Heated Bridge Deck Technology Project Information

 

Region State Location Technology/System Status
3 VA Amherst County: Route 60 over Buffalo River SETA Corporation - Heat Pipe System Construction began in March 1996. Total Project Completed in September 1996.  The bridge is currently open for traffic.
3 WV US 35 over 5 & 20 Mile Creek Payne Engineering - This is an electrical system that utilizes mineral insulated cable Project is complete and the bridge is open to traffic. Heating system  operational for the first time during winter 1996-97.
6 TX Twin Bridge Structure at N. 15th Ave., Amarillo Value Engineering - This system utilizes a heat transfer, slab heating system circulating hot fluid through polypropylene tubing embedded in the concrete Project began in September 1995 and completed in September 1996.
7 NE 10th Street Viaduct Delta Therm - This is a hydonic heating system using web-connected trin tube EPOM rubber tubing for use in closed loop hydonic radiant floor heating systems Construction completed in 1994.  System operated winter 1994-95 and data was collected during two storms. The system cleared the deck, but developed a leak.  Evaluations and modifications have been made to the system.
10 OR 2nd Street Interchange (Hood River)--UPRR Overcrossing State Design Construction complete.  Currently waiting on completion of the control system.  The heating system is expected to be operational during the winter of 1997-98.
10 OR 2nd Street Interchange (Hood River)--I-84 Overcrossing State Design Construction complete.  Currently waiting on completion of the control system.  The heating system is expected to be operational during the winter of 1997-98.
10 OR North Fork Silver Creek State Design Complete and operational. System was operational during winters 1995-96 and 1996-97.  Snow and ice was cleared from the deck.  Currently workingout small problems and getting Data Acquisistion System software under control.
10 OR Highland Zoo Interchange State Design Complete and operational. Deck heating system was in operation during winters 1995-96 and 1996-97.  Still need to complete Sensor and Data Acquisition System.

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