The TSP•2 offers on-line resources for bridge preservation, maintenance and inspection.
Browse the archives for past TSP•2 bridge-related news items, find library documents, or post to the bridge bulletin board (BBS).
Bridge Preservation-specific email newsletter listservs are coming soon!
New FHWA Bridge Preservation Site
The new FHWA Bridge Preservation Site serves as a toolbox containing bridge-related links organized in four sections, viz., Legislation & Policies; Bridge Management; Bridge Preservation Treatments; and Research & Development.
Bridge Preservation – Final Version
Following comments, the FHWA BPETG’s Original Draft has been revised to the final version as follows:
Bridge Preservation – “Actions or strategies that prevent, delay or reduce deterioration of bridges or bridge elements, restore the function of existing bridges, keep bridges in good condition and extend their useful life. Preservation actions may be preventive or condition-driven”.
Area News:
Coatings and Treatments for Beam Ends
The Pennsylvania DOT has issued a report containing an in-depth analysis of new and existing types of beam end coatings and treatments that have been proven to extend the life of new and existing concrete and steel bridge beams.
Waterproofing Membranes for Concrete Bridge Decks
This synthesis, which updates NCHRP Synthesis 220 on the same topic published in 1995, documents information on materials, specification requirements, design details, application methods, system performance, and costs of waterproofing membranes used on new and existing bridge decks since 1995. The synthesis focuses on North American practices with some information provided about systems used in Europe and Asia.
Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) Survey of Sealers for Bridge Decks and Superstructures
The NDOR recently distributed a survey to state and provincial DOTs seeking information on their use of sealers for bridge decks and superstructures. The survey results are summarized in the Survey Summary Matrix with the following attachments:
- NYSDOT Test Method
- New Hampshire Section 534 – Water Repellent
- Alabama DOT List III-3 – Surface Coatings for PCC (Rev 5 Nov 2007)
- Alabama DOT List III-3 – Surface Coatings for PCC (Rev 4 Jun 2010)
- Alabama DOT Section 501.03 (l)
- Alabama DOT Section 501.03 (c) 6.c
- Utah DOT Section 03392 – Penetrating Concrete Sealer
Illinois Deck Sealing Program
Illinois DOT is in the second year of a deck sealing program funded at $7M/year (state funds). The Department intends to re-seal every bare concrete deck on the state system once each 4 years. For 2011, the average total cost (using silane/siloxane sealers) was $0.46 / square foot. Read ILDOT Bridge Deck Sealing Guidelines.
Registration for the National Industry Membership for AASHTO TSP•2 Regional Bridge Preservation Partnerships is now open!
Download 2012 National Industry Bridge Membership Application Form
Online Payment for National Industry Membership
2012 National Industry Members (Bridge)
- Agile Assets, Inc.
- American Shotcrete Association
- AP/M Permaform
- AZZ Galvanizing Services
- BASF Corporation
- BridgeGuard
- Carbon Wrap Solutions
- Collins Engineers, Inc.
- CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation
- D.S. Brown Company
- DBi Services
- Dynamic Surface Applications, Ltd.
- EMSEAL Joint Systems, Ltd.
- FallProof Networks Systems, Inc.
- Hydro-Technologies, Inc.
- Innovative Products, LLC
- InspectTech Systems
- Kwik Bond Polymers, Inc.
- Michael Baker, Jr., Inc.
- Moog USA, Inc.
- Phoscrete Corporation
- Quikrete Company
- R.J. Watson, Inc.
- Sika Corporation
- Siva Corrosion Services, Inc.
- Termarust Technologies
- Transpo Industries, Inc.
- Vector Corrosion Technologies
- Watson Bowman Acme
State of the Nation’s Bridges – The website “Transportation for America” has an Interactive Map showing the state of the nation’s bridges.
National Bridge Management, Inspection and Preservation Conference, November 2011, St. Louis, Missouri
The theme of this conference is “Managing the Nation’s Bridges Beyond the Short Term”. The conference will include meetings of the Midwest and Western Bridge Preservation Partnerships and the Midwest Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Working Group. For further information, see the Save the Date Flyer.
Bridge Preservation Partnerships
Bridge Preservation Definition – Final Approved Version Posted.
Page last modified: May 16, 2012