Concrete Deck Slabs

Generally, reinforced concrete deck slabs are the most often used type of deck for steel bridges. Concrete deck slabs can be constructed with cast-in-place or precast methods, and typically include mild steel reinforcement in the longitudinal and transverse directions. Although not common to typical steel bridges, concrete decks can utilize post-tensioning steel in addition to the mild steel reinforcement in an effort to provide additional strength and durability.