Structure Component Group

ID Code Name Description Objective Applies To Bridge Applies To Culvert Sort Order
1 DECK Deck Surface Wearing surface, expansion joints and deck drainag... Maintain a safe, waterproof running surface. ✓ ✓ 1
2 SUBSTR Bridge Substructure Abutments, piers, headstocks and bearings. Preserve structural integrity of load-bearing elem... ✓ ✗ 2
3 SUPERSTR Bridge Superstructure Girders, trusses, deck units and bracing. Preserve structural integrity of load-bearing elem... ✓ ✗ 3
4 TIMBER Timber Bridge Timber piles, corbels, headstocks, girders and dec... Prevent decay and termite attack, maintain load ca... ✓ ✗ 4
5 CULVERT Culvert Box, pipe and arch culverts, headwalls and wingwal... Maintain hydraulic capacity and structural conditi... ✗ ✓ 5
6 GUARDRAIL Guardrail / Bridge Rail Traffic barriers, bridge rail and end treatments. Maintain occupant protection standards. ✓ ✓ 6
7 SIGN Sign / Delineation Warning signs, load limit signs, reflective deline... Maintain driver awareness of structure hazards and... ✓ ✓ 7
8 WATERWAY Waterway Watercourse bed, banks and debris accumulation at ... Maintain waterway capacity and scour protection. ✓ ✓ 8
9 APPROACH Approach Embankment Approach pavement, embankment slopes and batters. Prevent settlement and erosion at the structure ap... ✓ ✓ 9
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