40 strands for most sections) are not encouraged to achieve longer spans where vertical

clearance or hydraulic opening is not a controlling factor. Utilizing higher strength concrete with

larger number of strands increases camber and the required bolster height which can cause

fabrication and construction complexities.

Where minimum depth sections utilizing high concrete strengths and a large number of strands

would be necessary where vertical clearance or hydraulic opening is a limiting factor, changes to

the vertical profile should be considered during project scoping.

Designs where dead load deflection exceeds camber are prohibited.

MEMBER WEIGHT AND LENGTH LIMITATIONS:

When considering a prestressed concrete Bulb-T section to use, the designer shall investigate

the feasibility of having the member hauled to the project site and erected.

BEAM END DETAILS FOR INTEGRAL ABUTMENTS:

For beam end details for integral abutments, see File Nos. 17.03-26 thru -29.

The designer shall locate 11/2” diameter open holes to ensure there are no conflicts with

prestressing strands. In the event this is not possible, the designer may consider the option of

relocating the draped strands providing the beam stresses do not exceed the allowable. When

relocating draped strands, the designer may increase the vertical spacing of strands but shall

maintain 2” increments between rows of draped strands.

Modify the end of the beam shown in the Part Plan and Part Elevation shown on the prestressed

concrete beam standard sheet to show the location of the 11/2” diameter open holes in the beam

web. For semi-integral abutments for bridges on skews, modify the Part Plan to show the top

flange clip or beam end bevel.

MISCELLANEOUS BEAM DETAILS:

For camber and bolster computations, dead load deflection diagrams a