Underline bridge no. 278 (Neward dyke) between Newark and Carlton-on- Trent at 120 m. 76 c. route availability (E-425)

8) The diagonals considered are those which, due to their position and section, are the most highly stressed on the bridge. Under the anticipated loading these stresses will be: dead load 3.12 tons/in² plus live load of 5 tons/in², giving a total of approximately 8.2 tons/in² over the gross area...