COST EFFECTIVE BRIDGE DECK REHABILITATION/REPLACEMENT. FINAL REPORT

This project addresses the methodology and parameters utilized to make informed decisions on bridge deck rehabilitation or replacement. Included are reviews of the current PennDOT policy and practice. Additionally, data from outside sources, neighboring states, vendors, etc., were compiled for inclusion. District Bridge Engineers provided local input. The end product is a revised policy which focuses on cost effective aspects and allows for selection of alternatives based on level of service. The report covers the primary parameters and background for policy development. The proposed policy is included as Appendix A.

• Corporate Authors:

  Smith (Wilbur) Associates

  501 Martindale Street
  Pittsburgh, PA  United States  15212

  Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

  Office of Research and Special Studies, P.O. Box 2926
  Harrisburg, PA  United States  17120

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Runco, G
  • Purvis, R
  • Maurer, K
  • Rylott, R
• Publication Date: 1992-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 119 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Bridge decks; Cost effectiveness; Decision making; Driver rehabilitation; Equipment replacement; Level of service; Policy making
• Uncontrolled Terms: Rehabilitation
• Geographic Terms: Pennsylvania
• Old TRIS Terms: Replacements
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Policy; I10: Economics and Administration; I60: Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00636401
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-PA-004-89-08, Res Proj 89-08
• Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Sep 23 1993 12:00AM