Inventory Inspection and Load Rating of a

Complex Segmental Concrete Bridge

Presented by
Matthew J. Lengyel, PE, SE
Introduction
Project Overview

 Parallel Segmental Bridges (1F 763 and 3F 763)

 Number of Spans per Bridge = 3
 Total Bridge Length = 1,022 feet (Each)
 Main Span Lengths = 438 feet
Project Overview
 2 lanes of Traffic per Bridge
 Bridge Widths = 39’-10”
 Depth at Pier = 19’-2½”
 Depth at Mid-span = 9’-2½”
 Inventory Inspection - Overview

 Construction and As-

Built Data Gathering
 Planning the
Inspection
 Performing the
Inspection
 Final Condition
Rating
 Inventory Load Rating - Overview

 Load Rating
Philosophy
 Longitudinal Load
Rating Analysis
 Transverse Load
Rating Analysis
 Final Load Rating
Inventory Inspection – Construction Data
 Designer: FIGG Engineering Group
 Contractor: Wadsworth Brothers Construction
 Construction Engineer: Summit Engineering Group, Inc.
Inventory Inspection – Construction Data

 Construction and Maintenance Documents

 Design Drawings
 Erection Manual
 Concrete Reports
 Post-Tensioning Reports
 As-Built Drawings
 Maintenance Manual
Inventory Inspection - Planning

 Review of Construction and As-Built Data

 Review of Owner’s Reporting Requirements
 NBI Ratings
 Familiarization with Unique Elements
Inventory Inspection - Planning

 Inspection Requirements and Support

and Equipment
 Confined Space Entry
 UBIT
 Traffic Control
Inventory Inspection – Substructure

 Abutments
 Stem Walls
 Backwalls
 Wingwalls
Inventory Inspection – Substructure

 Main Piers
 Hollow Main Piers
 Pier Extensions
Inventory Inspection – Bearings

 Abutment Bearings
 Guided Bearings
 Non-Guided Bearings
 Bearing Measurements
Inventory Inspection - Bearings

 Pier Bearings
 Fixed Bearings (At Pier 3)
 Guided and Non-Guided (At Pier 2)
Inventory Inspection - Superstructure

 Exterior Bottom Slab

 Variable Thickness
 Internal Post-Tensioning
Inventory Inspection - Superstructure
 Exterior Webs and Overhangs
 Variable Depth
 Transverse Post-Tensioning Blockouts
 Inventory Inspection - Superstructure

 Interior Box Surfaces

 Interior Bottom Slab
 Interior Webs
 Interior Deck Slab
Inventory Inspection – Post-Tensioning

 External Tendons
 End Diaphragms
 Deviators
 Pier Diaphragms
Inventory Inspection – Post-Tensioning

 External Tendons
 Anchorages
 Tendon Ducts
Inventory Inspection – Post-Tensioning

 Internal Tendons
 Transverse Tendons
 Cantilever Tendons
 Bottom Slab Tendons
 Inventory Inspection - Joints

 Abutment 1 Joints
 Movement Capability
 14.71 Inches (Contraction)
 3.80 Inches (Expansion)
Inventory Inspection - Joints

 Abutment 4 Joints
 Movement Capability
 6.14 Inches
(Contraction)
 1.50 Inches
(Expansion)
Inventory Inspection - Deck

 Top Deck Riding Surface

 Post-Tensioned in Both
Directions
 Construction Pourbacks
Inventory Inspection - Barriers

 Bridge Barriers
 Concrete Single
Slope Barriers
Inventory Inspection – Other Elements

 Vermin Guards
 Bridge Drains
 Crash Attenuators
 Inventory Inspection – Final Ratings

 Condition Ratings (Both 1F 763 and 3F 763)

 Deck: 8
 Superstructure: 8
 Substructure: 8
Load Rating - Philosophy

 Develop a Load Rating System for a Complex Segmental

Concrete Bridge that the Owner Could Use Again in the
Future.
Load Rating – Philosophy

 Longitudinal Analysis
 RM Bridge
 CSI Bridge
 Transverse Analysis
 RM Bridge
 Homberg Chart
Analysis
Load Rating – Ratings Requirements

 Inventory Rating
 Normal Live Load Vehicles Occurring Daily

 Operating Rating
 Rare Overload Vehicles

 Live Loads Rated

 HL-93 (AASTHO LRFD)
 Legal Loads (MBE)
 Permit Load (UDOT Overload OL)
Load Rating – Rating Requirements

 Longitudinal and Transverse Flexure

 Tension Limit = 3*sqrt(f’c)
 Compression Limit = 0.6*f’c

 Longitudinal Principle Tension (MBE, Sec. 6A.5.13.4)

 Principle Tension Limit = 3.5*sqrt(f’c)

 Longitudinal Shear (MBE, Sec. 6A.5.13.7)

 Per AASHTO Section 5.8.6
Load Rating – Rating Requirements

 Time Dependent Effects and Change Conditions

 End of Construction (EOC)
 With 2½” Integral Wearing Surface (EOC, wIWS)
 Without 2½” Integral Wearing Surface (EOC, woIWS)

 Day 10,000 (D10K)

 With 2½” Integral Wearing Surface (D10K, wIWS)
 Without 2½” Integral Wearing Surface (D10K, woIWS)
Load Rating – Rating Requirements

 Other Factors
 Post-Tensioning Stresses

 Thermal Gradient (0.5 for Inventory Ratings)

 Secondary Post-Tensioning Forces

 System Factor (MBE, Table 6A.5.13.6-1)

 1.0 for Transverse Load Ratings

 1.1 for Longitudinal Load Ratings

Load Rating – Longitudinal Analysis

 RM Bridge Model
 Entire Bridge Modeled (One Structure)
 3D Frame (Spine Model)
 Models with and without IWS
 Variable Depth Cross Section
Load Rating – Longitudinal Analysis

 RM Bridge Model
 Post-Tensioning Tendons
 Modified Construction Sequence with Time-Dependent
Effects (EOC and D10K)
Load Rating – Longitudinal Analysis

 CSI Bridge
 Entire Bridge Modeled (One Structure)
 3D Frame (Spine Model)
 Same Node Locations as RM Bridge Model
Load Rating – Longitudinal Analysis

 CSI Bridge
 Used for Longitudinal Live Load Analyses
 Load Rating – Longitudinal Analysis

 Microsoft Excel
 Contains Results
from RM Bridge
 End of
Construction
 Day 10,000
 Both with and
without IWS
Load Rating – Longitudinal Analysis

 Microsoft Excel
 Export Results
from CSI Bridge
 Calculates
Rating Factors
 Calculates
Controlling
Rating Factors
for Longitudinal
Analysis
Load Rating – Transverse Analysis

 RM Bridge Model
 Cross Section at Pier Modeled
 Cross Section at Midspan Modeled
 2D Frame Models
Load Rating – Transverse Analysis

 RM Bridge Model
 Post-Tensioning
Tendons
 Time-Dependent
Effects (EOC and
D10K)
 Models with and
without IWS
Load Rating – Transverse Analysis

 Homberg Charts
 Cantilever Charts
 Span Charts
 Haunch Charts
Load Rating – Transverse Analysis

 Homberg Charts
 Calculate Units
 Applies Wheel Locations
 Determine Live Load
Coefficients
Load Rating – Transverse Analysis

 Microsoft Excel
 Contains Results from RM Bridge
 End of Construction
 Day 10,000
 Both with and without IWS
Load Rating – Transverse Analysis

 Microsoft Excel
 Input Live Load Coefficients
 Calculates Rating Factors
 Calculate Controlling Ratings for Transverse Analysis
 Updates Bridge Rating Factor Worksheet
Load Rating – Final Load Rating

 Design Load Rating

 Operating RF = 1.84
 Longitudinal
Principle Tension at
D10k, wIWS
 Inventory RF = 1.30
 Longitudinal Shear
at D10k, wIWS
Load Rating – Final Load Rating

 Legal Load Rating

 Legal RF = 1.75
 Transverse Flexure at D10k, woIWS

 Permit Load Rating

 Permit RF = 3.27
 Longitudinal Principle Tension at D10K, wIWS
Conclusion

 Inventory Inspection
 Load Rating
Inventory Inspection and Load Rating of a
Complex Segmental Concrete Bridge

QUESTIONS?
Presented by
Matthew J. Lengyel, PE, SE