The purpose and specifications for the construction of Low-Cracking, High-Performance Concrete (LC-HPC) bridge decks are discussed. The survey process for
evaluating the cracking performance of bridge decks is described. Seven LC-HPC decks
and seven control decks were surveyed according to this process. Crack densities were
calculated for each deck and trends in crack patterns were noted. The LC-HPC decks
yielded significantly lower crack densities than did the control decks. Most cracks in LCHPC
and control decks were oriented in the transverse direction and were located directly
above the transverse reinforcement. For superelevated decks, crack densities were
greater in areas of the deck at higher elevations, likely due to greater settlement cracking
and inadequate curing on the elevated portion of the decks
