A 1995 inspection found that the bridge was unable to comply with a European Union directive for supporting vehicles up to 40 tons; although the original bridge was designed for 38-ton vehicles, it was only able to support 17-ton vehicles. A feasibility study was carried out for a new Tamar Crossing in 1991, but was rejected as the estimated cost would be around £300 million. The existing bridge could not be closed as it was being used by over 40,000 vehicles a day.
A 1995 inspection found that the bridge was unable to comply with a European, Union directive for supporting vehicles up to 40 tons; although the original bridge was designed for 38-ton vehicles, it was only able to support 17-ton vehicles. A feasibility study was carried out for a new Tamar Crossing in 1991, but was rejected as the estimated cost would be around £300 million. The existing bridge could not be closed as it was being used by over 40000 vehicles a day.