Condition Assessment of Concrete Bridge Decks: Sampling and Testing of Decommissioned Bridges on Interstate 15 in Utah

Authors

W. Spencer Guthrie, Brigham Young University
Brian A. Mazzeo, Brigham Young University

Keywords

concrete bridge decks, decommissioned bridges, I-15, Utah, rehabilitation

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to obtain samples of four decommissioned concrete bridge decks that were replaced as part of the Interstate 15 (I-15) CORE project in Utah County and evaluate their condition using both non-destructive and destructive testing techniques. Because the decks were not returned to trafficking, extensive destructive testing could be performed. The testing was important for providing information about long-term deterioration mechanisms that occur in Utah bridge decks. Furthermore, because each of the sampled decks had been surfaced with an asphalt membrane-overlay system, testing the decks provided useful information about the efficacy of this rehabilitation approach commonly used on bridge decks nationwide.

Recommended Citation

Guthrie, W. Spencer and Mazzeo, Brian A. (2014) "Condition Assessment of Concrete Bridge Decks: Sampling and Testing of Decommissioned Bridges on Interstate 15 in Utah," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 1349.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1349