July 18, 2016
A bridge project (JV-133) in Tioga County is officially complete as a polyester polymer concrete (PPC) was recently applied to the bridge deck. This was the final step in the Route 4017 bridge project. The bridge was closed for reconstruction in late August 2015 while the work was performed by Glenn O. Hawbaker, a State College, PA based company.
The PPC overlay is designed
to protect the deck from the
wear and tear brought about
by Pennsylvania’s harsh winters,
and reduce the long-term
maintenance costs.
The polyester material can only be applied
when temperatures are regularly
above 50 degrees and after
the bridge concrete has cured
for at least 30 days.