Reinforced ConcreteT Girder

This page contains information useful to those interested in reinforced concrete T girder roadway bridges.

Selection Criteria:

REINFORCED CONCRETE T GIRDER
SPAN RANGE (ft)	DEPTH/SPAN		COST/SQ-FT
	SIMPLE	CONT
40-60	0.07
		0.065	$120-$200


Advantages	Disadvantages
Simple construction method Low cost	Deep section Poor seismic resistance Low negative moment capacity

Note: Costs are for year 2011 dollars in California