Panel

Roadwayso
lpe
(Typ)
1 1
2" Min for I-giders, 1 2" Min for all other beam types.
TABLE OF

2"

2"
BEDDING STRIP 2

M in

M in
Allowed for I-girders, not allowed on other beam types.

1
DIMENSIONS
3 To reduce the quantity of cast-in-place concrete, bedding strip thickness
1
may be increased in 4" increments. Bedding strips must be comprised
HEIGHT 4
Bedding strip of one layer. Bond bedding strips to the beams with an adhesive compatible
WIDTH
See Table of Place bedding with bedding strips. Bedding strips over 2.5" high may need to be bonded
1 Min Max
Bedding Strip strip at flange to panels. The same thickness strip must be used under any one panel edge
Dimensions 1 1
Min edge as shown 1" (Min) 2" 2" and the maximum change in thickness between adjacent panels is 4".

1 1 1 Alternatively, bedding strips may be cut to grade. Panels may be supported

1 4" 2" 2 2"
NORMAL GRADING DETAIL 3 by an alternate method, using a commercial product, if approved by the
1
1 1 Engineer of Bridge Design, Bridge Division. If bedding strips exceed 6"
2" 2" 3"
kind is m ade by TxDOT for any purpose whatsoever. TxDOT assum es no responsibility for the conversion

Showing prestressed concrete I-girders. high for I-Girders, 4" high for all other beam types, use Special Grading
3 1 1 CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
. No warranty of any

(Other beam types similar) 1 4" 2" 3 2" Detail for Concrete Beams or submit an alternate method to the Bridge
Erected panels must bear uniformly on bedding strips
Division for approval.
1 of extruded polystyrene placed along top flange edges.
(#4) Bar at each beam 2" 2" 4"
Panel 4 Placing panels to minimize joint openings is recommended.
Bar R(#4). Bar may Height must not exceed twice the width.
of this standard to other form ats or for incorrect results or dam ages resulting from its use.

5 2
1 1 1
(Typ) 4" 2" 4 2" 2 If additional blocking is needed, special grading details
rest on beam and may

3"
5 for supporting the panels and extra reinforcing between
be inclined at 45° Max. 2
1 1 Provide clear cover as indicated unless otherwise shown on Span Details.
2" 2" 5" 2
beam and slab will be considered subsidiary to deck
3 1 1 6 construction.
2 4" 2" 5 2" 2 See Span Details and Thickened Slab End Details for top slab reinforcement and
1 Bars U, shown on PCP-FAB, may be bent over or cut off

4"
clear cover. Transverse top slab reinforcement may rest on top of prestressed

M in
3 4"
Texas Engineering Practice Act"

1 if necessary.
3" (Max) 2" 6" 2 concrete panels if necessary to maintain clear cover.
Care must be taken to ensure proper cleaning of
7 construction debris and consolidation of concrete material
Space Bars UP(#4) with Beam Bars R(#4) in all areas where measured haunch
1 under the edges of the panels. Bedding strips must be
exceeds 3 2" with I-girders, and 3" for all other beam types. Epoxy coating
placed at beam flange edges so that adequate space is
Class "C" for Bars UP is not required. 1
concrete provided for the mortar to flow a minimum of 1 2" under

H " ~ Vary to parallel

Roadway grade, 2" M in

2" 8 the panels as the slab concrete is placed.
Do not locate construction joints on top of a panel.
To allow the proper amount of mortar to flow between
9 1 beam and panel, the minimum vertical opening must be
(#4) continuous Butt adjacent bedding strips together with adhesive. Cut v-notches, approx 4" 1
at least 2". Roadway cross-slope reduces the opening
Spa at 12" Max Beam Bar R(#4) deep, in the top of the bedding strips at 8' o.c..
(Typ) available for entry of the mortar. Bedding strips varying
Bedding strip (same as in in thickness across the beam are therefore required.
Normal Grading Detail) For clear span between U-beams less than or equal to
The use of this standard is governed by the "

18", see Permissible Slab Forming Detail on Miscellaneous

Slab Detail sheets, UBMS.
SPECIAL GRADING
"

MATERIAL NOTES:
DETAIL FOR Provide Grade 60 reinforcing steel in the cast-in-place

CONCRETE BEAMS slab. See Table of Reinforcing Steel for size and spacing
of reinforcement.
Showing prestressed concrete I-girders. If the top and bottom layer of reinforcing steel is
(Other beam types similar) shown on the Span Details to be epoxy coated, then the
D, E, P, & Z bars must be epoxy coated.
Provide bar Laps, where required, as follows:
Uncoated ~ #4 = 1'-7"
7 Epoxy Coated ~ #4 = 2'-5"
Roadway 5 Bars UP Panel
3"

(Typ)
so
lpe GENERAL NOTES:
DISCLAIM ER:

Designed according to AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design

beam types
All other
I-Girders

Specifications.
Panel placement may follow either Option 1 or Option 2
4" 4" Seal joint between panels when
except Option 1 must be used if the skew exceeds
1
gap exceeds 4" with polyurethane
45 degrees.
sealant or expanding foam sealer. 0" - 1" Max Use of Prestressed Concrete Panels is not permitted
Make seal flush with top of panel. for horizontally curved steel plate or tub girders.
Allowable Gap
See Span Details for other possible restrictions on
2"

their use.
2"

3
3 4"
1

~ ~ These details are to be used in conjunction with the

1
10

Span Details, PCP-FAB and other applicable standard

8
H aunch

drawings.
Beam Bar R(#4) Panel
When panel support (bedding strips) deviates from what
7
is shown herein, provide details signed and sealed by a
professional Engineer.
HAUNCH PANEL JOINTS Any additional reinforcement or concrete required on
7
BARS UP (#4) this standard is considered subsidiary to the bid Item
REINFORCING DETAIL (Panel reinforcing not shown for clarity.
"Reinforced Concrete Slab".
The gap cannot be considered as a panel fabrication
Showing prestressed concrete I-girders. tolerance. Adjust panel placement to minimize joint openings.)
(Other beam types similar) Cover dimensions are clear dimensions, unless noted
otherwise.
Reinforcing bar dimensions shown are out-to-out of
Panels not Panels not bar.
Stage construction allowed in bay Stage construction allowed in bay
line. See Span if distance shown line. See Span if distance shown
Details for location. 8 is less than 3" Details for location. 8 is less than 3"
HL93 LOADING SHEET 1 OF 4
in
M
6 Panel 6 Panel 6" Bridge
(Typ) (Typ) Division
Standard

PRESTRESSED
CONCRETE PANELS
Glued
butt joint
DECK DETAILS
Showing Type A Beam

Beam Bar R(#4) Beam Bar R(#4)

PCP
PRESTR CONC I-GIRDERS PRESTR CONC I-BEAMS
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 No panels allowed
8'
-0" End of optional Interior support of continuous
Maxi
mu m over top tension
polystyrene void form 8'-0" Max C steel girder/beam
L Beam flanges

slab thickness
flange

Details for

Details for
2" End

See Span

See Span
C 11

thickness
L Beam

overhang
cover (Typ)

8" M in)
4"

Max ~ Typ

~
n ~ Typ
P 6 Bedding strip (Typ) 13

1
Flange 6" Min
5 6

(
edge C
L Girder
End of
8"

M in

Mi
Skew
void
C
L Beam

4" Panel
Bottom corner

D
Bedding Panel C
L Beam
Flange 2'-1" Min, Limits of top tension flanges
kind is m ade by TxDOT for any purpose whatsoever. TxDOT assum es no responsibility for the conversion

10 strip (Typ) (Typ) flange

2" 1'-3"
edge 2'-4" Max (See Span and Girder Details)
. No warranty of any

AT FLARED BEAMS OR GIRDERS OVER CONC U-BEAMS AT INT SUPPORTS OF CONTINUOUS STEEL GIRDERS
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE I-BEAMS
of this standard to other form ats or for incorrect results or dam ages resulting from its use.

See PCP-FAB standard for Min and Max

slab thickness
dimensions based on beam/girder type.
C
Details for

PART PLANS OF PANEL PLACEMENT L Splice

Details for
2" End
See Span

See Table B,
See Span
C 11
thickness

L Beam
overhang

(shop or field)
cover (Typ) Flange

8" M in)

standard.
edge
4"

PCP-FAB
Panel edge
P 6
Texas Engineering Practice Act"

5 6
1

(
5 Provide clear cover as indicated unless otherwise shown on
8"

M in

Span Details.

6 See Span Details and Thickened Slab End Details for top slab

4" Panel
reinforcement and clear cover. Transverse top slab
Bedding strip
reinforcement may rest on top of prestressed concrete panels
D (Typ). Clean top
Panel if necessary to maintain clear cover.
~ flange per adhesive ~
10 (Typ)
2" 9" manufacturer's 9 Butt adjacent bedding strips together with adhesive. Cut v-notches,
recommendations
1
approx 4" deep, in the top of the bedding strips at 8' o.c.. C
L Flange
STEEL BEAMS 10 Equally space additional bar if more than 1'-3" Max.
The use of this standard is governed by the "

2" End
11 The actual thickness constructed may exceed the slab thickness

slab thickness
cover (Typ)
shown on the Span Details but the extra thickness may be no more PLAN AT SPLICE
Details for

Details for
See Span

See Span
C 11 than 2" (1" for prestressed concrete U-beams and steel beams).
thickness

L Girder
overhang

(Showing steel beams with flange width transition)

Bearing seat elevations or finished grade may be adjusted.

8" M in)
4"

6 12 Field adjust Bars Z1(#4) to match actual slope of slab overhangs. Cut bedding strip to adjust for
P
1

5 difference in flange thickness.

6
1

Width of slab overhang will vary along span with curved slab edges.

(
Adjust Bar Z1(#4) dimensions to maintain proper cover. Bars Z2(#4) 6
8"

M in

are located at Inverted-Tee stems only.

13 Location of concrete placement sequence boundaries and

4" Panel
bolted field splices should be considered by the contractor in

D determining panel limits.

Bedding Panel
DISCLAIM ER:

strip (Typ) (Typ) Bedding strip 9

2" 9" 10 C
L Splice
(shop or field)
Beam
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE I-GIRDERS or girder
2" End 2" End

slab thickness
cover (Typ) cover (Typ)
Details for

Details for
Details for
ELEVATION AT SPLICE
See Span

See Span
See Span
C 11 C
thickness

thickness
L Beam L Beam
overhang

overhang
8" M in)
(Showing steel beams with different flange thickness)
4"

4"
P 6 P 6
1

1
5 6 5 6
1

1
(
8"

8"
M in

M in

slab thickness
4" Panel

4" Panel

Details for
See Span
D D 11
Bedding Panel Bedding Panel

8" M in)
10 strip (Typ) (Typ) strip (Typ) (Typ)
2" 9" 2" 9" Max

Spa

(
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE X-BEAMS PRESTRESSED CONCRETE SPREAD SLAB BEAMS
Bars P over exterior beams are still required when no overhang is
used. In this case, only one Bar D, 2" from slab edge, is required.
See Span Details

See Span Details

HL93 LOADING SHEET 2 OF 4

slab thickness

See Span Details and UBMS

thickness and

thickness and
for overhang

for overhang

standard for reinforcing

Details for

Bridge
See Span

2" End 11 steel in overhang. (Typ)

Division
4" Panel

8" M in)

cover (Typ) Standard

2" End
4"
Type

Type

P 6
1

5 6 Cov (Typ) PRESTRESSED

(
1

Field adjust 1'-0"

CONCRETE PANELS
8"

8"
M in

M in

Z1
DECK DETAILS

Z2
Varies
~

Z1 (nominal
D 6
3
4")

2"
D

6"
Bedding Panel

1
10 strip (Typ) (Typ) 10

7
2" 1'-3" 1'-3" 2"
Slab overhang - 3" Z1
PCP
Overhang at bent - 3" Z2
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TRANSVERSE SECTIONS BARS Z (#4)
DIST COUNTY SHEET NO.
 C C
2
3 L Bent Const joint or L Bent
4"
P or Z 19 P or Z 19 See appropriate details 2 3
4" P or Z 19 controlled joint
C elsewhere in plans for D
L Bent P or Z 19 (See Span
P or Z 19 D D flared reinforcing. C D P or Z 19
L Bent Details)

C
L Bent

Place one bar

E parallel to
Bar E full
edge of slab
width of
as shown

Typ)
bridge
Prestressed 1 C

2"
C 2 2" L Beam
Concrete L Beam
Flange

(
Flange (Typ)
Panel ~ (Typ)
E 17 Bar E full
kind is m ade by TxDOT for any purpose whatsoever. TxDOT assum es no responsibility for the conversion

D E 17 width of
E 17 E 17 18 16
. No warranty of any

bridge
18

Typ)
Typ)

16 Prestressed
concrete

(
(
of this standard to other form ats or for incorrect results or dam ages resulting from its use.

panel (Typ)
Bars D

Bars D
Flange

Flange
3"

3"
edge

edge
C
C L Beam
2" (Typ) L Beam
Texas Engineering Practice Act"

flange
Const joint or flange
controlled joint C E
16 1 L Bent E 17 17
2 2" (Typ) 15
15 (See Span Details)
E 15
16 Showing thickened
2" C slab end. For
C L Beam
L Beam reinforcing steel,
Showing thickened slab (Typ) flange
flange see appropriate
end. For reinforcing
steel, see appropriate details elsewhere

details elsewhere in in plans.

plans.
The use of this standard is governed by the "

P or Z 19 P or Z 19 P or Z 19 P or Z 19 P or Z 19
D P or Z 19
D

AT ALL SPAN AT AT AT ALL SPAN AT AT

ENDS UNLESS INTERIOR THICKENED ENDS UNLESS INTERIOR THICKENED
NOTED OTHERWISE BENTS END SLABS NOTED OTHERWISE BENTS END SLABS

OPTION 1 ~ PLAN OF SLABS WITH NORMAL REINFORCEMENT OPTION 1 ~ PLAN OF SLABS WITH SKEWED REINFORCEMENT
DISCLAIM ER:

6 See Span Details and Thickened Slab End Details for top slab reinforcement and
clear cover. Transverse top slab reinforcement may rest on top of prestressed concrete
panels if necessary to maintain clear cover.
C C C
L Joint L Joint L Bent
9 Butt adjacent bedding strips together with adhesive. Cut v-notches, approx
1
4" deep, in TABLE OF
D Const joint or the top of the bedding strips at 8' o.c. REINFORCING
6 20 6 6
D D
controlled joint
14
STEEL 14
Max Spacing as listed unless otherwise shown.

15 Max
At connection with cast-in-place slab, extend longitudinal panel reinforcement. See
BAR SIZE Spa
E PCP-FAB for details.
20 E (in.)
E
16 Maintain one Bar E(#4) parallel to panel ends (Typ). D #4 9
20
9
20 9 9 17 Bars E(#4) not continuous over beam flanges must overlap beam flange 6" Min. E #4 9
6" Min 1'-6"
20 Min P #4 18
1'-6" 18 Add flared Bars E(#4) (Min Spa = 6", Max Spa = 12") as required at panel ends.
(Typ)
UP #4 ~
Min
19 Where possible, Bars E(#4) may be extended into overhangs to replace Bars P(#4). Z #4 18
Bars Z(#4) are required for sloped overhangs with U-Beams.
AT THICKENED SLAB ENDS AT THICKENED SLAB ENDS FOR AT SLAB CONTINUOUS OVER CONVENTIONAL
FOR PRESTR CONC U-BMS PRESTR CONC I-BMS AND STEEL BMS INTERIOR BENTS FOR ALL SIMPLE SPAN BMS 20 See appropriate thickened slab end details for reinforcing and limits of thickened slab end.

C
HL93 LOADING SHEET 3 OF 4
Constr joint or L Bent
C controlled Joint 6 Bridge
L Joint
6 6 D Division
D
Standard

D
PRESTRESSED
9
E CONCRETE PANELS
E
E 3" Min See appropriate details elsewhere
Face of bkwl
DECK DETAILS
9 9 (Typ) for any additional reinforcing
1'-6" 3" Min steel required over stem.
Min Face of stem
Face of stem

PCP
AT CONVENTIONAL END AT SLAB OVER ABUTMENT AT SLAB CONTINUOUS OVER
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 3
2 4"
C D P or Z
L Bent
(Typ) Bottom Flange

3"
Skew top flange
of Bms/Girders as

4" M ax
shown for flange Face of Web
3
edge supporting
4" pyramid shape
a panel. Not

1
End panel
chamfer place along
applicable to

Flush or
top of redwood
flange edges on
timber board.

~
exterior side of
~ fascia Bms/Girders.
kind is m ade by TxDOT for any purpose whatsoever. TxDOT assum es no responsibility for the conversion

Face of Web

~
C
L Exp joint Prestressed
. No warranty of any

conc panel

~
(Typ)

L Exp joint
ew
Sk
of this standard to other form ats or for incorrect results or dam ages resulting from its use.

C
L Beams C
L Interior Bent, Face
Apply construction adhesive in a
Const joint or of Abut Bkwl or Face
~ continuous bead to both sides of board,
controlled joint of Inverted-T Stem

C
if second panel is present, to adhere
(See Span
to end panel(s) and seal interface.
Details) 21
Texas Engineering Practice Act"

OPTION 2 ~ SHOWING
ELEVATION EXAMPLE OF MODIFICATION TO BEAM/GIRDER
23
END PANEL AND TIMBER BOARD TOP FLANGE FOR SKEWS OVER 5°
C
L Beams See "Option 2 ~ Elevation At Beam Ends". Showing I-Bm/I-Girder, U-Bms and Steel Bms similar.

TABLE OF
6
REINFORCING See Span Details and Thickened Slab End Details for top slab
reinforcement and clear cover. Transverse top slab reinforcement
STEEL 14 Skewed ~
The use of this standard is governed by the "

may rest on top of prestressed concrete panels if necessary to

end panel
maintain clear cover.
Max (Typ)
BAR SIZE Spa 14 Max Spacing as listed unless otherwise shown.
(in.) SPECIAL OPTION 2 CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
~ When Option 2 is chosen bottom mat of thickened end
D #4 9 Skewed 21 1 1
~ 2" Vinyl or plastic joint former at controlled joints (Stress Cap, slab reinforcing is not required. Use the same top mat
E #4 9 end panel Zip Strip, Stress Lock, or equal as approved by the Engineer.) as shown on the Thickened Slab End Details sheet.
(Typ)
Placing panels adjacent to expansion joints and bent
P #4 18 22 End panel may be set up to 2" lower to accommodate expansion
centerlines prior to completing interior panel
1
UP #4 ~ joint hardware, provided bedding strip is not less than 2" thick. placement is recommended. Saw cutting panels to fit is
acceptable when approved by the Engineer. Minimum
Z #4 18
23 3 distance from a saw cut edge to a panel strand is 1
1
4" thick redwood timber board, leave in place. Redwood timber 2".

board placed flush with top of panel or

1
within 4" Max above panel. Do not extend the longitudinal panel reinforcement
3 into the cast-in-place slab.
Place 4" pyramid shape chamfer along top of timber board. See
Top flanges of beams and girders on skewed bridges
DISCLAIM ER:

"Elevation Example of End Panel and Timber Board". Place straight,

must be modified as shown on this drawing. The
1
within 4" of centerline of bent or face of inverted-tee, across Contractor is responsible for coordinating this
Place first P
bridge width and end board at exterior flange edge of fascia modification with the beam fabricator prior to
parallel to slab
beams/girders. Do not extend into overhang. submitting shop drawings for approval.
edge (Typ). Field
Fabricator may optionally skew the whole end. When
bend as neceeary. 24 Place panel within 1 " of 3 " thick board.
2 4 electing to skew whole end, girder end details and
22 bearing type at conventional interior bent must be
25 Permanent galvanized steel sheet form. Removable formwork is
thickness
+ 2" M ax

C changed to use condition at abutment. Fabricator must

See Span
thickness

L Exp joint
Details

22
Slab

D P or Z acceptable. coordinate change in bearing type, bearing centerline

2" M ax

Slab
at End

Joint

location, and dowel location with Engineer and

PCP

26 Place end panel within 1 Contractor. Show appropriate changes on girder and
2" of expansion joint opening. End
OPTION 2 ~ PLAN OF SLAB bearing shop drawings.
panel cannot encroach on required expansion joint opening.
Bending of anchor studs of expansion joints shown on
(Showing U-Beams; other beams similar)
27 Place additional (#4) bar 5'-0" in length between every slab standards AJ, SEJ-B, SEJ-M, and SEJ-S(O) is permissible

~ ~ if necessary to clear top of end panels. The Contractor

bars T. Center (#4) bar on Joint.
is responsible for coordinating modifications with the
2"

M in

28 Place additional (#4) bar continuous 2'-6" beyond each side of joint fabricator. Submit shop drawings for approval
bedding
H aunch
1

when modifications to expansion joint hardware are

strip

Inverted-T Stem between every slab bars T.

and

26
made.
Bedding strips under skewed end panels must conform
End panel Panel
to the requirements of Item 422 except their minimum
compressive strength must be 60 psi.
Provide Bars AA, G, K and OA from standard IGTS
JOINTS (BETWEEN BEAMS/GIRDERS OR AT INV-T STEM) in the slab.
C
L Const joint or
For SEJ-B, SEJ-M, SEJ-S(O), AJ, and Type A expansion joints only.
controlled joint 21
C
L Interior bent (const C
L Interior bent (const HL93 LOADING SHEET 4 OF 4
2'-6" Inverted-tee stem 2'-6"
See Span

See Span

See Span
thickness

thickness

thickness
joint or controlled joint) 21 joint or controlled joint) 21
Details

Details

Details
Bridge
Slab

Slab

Slab
Division
27 23 27 23 25 23 25 28 25 23 Standard

PRESTRESSED
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CONCRETE PANELS
DECK DETAILS
bedding

bedding

bedding
H aunch

H aunch

H aunch
See elsewhere
strip

strip

strip
and

and

and
for additional
Bottom of
reinforcing
End panel 24 End panel 24 End panel 24 adjacent End panel 24 End panel 24
not shown.
panel

PCP
CONVENTIONAL INTERIOR BENT CONVENTIONAL INTERIOR BENT INVERTED-T BENT
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