Indiana DOT devised a way to avoid a prolong

shutdown of the Cline Avenue Bridge during  

rehabiliation work.

by Floyd Engelking, Enerpac

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) found that it had a serious problem with its Cline Avenue (State Route 912) bridge over the Indiana Harbor Canal: salt damage.

Salt has been used for generations to deice roads, and it has undoubtedly prevented countless motor vehicle accidents.

However, it’s now widely recognized that road salt comes with a hidden cost, because it can damage steel and concrete, the principal materials of bridge construction. Although techniques such as using epoxy-coated rebar have provided some relief, the challenge remains.