Asphalt Surfacing Removal (Structures) ASPHALT SURFACING REMOVAL (STRUCTURES)
Part 1 — General
1.1 Section Includes
A.Remov al of existing asphalt surfacing from bridge deck s and approach slabs.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS Not Used
1.3 REFERENCES Not Used
1.4 DEFINITIONS Not Used
1.5 SUBMITTALS Not Used
Part 2 — Products
2.1 Removal Equipment
A.Use equipment capable of removing the full depth of asphalt on the deck and the approach slabs without damaging the underlying concrete surfaces and bridge superstructure.
Part 3 — Execution
3.1 Asphalt Surfacing Removal
A.Verify total asphalt depth before removal at the locations shown.
1.Notify Engineer of any discrepancies between depth measured and the depth shown.
B.Remove asphalt to the top of the concrete surface as shown .
1.Rotomilling as part of the asphalt surfacing removal must meet the following requirements:
a.Verify total asphalt depth in at least three locations along the deck or as shown before rotomilling. Asphalt Surfacing Removal (Structures)
b.At least 1 inch of asphalt must remain above the top of the concrete surface after rotomilling and be removed using other methods.
c.Monitor during rotomilling to ensure concrete is not encountered.
C.Remove existing waterproofing membrane from the deck and concrete approach slabs.
D.Notify Engineer of damage to the deck or app roach slab surface that occurs during the removal.
E.Asphalt surfacing material removed becomes the property of the Contractor , unless otherwise specified .
3.2 Protection
A.Prevent material and debris from falling into waterways, pedestrian areas, traffic areas, or onto railroad tracks.
Source: Utah Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 266–267 of 1,331.