DC received $1 million federal grant to try out ultra-high-performance concrete
4 NBC Washington By Adam Tuss August 24, 2023
New, tougher concrete is expected to dramatically boost the lifespan of a D.C. bridge on which it’s being used.
Ultra-high-performance concrete reinforced with fine sand and steel fibers will be applied to the Southern Avenue Bridge over the Suitland Parkway in Southeast. It’s the first time ultra-high-performance concrete is being used in the District.
“It gives us a coating for our bridges that provides protection that is so much stronger than anything we’ve been using,” D.C. Department of Transportation Deputy Director Sharon Kershbaum said.
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