Construction Inspector'S Checklist FOR Bridge Superstructures

State of Illinois
Department Of Transportation
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS CHECKLIST
FOR
BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURES
While its use is not required, this checklist has been prepared to provide the field inspector a
summary of easy-to-read step-by-step requirements relative to the proper construction of all
cast-in-place concrete bridge decks (Section 503). The following questions are based on and
referenced to information found in the Standard and Supplemental Specifications, Highway
Standards, appropriate sections of the Construction Manual ("CM"), the Manual of Test
Procedures for Materials ("MTPM") and the Project Procedures Guide (PPG).
1.
PREPARATION PRIOR TO SUPERSTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION

a.
Office Review (General Items)

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Have you thoroughly reviewed the Contract Special

Provisions, Plans and the Standard and Supplemental
Specifications?
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Have you computed the volume of BS Concrete (see

Art.1020.04) and the weight (mass) of Reinforcement Bars for
comparison with the quantity shown in the bill of materials?
This will help familiarize you with the plans, find plan errors
prior to starting construction, and satisfy part of your
documentation requirements. (Note: This is not a
documentation requirement if Form BC 981,Agreement On
Accuracy of Plan Quantities is jointly signed.)
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Have you reviewed the Project Procedure Guide ("PPG") for

minimum testing requirements?
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If this contract contains the Recurring Special Provision for

Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) of Concrete
Mixtures, have you reviewed the QC/QA special provision and
discussed its requirements with the district Materials office? In
addition, has the district Materials office approved the
contractors Quality Control Plan?
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Have you determined what material must be inspected prior to

incorporation into the work and what material certifications are
required? (See PPG Attachment 3)
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Have you reviewed the appropriate sections of the

Construction Manual (CM): Section 500, the CM
Documentation Section, the CM Forms Section, Construction
Memorandum Nos. 39, 45, 64, 72, 73, 74 and 78, and the
Project Procedures Guide (PPG)?
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Bridge Superstructures
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(8)
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b.
If this contract contains the Structural Assessment Reports

special provision (SARs), have the submittal requirements
been fulfilled? (Note per the SAR special provision, separate
portions of work may be covered by separate SARs. Thus
there may be various SAR submittals at various times.)
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Have approved final shop drawings been received and are

they available for reference when products are delivered to the
jobsite?
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If required by Materials, has the Contractor supplied additional

elstomeric bearing assemblies for testing? (See Art. 1083.04,
Art. 521.09)
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Office Review (Precast Prestressed Concrete items Prior to jobsite

Delivery)
(1)
(2)
(3)
Have you reviewed the Manual for Fabrication of Precast

Prestressed Concrete Products? In particular see Section 1.2
and Appendix A for maximum allowable dimensional
tolerances, Section 3.5 for allowable damage and repairs, and
Appendix A for procedures to remedy unacceptable products.
The Manual for Fabrication of Precast Prestressed Concrete
Products can be found at
http://www.idot.illinois.gov/Assets/uploads/files/DoingBusiness/Manuals-Guides-&Handbooks/Highways/Materials/PrecastPrestress/ppcfabricationmanual2013.pdf
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Have you verified with the District Materials Engineer if any

product was declared unacceptable and if a remedy for the
unacceptable product has been approved? If a remedy for
any product declared unacceptable has been approved, obtain
a copy of the Notice of Unacceptable Product at Plant or
Jobsite form (BMPR PS02) and the remedy approval
notification for the project file.
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Have you verified with the District Materials Engineer if the

fabricator has developed an alternate transportation loading
configuration (in lieu of the configuration specified in Std.
Spec. Art. 504.06 (c)? (Note, Art. 504.06 (c) may not apply in
all cases because of the length and depth of the beams, the
transportation route to deliver the beams, or other
circumstances.) If the fabricator has developed an alternate
transportation loading configuration, its design should be
sealed by a licensed Illinois structural engineer and approved
by the Bureau of Bridges and Structures. The approved
transportation loading configuration is to be used for checking
the location of bolsters or other supports.
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c.
Field Review
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
2.
Are you checking the bearing seat elevations before and after
each abutment or pier pour? Errors caught at this stage can
often be corrected by grinding, shimming or adjusting
elevations.
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Are you laying out bearing lines on top of abutments and piers
for beam erection and checking span lengths between
abutments and piers?
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Are the bearing areas on supporting masonry being finished

within allowable tolerances? Improperly finished, deformed or
irregular bearing areas shall be ground smooth, filled or
otherwise corrected to within allowable tolerances to provide
even bearing on the seats. (See Art. 503.15(c), 505.08(a),
505.08(f) and CM Division 500)
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Are you inspecting the material as it is delivered to the jobsite

for evidence of inspection (See PPG Attachment 3), that the
material has not been damaged due to mishandling
subsequent to inspection and that it is being properly stored?
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BEAM ERECTION
a.
Pre-Erection (General Items)

(1)
(2)
(3)
b.
If this contract contains the Structural Assessment Reports

special provision (SARs), has the erection SAR been
approved?
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Have you had a pre-erection meeting with the Contractor to

discuss the erection plan, bolting requirements, jobsite
samples, job site testing and test equipment, etc. as
applicable? (This is not a contract requirment, but is highly
recommended.)
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Do you have proper evidence of inspection for all materials to

be used? (See PPG Attachment 3)
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Pre-Erection (Structural Steel items)

(1)
(2)
Before starting erection, has the Contractor submitted an

erection plan detailing the proposed methods of erection and
the amount, location(s) and type(s) of equipment to be used?
Has the plan been approved by the Engineer? (See
Art. 505.08(e)) (Note, if the contract contains the SARs special
provision, the special provison holds over Art. 505.08(e) See
Art. 105.05)
If falsework is needed for the erection process, has the
Contractor submitted erection falsework plans for review, or
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has the submittal been waived by the Engineer? (See

Art. 505.08(d)) (Note, if the contract contains the SARs special
provision, the special provison holds over Art. 505.08(d) See
Art. 105.05)
c.
Pre-Erection (Precast Prestressed Concrete items Arrival at jobsite

before unloading)
(1)
(2)
3.
d.
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Does the product have an ILL OK stamp? If the product

doesnt have the ILL OK stamp, issue a notice of unacceptable
product (BMPR PS02) to the contractor and contact the
District Materials Engineer. (See Art. 106.02 for additional
guidance regarding unacceptable materials and Section 3.6.3
of the Manual for Fabrication of Precast Prestressed Concrete
Products for more information on the ILL OK stamp.)
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Are the bolsters or other supports at the correct location, per

Std. Spec. Art. 504.06 (c) or an approved alternate (project
specific) loading configuration, for transporting the product? If
bolsters or supports are located incorrectly, subsequent
inspection will be required to verify that the product did not
incur crack damage. It is recommended the product be
returned to the Producer for this inspection. If it is not feasible
to return the product to the Producer, access to the entire
beam is required for inspection. Note, it may not be feasible
(or possible) to perform this inspection after the product is
placed in its final location. Thus, an immediate inspection will
likely be required. This immediate inspection may delay the
contractors operation.
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Were wood blocks or other suitable material, per Std. Spec.

Art. 504.06 (c), placed under the tie chains (by the supplier) to
prevent chipping the concrete during transport? If shipping
damage is identified, issue a notice of unacceptable product
(BMPR PS02) to the contractor.
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Structural Fasteners
(1)
(2)
(3)
Have you reviewed the Inspectors Checklist for Structural

Steel Bolting and Construction Manual Section 500?
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Have the high strength bolts, nuts and washers been

fabricated domestically from domestically produced steel (See
Art. 106.01)?
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Does the shipment of fastener assemblies have the required

evidence of materials inspection? (See PPG Attachment 3)
If bolting hardware has not have the required evidence of
materials inspection, are you obtaining three bolts of each size
and length and three nuts and washers of each size, per lot,
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e.
and submitting them to the BMPR for testing? (See PPG

Attachment 3)
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Has the Contractor given you the Mill Test Report(s),

Manufacturer Certified Test Report(s), and (if applicable) the
Distributor Certified Test Report(s) for each Rotational
Capacity (RC) lot delivered to the job site? (See Art.
505.04(f)(3)f.2)
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Has the Contractor supplied a calibration device capable of

indicating bolt tension to perform the Rotation Capacity (RC)
tests and field verification tests? (See Art. 505.04(f)(2) and
505.04(f)(3)g.1)
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Has the Contractor supplied a calibrate dial inspection torque

wrench (See Art. 505.04(f)(2) and 505.04(f)(3)g.1
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Have you performed the field RC tests on two fastener

assemblies (except Lock-pin and Collar type fasteners) of
each RC Lot delivered to the job site? (See
Art. 505.04(f)(3)g.1, CM Sec. 500 Procedure for Performing
Rotational Capacity Test)
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Has the Contractor supplied a representative sample of not

less than 3 fasteners of each diameter, length and grade to be
checked in the supplied calibration device at the job site? If
any fastener fails to meet the required minimum tension, the
lot it was taken from will be rejected. (See Art. 505.04(f)(2),
CM Sec. 500 Procedure for Installation and Tightening of
High Strength Fasteners)
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Has each bolting crew demonstrated understanding of the

procedural requirements for the fastener system selected by
the Contractor? (See Art. 505.04(f)(2), and CM Div. 500)
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Are bolts, nuts, and washers from each Rotational Capacity

(RC) lot being shipped in the same container? (Note, when
there is only one production lot number for each size of nut
and washer, the nuts and washers may be shipped in separate
containers.) (See Art. 505.04(f)(3)f.1)
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Is each container permanently marked with the RC lot number,

both on the container and on the lid? (See Art. 505.04(f)f.1)
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Structural Steel
(1)
Are inaccessible areas being painted prior to erection (bottom

and top of bearings, back of beams and diaphragms, top
flange in non-shear stud areas, etc.)? (See Art. 506.04(f),
506.04(g), 506.05 and Special Provisions)
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Are beams and diaphragms being handled properly to keep

damage to the prime coat to a minimum? (See Art. 505.08(c))
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Once bolting hardware is opened is it being stored out of the

weather or in sealed watertight containers or bags?
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Are the galvanized nuts lubricated with a tinted dry lubricant

and plain bolts, nuts and washers lightly lubricated prior to
installation? If not is an acceptable lubricant being applied
before tightening? (See Art. 505.04(f)(3)g.2)
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During erection of all structural steel members on continuous

spans, are the splices being filled with a minimum of 25% bolts
and 25% drift pins? No splice connection shall be tightened
(snug tightened or final tightened) until the entire continuous
length is in place on the substructure to permit the alignment
of the beams to be at the plan profile and grade.. (See
Art.505.08(h) & CM Div. 500)
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Is the Contractor using the following procedure to complete the

installation of the fasteners at each splice and field connection:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(7)
Is the Contractor removing all drift pins and filling all

holes in the splice with 100% finger-tight bolts? (See
Art. 505.08(h))
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Do all high-strength bolts have a hardened washer under

the element (nut or bolt head) turned in tightening? (See
Art. 505.04(f)(2))
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Are the fasteners in all holes of the connection initially

brought to a snug tight condition, progressing
systematically from the most rigid part of the connection
to the free edges in a manner minimizing relaxation of
the previously tightened fasteners? (See
Art. 505.04(f)(2))
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If using the Turn-of-Nut Method, is the contractor

performing a minimum of two cycles of systematic snug
tightening for connections with 25 mm (1 in.) and thicker
plates to minimize relaxation of previously tightened
fasteners prior to final tightening? (See
Art. 505.04(f)(2)d.1)
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After all fasteners in the connection are snug tight, is the

Contractor fully tightening the fasteners progressing
systematically from the center most rigid part of the
connection to its free edges? (See Art. 505.04(f)(2))
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Have you verified that all fasteners have been installed to the
minimum required tension? (See Article 505.04(f)(2), CM Div.
500 General Procedure for Inspection of High Strength
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f.
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Is the Contractor aware that no field welding or flame cutting

will be allowed on beams or girders without permission of the
Engineer? (See Art. 505.08(n), and bridge plan general notes)
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Precast, Prestressed Concrete Unloading and Handling

(1)
(2)
g.
Fasteners Installation, and Construction Inspectors Checklist

for High Strength Bolting)
Is the Contractor fully engaging all the lifting loops as shown

on the shop drawings? Never allow the contractor to lift a
product without fully engaging all the lifting loops as shown on
the shop drawings. Be advised that extra lifting loops may be
used by the Producer at the plant because of their handling
equipment. These loops are supposed to be removed at the
plant, but sometimes they are not. Thus, it is important to
review the shop drawings. (See Art. 504.06(d) and CM Div.
500)
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Is the contractor utilizing an adequate spreader beam and

slings to prevent the development of detrimental horizontal
forces in the product? Note, the minimum sling angle should
be shown on PPC beam plan sheet(s). (See Art. 504.06(d)
and CM Div. 500)
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Precast, Prestressed Concrete After Placement at the jobsite

(1)
(2)
Have you Examined beams for excessive sweep (i.e.

horizontal curvature)? This should be performed during or as
soon as practicable after placement. Be advised that as the
sun shines on the beams it will cause temperature differentials
that may cause the beams to temporarily warp. Thus, it may
be necessary to examine the beams for sweep early in the
morning when temperature differentials are minimized. (See
dimensional tolerance information provided in Section 1.2.4
and Appendix A of the Manual for Fabrication of Precast
Prestressed Concrete Products. In rare instances, beams
may be in tolerance for sweep but still cannot be placed
properly. In this situation it is important to contact the Bureau
of Bridges and Structures.)
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Have you examined beams for unusual camber (i.e. vertical

curvature)? Unusual camber includes no camber, negative
camber, excessive differential camber with adjacent deck
beams and excessive camber contributing to thin wearing
surfaces on deck beams or negative fillets on I Beams/Bulb
T Beams. (See Art. 504.06(d), CM Div. 500 and Manual for
Fabrication of Precast Prestressed Concrete Products
Appendix A Procedure to remedy an unacceptable
prestressed product at the jobsite)
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Have you examined the product for cracks, per Section 3.5 of
the Manual for Fabrication of Precast Prestressed Concrete
Products, using a crack comparator and tape measure? (Do
not drill, or allow drilling, into PPC products without prior
consultation with the Bureau of Bridges and Structures.) As
an aid to the inspection, it is suggested to spray the concrete
surface with water to help locate cracks. If cracks not
exceeding the Departments limits are located, verify if repairs
per Section 3.5.6 of the Manual for Fabrication of Precast
Prestressed Concrete Products were performed. This may be
seen visually or you can contact the Departments QA plant
inspector. If cracks exceeding the Departments limits are
located, issue a notice of unacceptable product (BMPR PS02)
to the contractor.
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Have you verified no chips, spalls, or other damage occurred

to the concrete during handling at the jobsite? It is not
uncommon for beam torsion (twisting) to occur during handling
which may cause damage or spalling of concrete. If handling
damage is identified, issue a notice of unacceptable product
(BMPR PS02) to the contractor.
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Note.When a notice of unacceptable product (BMPR PS02) is issued,

follow the procedure to remedy an unacceptable prestressed product
at the jobsite outlined in Appendix A of the Manual for Fabrication of
Precast Prestressed Concrete Products.
h.
Bearings
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Are bearings being handled properly to prevent damage? This

is particularly important for Type II bearings, since the
stainless steel and Teflon sliding surfaces are very easily
damaged.
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Are all bearing sliding surfaces clean before installation and

kept clean after installation?
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If Type II Elastomeric, Type III Elastomeric, or High Load MultiRotational bearings are utilized are they being adjusted to
center vertically over bearing and base plates at 10 C (50
F)? (See bridge plan detail)
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If Type II Elastomeric, Type III Elastomeric, or High Load MultiRotational bearings are utilized are their anchor bolt holes
being drilled after bearings are in place? (See bridge plan
note and Art. 521.06)
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After anchor bolts are installed, have you check the upper
ends of the bolts to verify proper embedment? Anchor bolt
lengths should leave the exposed end projecting between 12
mm (1/2 in.) and 50 mm (2 in.) above the top of the nut. (See
Art. 521.06)
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3.
Have all bearing side retainers been secured in place prior to

forming the bridge deck? (See Art. 505.08(f))
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PRE-DECKING
a.
Fillets
(1)
((2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
b.
Are you marking each beam at the fillet intervals as shown in

the plans and preparing a field book for elevation shots?
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Are fillet elevations being shot after all structural fasteners in a

continuous steel span are final tightened?
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Are fillet elevations being shot before forms have been

placed? The weight of the forming wood is not taken into
account by the deflection diagram.
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Are you consulting with the supervising field engineer if there

are negative or excessive positive fillets? The deck grades
may require adjustment. Fillets in excess of 6 in. (150 mm)
may require additional reinforcement contact the Bureau of
Bridges & Structures if excessive fillets have not already been
addressed in the plans. Without reinforcement, shear studs
must extend at least 2 in. (50 mm) into the deck.
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Are you marking fillets in 3 mm (1/8 inch) increments at each

location?
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Inspection of Delivered Epoxy Coated Reinforcement Bars

(1)
Are all the systems used for handling padded at the contact
areas? (Art. 508.03 and Reinforcement Bars Strorage and
Protection Special Provision)
(2)
Are bars being protected from mechanical injury and

deterioration by exposure? (See 508.03 and Reinforcement
Bars Strorage and Protection Special Provision)
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Is storage on wooden or padded steel cribbing? (Art. 508.03

and Reinforcement Bars Strorage and Protection Special
Provision)
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Are rebars from a certified plant? Compare the identification

marking on bars with the latest list of certified plants, from
BMPR. Reject all rebars from non-certified plants.
http://www.idot.illinois.gov/Assets/uploads/files/DoingBusiness/Specialty-Lists/Highways/Materials-&-PhysicalResearch/Metals/rebardowelproducers.pdf
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(3)
(4)
(5)
Is the epoxy coating applicator on the approved list of certified

epoxy coating plants? (See Reinforcement Bars Special
Provision)
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http://www.idot.illinois.gov/Assets/uploads/files/DoingBusiness/Specialty-Lists/Highways/Materials-&-PhysicalResearch/Metals/rebardowelproducers.pdf
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(6)
Do rebars conform to the plan shape and dimensions?
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(7)
Although rebars will be in bundles, are you making a

preliminary check for damaged epoxy coating? Total damage
greater than 2 percent of the bar surface in any 1 ft. (300 mm)
of length of the bar or greater than 5 percent of the bar surface
area covere`d with patching material shall be rejected. Scars
greater than 1/16 sq. in. (40 sq. mm) can be repaired after
placed in the deck mat. (See Art. 508.05)
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DECKING FOR CONCRETE PLACEMENT

a.
Screed Rail Installation and No Weld Areas

(1)
Are you prohibiting the welding to or drilling or cutting holes in

beams/girders? (See Art. 503.06 and bridge plan general
note)
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Is the Contractor obtaining permission before making any field

welding not specified in the contract documents? Contact the
Bureau of Bridge & Structures. (See bridge plan general note
"No welding allowed anywhere", and Art. 505.08(n))
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(1)
Are forms set to correct fillet height?
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(2)
Are form dimensions correct?
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(3)
Are forms clean, braced, tight and sufficiently rigid to prevent

distortion? Are you rejecting any forms that are not acceptable
for reuse? (Art. 503.06)
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Are forms (adjacent to surfaces that will be exposed to view)

being treated with form oil prior to rebar placement?
(See Art. 503.06)
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Is all forming hardware that is to be incorporated into the deck

galvanized or epoxy coated? (Art. 503.06(b))
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(2)
b.
Forms
(4)
(5)
(6)
c.
Are all joints tight to prevent concrete leakage onto beams or

girders? (See Art. 503.07)
Cantilever Forming Brackets

If the Contractor uses cantilever forming brackets on exterior beams
or girders, are the following procedures being complied with to
prevent beam rotation and a possible thin deck (Art. 503.06(b))?
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Is the resulting force of the leg brace bearing on the web within
6 inches (150 mm) from the bottom flange of the beam or
girder? (Art. 503.06(b)(1))
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Is the top of the exterior steel beams or girders tied together

with a minimum No. 4 (No. 13) epoxy coated reinforcement, or
equivalent at no greater than 4 ft. (1.2 m) centers if the
finishing machine rails are on the outside of the watertable, or
8 ft. (2.4 m) centers if the finishing machine rails are on the top
flange of the exterior beams? On stage construction, where
cantilever brackets are used on only one exterior line of beams
or girders, this line shall be tied to the opposite exterior line.
Cross frames on steel girders which do not have a top strut
shall not be considered a tie. (See Art. 503.06(b)(2))
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If steel beams 27 inches or shallower are utilized are you

following special details outlined on the bridge plan base sheet
SB-1. Note, the finishing machine rail must be on the beam
and the tie bars and blocking are to be at 4 ft. (1.2 m) centers.
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Are the tie bars being placed at no greater than 8 ft. (2.4 m)
centers on precast, prestressed concrete (PPC) I-beams and
bulb-Tees regardless of where the finishing machine rails are
placed? On stage construction, where cantilever brackets are
used on only one exterior line of beams or girders, this line
shall be tied to the opposite exterior line. (See Art.
503.06(b)(2))
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Are tie bars being placed parallel to the transverse

reinforcement? (See Supp. Spec. partial revision to Art.
503.06)
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Are tie bars being placed no lower than the bottom transverse
reinforcement or no higher than the top transverse
reinforcement? Special brackets and/or reworking existing
brackets may be required to maintain proper placement. (See
Supp. Spec. partial revision to Art. 503.06)
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Is each tie bar furnished with an approved tie bar stabilizing

system consisting of adjustable end clips, lag studs, and
turnbuckles? Are the end clips and lag studs sufficiently rigid
so as not to deflect during the deck pour? (See Supp. Spec.
partial revision to Art. 503.06)
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Are you prohibiting welding to the structural steel, stud shear

connectors, or reinforcement bars protruding from PPC beams
for the installation of the tie bar stabilizing system? (See
Supp. Spec. partial revision to Art. 503.06)
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After installation, are the tie bars tensioned with turnbuckles

until the bars do not vary from a straight line from center of
end clip to center of opposite end clip? For decks with cross
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d.
slopes, it may be necessary to anchor the ties on the exterior

girders and on the girders adjacent to the cross slope crown.
(See Art. 503.06(b)(2) and Supp Spec. partial revision to Art.
503.06)
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Are hardwood 4 inch x 4 inch (100 mm x 100 mm) blocks or

material of an equivalent strength being wedged between
webs of exterior and first interior beams within 6 inches (150
mm) of the bottom flanges at each location where the top of
the beams are tied together? (Art. 503.06 (b)(3))
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Shear Studs
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
As soon as the fillet heights are determined are you providing

the Contractor with a list of the number and length of studs
necessary to provide the required minimum 2 inch (50 mm)
deck embedment? (See bridge plan detail)
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Are you checking the Contractors layout of the stud locations

versus plan locations?
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Are you prohibiting stud welding when the flange surface is

wet or the base metal temperature is below 0 F (-17 C)
(without preheating the metal)? (See Art. 505.08(m)(2))
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Is each stud location being prepared by grinding, lightly,

parallel to the beams longitudinal axis to remove mill scale and
heavy rust? (See Art. 505.08(m)(2))
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Is the operator making the required 45 bend test? (See Art.

505.08(m)(3))
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Are you making a 45 bend test with a heavy hammer on

about 1% of the studs per beam? (See Art. 505.08(m)(3))
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Are you testing suspect studs by bending the stud 15

opposite the deficiency and bending it back vertically then
rejecting studs showing visual stress? (Art. 505.08(m)(3)) (It is
recommended you ping each stud with the hammer.)
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Are you requiring defective studs to be removed and replaced

with a new stud in the same location as the defective stud,
after properly grinding the vacated area to a smooth flush
condition or filling pullout of metal in the vacated area with
weld metal using the shielded-metal arch process and lowhydrogen electrodes. (See Art. 505.08(m)(3))
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NOTE: This method of repairing defective studs is appropriate

only in positive moment areas. For defective studs near piers,
contact the Bureau of Bridges and Structures.
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e.
Reinforcement Bar Placement

(1)
(2)
(3)
Are all reinforcement bars tied securely in place? Are epoxy

coated rebars being tied with plastic or epoxy coated tie wire?
(Floating or sticking rebars into wet concrete shall not be
allowed.) (See Art. 508.05)
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Are all rebar intersections being tied? Alternate intersection

tying will be allowed when spacing is less than 1 ft. (300 mm)
in each direction. (See Art. 508.05)
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When epoxy coated rebars are specified to be cut in the field,

are they being sawed or sheared and the cut ends painted
with epoxy? (Flame cutting is not permitted.)
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Note: spray can epoxy repair will not satisfy ASTM D 3963[m1]
(See Art. 508.04)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Are epoxy coated rebars handled properly to prevent damage

to the rebar coating? (Use rope slings, no dragging or
dropping permitted.) (Art. 508.03)
____
Are all rebar laps of the specified length (plans will show splice
length) and contact spliced? (See Art. 508.06)
____
Are the reinforcement bar chairs epoxy coated and at the

required spacing? (See Art. 508.05)
____
Bottom bars - Continuous chairs at 3 ft.-3 inches (1m )

maximum spacing
____
Top bars - Continuous chairs at 3 ft. (900 mm) maximum

spacing, or individual chairs at 2 ft. (600 mm) x 3 ft. (900 mm)
maximum spacing.
____
Are the rebars in the tops of slabs being securely held in place
by plastic or epoxy coated No. 9 (3.8 mm) wire ties, or other
devices fastened to the structural steel, falsework, or other
structural component? (Every 25 ft. (7.6 m) longitudinally and
15 ft. (4.5 m) transversely) (See Art. 508.05)
____
After epoxy coated rebars are in place, are you inspecting the
rebars for damage to the coating and requiring the Contractor
to repair all scars greater than 1/4 by 1/4 in. (6 x 6 mm)? (See
Art. 508.05)
____
Are rebars being rejected that have either a total damage

greater than 2% of the bar surface in each 1 ft. (300 mm)
length of bar or greater than 5 percent of the bar surface area
covered with patching material? (See Art. 508.05)
____
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(10)
f.
(2)
____
Are the longitudinal bonded construction joint forms being set

at the required location? With the approval of the Engineer,
the Contractor may be allowed to pour the deck out-to-out.
(See Art. 503.09)
____
Is the grade of the longitudinal construction joint form, or the

temporary screed bars, being set with an instrument and
check measured against the designed deck slab thickness?
____
Deck Drainage Openings

(1)
i.
Are you checking the screed rail elevation from the fillet points
and checking the rail for a smooth curve through all the grade
points by eyeballing?
Longitudinal Bonded Construction Joints

(1)
h.
____
Screed Rails
(1)
g.
For longitudinal or transverse joints in the deck with rebars

protruding through the pour, has the Contractor constructed a
platform outside the joint, above the protruding bars, and
supported on the lower slab form? Personnel will not be
permitted to stand or walk on the projecting reinforcement bars
until the concrete has hardened. (See Art. 503.09)
Are required drainage openings in the proposed deck at the

proper location, elevation and positioned so as to prevent the
discharge of drainage water against any portion of the
structure, or directly onto any railroad, highway, or unprotected
earth below? Make sure the floor drains and scuppers are not
unintentionally placed partially under the parapet location.
Note that the edge of the deck is moved 2 in. (50 mm) if the
parapet slip form option is used.
(See Art. 503.11)
____
Expansion Joints
(1)
(2)
When plates, angles or other structural shapes are specified,

are they set to correct position, elevation and rigidly attached
to bulkheads set to provide plan opening at 50 oF (10 oC) prior
to concrete placement? (See Art.503.10(c) and bridge plan
detail)
____
If temporary expansion joint bulkheads are attached to

adjacent deck slabs or abutments for support, is the
Contractor cutting the attachments as soon as the concrete
has set to prevent joint damage due to horizontal expansion?
____
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5.
PRE-POUR MEETING
Prior to (preferably the day before) placement of deck concrete, a meeting
will be held with the Contractor to review the following deck placement
procedures (see Attachment 1 for sample pre-pour meeting agenda):
a.
Mix
(1)
(2)
b.
____
Have you discussed with the Contractor the air, slump and
strength requirements for deck concrete and the location for a
suitable site to run tests?
____
Concrete Delivery
(1)
(2)
c.
Have you discussed the properties of the proposed concrete

mix (retarder, strength, water/cement ratio, etc.) with the
District Materials Engineer and the Contractor?
Is the delivery commitment from the ready mix supplier

adequate so that the operations of placing and finishing will be
continuous? (See Art. 503.07, Art. 1020.11(d)(9))
____
Does the Contractor have sufficient equipment and labor to

maintain continuous concrete placement operation between
expansion or construction joints specified? (See Art. 503.16)
____
Pumped Concrete (Construction Memorandum No. 74)

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Is the Contractor aware mortar used to provide initial

lubrication for the line shall be wasted and not allowed to be
placed in the deck? The wasted mortar shall not be placed in
any stream or drainage way.
____
Is the Contractor aware when the horizontal placement

method is used, the line shall have a piece of plywood placed
under each pipe joint to prevent damage to the epoxy coated
rebars and to catch concrete which oozes from the line when
the joint is disconnected? Concrete dropping onto rebars shall
be removed. It sets up rapidly and if paved over creates a
weak spot in the deck.
____
Will the pump be at lower elevation than the concrete trucks to

facilitate discharge from the truck without excessive water
additions? Constructing near level ramps or excavating an
area for the pump is helpful.
____
Is the Contractor aware no water shall be added to the pump

hopper. If water is added, to remove a line blockage etc,
this concrete must be wasted.
____
Is the Contractor aware the use of aluminum pipes or tubes is

strictly prohibited. (See Art. 503.07)
____
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(6)
(7)
(8)
d.
Does the discharge end of the pump have attached either an

"S" shaped flexible or rigid conduit, a 90 degree elbow with a
minimum of 10 ft. (3 m) of flexible conduit placed parallel to the
deck, or a similar configuration approved by the Engineer?
(See Art. 503.07 and CM Section 500)
____
Is the contractor aware the mortar factor shall not exceed

0.86? (See PCC Level III Technician Course Manual of
Instructions for Design of Concrete Mixes)
____
Has the procedure to establish a correction factor for air

content loss (or gain) in the pump been discussed? At least
the first three truck loads should be tested before and after the
pumping to establish the correction factor. It should be
rechecked every 50 cu. yd. (40 m3) or as conditions change.
____
Finishing Equipment & Requirements

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
On skewed multi-beam/girder bridges (with skew angle

exceeding 45, or skew angle exceeding 30 and pour width to
span length ratio exceeding 0.8) are you checking the bridge
plan general notes to determine if the deck concrete must be
placed and finished parallel to the skew?
____
Does the finishing machine transversely finish the surface with

either a rotating cylinder(s) or a longitudinal oscillating screed?
(See Art. 503.16(a)(1) and 1103.13(a))
____
Is the finishing machine in good mechanical condition and the

crown checked?
____
Does the fogging equipment satisfy specification requirements

and is it in good working order? (See Art. 5013.16,
1103.13(a), and 1103.17(k)
____
Has the dry run been made to check rebar clearance? (See
Art. 508.05, Art. 1103.13(a))
____
Are adequate foot bridges for finishing, texturing and applying

cotton mat curing blankets and available for the concrete
finishers? (See Art. 503.16, 1020.13(a)(5), 1103.17(d)).
____
Are there enough vibrators to adequately consolidate the

concrete? (See Art. 503.07)
____
Are the vibrators equipped by the manufacturer with a nonmetallic head? Slip-on covers are not allowed. (See Art.
1103.17(a))
____
Are long handled floats not less than 3 ft. (1 m) in length and 6
in. (150 mm) in width or hand operated floats not less than 10
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(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
e.
ft. (3 m) in length and 6 in. (150 mm) in width provided? (Art.

503.16(a)(1))
____
Is a burlap or artificial turf carpet drag being furnished for the

initial surface texturing? (Art. 503.16(a)(3))
____
Where longitudinal joints or transverse joints are constructed,

will platforms supported on the lower slab form be constructed
so workers will not be permitted to stand or walk on projecting
reinforcement bars? (See Art. 503.09)
____
If the Engineer determines workability cannot be obtained, will

a device be available to apply water to the deck in a fine mist?
(See Art. 503.16(a)(1))
____
Has the Contractor provided temperature, relative humidity,

and wind speed measuring equipment? (See Art. 503.16)
____
Is the contractor aware leakage through forms onto beams or

girders shall not be allowed to harden and shall be removed
while in a plastic state.
____
Manpower
Will the Contractor have adequate supervision and enough manpower
to place and finish the deck concrete and place curing covering in the
specified manner? Has the Contractor designated a person
responsible for placing the curing covering? (See Art. 503.16 and
1020.13(a)(5))
f.
Deficiency Checklist
Have you informed the Contractor of any deficiencies not previously
taken care of? (Forms, reinforcement, epoxy touch up, grade,
equipment etc.)
g.
____
____
Curing
(1)
(2)
(3)
Are there adequate cotton blankets, soaker hoses and white

polyethylene sheeting (or burlap-polyethylene blankets) on the
jobsite to cure the deck? (See Art. 503.17 and 1020.13(a)(5))
____
Does the contractor have an adequate water supply available

on the job site? (See Art. 503.17 and 1020.13(a)(5))
____
Is the contractor prepared to immediately wet the cotton mats

upon placement? (See Art. 503.17 and 1020.13(a)(5))
____
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h.
Pour Sequence
Is the contractor aware, if they plan to deviate from the pouring
sequence shown in the bridge plans or add a pouring sequence (i.e.
add longitudinal or transverse construction joints not shown in the
plans) they must submit a proposal in writing? The proposal requires
approval from the Bureau of Bridges and Structures. (See
Construction Memo. 07-64)
6.
____
CONCRETE DECK PLACEMENT

a.
Revolution Requirements for Truck Mixers

(1)
(2)
Are you immediately inspecting the batch counter on all

arriving truck mixers to ensure that the required number of
revolutions at mixing speed has been obtained? (See
Art. 1020.11(a)(2) and 1020.11(a)(5))
____
Does the number fit within the allowable number of revolutions

shown in the table below?
____
60 Mixing Revs. Reqd.
70 Mixing Revs. Reqd.
(Simultaneous Charging)
(Separate Charging)
Time
Minutes
Min
Max
Min
Max
10
60
119
70
119
15
66
144
72
144
Agitating Speed
20
76
169
82
169
2-5 rev/min.
25
86
194
92
194
30
96
219
102
219
Mixing Speed
35
106
244
112
244
5-16 rev/min.
40
116
269
122
269
45
126
294
132
294
50
136
319
142
319
55
146
344
152
344
60
156
369
162
369
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Whenever water or admixtures are added to the truck at the jobsite or the
revolutions on the truck are not within the above chart, an additional 40
revolutions at mixing speed shall be put on the truck. (See Art. 1020.11(a)(2)
b.
____
Time of Haul
(1)
(2)
If the temperature of the air or concrete is 18 C (65 F) or

higher, is a retarding admixture being used? (See Art.
1020.05(b)(1))
____
Is all concrete which is being hauled in truck mixers or truck

agitators being deposited within 60 minutes1,2 from the time
stamped on the tickets? (See Art. 1020.11(a)(7))
____
Note 1: When the concrete temperature at point of discharge

is below 65 F (18 C), the allowable haul time is 90 minutes.
(See Art. 1020.11(a)(7))
When the concrete temperature at point of discharge is at or above 65 F
(18 C), retarding admixture must be used, which brings the maximum
haul time up to 90 minutes. (See Art. 1020.05(b)(1), and Art.
1020.11(a)(7))
(3)
c.
If central-mixed concrete is being hauled in nonagitator trucks,

is the concrete being deposited within 30 minutes? (See Art.
1020.11(a)(7))
Concrete Temperature
Are temperature checks of the plastic concrete being taken? The
allowable limits for structural concrete are 50 F (10 C) to 90 F (32
C). When insulated forms or blankets are used: 50 F (10 C) to 80
F (25 C). (See Art. 1020.14(b))
d.
____
____
Air Content Determination

Allowable air content in place = (5% - 8%) (See Art. 1020.04)
(1)
(2)
Is an air content test (per MTPM) made on every load? (See

Sampling Schedule 3 Non-QC/QA Concrete in the PPG,
Construction Memo. 07-74, and QC/QA of Concrete Mixtures
Recurring Special Provision Schedule B note 9/)
____
Is an air content test (per MTPM) made when mix water or air
entrainment admixture is added at the jobsite?
____
Note: A slump test, and air test is required when a strength

specimen is made. (See Sampling Schedule 3 Non-QC/QA
Concrete in the PPG and QC/QA of Concrete Mixtures
Recurring Special Provision Schedule B note 8/)
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(4)
If a pump or conveyor is used for placement, is an air loss

correction factor being established and used according to the
following (See Construction Memo. 07-74 and QC/QA of
Concrete Mixtures Recurring Special Provision):
____
(a) Test the first three truck loads delivered before and after
transport by the pump or conveyor.
(b) Once the correction factor is determined, it shall be
rechecked after an additional 50 cu yd (40 m3) is pumped,
or an additional 100 cu yd (80 m3) is conveyed.
(c) The correction factor should also be rechecked when
significant changes in temperature, distance, pump or
conveyor arrangement, etc., have occurred.
(d) The air content should be near the midpoint of the range,
after the correction factor has been applied. If the air
content is not near the midpoint, adjustments are needed
at the plant. If air content tests indicate significant air loss,
the problem should not be solved by increasing the air
content above the upper specification limit. A lower slump
concrete or change in pump arrangement can cause less
air loss. Thus, the air content at the discharge end could
exceed the upper specification limit. The best alternative is
to reduce air loss by changing the pump arrangement, or
by making minor mix adjustments at the plant.
(e) Record the actual test results. For before and after tests
used to establish the correction factor, record both sets of
tests, but report only the on-the-deck tests to the MISTIC
system. Once the correction factor has been established,
record the air tests results at the truck, as well as the
correction factor used in accepting the truck's air content,
but report only the corrected air content to the MISTIC
system.
(f) If the correction factor is 3 percent or more the Contractor
shall take corrective action to reduce the loss of air content
during transport by the pump or conveyor.
e.
Slump Test
Allowable slump = 2 - 4 in. (50 - 100 mm) for Class BS without highrange water reducing admixture. (See Art. 1020.04)
The maximum slump may be increased to 7 in. (175 mm) when a high
range water-reducing admixture is used. (See Art. 1020.04 note 4)
(1)
On non-QC/QA jobs, is a slump test (per MTPM) made at least

once each 50 cu. yd. (40 m3) min.? (See Sampling Schedule
3 Non-QC/QA Concrete in the PPG)
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(2)
Is a Slump test made (per MTPM) when mix water is added at

the jobsite?
____
Note: A slump test and air test is required when a strength specimen
is made. (See Sampling Schedule 3 Non-QC/QA Concrete in
the PPG and QC/QA of Concrete Mixtures Recurring Special
Provision Schedule B note 8/)
On QC/QA jobs, the sampling and testing frequency is in accordance
with the QC/QA of Concrete Mixtures Recurring Special Provision.
f.
Water/Cement Ratio Control

Has the Proportioning Technician or QC personnel at the plant
communicated to you and the jobsite QC personnel, the permissible
amount of water which can be added at the jobsite without exceeding
the allowable water/cement ratio for the concrete mix? The
specification requirement for a 4-inch (100 mm) slump still remains in
effect and must be considered when adding water. (Art. 1020.04)
g.
Adding Water or Admixture to Trucks at Jobsite

When water or admixtures are added to the ready-mix truck at the
jobsite, is the concrete to be mixed 40 additional revolutions at mixing
speed to assure proper mixing? Concrete that is modified at the
jobsite after testing so as to alter test results significantly, shall be
re-tested for acceptance. (See Art. 1020.11(a)(2))
h.
____
____
Strength Test
On non-QC/QA jobs are either concrete test beams or cylinders being
cast at the site of work and the following requirements met?
(Art.1020.09)
(1)
(2)
____
Modulus of Rupture (6 x 6 x 30 in. (150 x 150 x 750 mm)

beam):
Cast 2 beams per pour. (Sampling Schedule 3, Non-QC/QA
Concrete in the PPG)
____
Are the beams being made, cured, and tested in accordance

with the methods given in the Manual of Test Procedures for
Materials (MTPM)?
____
Designed flexural strength = 675 p.s.i (4,650 kPa) in 14 days.

(See Art. 1020.04). Record beam tests in Field Record Book
of Modulus of Rupture Tests of Concrete Beams, Form LW-3.
____
Compressive Strength 6 in. (150 mm) diameter x 12 in. (300

mm) cylinder: Cast 2 cylinders in lieu of each beam, i.e. 4
cylinder per pour. (See Sampling Schedule 3 Non-QC/QA
Concrete in the PPG)
____
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Are the cylinders being made, cured, and tested in accordance

with the MTPM?
____
Designed compressive strength = 4000 p.s.i. (27,500 kPa) in

14 days (See Art. 1020.04)
Note: Submit MISTIC Form MI-655 - P. C. Concrete Strengths, to
the District Materials Engineer
It is highly recommended to make additional beam or cylinder test
specimens, in case of damage to specimens or low strength test
results.
i.
Concrete Delivery Tickets

(1)
Are all truck tickets being collected and retained?
____
(2)
Do concrete tickets show section number, time of batch, batch

quantity, truck number, etc.?
____
The QC/QA Recurring Special Provision requires the following

information to be recorded on each delivery ticket or in a bound
hardback field book: initial/final revolution counter reading, at
the jobsite, if the mixture is truck mixed; time discharged at the
jobsite; total amount of each admixture added at the jobsite;
and total amount of water added at the jobsite.
(3)
(4)
j.
Are you recording on each truck ticket the inspectors initials,

the results of air/slump tests, concrete temperature checks,
time of discharge, water or admixtures added, drum revolutions
of transit mix trucks upon arrival and strength specimens
taken?
Are all jobsite air, slump, water or admixture additions and
beam test results being submitted to the proportioning
technician daily for posting on MISTIC Form MI 654, Concrete,
Air, Slump Quantity and Form MI 655, P. C. Concrete
Strengths.
____
____
Placing Concrete
(1)
Is the concrete being bucketed, conveyed, pumped or

otherwise placed in such a manner as to avoid segregation
and is not being allowed to drop more than 5 ft. (1.5 m)? (See
Art. 503.07)
Note: All skewed multi-beam/girder bridges, not just those required

to be struck off and finished parallel to the skew per a bridge
plan general note, should have the concrete placed parallel to
the skew provided plasticity throughout the screeding
operation and the uniformity of the tining can be maintained
satisfactorily.
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
k.
____
Are you checking the evaporation rate based on

measurements of air temperature, humidity, and wind speed?
____
When the evaporation rate is 0.1 lb/sq ft/hour (0.5 kg/sq

m/hour) or greater, or when required by the Engineer, is the
fogging equipment in operation? (See Art. 503.16)
____
Is the fogging equipment functioning properly and not

accumulating water on the surface of the concrete.
____
If there is a delay of more than ten minutes during concrete

placement, is wet burlap used to protect the concrete until
operations resume? (See Art. 503.16)
____
Is the contractor removing all concrete leakage onto beams or

girders while the leakage is in a plastic state? (See Art.
503.07)
____
Consolidation
(1)
(2)
l.
If the distance between the placement of concrete and the

covering of the finished concrete nears 35 ft. (10.7 m), or 25 ft.
(7.6 m) for deck widths greater than 50 ft. (15 m), are you
ensuring placement of concrete is halted until the curing
operation catches up? (See Art. 503.16)
Is all concrete being compacted with hand operated spud

vibrators immediately after it has been placed? (See Art.
503.07) Over-vibration causes segregation and loss of
entrained air.
____
At expansion angles or expansion joint blockouts is the

concrete being vibrated through the vent holes to release as
much trapped air as possible?
____
Strike-Off and Finishing

(1)
Is the finishing machine in proper adjustment and producing

the specified surface?
____
If a vibratory screed is being utilized in lieu of a power driven

finishing machine is bridge deck pour width less than 16 ft.?
The vibrator must shut off when the speed is stopped so air
will not be vibrated out of the concrete and excess mortar will
not be brought to the surface. (See Art. 503.16(a)(1))
____
Note: A vibrating screed may be used when the bridge deck pour is
wider than 16 ft. with permission of the Central Bureau of
Construction. (See Construction Memo. 07-73)
____
(2)
(3)
Are you ensuring that the concrete surface at parapets, curbs,

sidewalks and medians is struck off during the deck pour and
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that excess concrete, mortar, or paste from the finishing

process is not discarded into these areas? (See Art.
503.16(a)(1))
m.
Depth Checks
(1)
(2)
n.
____
Are you checking the deck thickness and rebar depth at

frequent intervals behind the finishing machine and recording
these measurements in your deck pour field book?
____
If deck thickness or rebar depth deficiencies are found, is the

Contractor immediately notified so corrective action can be
taken?
____
Longitudinal Finishing and Testing

(1)
Is the contractor testing the entire surface for trueness with a

10 ft. (3 m) straightedge and correcting any depressions or
high areas? (See Art. 503.16(a)(2))
____
Note: The Contractor may, at their option, transversely float the

entire surface with a hand-operated float having blades not
less than 10 ft (3 m) in length and 6 in. (150 mm) in width. If
the Contractor chooses to transversely float the entire surface
with the 10 ft (3 m) hand float and surface corrections are
made, straightedge testing while finishing will not be required.
(2)
o.
____
Controlling Finish Water

(1)
(2)
p.
Are you prohibiting long handled floats with short length blades
3 ft. (1 m) from being used over the entire deck surface?
These floats should only be used when necessary to smooth
and fill in porous or open-textured areas as these floats create
bumps in the deck surface. (See Art. 503.16(a)(1))
Are you prohibiting water from being applied to the deck

surface unless it can be demonstrated that workability cannot
be obtained? (Art. 503.16(a)(1))
____
If water is permitted is it being applied in a fine mist from a

sprayer and not by brushes or other methods which
concentrates water? (Art. 503.16(a)(1))
____
Surface Texturing
(1)
(2)
Is the deck surface being textured with either a burlap or

artificial turf carpet drag (parallel to the centerline of the
roadway) in the plastic state? (See Art. 503.16(a)(3)a.)
____
After the required curing and protection, is the deck being

grooved, by a mechanical saw device, perpendicular to the
centerline of the roadway? (See Art. 503.16(a)(3)b.)
____
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(3)
(4)
(5)
q.
Is the grooving being stopped 1 ft. (300 mm) from the face of
the curbs or parapets and 2 in. 1 in. (50 mm 25 mm) from
deck drains and expansion joints? (See Art. 503.16(a)(3)b.)
____
Is slurry being picked up continuously, with vacuum

equipment, during the deck grooving operation and disposed
of offsite according to Art. 202.03? (See Art. 503.16(a)(3)b.)
____
Is the deck being flushed with water as soon as possible to

remove any slurry material not collected by the vacuum?
Discharge into any stream or drainage way is prohibited. (See
Art. 503.16(a)(3)b.)
____
Curing Bridge Decks

Per Art. 1020.13(a)(5) Wetted Cotton Mat Method:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
r.
Is a separate foot bridge available for the placement of the

cotton mats?
____
Is the Contractor placing dry or damp cotton mats as soon as

the surface of the concrete has been finished and textured?
Are the mats being placed in a manner which will not mar the
concrete surface?
____
Are you ensuring the distance between placement of the

concrete and the placement of the cotton mats does not
exceed the allowable distances of 35 ft (10.7 m) (or 25 ft. (7.6
m) for pour widths greater than 50 ft. (15 m)). (See Art.
503.16)
____
Immediately after placement, are the cotton mats being wetted

thoroughly with a gentle spray of water? Are the mats
maintained in a wetted condition until the soaker hoses can be
placed?
____
When the concrete has hardened sufficiently, are soaker

hoses being placed at a maximum 4 ft. (1.2 m) spacing?
____
After placement of the soaker hoses, are the cotton mats

being covered with white polyethylene sheeting or burlappolyethylene blankets?
____
For areas inaccessible to the cotton mats, is curing being done

using the burlap method as per Art. 1020.13(a)(3)?
____
Bonded Construction Joints

(1)
Is the surface of the existing concrete (or hardened concrete

from the first pour) being properly prepared in accordance with
Art. 503.09(b)?
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Is the surface being prepared by washing with water under

pressure or by sandblasting to expose clean, well bonded
aggregate?
Note: Removal of cement paste from the first pour may be facilitated
by coating the form of the first pour with approved surface
retarder, or applying surface retarder directly to the exposed
surface of the first pour.
(2)
(3)
s.
____
____
Has the prepared surface of the existing concrete been wetted

and maintained in a dampened condition for a minimum of one
hour before the application of new concrete? (See Art.
503.09(b))
____
Immediately before placing the new concrete, is any excess

water being removed? (See Art. 503.09(b)?
____
Protection
Is all deck concrete which is placed during the winter period (Dec. 1
thru March 15) being protected in accordance with one of the
following methods?
(1)
(2)
____
Method I. The concrete and forms completely covered with

insulating material enclosed on sides and edges with an
approved waterproof liner. (Art. 1020.13(d)(1))
____
Combination Method I & II. The top of the deck shall be

covered with insulating material. The sides and bottom of the
deck shall be enclosed in adequate housing for 7 days. The air
surrounding the concrete shall be kept between 50 F (10 oC)
and 80 oF (27 C). (See Art. 1020.13(d)(1)&(2))
____
Note: If the concrete is placed outside the winter period and the
forecast for temperature is below 45 F (7 C), (or the actual
temperature drops below 45 F (7 C)) and the concrete is less
than 72 hours old the concrete shall be protected as above.
(Art. 1020.13(d))
t.
Parapets and Railings

(1)
General
(a)
(b)
Are you not allowing placement of concrete parapets

until the deck forms have been removed? Note deck
forms cannot be removed until the deck concrete has
attained the required flexural strength and the 7 day
curing period is complete. (See Art. 503.16(b), 503.06,
and 1020.13)
Are you checking the locations for all expansion joints,
handrail post bolts, and chamfer strips before
Sheet 26 of 48
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(c)
(2)
permitting the Contractor to place concrete? (See

Art. 503.16(b)(2))
____
Has the deck surface under the parapet been properly

prepared for a horizontal bonded joint? Is the prepared
surface soaked for an hour before the pour, and is
excess water being removed immediately prior to
placing concrete? (See Art. 503.09)
____
Formed Parapets and Railings

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Are you ensuring all forms have good surface quality?

Air pockets vibrated out of the concrete tend to cling
even more to the sloped surfaces of parapet forms and
a rough form surface worsens this situation.
____
Are you checking the forms prior to placement to

ensure they are of the correct dimension, tight fitting,
and properly aligned? (Art. 503.16(b)(2))
____
Are you ensuring the proper clearance from the faces

of the concrete?
____
Is the contractor placing the concrete in continuous

horizontal layers and thoroughly vibrating the concrete
in each layer to ensure internal consolidation and
minimize air pockets and honeycombing on the surface
of the parapet? (Art. 503.07)
____
Are you rechecking the alignment of forms and grade

of the top chamfer strips immediately after the placing
of concrete in the forms to ensure all corners in the
finished work shall be true, sharp and clean cut?
(See Art. 503.16(b)(2))
____
Are the parapets being cured 7 days with the

waterproof paper, polyethylene sheeting, wetted burlap
or wetted cotton mat method? (See Art. 1020.13)
____
(See also Art. 1020.13 table note 8/regarding nontraffic surfaces receiving a protective coat according to
Art. 503.19)
(g)
(h)
Are all depressions resulting from the removal of ties,

rods or bolt anchorages and all air pockets or rough
places larger than 1/2 in. (13 mm) being carefully and
neatly pointed with matching mortar? (Art. 503.15)
Are all parapet and railing surfaces that will be exposed
to view after completion of the work being given a
normal finish consisting of the removal of all fins, rough
spots, stains, hardened mortar or grout, and form lines
Sheet 27 of 48
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by rubbing with a #16 carborundum stone or equal?

(See Art. 503.15(a))
____
If the surface of concrete is oil-stained, or is otherwise

not of uniform color, it may require cleaning utilizing a
grout rub. The grout shall be 1 part cement (from the
original source) to 1 parts fine sand with sufficient
water to produce a grout with the consistency of thick
paint. At the end of the cleaning operation there shall
be no visible film of grout remaining.
(See Art. 503.15(a))
(3)
Slip Formed Parapets (General)

(a)
(b)
(4)
Is there a bridge plan general note stating slipformed

parapets are not allowed? If there is a bridge plan
general note stating slipformed parapets are not
allowed, under no circumstance is slipforming to be
allowed.
____
Is the Slipform Parapet special provision included in

the contract? If the contract does not contain either the
slipform parapet special provision or a general note
prohibiting slipformed parapets, contact the Central
Bureau of Construction to determine if slipforming
should be allowed as an alternate method of
construction.
____
Slipform Parapet (See Slipform Parapet Special Provision)

(a)
(b)
(c)
Is the rebar cage tied at all bar intersections? This is

necessary to maintain rigidity during concrete
placement. The contractor may use additional epoxy
coated stiffening reinforcement bars to prevent
movement of the reinforcement cage subject to your
approval. Significant movement of the cage during
slipforming will be cause for immediately ceasing the
slipforming operation.
____
Are you checking the slipform equipment to make sure

the proper dimensions will be placed?
____
In particular, are you making sure the breakline

between the base of the parapet and upper portion of
the parapet on the face of the parapet does not exceed
the plan dimension? This dimension is critical.
____
Does the slipform machine have automatic horizontal

and vertical grade control?
____
Sheet 28 of 48
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(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Has the contractor performed a dry run for the full

distance of the anticipated pour, checking for the
proper clearance between the rebar and the slipform?
____
Are the ends of the parapet formed and the forms

securely braced? Are parapet sections at light
standards formed for a minimum distance of 4 ft
(1.2 m) on each side of the discontinuity?
____
Is the slipform machine running at speeds within the

specification limits?
____
Is the vertical surface at the base of the barrier (within

3 in. of the deck) being troweled true after passage of
the slipform machine? Hand finishing of minor
sporadic surface defects may be allowed?
____
Any visible indication that less than specified cover of

concrete over the reinforcing bars has been obtained,
or of any cracking, tearing or honeycombing of the
plastic concrete, or any location showing diagonal or
horizontal cracking will be cause for rejection of the
parapet section in which they are found.
(h)
Is the specified clearance between the rebar and the

slipform being maintained without external force
throughout the pour?
____
If proper clearance cannot be maintained without

external force, the slipform operation shall stop until the
rebar cage is adjusted to obtain the proper clearance.
(i)
Are you checking that the rebar cage is not moving

longitudinally during the slipform operation?
____
Excessive movement of the rebar cage during the

slipform operation shall be cause for removal and
replacement of the affected section.
(j)
Is the actual longitudinal alignment within tolerance?
____
(k)
Are abrupt changes in actual longitudinal alignment of

1/2 in. in 10 ft. (13 mm in 3 m) being removed and
replaced?
____
Are all surfaces being checked with a 10 ft. (3 m)

straight edge furnished and used by the Contractor as
the concrete is extruded from the slipform?
____
(l)
(m)
Are variations greater than 1/4 in. in 10 ft. (6 mm in 3

m) being corrected immediately? Continued variations
in the barrier surface exceeding 1/4 in. in 10 ft. (6 mm
Sheet 29 of 48
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(n)
(o)
(p)
u.
____
Are any deformations or bulges remaining after initial

set being removed by grinding after the concrete has
hardened?
____
Is the parapet being cured according to the special

provision?
____
Have random cores been taken to verify the quality of

the slipform parapet?
____
Surface Variations
(1)
(2)
v.
in 3 m) will not be permitted and remedial action shall

immediately be taken to correct the problem.
At the end of the curing or protection period, are you testing

the surface of the deck with a 16 ft. (5 m) straightedge?
(See Art. 503.16(a)(4))
____
Are variations greater than 3/16 in. (5 mm) being removed by

grinding or cutting? (See Art. 503.16(a)(4))
____
Expansion Joints
(1)
Neoprene Expansion Joint Installation

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Are the concrete surfaces on which the joint sets, dry,

clean and free of dirt, grease, loose concrete and
contaminants? (See Art. 520.07)
____
Is the concrete surface level and sound (no broken or

spalled concrete) with adjacent joint seats in a common
plane with each other? If not are the surfaces
corrected by grinding or other approved procedures?
(See Art. 520.07)
____
Are neoprene surfaces in contact with the

adhesive/sealant bedding compound cleaned with
acceptable solvent prior to installation and is the
adhesive/sealant applied over the entire blockout?
(See Art. 520.07)
____
Are nuts torqued to 65 ft.-lbs. (90 Nm) and after 24

hours of initial installation are the nuts retorqued to 65
ft.-lbs. (90 Nm)? (See Art. 520.07)
____
Are bolt wells, joints between units, around connecting

bolts and cavity plugs cleaned and sealed in a neat
manner? (See Art. 520.07)
____
Upon completion of the joint, are uneven end butt

connections being ground flush? (See Art. 520.07)
____
Sheet 30 of 48
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(2)
Preformed Elastomeric Compression Joint Seals

(a)
(b)
(3)
(b)
Is the seal installed in one continuous piece with no

more than one manufacturers splice? (See Art.
520.06)
____
Is the steel extrusion cavities being kept clean and dry

until the strip seal is placed? (See Art. 520.08)
____
Are the locking ears portion of the strip seal gland

being coated (and installed) with an adhesive/lubricant
in 5 ft. (1.5 m) maximum intervals to ensure the
adhesive/lubricant does not dry prior to installation?
(See Art. 520.08)
____
Protective Coat
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
x.
____
Preformed Elastomeric Strip Seals

(a)
w.
Is the seal installed with suitable hand or machine tools

and secured in place in a clean joint with approved
adhesive which covers both sides of the seal in contact
with the sides of the joint? (See Art. 520.06)
Is PROTECTIVE COAT, when specified, being applied to the

entire top surface of the bridge deck, hubguards and to the
tops and inside vertical faces of the sidewalk, parapets, end
posts, and wings? (See Art. 503.19)
____
Is the protective coat being applied in two applications at 50

sq. yds. per gal. (11m2/L)? (See Art. 503.19)
____
Is the protective coat being applied when the temperature is

above 40 F (4 C)? (See Art. 503.19)
____
Is the proctective coat being applied on clean, dry concrete,

which is at least 14 days old, after bridge deck grooving but
before the bridge deck is marked ? Note there should be a 48
hour drying period since the last rain (See Art. 503.19)
____
Field Painting of Structural Steel

Is the steel being cleaned, spot painted and given the application of
the additional paint coatings required by the contract? (Art. 506.05)
7.
DOCUMENTATION OF FINAL CONTRACT QUANTITIES

CONCRETE STRUCTURES- Cubic Yard (Cubic Meters)
CONCRETE SUPERSTRUCTURE - Cubic Yards Cubic Meters
REINFORCEMENT BARS - Pounds (Kilograms)
Sheet 31 of 48
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REINFORCEMENT BARS, EPOXY COATED - Pounds (Kilograms)

BAR SPLICERS - Each
a.
b.
Are computations based on plan dimensions in a permanent file to

verify plan quantities?
____
If your computations are not reasonably close to plan quantity, within

0.3 cu. yd. (0.2m3) for Concrete and 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) for Reinforcement
Bars are your calculations being checked by another person to verify
the revised quantity?
____
Are you indicating in your records that the structure was Built to plan
dimensions. Otherwise, are you showing revised dimensions?
____
Are you computing the weight of reinforcing bars using the theoretical
weight as listed in Art. 508.07?
____
In lieu of all of the above, do you have a jointly-signed Form BC 981

agreeing to plan quantities for appropriate pay items to document the
final pay quantity?
____
PROTECTIVE COAT - Square Yards (Square Meters)

NEOPRENE EXPANSION JOINT - Foot (Meter)
PREFORMED JOINT SEAL - Foot (Meter)
PREFORMED JOINT STRIP SEAL - Foot (Meter)
a.
b.
Have field measurements of all applicable pay items been taken?
____
Have the field measurements and computations been retained in a

permanent file?
____
In lieu of all of the above, do you have a jointly-signed Form BC 981

agreeing to plan quantities for appropriate pay items to document the
final pay quantity?
____
Sheet 32 of 48
Rev. March 2009
FURNISHING STRUCTURAL STEEL - Lump Sum

ERECTING STRUCTURAL STEEL - Lump Sum
FURNISHING & ERECTING STRUCTURAL STEEL - Lump Sum
FURNISHING & ERECTING STRUCTURAL STEEL - Pounds (Kilograms)*
*This pay item is used for minor pay items of structural steel such as
expansion dams on concrete bridges or miscellaneous steel for the repair of
existing structures. The pounds (kilograms) of structural steel shall be
determined using the approved shipping weight (mass) or by measuring on
an approved platform scale (unless the quantity is less than 10,000 lb.
(4500 kg). (See Art. 505.12)
Designers are supposed to include the weight of bolts, nuts, and washers in
the estimated structural steel quantity calculation
ELASTOMERIC BEARING ASSEMBLY Each
ANCHOR BOLTS - Each
FURNISHING & ERECTING PRECAST, PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
I-BEAMS (Depth Specified) - Foot (Meter)
FURNISHING & ERECTING PRECAST, PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
BULB T-BEAMS (Depth Specified) - Foot (Meter)
PRECAST, PRESTRESSED CONCRETE DECK BEAMS (Depth Specified) Foot (Meter)
In determining the total length to be paid for, the specified overall length of
the individual beams will be used.
In lieu of measured quantities, do you have a jointly-signed Form BC 981
agreeing to beam plan quantities to document the final pay quantity?
(See Art. 504.07).
Sheet 33 of 48
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Attachment 1
DECK PREPOUR MEETING AGENDA

(Rev. 3/1/09)
Length
Width
Date:
Time:
Contact:
AGENDA
What is the scheduled date of the pour?
Time?
1. DISCUSS PLAN NOTES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS

a. Pour Sequence Concerns
The addition of a pour sequence (i.e. the addition of longitudinal or transverse
joints) or use of a pour sequence that differs from a pour sequence shown in the
contract plans must be approved by Bureau of Bridges and Structures.)
b. QC/QA Concrete discuss roles relating to control of materials and construction.
2. EQUIPMENT
a. Bidwell?
Gomaco?
(1)
Discuss auger height (1/8 to 1/4 above roller)
(2)
Discuss roller (1/8 higher in back)
(3)
Discuss roller rotation
(4)
Is equipment in good working order?
Screed?
b. Skew Placement Concerns

(1)
>45 degrees (or >30 degrees with pour width to span length ratio
exceeding 0.8); check bridge plan general notes for special finishing
requirements
(2)
<45 degrees
(3)
Have proper adjustments been made to the finishing machine

a.
Heavily skewed decks should be finished from leading end to

trailing end.
Sheet 34 of 48
Attachment 1
b.
Finishing should be from low side to high side of superelevated

decks.
c. Dry Run Concerns

(1)
check rebar clearance
Inch
(2)
check deck thickness
Inch
(3)
check deck drain clearance
Inch
(4)
check for rail feflection
(5)
check foging system for performance (verify all nozzles work, shut-off
system fuctions and nozzles do not leak.) Nozzles should not point
straight down.
(6)
check rebar for ties, epoxy touch ups, etc.
(7)
check for hydraulic leaks and other equipment problems
(8)
check rail supports to ensure stability
d. Fogging System Concerns

Note: Fogging is required unless evaporation rate is less than 0.1 lb/sq.ft./hr.
Fogging increases humidity at deck surface. Fogging reduces plastic and
dry shrinkage cracking caused by high temperature, low humidity, and
high wind.
(1)
Use Portland Cement Associations publication Design and Control of

Concrete Mixtures section on plastic shrinkage cracking to determine
the evaporation rate.
(2)
Repair leaks to avoid ponding water
(3)
Fogging system should be in accordance with Art. 1103.17(k) (No

baptizing!)
e. Foot Bridges minimum 2 required
f.
(1)
Finishers
(2)
Burlap / Artificial Turf Carpet Drag and Curing
Plastic Texture
Burlap or artificial turf carp should be dragged parallel to centerline of roadway.
g. Air Meter Concerns

(1)
Have the air meters been calibrated and correlated?
Sheet 35 of 48
Attachment 1
(2)
Are there a backup air meters that have been calibrated and correlated?
Correlation should include all primary and secondary/backup meters from the
plant, contractor and state. All meters should read within 0.9%
h. Concrete Pump Concerns
i.
j.
(1)
Waste initial mortar in approved location (not the deck or water way)
(2)
Plywood under all pipe joints
(3)
No water hosed into hopper
(4)
No aluminum pipes
(5)
Air test required at both ends to determine air loss correction factor (first 3
loads + every additional 50 cu. yd.)
(6)
Required S shaped outlet or 90 degree elbow and hose; Purpose to

control air loss, prevent segregation, and reduce the potential for damage
to epoxy coated reinforcement
(7)
What is backup/breakdown procedure? (i.e. bucket or additional pump)
Mix Concerns
(1)
Air Content decreases as boom angle decreases
(2)
Temperature Control
Concrete Conveyer Concerns

(1)
Adequate covering to collect spilled concrete
(2)
DO NOT run conveyor out over placed concrete (spillage)
(3)
Avoid reinforcement bar damage from conveyor supports and conveyor

section stacking
k. 10 foot straight edgeshow many?

l.
Floating entire surface with 10 float optional, Floating entire surface with 3 float
is not allowed
m. Bonded Construction Joints

(1)
First Pour-finish smooth, spray retarder on joint surface within 30 minutes

after concrete placement
(2)
Next Day- Pressure wash to expose aggregate
(3)
Second Pour- wet first pour joint surface and keep damp for at least one
hour prior to second pour
Sheet 36 of 48
Attachment 1
n.
Phone Concerns
(1)
Is a phone available to call the ready-mix plant?
(2)
Is adequate service/signal available for cell phones?
(3)
What is the ready-mix plant phone number?
o. Vibrator Concerns
(1)
Do all vibrators have non-metallic heads coated by the manufacturer

(BDE)?
(2)
Slip-on head covers are not allowed.
(3)
Are back-up vibrators available and approved?
3. FRAMING, RAILS AND REBAR

a. Cantilever Forming Bracket Concerns
(1)
Leg brace of cantilever bracket shall bear on the web within 6 of bottom
flange
(2)
#4 epoxy tie bars required @ 4 to 8 c-c (4 max. when finishing machine

rails are located outside exterior steel beams/girders)
(3)
Place ties between top and bottom layers of deck reinforcement. For
decks with cross slopes, it may be necessary to anchor the ties on the
exterior girders and on the girders adjacent to the cross slope crown.
(4)
Draw ties taut until tie bar does not vary from a straight line.
(5)
Use fabricated brackets to anchor ties (no welding to studs or PPC beam
reinforcement bars)
(6)
Alternate tie procedures must be submitted for approval with design

calculations and detailed plans
(7)
Cable not allowed (too much elongation)
(8)
4x4s required between exterior and first interior beams at tie locations
(9)
All accessories being permanently incorporated should be epoxy coated

or galvanized
(10)
Coat forms with form oil prior to placing reinforcement
b. Reinforcement Bar Concerns

(1)
Discuss epoxy coating inspection procedure
(2)
Repair nicks and cuts
Sheet 37 of 48
Attachment 1
(3)
Cut skew rebarShear cut No flame cutting allowed
(4)
100% ties? Less than 12spacing, alternate intersections ok

(Use multiple twists to assure bars stay tied under foot traffic)
(5)
#9 tiedown wire @ 25 longitudinal & 15 transverse spaces
(6)
Chairscontinuous 3 bottom or top. 2x3 spacing for top mat ok

(Top mat chairs are required to be placed on formwork. Not on bottom
mat of steel.)
(7)
Protect epoxy coating

(a)
Is plywood available?(Best Practice)
(b)
Avoid using rebars to clean come-alongs and other hand tools
(c)
Rubber coated vibrators
c. Rail Support Concerns

(1)
Where are rail supports placed?
(2)
Avoid rails within pour when possible

(Causes problems with consolidation, hand finishing and delays curing
placement)
(Rails must be placed directly on W27 and smaller steel beams)
(3)
Avoid having to stand in mix to finish
(4)
How and where are supports attached? (Epoxy? No field welding)
(5)
What is the center to center distance?
(6)
Is the rail rigid?
g. Plywood walkways on 4x4 supports?

(Walking on projecting reinforcement bars can fracture the concrete after the
initial set)
4. CURING
a. Wetted Cotton Mat Method (Required)
(1)
Do not over finish concrete
(2)
Cover IMMEDIATELY
Sheet 38 of 48
Attachment 1
(3)
Who is the contractors supervisor responsible for covering and curing

the deck?
(4)
Do we have adequate dedicated labor?
(5)
Pre-Wet Cotton Mats (Best Practice) or SOAK immediately.

(a)
Mats must be thoroughly soaked. Use adequate water.
(b)
Delayed wetting can cause mats to wick water away.
(6)
Keep blankets within 35 of finishing machine (25 for decks wider than
50) or stop placement to catch-up.
(7)
Emphasize timely covering include very beginning of pour
(8)
Soaker Hoses every 4 max.
(9)
Is there a continous water supply-how will it be keep wet

overnight/weekend?
(10)
Cover cotton mats and soaker hoses with white polyethylene sheeting or
burlap-polyethylene blankets
b. Low Air Temperature Protection Concerns

(1)
Required when air temperature is below 45 F within 72 Hrs. (predicted or

actual)
(2)
Required during Winter Period of December 1 March 15
(3)
Review Protection Method 1 and 2
(4)
Contractor responsible for concrete damage by cold
(5)
Means for checking concrete temp during curing required
5. PLACEMENT
a. Wet the wood deck prior to concrete placement
b. Leakage onto beams or girders must be removed when in the plastic state to
avoid damage to primer/paint system
c. Compressor available to blow off dried concrete
d. Remove splattered concrete from deck and parapet reinforcement bars
typically with burlap
e. Reinforcement bars must remain clean of mud
f.
Avoid walking in finished/vibrated concrete
g. Mortar/Cream Concerns
Sheet 39 of 48
Attachment 1
(1)
Mortar/cream from finishing machine rollers shall be removed from the

deck
(2)
The mortar/cream should not be wasted in sidewalk, median, or parapet

areas etc
h. Vibrator Insertion Concerns

(1)
Insert vibrators vertical for 3-5 seconds to remove entrapped air, not
entrained air
(2)
Do not drag vibrators this leads to segregation of mix
(3)
Do not use vibrators to move concrete
i.
Probe & Record deck thickness
j.
Air & Slump Concerns

(1)
Need test area
(2)
No fly dumping
(3)
Test each load
(4)
Test before and after pumper have a piece of plywood available for air
test on deck
(5)
What slump do you want at the deck?
(6)
What air content do you want at the deck?
k. Plastic Texture Concerns
l.
(1)
Use burlap or artificial turf carpet drag
(2)
Drag parallel to centerline roadway
Saw Cut Grooving Concerns

(1)
Saw cut groove perpendicular to centerline roadway
(2)
Pick up slurry
(3)
Stop grooving 1 from face of curbs and parapets
(4)
Stop grooving 2 1 from drains and expansion joints
m. Finishing Concerns
(1)
Do not over hand finish
(2)
Set Machine Properly
Sheet 40 of 48
Attachment 1
(3)
No need to bull float (floating entire surface is only permitted with floats
10 long or longer)
(4)
Check with 10 ft. straight edge
(5)
Avoid walking in finished concrete
n. Emergency Procedures (Delays over 10 minutes)

(1)
Concrete protection (wetted burlap available)
(2)
Spare Parts for finishing machine
(3)
Header available
(4)
Header locations
o. Parapet Area Concerns

(1)
Avoid bidwell slop
(2)
Rebar need to be cleaned of any splatter
(3)
Discuss preparation of horizontal joint
p. Place concrete uniformly - do not spread mix erratically on the deck

q. If structure is skewed place concrete parallel to skew
6. DELIVERY OF MIX
a. Mix Design Concerns
(1)
Does the RE have a copy of the approved mix design?
(2)
Are there any factors which require special construction needs?
(3)
(a)
Long term retarding
(b)
Pumping - When class BD concrete is to be pumped, the course

aggregate gradation shall have a minimum of 45 percent passing
the 1/2in. sieve as per article 1004.01(c) note 8/.
(c)
Specialized concrete
Have approved gradation tests been submitted from the plant stockpiles?
b. Transit or Central Mix Plant

c. Scheduled time for start of pour?
d. Material Supply Concerns
(1)
How much material is going to be needed?
Sheet 41 of 48
Attachment 1
(2)
At what rate?
(3)
Haul time from plant?
(4)
Are enough trucks available?
(5)
Are enough materials available (cement, microsilicia, aggregates)?
e. Addition of Admixtures Onsite Concerns
f.
(1)
Discuss responsibility for adding admixtures on site
(2)
Is adequate Air Entrainment Admixture (AEA) and Superplasticizer on

site?
(3)
Know your admixtures

(a)
Compatability
(b)
Dosage rates - One Oz. AEA/yd3 normally raises air one percent
(c)
40 additional revs before testing
Discuss responsibility for communicating with the plant

(1)
Mix and admixture changes
(2)
Breakdowns
(3)
Air Loss
g. All concrete trucks must have working rev counters and sight tubes. Counters
will be reset for each load.
h. Delivery Ticket Concerns
(1)
Each delivery ticket shall be stamped with the batch time
(2)
Best practice - Each delivery ticket should include plant test results
(3)
Best Practice - Each delivery ticket should note the amount of water that
can be added on-site
(4)
Note when strength specimens are made in field
(5)
Field Personnel should record rev count, time of discharge, total water
added and total admixtures added
i.
All trucks will reverse their drums prior to loading.
j.
Discuss truck mixer revolutions
k. If Type G admixture (superplasticizer with retarder) is usedNo retempering will

(with water or Type G admixture) be allowed.
Sheet 42 of 48
Attachment 1
If Type F admixture (superplasticizer) is usedNo retempering water will be

allowed, Retempering will be with Type F only. Ensure retempering does not
bust the maximum water/cement ratio
l.
Discuss use of retarder
m. Discuss haul time

n. Concrete Temperature Concerns
(1)
No concrete will be placed with a mix temperature above 90 degrees
(2)
Correlate all thermometers before pour
(3)
Is enough ice available if necessary?
(4)
Water stockpiles
(5)
Retarder or 50% increase in water reducer required above 85 degrees
(6)
No concrete will be placed with a mix temperature below 50 degrees
(7)
Is enough hot water available
(8)
Do aggregates need to be heated?
o. Aggregate gradation and moisture tests shall be ran prior to pour

p. Has a Dedicated concrete wash out area been established (with silt fence best
practice)?
q. Testing Concerns
(1)
An air test will be performed on every load at the jobsite.
(2)
Check slump for loss of workability
(3)
A wheel barrow shall be available at testing site for obtaining more

representative sample. (1/3 to 1/2 full)
7. WEATHER
a. Hot and/or windy (and/or DRY) Weather Concerns
(1)
AVOID pouring (prime cause of plastic shrinkage cracking)
(2)
Fogging system required
(3)
Pour at night
(4)
Start very early in the morning
(5)
Labor fatigue (will enough labor be available?)
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b. Rain Concerns
(1)
Check forecast should we AVOID pouring why chance removal?
(2)
Who will decide to call off pour?
(3)
When will decision be made to call off pour?
(4)
Rain hitting the surface raises the water/cement ratio and causes scaling,
and marring of the surface and ultimately a shorter deck life
8. MISCELLANEOUS CONCERNS
(1)
Review Construction Inspectors Checklist for Bridge Superstructures
(2)
Rules of Thumb?
(3)
Medians and Sidewalks need same attention to detail as rest of the deck
(4)
Discuss stage line joint preparation if applicable
Sheet 44 of 48
Attachment 1
(Excerpt from Machine Setup, Models 2450-3600-4800 Concrete Paving Machine, Bid-Well, Division of CMI
Corporation, Canton, SD)
ADJUST ROLLERS AND DRAG PAN After the pour has started and the machine has moved
out from the end bulkhead or has passed over the bulkhead the full length of the paving roller,
raise the back of the machine 1/8 of an inch by turning the leg cranks 1/2 turn counterclockwise
(See figures below). This will keep the rear of the paving rollers from digging in and leaving a
small ridge of concrete. It may be necessary to readjust the augers, up or down, to obtain or
reduce the roll of concrete. Optimum is golf ball size in diameter at the front of the paving roller.
As the machine progresses into the pour and clears the bulkhead or end dam, attach the burlap
or astrograss drag to the drag pan.
NOTE: The burlap drag should be wet. If new burlap is being used the burlap should soak in
water for at least 24 hours. This will remove all oils in the burlap and make it more absorbent.
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The texture given by the burlap can be easily adjusted. If the burlap is dragging too hard, remove
one of the retaining tubes and roll up the burlap so that the drag is not so heavy. If the burlap
does not seem to drag enough, increase the length of the burlap so that it hangs down more.
NOTE: If the drag pan H-Frame is too high or the chains are hooked too tight, the pan will have a
tendency to hop as it is being dragged across the deck.
ROLLER ROTATION The two paving rollers can rotate in the same direction (either clockwise
or counter-clockwise) or they can rotate in opposite directions (See figure below).
At the beginning of a pour it is recommended that you rotate the rollers in the same direction for
the first couple of passes. Using the Roller Directional Valves, position the two valve levers in the
same direction. Facing the augers, both rollers turn clockwise when the carriage travels to the
left and counterclockwise when the carriage travels to the right. Put the Automatic Roller
Reversing Valve in the Reversing position. The Reversing position will change the roller
direction with each pass of the carriage. After a couple passes, change the direction of one roller.
Which one will depend on the direction of the carriage travel (See figure below).
Put the Automatic Roller Reversing Valve in the Non-Reversing position. The Non-Reversing
position does not change the roller direction with each pass of the carriage. Facing the augers,
the right roller turns clockwise and the left roller turns counterclockwise. This allows the leading
roller to consolidate the concrete and the trailing roller to pave the surface. Normally, when
pouring a flat bridge deck or slab, this roller rotation will provide the best overall production and
sealed finish. However, due to mix, slump and other concrete variables one roller rotation
option may work better than another. The pavers automatic pivot device will keep the excess
material that the paving rollers carry moving out the front of the paving rollers instead of trailing
off to the rear of the paving rollers. The pivot device can be adjusted for quickness by turning the
set screws on the Automatic Roller Reversing Valve.
SUPER ELEVATIONS When paving super elevated slabs, bridge decks or skewed decks both
rollers must be turning in the same direction and the Automatic Roller Reversing Valve should be
set in the Non-Reversing position. The concrete should be pushed from the low side to the high
side of the elevation and roll over the concrete going down the super elevation (See figure, p. 30)
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The roller direction will depend on the direction of the pour and what side is the high side.
PAVING UP & DOWN GRADES When paving up a grade, the rear of the paving rollers may
need to be raised higher (approximately 1/8 to 1/4"). Raise the back of the machine 1/8 of an
inch by turning the leg crank 1/2 turn counterclockwise. The augers may need to be adjusted
lower. Adjusting the augers with the Auger Adjusting Crank (Handle). These adjustments will
counteract the tendency of excess concrete from moving downhill toward the paving rollers.
When paving down a grade, the augers may need to be raised higher to provide the proper
amount of concrete to the paving rollers. The rear of the paving rollers may not need to be raised
but be sure that there is close to total contact with the deck or slab. When paving down hill, you
want maximum surface contact with the concrete but not allow any ridge or line of concrete to
come off the rear of the paving rollers.
PAVING CURVES Given the known length or distance of the inside and outside curve, mark an
equal number of spaces on the inner curve (1 to 2 feet in length). Count the number of spaces on
the inner curve and mark the same number of spaces on the outer curve. The length of these
spaces will vary with the length of the outer curve section (See figure below).
To negotiate the inner curve, the operator will at times place the Machine Direction Control Lever
in the neutral position allowing a longer amount of travel for the outer curve and the machine.
Keep the front wheels of both the inner and outer ends aligned with the marks placed on the rail
or curb.
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MACHINE ADVANCEMENT The advancement of the machine at the end of each pass is
based on the rate of concrete being poured. The operator should pace the machine
advancement so that the physical placement of the concrete is no more than 6 to 8 feet in front of
the machine. Normal advancement of the machine will vary from 3 to 6 inches (up to 12 inches)
for each carriage pass. This will insure that fresh concrete will move into the paving rollers before
dehydration of the concrete occurs. This is particularly true in hot, windy weather. The decking
and sub-base material should also be kept wet in hot, windy weather to aid in the slowing down of
the dying process.
CARRIAGE TRAVEL SPEED At times it may be advantageous to slow down the carriage
travel speed. Slowing the carriage travel will allow the paving rollers to have longer contact with
the surface. Slowing the carriage travel speed may be beneficial when paving Super Plasticized
Concrete or Latex Modified concrete. The carriage speed can be reduced by slowing down the
engine or by using the carriage speed control located on the operators console. The operating
speed of the engine should run 2800 to 3200 RPM. At these speeds the carriage will travel
approximately 85 to 90 feet per minute transversely across the machine.
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PREPARATION PRIOR TO SUPERSTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION

Office Review (General Items)

Have you thoroughly reviewed the Contract Special

Have you computed the volume of BS Concrete (see

Have you reviewed the Project Procedure Guide ("PPG") for

If this contract contains the Recurring Special Provision for

Have you determined what material must be inspected prior to

Have you reviewed the appropriate sections of the

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If this contract contains the Structural Assessment Reports

Have approved final shop drawings been received and are

If required by Materials, has the Contractor supplied additional

Office Review (Precast Prestressed Concrete items Prior to jobsite

Have you reviewed the Manual for Fabrication of Precast

Have you verified with the District Materials Engineer if any

Have you verified with the District Materials Engineer if the

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Are the bearing areas on supporting masonry being finished

Are you inspecting the material as it is delivered to the jobsite

Pre-Erection (General Items)

If this contract contains the Structural Assessment Reports

Have you had a pre-erection meeting with the Contractor to

Do you have proper evidence of inspection for all materials to

Pre-Erection (Structural Steel items)

Before starting erection, has the Contractor submitted an

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has the submittal been waived by the Engineer? (See

Pre-Erection (Precast Prestressed Concrete items Arrival at jobsite

Does the product have an ILL OK stamp? If the product

Are the bolsters or other supports at the correct location, per

Were wood blocks or other suitable material, per Std. Spec.

Have you reviewed the Inspectors Checklist for Structural

Have the high strength bolts, nuts and washers been

Does the shipment of fastener assemblies have the required

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and submitting them to the BMPR for testing? (See PPG

Has the Contractor given you the Mill Test Report(s),

Has the Contractor supplied a calibration device capable of

Has the Contractor supplied a calibrate dial inspection torque

Have you performed the field RC tests on two fastener

Has the Contractor supplied a representative sample of not

Has each bolting crew demonstrated understanding of the

Are bolts, nuts, and washers from each Rotational Capacity

Is each container permanently marked with the RC lot number,

Are inaccessible areas being painted prior to erection (bottom

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Are beams and diaphragms being handled properly to keep

Once bolting hardware is opened is it being stored out of the

Are the galvanized nuts lubricated with a tinted dry lubricant

During erection of all structural steel members on continuous

Is the Contractor using the following procedure to complete the

Is the Contractor removing all drift pins and filling all

Do all high-strength bolts have a hardened washer under

Are the fasteners in all holes of the connection initially

If using the Turn-of-Nut Method, is the contractor

After all fasteners in the connection are snug tight, is the

Rev. March 2009