With the bridge
reopened, motorists may notice a slight bump as they drive across the bridge
until a polyester polymer concrete (PPC) overlay is applied to the deck. This
is often the final step in completing box beam bridge projects. The PPC overlay
is designed to protect the deck from the wear and tear brought about by
Pennsylvania’s harsh winters and reduce the long-term maintenance costs.
The polyester
material can only be applied when temperatures are consistently above 40
degrees, dry weather is forecasted and after the bridge concrete has cured for
at least 30 days. An alternating traffic pattern will be controlled by flaggers
when the PPC overlay is applied in September.
To find out when
the overlay will be applied to this structure, visit www.parapidbridges.com/polyesterpolymerconcreteoverlay.html. In the event of unfavorable weather, this
schedule may change. Any such changes will be posted on the website.
This bridge is referred to as JV-80 and is one out of the 558 bridges
being replaced under the Rapid Bridge Replacement Project. JV references the
joint-venture partnership between Walsh/Granite, which is leading construction
for the entire project. Replacement work for this bridge was performed by C.P. Ward,Inc. of
Scottsville, NY.
