BRIDGE DECK WATERPROOFING

Bridges aren’t your average infrastructure; they’re often the lifeblood of local communities, or even entire cities. Without them, the flow of goods and services can halt or be greatly limited, and transporting ourselves becomes just as difficult. As a result, protecting these critical structures is paramount for the safety and well-being of travelers, especially when you consider that bridges can cost up to several billion dollars! The trouble is, bridges are enormous, highly complex structures, made of concrete, metal, and many specialty materials used for everything from joints to bearings. They’re constantly exposed to the elements, including high moisture and humidity, harsh UV radiation, fluctuating temperatures, and much more. So, to protect bridges from everything we and mother nature throw at them, bridge deck waterproofing can be used. By coating surfaces in a durable layer of protective coatings like polyurea, bridges can stand the test of time, and resist corrosion, rust, road salt, and other common sources of structural damage. Moreover, instead of relying on the anti-slip and anti-skid properties of bare construction materials, bridge deck waterproofing can also be used to improve the surface profile of pedestrian or vehicular throughways. In short, bridge deck waterproofing can make bridges last longer, require fewer repairs, and be safer and easier to use, making them an important part of modern bridges.