Evaluation of Bridge Deck Seal Treatments for ABC Decks

In an effort to prolong the life of highway bridges and reduce maintenance work, it is specified that decks are to be overlaid with a sealing material prior to project completion. Several different kinds of materials are used to accomplish this. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is delivering bridges differently than ever before, the ABC process presents several new challenges to properly sealing new bridge decks. It is proposed that this project research what the ideal characteristics for an ABC overlay would be, what materials are available, and what material properties best meet these criteria. Consider overlay systems for pre-cast panels, SPMT moved bridges, and slide-in bridges. Also, timing of overlays (before bridge is moved vs. after, etc.), and ability to accommodate movement between panels, span over grout pockets, etc.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Completed
• Funding: $50001.00
• Contract Numbers:

  10-9153

  UT09.803

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Utah Department of Transportation

  4501 South 2700 West
  Project Development
  Salt Lake City, UT  United States  84114-8380
• Project Managers:

  Scovil, Russ

• Performing Organizations:

  University of Utah, Salt Lake City

  College of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering
  Salt Lake City, UT  United States  84112-0561
• Principal Investigators:

  Pantelides, Chris

• Start Date: 20091215
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 20110731
• Source Data: RiP Project 26127

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Highway bridges; Overlays (Pavements); Precast concrete; Surface treating
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bridge maintenance
• Geographic Terms: Utah
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; I30: Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01472113
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Utah Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: 10-9153, UT09.803
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Feb 13 2013 1:00AM