BAYOU LAFOURCHE BRIDGE –A COST-EFFECTIVE FULL DEPTH PRECAST DECK SOLUTION

摘要

AccelBridge, an innovative full depth precast deck technology, is implemented for the Bayou LafourcheBridge, sponsored by FHWA Every Day Count program. AccelBridge utilizes bridge girders to compressthe deck without need for deck post-tensioning. Comparing with current full depth precast decktechnologies, AccelBridge offers advantages in simplifying construction, reducing cost, and improvingdurability.