Bridge Decks and Approach Slabs

Bridge Decks and Approach Slabs 24.1 24.2 Michael D. Keever California Department of Transportation Introduction Bridge Decks Cast-In-Place Reinforced Concrete • Precast Concrete Bridge Decks • Steel Grid Bridge Decks • Timber Bridge Decks • Steel Orthotropic Bridge Decks John H. Bridge Decks and Approach Slabs 24.1 24.2 Michael D. Keever California Department of Transportation Introduction Bridge Decks Cast-In-Place Reinforced Concrete • Precast Concrete Bridge Decks • Steel Grid Bridge Decks • Timber Bridge Decks • Steel Orthotropic Bridge Decks John H. Fujimoto California Department of Transportation 24.3 Approach Slabs Structural Design Considerations • Settlement Problems • Additional Considerations 24.4 Summary 24.1 Introduction This chapter discusses bridge decks and structure approach slabs, the structural riding surface that typically is the responsibility of bridge design engineers when developing contract plans and details. more