Synthesis: Bridge Deck Drains

Bridge deck drains are an integral component of bridges helping in the removal of runoff. The debris carried by the runoff clog drains frequently. The objective of this project is to synthesize and evaluate existing bridge deck drains and provide recommendations for the design, construction, and maintenance of bridge deck drains. The research findings were obtained through an extensive literature review, fact-finding surveys, and structured follow-up interviews. A thorough literature review was conducted to obtain a detailed understanding of bridge deck drains' failures, designs, construction, and maintenance in Texas and other states. The findings of the literature review were used to develop two surveys. Responses were collected from 17 TxDOT districts and 21 states other than Texas. Based on the survey responses, structured follow-up interviews were conducted with individuals with extensive experience with bridge deck drains. In total, the research team conducted six detailed follow-up interviews. The interview participants were asked to provide detailed information on bridge deck drain designs, construction, and maintenance. To ensure the effective removal of runoff from bridge decks in Texas, the researchers recommended standardizing the design and detailing of bridge deck drains. They also recommended inspecting bridge deck drains at least once before rainy seasons.

• Record URL:
  https://library.ctr.utexas.edu/hostedpdfs/uta/0-7092-1.pdf
• Summary URL:
  https://library.ctr.utexas.edu/Presto/catalogid=39605
• Summary URL:
  https://library.ctr.utexas.edu/Presto/catalogid=39604
• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58700
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Submitted August 2021; published October 2021.
• Corporate Authors:

  University of Texas, Arlington

  Department of Civil Engineering
  Arlington, TX  United States  76019

  Texas Department of Transportation

  Research and Technology Implementation Office, P.O. Box 5080
  Austin, TX  United States  78763-5080

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Shahandashti, Mohsen
  • 0000-0002-2373-7596
  • Chao, Shih-Ho (Simon)
  • Fang, Nick
  • Bani-Hani, Ahmad
  • Baral, Anil
• Publication Date: 2021-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 136p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Construction; Design; Drains; Maintenance; Surveys
• Geographic Terms: Texas
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01785216
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA/TX-21/0-7092-1, 0-7092-1
• Contract Numbers: 0-7092
• Files: NTL, TRIS, ATRI, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Oct 22 2021 9:18AM