Bridge Joint Inspection and Cleaning

TxDOT prefers bridge joint inspection and cleaning to be performed in the spring and re-inspection to occur prior to the beginning of snow season. This fulfills the annual bridge inspection criteria in accordance with the
Maintenance Operations Manual
Poorly maintained joint allowed concentratedde-icer solution to damage cap. (click in image to see full-size image)
Figure 5-3. Poorly maintained joint allowed concentrated de-icer solution to damage cap.
Poorly maintained joint allowed de-icersolution to damage overhang to second mat of steel and top platesteel on beam. (click in image to see full-size image)
Figure 5-4. Poorly maintained joint allowed de-icer solution to damage overhang to second mat of steel and top plate steel on beam.