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Bridge Plank

Bridge Plank

Quick, Cost Effective Installation for Deck Rehab and New Construction

CONTECH Bridge Plank is used for re-decking bridges and for new construction, either to replace deteriorated wood or concrete decks on otherwise structurally sound bridges, or as a high-strength continuous bridge deck surface for new bridges. Once welded or bolted in place, CONTECH Bridge Plank restores strength to old structures and stiffens bridges laterally, providing a solid base for new asphalt paving and eliminating rattles.

With CONTECH Steel Bridge Plank, there is nothing to crack, warp or rot. Repeated, expensive repair work on the bridge floor comes to a halt, and the danger of fire is minimized. Our Bridge Plank also eliminates reduced load limits caused by inadequate flooring.

CONTECH Steel Bridge Plank comes in different corrugation patterns to fit various deck loading requirements. Installation requires no special crews or equipment. The structural-quality steel used to manufacture our Bridge Plank conforms to the requirements of ASTM A 570 or ASTM A 907, depending on metal thickness. Zinc coatings, when ordered, are in accordance with ASTM A 123.
 
Benefits of Bridge Plank:
  • Rigid panel construction - Restores strength to old structures. Positive welded connections help stiffen the entire structure and the deck becomes an integral part of the bridge
  • Galvanized steel planks - Long service life with minimal maintenance 
  • High strength-to-weight ratio - Total weight is only slightly higher than most timber floors and in some cases (especially replacement of reinforced concrete decks) the load is actually reduced
  • Convenient lengths and standard sizes with no special equipment or training - Fast, low-cost installation

Bridge Plank for Deck Rehabilitation

Bridge Plank Bridge RehabThe easy and economical solution is to replace noisy, worn-out wood floors or deteriorated concrete decks with CONTECH Bridge Plank. Corrugated steel CONTECH Bridge Plank has a proven track record from coast to coast on many types of bridges, including skewed structures.

 

MR Credit 4 – Recycled Content, 1-2 Points

Intent – Increase the demand for building products that incorporate recycled content materials. The sum of post-consumer recycled content plus one-half of the pre-consumer content constitutes at least 10% (1 point) or 20% (2 points), based on cost, of the total value of the materials in the project.

Potential Contribution: CONTECH Metal Pipe and Structures
  • Steel is the most recycled material in the world
  • Up to 80% recycled content

MR Credit 5.1 – Regional Materials, 1-2 Points

Intent – Increase demand for building materials and products that are extracted and manufactured locally to a job site in hopes to reduce the environmental impact that would result from transporting these goods. Products manufactured, extracted and recycled within 500 miles of the project site for a minimum of 10% (1 point) or 20% (2 points), based on cost of the total materials value.

Potential Contribution: All CONTECH Products
  • 40 manufacturing facilities nationwide Contact your local representative to find out if your project location falls within our reach

 

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