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Evaluation of Bridge Deck Treatments Along I-15 in Nephi, Utah
This report reviews the available condition, history, and chloride testing results of twenty-two (22) reinforced concrete bridge decks on I-15 near Nephi, Utah from milepost 221 to 228. The bridges in this research group were constructed in the same era with similar details, and also experienced comparable vehicular and environmental loads. Each of the structures have received varying levels of preservation treatments over their service lives, including structural pothole patching, healer sealers, thin bonded polymer overlays, hydrodemolition, and latex modified concrete overlays. The relative successes of these treatments are evaluated using data from the chloride ion infiltration tests and the bridge condition surveys and treatment histories. Chloride profiles reveal the extent of ion ingress and critical concentrations at reinforcement depths, with the suggested critical value of 8.0 pounds per cubic yard (lb per CY) for epoxy-coated rebar. The results of the data analysis concluded that with all significant variables accounted for, hydrodemolition with latex modified concrete overlay had the comparatively best performance, followed by structural pothole patching with thin bonded polymer overlays. In general, the performance of the structural pothole patching with healer sealer treatments performed comparatively poorly.
"Fatigue of reinforcing steel in concrete bridge decks has not been identified as a common failure mode. Generally, thestress range occurring in reinf...
Techniques have been developed for determination of the permeability of a variety of concretes to chloride ions in a relatively rapid period of time. ...
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