

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 2032
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 better4ForecastPoor

Forecast to fall short of the handback standard. Plan renewal or major maintenance before handback.

Claims

No claims recorded against this asset.

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Date

Index

Grade

Inspector

9 Apr 2018

Good

Pedro Almeida

9 Apr 2019

Good

Sofia Pinto

8 Apr 2020

Good

Pedro Almeida

8 Apr 2021

Good

Sofia Pinto

8 Apr 2022

Good

Pedro Almeida

8 Apr 2023

Good

Sofia Pinto

7 Apr 2024

Fair

Pedro Almeida

7 Apr 2025

Fair

Sofia Pinto

7 Apr 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 2032

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

Safety barrier at km 131.3

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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Component condition

Condition history

Who is responsible for it

Inspections, works, defects and notes

Who pays if something goes wrong

Liability by area

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Claims

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