"We fully appreciate that this road closure will be inconvenient to those who regularly use the route however as a responsible highways authority we must put public safety first while our investigations continue".  https:/ www.essexhighways.org/highway-schemes-and-developments/highway-schemes/colchester-schemes/boxted-bridge-wick-road-boxted-colchester

"The bridge - on the Suffolk border - was due to remain closed until further notice "while highway engineers assess the situation and consider next steps." (Council spokesman BBC News 30 June 2023  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-66072663)

"A structural assessment based on the recent findings of the PI should be undertaken urgently in order to better understand the risks to the public."  (Ringway Jacobs A8 form/Emergency Action/ 29 June 2023 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a7xiyCJriBeslDp91grg0H5ixL2ezOyr/view?usp=sharing )

Essex Highways are fully aware that a potential testing/analysis option for the bridge exists.  This is a dynamic test where the structure (Boxted Bridge) is subject to a small load (excitation) with the structure then monitored to see what the response of the structure is at various positions. This actual data can then be fed into a finite element model to establish the actual capabilities of the structure.

You may wish to write Essex Highways to ask why this test has not yet been carried out in order to satisfy safety concerns and facilitate pedestrian access:

boxtedenquiries@essexhighways.org.

Save our Bridge!