ASPHALT SURFACING REMOVAL (STRUCTURES)
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1SECTION INCLUDES
A.Removal of existing asphalt surfacing from bridge decks and approach
slabs.
1.2RELATED SECTIONS Not Used
1.3REFERENCES Not Used
1.4DEFINITIONS Not Used
1.5SUBMITTALS Not Used
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1REMOVAL 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
3.1ASPHALT 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 approach slab surface that
occurs during the removal.
E.Asphalt surfacing material removed becomes the property of the
Contractor, unless otherwise specified.
3.2PROTECTION
A.Prevent material and debris from falling into waterways, pedestrian areas,
traffic areas, or onto railroad tracks.
END OF SECTION
Asphalt Surfacing Removal (Structures)
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Source: Utah Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 266–267 of 1,331. View official source ↗