Traffic loads, environmental conditions and other factors can make concrete bridge decks susceptible to cracking. But exactly why some types of cracks form – and how to diagnose and treat them – is not well understood.
The Illinois Department of Transportation sought to better understand the different kinds of cracks that can occur in concrete bridge decks, as well as determine which sealant would be most appropriate and cost-effective given the bridge’s regional climate and other considerations.
Read the report: Concrete Bridge Deck Crack Sealing, March 2024
Image source: Illinois Department of Transportation