Keeping water out of the concrete helps preserve the SR 99 Aurora bridge. If water gets into the deck, and can erode or go through freeze/thaw cycles that can affect the deck. Placing waterproofing before paving reduces the chances of that happening.
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Comparing the finished product to the "before" photo gives a good idea of how repairing and repainting the SR 99 Aurora bridge helps keep the iconic structure strong.
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While the painting crews worked underneath the SR 99 Aurora bridge, other crews worked on its surface. During the course of four weekends, they scraped off the 20-year-old asphalt, then checked the concrete deck and repaired a few sections.
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Protecting the environment while painting the SR 99 Aurora bridge is an important part of the project. As the crews sandblast and repaint, the section where they are working is encased to hold in debris, dust and any overspray
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When painting is complete, the steel structure of the SR 99 Aurora bridge has several coats of paint that will help it weather decades of wear and tear.
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