Bridge-Dek®
Bridge-deck forms ensure safe and efficient bridge construction
High-strength, stay-in-place galvanized deck forms
Bridge-Dek® is made of high-strength galvanized steel to meet design requirements of steel and concrete bridge structures. Optional, upgraded galvanization coating is available for Bridge-Dek®. The special G165, G210 and G235 coatings protect the deck from road salt and other corrosive substances. For superior protection from salt water and other aggressive environments, see our Rhino-Dek® polymer laminated bridge deck.
Bridge-Dek® — ideal for new construction and rehabilitation
Bridge-Dek® stay-in-place deck forms are a highly efficient method for forming and pouring deck slabs on steel and concrete bridge structures. Ideal for both new bridge construction and rehabilitation, the stay-in-place design provides significant cost and time savings. Bridge-Dek® deck forms offer your project ease and speed of construction, safety, durability and longevity.
- Spans up to 14 feet
- Factory-closed ends speed installation
- Creates safe working platform after installation
- Reduces costs 20% to 25% compared to wood forms
- Integrates with steel or concrete girders
BD1.5 Bridge-Dek®
- Available in 22- through 20-gage steel with 30-inch cover width
BD2.5 Bridge-Dek®
- Available in 22- through 20-gage steel with 32-inch cover width
BD3 Bridge-Dek®
- Available in 22- through 14-gage steel with 24-inch cover width
BD4.5/10 Bridge-Dek®
- Available in 20- through 14-gage steel with 20-inch cover width
BD4.5/12 Bridge-Dek®
- Available in 20- through 14-gage steel with 12-inch cover width
Engineered for performance and safety
All deck and accessories are fabricated from steel conforming to ASTM Specification A-653 Grade 50 having a minimum coating class of G165 according to ASTM Specification A-924. The steel unit working stress will not exceed 0.725 of the specific minimum yield strength or a maximum of 36,000 psi.
Both Bridge-Dek® and Rhino-Dek® are designed based on the applicable dead load (deflection), which will not be less than 120 psf. The minimum total load (stress) will be the actual dead load (weight of concrete and deck) plus an additional 50 psf construction load. Bridge deck design incorporates the deflection and other design criteria required by the applicable governing jurisdictions. Typically, deflection under the dead load (Wd) will not exceed the design span (L) divided by 180 or 1/2”, whichever is less.
Physical design properties are calculated in accordance with the latest published edition of the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) “Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel.”
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District Sales Manager – Bridge Deck
Email: robert.calhoun@newmill.com
Phone: 803.540.2229