Electrochemical Treatment: Extending the Life of a Historic Viaduct Structure, Ball

Completed in 1915, the historic 12th Street Trafficway Viaduct is a 2,300-foot long reinforced concrete structure that was constructed to link the industrial district in the bottom land along the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers to the commercial district along the bluffs 200 feet above.  The Viaduct is undergoing a major restoration program to extend the service life of the 90-year old structure.  In 2005, ECE was used to treat the large concrete columns as part of an overall rehabilitation.  (read more)