B
HomeLibrariesCode AISearchProjectsBookmarksAddress
FeedbackHelp Desk
Libraries
Estimate & calculate
CalculatorsChecklists
PricingLog in
RIGID PAVEMENTS

505BRIDGE APPROACH SLABS

PA · 2026 Standard Specifications✓ Full text on BuildSpecBook pages 387–0 Save this section

Ask about Section 505

Get a cited answer from the section text. Click the citation to check it.

One cited answer a day is free. Start a 14-day trial for unlimited, no card required.

505.1DESCRIPTION—This work is construction of reinforced cement concrete approach slabs and associated

sleeper slabs, including the subbase material and necessary excavation.

505.2MATERIAL—

(a)Subbase–Section 350.2
(b)Reinforced Cement Concrete Pavement–Section 501.2
(c)Asphalt Impregnated Paper–Section 727
(d)Polyethylene Sheeting–Section 711.1(a)
(e)Concrete Curing Materials–Section 711.1

505.3CONSTRUCTION—As shown on the Standard Drawings, approved Contract Drawings, as specified

in Section 501.3, except Section 501.3(l), and as follows:

(a)Excavation. Excavate for the sleeper slab after constructing the subbase, except when constructing

a geosynthetic stabilized subbase as shown in the GSBA Standard Drawings.

(b)Polyethylene Sheeting. Two layers of 4.0 mil minimum polyethylene sheeting to be used as a bond

breaker under bridge approach slabs. Provide surface that is smooth without excessive depth of sheeting. Install any seams in the longitudinal direction of the bridge and overlap seams a minimum of 12 inches. Provide certification from the manufacturer concerning the above material requirements.

(c)Concrete Curing. Cure the approach slab as specified in Section 1001.3(p), except Section 1001.3(p)3.a,

and as follows: Water cure bridge approach slabs for a minimum of 7 days. Use covers of a double thickness of burlap.

505.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—

(a)Bridge Approach Slab. Square Yard

The price includes excavation, subbase material, polyethylene sheeting, asphalt impregnated paper, cement concrete, and reinforcement bars.

BRIDGE APPROACH SLABS in other states

Get an email when 505 changes

Pennsylvania revises spec sections through supplementals and new editions. We check this one every week and email you the day it changes. Free, no account.

Source: Publication 408 Highway Construction Specifications, 2026 Edition. Pages 387–0 of 1,522. View official source ↗

Ask about this section

Scoped to Pennsylvania Publication 408 — Specifications, Section 505 — BRIDGE APPROACH SLABS. Every answer cites the section it came from, with a verification date — don’t trust a percentage, click the citation.