Shark River Bridge, NJ | Polyester Polymer Concrete

Route 35 over Shark River Bridge – Belmar, NJ

Due to the settlement of the intermediate slabs adjacent to the bridge, there was a hazardous dip on Route 35 in Belmar, NJ. When slab jacking was not able to rectify the problem, New Jersey Department of Transportation officials turned to Kwik Bond Polymers for an effective solution.

Location:

Belmar, NJ

Owner:

New Jersey Department of Transportation

Project Completion:

2008

Project Details

Settlement of the intermediate slabs adjacent to the bridge had created a hazardous dip on Route 35 in Belmar, NJ. The New Jersey Department of Transportation placed a variable thickness overlay of PPC 1121 Polyester Polymer Concrete to correct the grade.

Project Background

Due to settlement of the intermediate slabs adjacent to the bridge, there was a hazardous dip on Route 35 in Belmar, NJ. When slab jacking was not able to rectify the problem, New Jersey Department of Transportation officials turned to Kwik Bond Polymers for an effective solution.

The Solution

The recommendation from KBP was to place a variable thickness mat of PPC 1121 Polyester Polymer Concrete to a new proposed grade. The material would be placed from 3⁄4 inch to 4 inches thick in a single lift to fill in the dip and reestablish a safe, smooth ride. DOT officials accepted the recommendation and the project planning began.