Bridge Approach Slab Settlement Solutions
Bridge approach slab settlement is a common problem routinely faced by transportation engineers.
These slabs, which form the transition from a roadway to the bridge deck are susceptible to settlement due to consolidation of underlying natural foundation soils or local loss and settlement of fill materials. The Bridge Approach Slab Settlement is experienced by the characteristic “bump” felt when traveling across this transition in a motor vehicle.
The reasons for settlement can include erosion, failure of drainage systems, failure of earth stabilization systems (MSE walls), vibration-related compaction and several other causation factors. Left unchecked, the condition may cause critical failure of the approach slab and any structural appurtenances, damage to the bridge structure and deck, damage to vehicles transiting the area and possible risk of motor vehicle incidents. Traditional repair or replacement is costly, time consuming and can seriously disrupt ensuing traffic flow.

The entire bridge approach slab settlement program is cost-effective, fast, non-invasive, requires no excavation, and rehabilitative repairs are permanent. Our program is the solution of choice for transportation engineers in many successful installations for the Florida Department of Transportation and other city, county and other municipal transportation authorities.