BRIDGE DECKS

REINFORCED CONCRETE BRIDGE DECKS Due to the predominance of reinforced concrete decks on the ODOT system, this guide will only discuss this type of deck (i.e., steel grid decks and timber structures are not discussed).  Below is a typical underside view of a steel-reinforced concrete bridge deck showing no visible defects or distress:
Click on a thumbnail image below to see a larger view and further discussion of the types of distresses that bridge decks typically suffer:
Cracked Deck	Deck Leakage	Cracked Deck w/ Weathering Steel	Spalling	Severe Spalling	Deterioration Progression Chart
Vegetation in Gutter	Power Sweeping	Crack Sealing	Deck Sealing	Deck Replacement

To browse through this section on Decks and related appurtenances and the preventive maintenance measures that apply to them, please click on any of the following topic headings (for repair related information click HERE):

• Background

• Preventive Maintenance Recommendations (Decks)

• Wearing Surfaces

• Sidewalks

• Railings

• Scuppers

• Drain Pipes Below the Deck

• Over-the-Side Drainage

• Expansion Joints