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Best Practices for Road Weather Management Version 2.0

Title:

Automated Bridge Deicers in Minnesota

Abstract:

This paper discusses winter maintenance practices in Minnesota and describes bridge deicing systems on Trunk Highway (TH) 169 in northern Mn, I-35 near Duluth, TH61 at Dresbach, TH61 at Winona, and I-35 over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Snowplows are recalled when winds exceed 60 mph and wind chills approach -85 degrees F. For the 1998/1999 winter season, statewide salt and sand costs were $7.6M or $270 per lane/mile, representing 24% of total road operating costs. Use of anti-icing and prewetting techniques with truck-mounted road temperature sensors, 93 ESS sites by 2000-2001 season are discussed.

Source(s):

5th International Symposium on Snow and Ice Control Technology, Minnesota DOT. For an electronic copy of this resource, please direct your request to WeatherFeedback@dot.gov.

Date: 2000

Author:

Keranen

Keywords:


Road Weather Information System (RWIS)
Bridge
Benefit/cost

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