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Checklist · QC-BRG-CHK-003
Bridge Superstructure Checklist
20 checkpoints across 6 sections. During and after deck construction; critical approval before opening to traffic
20 Checkpoints
6 Sections
Once per span or deck section
Bridge Engineer, QC Inspector

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. DECK FORMWORK AND SHUTTERING
A1Formwork level and grade verification
Acceptance: Deck level ±25 mm of design; camber/slope per design; no sag or deflection
Cl. 3.1 — Level within tolerance
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Formwork removal timing and safety
Acceptance: Concrete strength ≥ specified for removal; props/supports remain until curing complete
Cl. 3.2 — Removal only after strength gain
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Deck thickness and dimensions
Acceptance: Thickness ±20 mm of design; uniform across span; measured at multiple points
Cl. 3.3 — Thickness verified
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. REINFORCEMENT IN DECK
B1Reinforcement bar grades and placement
Acceptance: Bar grades match design; spacing ±25 mm; covers ±10 mm; test certificates available
Cl. 4.1 — Bars per design
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Lap lengths and splice details
Acceptance: Lap length = 45d minimum; ties at 1/3 intervals; offset not more than bar diameter
Cl. 4.2 — Laps per IS 456
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Concrete cover verification
Acceptance: Cover top = design ±10 mm; cover bottom = design ±10 mm; spacers at 1.0 m intervals
Cl. 4.3 — Cover protects reinforcement
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. PRESTRESSED CONCRETE (IF APPLICABLE)
C1Prestressing tendon routing and duct condition
Acceptance: Ducts per design; no kinks or crushing; supports at ≤ 2 m intervals; not corroded
Cl. 5.1 — Ducts correctly placed
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Prestressing strand/cable identification and testing
Acceptance: Strand diameter and grade verified; test certificates available; no damage or contamination
Cl. 5.2 — Strands per design
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Anchorage system installation
Acceptance: Anchorages secured; bearing plates properly seated; bearing area adequate; no stress concentration
Cl. 5.3 — Anchorages properly seated
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Prestressing jacking and stressing records
Acceptance: Jack calibrated; stressing sequence documented; stress records available; extension measured
Cl. 5.4 — Stressing per procedure
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C5Post-tensioning grout filling (if applicable)
Acceptance: Grout injected at all points; ducts completely filled; vent and drain holes open; grout quality verified
Cl. 5.5 — Ducts completely filled
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. DECK FORMWORK AND SHUTTERING
A1Formwork level and grade verification
Cl. 3.1 — Level within tolerance (IS 456)
Deck level ±25 mm of design; camber/slope per design; no sag or deflection
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Formwork removal timing and safety
Cl. 3.2 — Removal only after strength gain (IS 456)
Concrete strength ≥ specified for removal; props/supports remain until curing complete
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Deck thickness and dimensions
Cl. 3.3 — Thickness verified (IS 456)
Thickness ±20 mm of design; uniform across span; measured at multiple points
OKNCNAHOLD
B. REINFORCEMENT IN DECK
B1Reinforcement bar grades and placement
Cl. 4.1 — Bars per design (IS 456)
Bar grades match design; spacing ±25 mm; covers ±10 mm; test certificates available
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Lap lengths and splice details
Cl. 4.2 — Laps per IS 456 (IS 456)
Lap length = 45d minimum; ties at 1/3 intervals; offset not more than bar diameter
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Concrete cover verification
Cl. 4.3 — Cover protects reinforcement (IS 456)
Cover top = design ±10 mm; cover bottom = design ±10 mm; spacers at 1.0 m intervals
OKNCNAHOLD
C. PRESTRESSED CONCRETE (IF APPLICABLE)
C1Prestressing tendon routing and duct condition
Cl. 5.1 — Ducts correctly placed (IS 1343)
Ducts per design; no kinks or crushing; supports at ≤ 2 m intervals; not corroded
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Prestressing strand/cable identification and testing
Cl. 5.2 — Strands per design (IS 1343)
Strand diameter and grade verified; test certificates available; no damage or contamination
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Anchorage system installation
Cl. 5.3 — Anchorages properly seated (IS 1343)
Anchorages secured; bearing plates properly seated; bearing area adequate; no stress concentration
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Prestressing jacking and stressing records
Cl. 5.4 — Stressing per procedure (IS 1343)
Jack calibrated; stressing sequence documented; stress records available; extension measured
OKNCNAHOLD
C5Post-tensioning grout filling (if applicable)
Cl. 5.5 — Ducts completely filled (IS 1343)
Grout injected at all points; ducts completely filled; vent and drain holes open; grout quality verified
OKNCNAHOLD
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