Title: Durability Survey of Segmental Concrete Bridges
Date: May-June, 1995
Volume: 40
Issue: 3
Page number: 110-123
Author(s): Maurice D. Miller
https://doi.org/10.15554/pcij.05011995.110.123
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Abstract
This report presents the results of a durability survey conducted by the American Segmental Bridge institute of segmental concrete bridges in North America. The questionnaire identified 194 structures and evaluated the performance of 96 bridge inspection reports. The bridges had completion dates ranging from 1966 to 1993. The survey concludes that segmental construction performs well over time, with consistently high condition ratings for bridges that have been in use for up to 30 years.
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