CIP/PS Concrete Box Girder
This page contains information useful to those
interested in cast-in-place/prestressed concrete box girder roadway bridges.
Selection Criteria:
CIP/PS CONCRETE BOX GIRDER
|
SPAN RANGE (ft) |
DEPTH/SPAN |
COST/SQ-FT |
| SIMPLE |
CONT |
| 100-250 |
0.045 |
| 0.040 |
$100-$225 |
| |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
- Common construction method in California
- Low cost
- Low depth/span ratio
- High seismic resistance
|
- Longer construction time than precast concrete
- Requires additional temporary vertical clearance for falsework
|
Note: Costs are for year 2011 dollars in California |
