2024 Specificati ons 785
Article 1 — Description
Repair or replace damaged bridge joint as shown on the plans .
Article 2 — Materials
Provide materials in accordance with the following Items except as shown on the plans. Item 429, “Concrete Structure Repair” Item 449, “Anchor Bolts” Item 454, “Bridge Expansion Joints” DMS -6100 , “Epoxies and Adhesives” Submit information regarding pre-packaged repair materials and concrete mix design at least 10 days before beginning work.
Article 3 — Equipment
Provide equipment in accordance with Item 429 and Item 448, “Structural Field Welding.”
Article 4 — Work Methods
Obtain approval for all materials and work methods before beginning work. Repair damaged bridge joints as shown on the plans. Perform the work in accordance with Item 429; Item 438, “Cleaning and Sealing Joints” ; Item 448; and Item 454, as directed. Provide certified welder when shown on the plans. Remove concrete and steel sections to limits shown on the plans and as approved when damage extends past specified regions. Repair concrete and steel members damaged by the Contractor beyond limits shown at no additional cost. Contain concrete during removal to prevent falling onto lower roadway or into waterway. Remove existing joint and seal. Ensure prestressed concrete deck panel is not damaged during concrete removal. Clean and extend existing reinforcing steel and replace any damaged steel or add additional steel as shown on the plans . Examine existing steel joint, finger plate, armor plate, or sliding plate to determine whether the items are salvageable. Reinstall anchor bolts, anchor studs, and other steel attachments if loose and shown on the plans. Install replacement joint system as shown on the plans. Set joint opening as shown on the plans and as directed. Restore concrete under and around joint flush with top of riding surface. Cure repaired concrete at least 4 days, unless directed otherwise. Prepare and seal joint opening. Match existing joint seal type unless shown otherwise. Splice new joint seal to existing joint seal when required in conformance with manufacturer’s recommended practices to obtain adequate bond between existing seal and new seal. 2024 Specificati ons 785 1017 5. MEASUREMENT This Item will be measured by the foot of joint repaired, per side of joint opening, and by the foot of joint system replaced.
Article 6 — Payment
The work performed and materials furnished in accordance with this Item and measured as provided under “Measurement” will be paid for at the unit price bid for “Bridge Joint Repair ” and “Bridge Joint System Replacement” of the type identified. This price is full compensation for removing existing joint and seal; breaking back and repairing concrete damaged for joint removal and replacement; removing and replacing additional concrete as shown on the plans; furnishing and placing all materials ; cleaning and sealing the joints; disposal of all materials removed; additional sealant required to extend into concrete rail or curb; additional material that may be required due to existing asphalt and concrete removal being more than estimated as shown on the plans; and for all labor, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.