The replacement of the Linn Road Bridge in Mansfield (Richland
County), Ohio, was
completed in May 2024. PENETRON ADMIX
SB, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was used to treat all
above-grade concrete structures to protect against deterioration
and extend the service life of the new bridge.
EAST
SETAUKET, N.Y., May 7, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The replacement of the Linn Road Bridge
in Mansfield (Richland County), Ohio, was completed in May 2024. PENETRON ADMIX SB, a crystalline
waterproofing admixture, was used to treat all above-grade concrete
structures to protect against deterioration and extend the service
life of the new bridge.
Indeed, the self-healing ability provided
by the admixture means the treated concrete is virtually
maintenance free, which will minimize future maintenance and repair
costs.
Located between the town of Shelby,
Ohio, and the Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport in
Central Ohio, the Linn Road Bridge
had corroded over the years due to the intrusion of water and
de-icing salts. The Richland County DOT opted for an immediate
replacement to avoid further damage – and higher repair costs.
"When exposed to the elements and de-icing road salts, a
bridge's structure can suffer extreme deterioration, requiring
maintenance and sometimes, premature replacement," says
Christopher Chen, Director of The
Penetron Group.
The bridge renovation project included complete replacement of
the original 40-foot steel bridge span with a new concrete pre-cast
box beam span. In addition, the previous bridge abutment was
upgraded with new concrete footings.
"Previously, a competitive waterproofing product had been
specified for bridge projects by the Richland County DOT. However,
our revised specification for PENETRON ADMIX SB for the Tucker Road
Bridge project last year was approved," explains Heath Maglott, Field Operations Manager at Adena
Corporation, the project contractor. "We were now able to use the
Penetron admixture for the Linn Road project."
Added to the concrete mix by Moritz Concrete during the batching
phase, PENETRON ADMIX creates a non-soluble crystalline network,
which forms throughout the pores, capillaries, and microcracks of
the concrete to optimize durability of the new concrete elements
with enhanced impermeability to reduce any future intrusion of
water and de-icing salts into the concrete matrix.
"The PENETRON ADMIX-treated concrete structures of the Linn Road
Bridge can now resist this concrete deterioration," concludes
Christopher Chen. "Indeed, the
self-healing ability provided by the admixture means the treated
concrete is virtually maintenance free, which will minimize future
maintenance and repair costs."
The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty
construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs
and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global
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through its regional offices, representatives, and distribution
channels.
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