Concrete Bridge Deck Condition Assessment Guidelines

Download or read book Concrete Bridge Deck Condition Assessment Guidelines written by John Hema and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the substructures and superstructures of bridges in Utah are in relatively good structural condition, the bridge decks are experiencing observable deterioration due to the routine application of deicing salts and repeated freeze-thaw cycling. This manual describes condition assessment methods and threshold values that may be used to determine whether rehabilitation or replacement of a given bridge deck is more appropriate when the severity and extent of deterioration warrant deck improvement. Threshold values given in the manual are based on a questionnaire survey conducted of state departments of transportation nationwide, as well as on standards and guidelines published by the American Society for Testing and Materials, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and Strategic Highway Research Program.