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23574 Belle Vue Mill
Report on Eller Beck Culvert
REPORT
On
Eller Beck Culvert

At
Belle Vue Mills, Skipton
DW23574
07-05-04-D-Novo-23574-Culvert report-ALE.doc
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4 May 2007
Date printed 17/10/2007

Prepared for
Novo Homes
Carleton Mill
Carleton
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 3DX
Prepared by
Deakin Walton Limited
Claremont House
25 Victoria Avenue
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 5QQ
Tele: 01423 561551
Fax:
01423 526863
Eng@deakinwalton.co.uk
www.deakinwalton.co.uk
Signature
Date
Written by
Malcolm Lowe
8 May 07
Reviewed by
Malcolm Lowe
8 May 07
Report status
Draft
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1.
Introduction
1.1
This report has been prepared for Novo Homes.
1.2
The purpose of the report is to identify the form of construction of culvert structure, condition of
structure, and suitability for reuse (continued use).
1.3
Novo Homes intend to develop the Belle Vue Mills site to create retail, office, and and residential
accommodation. In the existing arrangement, Eller Beck flows below the southeast corner of the
site with bridging structures over the Beck to carry Brewery lane, single storey accommodation to
the front of Block B and single storey accommodation of the existing Block C. The proposals
include replacement of single storey accommodation in front of Block B by landscaping works;
replacement of the Brewery Lane Bridge; and replacement of single storey Block C
accommodation by two storey framed construction.
1.4
Sketches are included in the appendix, which show the existing arrangement of beams and
arches, beam references and level survey information. A table of survey notes is also included,
which gives dimensional information and condition summaries.
1.5
This report is based on a visual inspection of exposed and accessible parts of the fabric of the
building. No intrusive work has been carried out.
1.6
No third party should rely on this report without written authority. It is for the sole use of The
Client in connection with the specific requirements set out in the brief.
2.
History
2.1
Historic maps dating back to 1757 indicate the sequence and timing of construction of the
bridges and culverts in the area under consideration.
2.2
Date of map
Description
1832
Open stream, small bridge under Belmont Road
1850
1854
1893
Bridge under Belmont Road, probably current bridge. Bridge under Brewery
Lane added (old name = Brook Street)
1909
Eller beck culverted in area bounded by Block B, Brewery Lane and

Belmont Road. Eller Beck culverted under Block C.
The conclusion of this map review is that the Belmont road was constructed first, prior to 1850;
the bridge to carry Brewery Lane (Brook Street) was added between 1853 and 1893; the
culverting of Eller beck under Block C and in front of Block B was carried out between 1893 and
1909. Strengthening to the Brewery Lane Bridge was probably added at the same time as the
culverting was carried out, between 1893 and 1909.
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2.3
The forms of structures visible in the culvert were consistent with the sequence of construction
postulated above.
3.
Culvert between Block B and Belmont Road
3.1
The culvert roof between Block B and Belmont Road comprises steel beams and plate girders
supporting concrete arches. The principal beams span from the Belmont road bridge to the front
wall of Block B; bearings in the Belmont Road Bridge have been located above piers, except for
minor beams, which take bearing above the stone arch of the Belmont bridge.
3.2
Surveys of the buildings and roads above ground and of the features within the culvert indicate
that there is a section of pavement supported by the culvert structure. A fibre optic cable may run
in this width. Any repair works to this section of pavement would need to take into account the
cable and any restrictions the highway authority may wish to impose.
3.3
Beams B6 and B15 run parallel to arch spans, which conveniently allows the depth of sections to
be measured for assessment purposes. Analysis of these beams in the context of existing dead
loading suggests that the culvert roof capacity has a limited capacity (5.26 kN/m2), this is before
reductions due to corrosion and loss of section are taken into account. This load capacity allows
pedestrian access and nominal paving but not construction of planting structures and solid
ramps. Construction loads should also be limited to 5.0kN unless temporary strengthening works
are carried out.
3.4
Beam end that are built into the Belmont Bridge have suffered severe corrosion. The full extent
of corrosion cannot be determined by a visual inspection only and so opening up works within the
bridge structure will be needed to establish the residual sections of steel and feasibility of repair.
3.5
Bearing in mind the limited capacity of the existing culvert structure and its condition
consideration should be given to replacement of the whole structure (support beams and
concrete arches). New structure could be designed such as to limit reactions on the Belmont
Road Bridge to existing reactions. Infill ramp structures could be avoided by the used of profiled
slabs, similarly retailing structures for planters could be designed to be integral with the new slab.
The limiting of reactions on the Belmont Bridge structure will be essential to avoid the need for
justification of additional loading and associated investigation works and highway authority
approvals.
4.
Brewery Lane Bridge over Eller Beck
4.1
The original construction of the Brewery Lane Bridge comprised arches supported by cast iron
beams spanning the full width of Eller Beck. The cast iron beams are still in place but they have
been strengthened by introduction of three steel beams below, which effectively quarter the span
of the original beams. The middle steel beam is supported by two cast iron columns, which
extend to a pier in the middle of Eller Beck. The steel beams at quarter spans are supported by a
plate girder to the east and a steel beam to the west, both of which span the full width of Eller
Beck.
4.2
The arches are formed of concrete. The original bridge deck arches may have been formed in
brickwork and then replaced by concrete when beam strengthening and culverting of adjacent
sections of Eller Beck were carried out.
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4.3
Steel beams are at least 100 years old and conditions above the beck are damp. Bearing this in
mind the condition of steel beams is surprisingly good generally, with limited loss of section,
however there are locations where seepage of water through the bridge deck has resulted in wet
conditions and associated severe corrosion of steel (laminated rusting). The capacity of beams
will be less than the capacities predicted by dimensional analysis of beam sections. The extent of
section loss can only be determined by intrusive investigation.
4.4
The bridge is to be replaced by a new road bridge capable of carrying HA and HB loading.
Construction traffic will however use the bridge in the period prior to completion of the
replacement bridge. Analysis of sample strengthening beams suggests that the strengthened
structure has a point load capacity of 2.2 tons. This is generally in the same order as the weight
restriction of 3T in place on the bridge further up Brewery Lane, over the canal. Loading on the
Eller Beck/ Brewery Lane Bridge should be limited to 3T unless strengthening works are carried
out or unless a more detailed assessment of material properties and section properties (reduced
by corrosion, and hidden by concrete encasement) is carried out. It is unlikely that the existing
bridge structure can be justified to carry full construction loading (HA loading).
4.5
If access for construction traffic is required (loading greater than 3T) then consideration should
be given to construction of a supplementary structure over the top of the existing or by propping
into the stream below. A more cost effective solution would be to use the entrance between
Blocks A and Block B until the new bridge has been completed.
5.
Culvert under Block C
5.1
The culverted section of Eller Beck under Block C has the same form of construction as that
described in section 3 above (concrete arches supported by a grillage of plate girders and steel
beams).
5.2
The proposals include replacement of single storey accommodation by a two storey framed
building, with column loads to be taken by the culvert roof. Increased loading on the culvert roof
structure could not be easily accommodated and therefore replacement of the culvert roof was
included in the proposals at an early stage. This decision also resulted in an opportunity to raise
the soffit level of the culvert, which was welcomed by the Environment Agency.
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6.
Conclusions and Recommendations
6.1
The culvert roof over Eller Beck between Block B and Belmont Road has a limited load capacity
of approximately 5.0 kN/m2.
6.2
The culvert roof over Eller Beck between Block B and Belmont Road has suffered deterioration
due to corrosion of steelwork, especially at ends built into the Belmont Road Bridge. Repair
works are required.
6.3
Replacement of the culvert roof (arches and beams) over Eller Beck between Block B and
Belmont Road is recommended.
6.4
The Brewery Lane/ Eller Beck Bridge structure has limited capacity. Adherence to the existing 3T
weight limit is recommended unless strengthening works are carried out.
End of Report
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Appendix A-
PHOTOGRAPHS
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Photograph 1
Culvert structure showing
Belmont Road bridge arch
to left, beam B5 to
foreground, beam B6 to
right and concrete arch
between beam B6 and
Belmont Road bridge.
Note corroded steelwork to
B5.
Photograph 2
Severe corrosion of small
section beam ends built
into Belmont Road bridge
(B7, B8, B16 and B17)
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Photograph 3
Beam bearing in Belmont
Road bridge B2. Note
severe corrosion of
embedded steel.
Photograph 4
Laminated rusting of beam
end.
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Photograph 5
Severe corrosion of bridge
strengthening steelwork to
Brewery Lane bridge
(beams B23 and B31)
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Appendix B -
SURVEY NOTES
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Appendix B
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Beam Type of beam
Ref
Size information
Additional Descriptive notes

survey
req'd
Defects
Remedial proposals/Further
investigations
Span Allowable Allowable

m UDL incl add load
SWT
kN/m2
kN/m2
Ducted Eller Beck Bounded by Block B, Belmont Road and Brewery Lane
B1
Dorman Long
Beam
125x(10) btm fl
Incased steel beam section. Concrete arch Severe corrosion to S end Depth unknown.
onto btm flange. Exposed btm fl.
Extent of corrosion unknown
Repair/replace
2.80
B2
Dorman Long
Beam
190x(23) btm fl
onto btm flange.
Exposed btm flange
Repair/replace
Supports plate girder B6
3.90
B3
Dorman Long
Beam
155x(20) btm fl
Incased steel beam section. Concrete arch Corrosion to N end.

Depth unknown.
Repair/replace
4.20
B4
Dorman Long
Beam
155x(20) btm fl
Incased steel beam section. Concrete arch

Depth unknown
5.10
B5
Plate girder
2Nr 300x(16) plates btm Y

fl
Supports B6 and B15
Repair/replace
6.70
B6
Plate girder
406x155 beam
2Nr 250x(14) plates T&B
Dorman long beam plus plates

Supports beams B8 and B9
7.10 28.5
B7
rolled steel
section
120x60
Built in to Belmont Road bridge

Supports Beams B9-11
Severe corrosion to S end Extent of corrosion unknown

(in bridge
Replace
0.80
B8
rolled steel
section
120x60


(in bridge
Replace
0.80
B9
rolled steel
section
130x70
Supports shallow concrete arch parallel to

Belmont Road bridge
Severe corrosion
2.33
B10
rolled steel
section
130x70

Belmont Road bridge
Severe corrosion
2.33
B11
rolled steel
section
130x70

Belmont Road bridge
Severe corrosion
2.33
B12
Dorman Long
beam
145x(15) btm fl
Incased steel beam section. Concrete arch Severe corrosion N end

Depth unknown.
6.10
B13
Dorman Long
beam
145x(15) btm fl
Incased steel beam section. Concrete arch

Depth unknown
6.40
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B14
Plate girder
2Nr 300x(16) btm fl
B15
Plate girder
457x175 beam
300x(16) plates T&B
B16
rolled steel
section
120x60
B17
rolled steel
section
B18
Incased steel beam section. Concrete arch Severe corrosion S end.

onto btm flange. Exposed btm fl.Supports
B15
Depth unknown.Extent of corrosion

unknownReplace
7.30
Dorman long beam plus plates

Supports beams B12 and B13
Corrosion
Depth unknown.
Repair/replace
7.10 19


(in bridge
Replace
0.80
120x60


(in bridge
Replace
0.80
rolled steel
section
130x70

Belmont Road bridge
Severe corrosion
Replace
2.53
B19
rolled steel
section
130x70

Belmont Road bridge
Severe corrosion
Replace
2.53
B20
rolled steel
section
130x70

Belmont Road bridge
Severe corrosion
Replace
2.53
B21
Dorman Long
beam
190x(20)
Incased steel beam section. Concrete arch Corrosion to bearing

7.30
B22
Dorman Long
beam
190x(20)
Incased steel beam section. Concrete arch Corrosion to bearing

7.50
Replace/repair corroded section if

needed for construction traffic
7.60
5.3
Brewery Lane Bridge over Eller Beck Beams

B23
Steel beam
500x190x(20)
Supports beams B29-B31 on btm flange

with nominal tie between webs
B24
Bespoke, Cast
Iron beam
Depths unknown
Suppported by Beams B29-B31
Determine depths at midspan and

support and extent of corrosion if
8.00
B25
Bespoke, Cast
Iron beam
Depths unknown

8.60
B26
Bespoke, Cast
Iron beam
(45) deep btm flange,

Y
variable width. Widths at
N support,B29-31 and S
support:
250,340,360,310,290
Y
support:
250,310,370,310,255,
Y
support:
270,335,400,400,320
Depths unknown

9.20
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severe corrosion to web

and flange
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B27
Bespoke, Cast
Iron beam

Y
support:280,310,385,385,
290
600x300x(16) at support Y
632x300x(2Nr16) at
midspan
Plate web with rolled
angle web posts at 1400
305x155
Depths unknownSuppported by Beams

B29-B31

B28
Plate girder
Supports beams B29-B31 on btm flange

with nominal tie between webs
Determine extent of corrosion if

B29
Dorman Long
beam
Supported on btm fl B6 and B28
5.60
B30
Dorman Long
beam
305x155

severe corrosion
Also supported by two cast iron columns in
mid stream.
Structural intent unclear, B30 supports
B6&B28 or visa versa?
5.60
B31
Dorman Long
beam
305x155
severe corrosion
Repair /replace corroded section
9.90
10.00
22 kN Point
load
5.60
Miscellaneous structural elements

Base in stream
bed
Tie bars between
cast iron beams
B24-B27
Cast iron post to 180x(30thk)
B30
Stone culvert
walls and bridge
abutments
Crack between posts

indicating some settlement
of foundation or
overloading
severely corroded in places
Simple prop support to B30, no visible
fixing.
Coursed stone in good order
Abreviations
btm fl
Y
S
N
E
W
bottom flange
Yes
South
North
East
West
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Appendix C -
SKETCHES
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23574 Belle Vue Mill

Report on Eller Beck Culvert

Eller Beck Culvert

Belle Vue Mills, Skipton

23574 Belle Vue Mill

23574 Belle Vue Mill

This report has been prepared for Novo Homes.

Open stream, small bridge under Belmont Road

Open stream, small bridge under Belmont Road

Open stream, small bridge under Belmont Road

Eller beck culverted in area bounded by Block B, Brewery Lane and

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Culvert between Block B and Belmont Road

Brewery Lane Bridge over Eller Beck

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Culvert under Block C

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Conclusions and Recommendations

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Additional Descriptive notes

Span Allowable Allowable

Incased steel beam section. Concrete arch Corrosion to N end.

Incased steel beam section. Concrete arch

2Nr 300x(16) plates btm Y

Dorman long beam plus plates

Built in to Belmont Road bridge

Severe corrosion to S end Extent of corrosion unknown

Built in to Belmont Road bridge

Severe corrosion to S end Extent of corrosion unknown

Supports shallow concrete arch parallel to

Supports shallow concrete arch parallel to

Supports shallow concrete arch parallel to

Incased steel beam section. Concrete arch Severe corrosion N end

Incased steel beam section. Concrete arch

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2Nr 300x(16) btm fl

Incased steel beam section. Concrete arch Severe corrosion S end.

Depth unknown.Extent of corrosion

Dorman long beam plus plates

Built in to Belmont Road bridge

Severe corrosion to S end Extent of corrosion unknown

Built in to Belmont Road bridge

Severe corrosion to S end Extent of corrosion unknown

Supports shallow concrete arch parallel to

Supports shallow concrete arch parallel to

Supports shallow concrete arch parallel to

Incased steel beam section. Concrete arch Corrosion to bearing

Extent of corrosion unknown

Incased steel beam section. Concrete arch Corrosion to bearing

Extent of corrosion unknown

Replace/repair corroded section if

Brewery Lane Bridge over Eller Beck Beams

Supports beams B29-B31 on btm flange

Determine depths at midspan and

Determine depths at midspan and

(45) deep btm flange,

Determine depths at midspan and

severe corrosion to web