CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION — in connection with bridges or culverts where clearance exceeds 10 feet at any point or entire distance between terminal abutments exceeds 20 feet
This classification applies to the construction of concrete bridges or culverts. This classification includes the incidental pouring or finishing of concrete decks (roadways), sidewalks, retaining walls and support structures. This classification also includes the incidental construction and removal of forms, falsework or concrete distributing apparatus by the employer engaged in the construction of concrete bridges or culverts.
The construction of concrete bridges that do not have a clearance that exceeds 10 feet at any point or the entire distance between terminal abutments does not exceed 20 feet shall be classified as 5506, Street or Road Construction – paving or repaving, surfacing or resurfacing or scraping, or 5507, Street or Road Construction – grading.
The construction of metal bridges shall be classified as 5040, Iron or Steel Erection – structural.
The construction of wood bridges shall be classified as 6003(3), Bridge or Trestle Construction – wood.
Excavation, reinforcing steel installation, pile driving and all work in tunnels, subways, caissons or cofferdams shall be separately classified.
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote | Effective Date |
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Phraseology: CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION – in connection with bridges or culverts where clearance exceeds 10 feet at any point or entire distance between terminal abutments exceeds 20 feet Footnote: This classification applies to the construction of concrete bridges or culverts. This classification includes the incidental pouring or finishing of concrete decks (roadways), sidewalks, retaining walls and support structures. This classification also includes the incidental construction and removal of forms, falsework or concrete distributing apparatus by the employer engaged in the construction of concrete bridges or culverts. The construction of concrete bridges that do not have a clearance that exceeds 10 feet at any point or the entire distance between terminal abutments does not exceed 20 feet shall be classified as 5506, Street or Road Construction – paving or repaving, surfacing or resurfacing or scraping, or 5507, Street or Road Construction – grading. The construction of metal bridges shall be classified as 5040(2), Bridge Building – metal. The construction of wood bridges shall be classified as 6003(3), Bridge or Trestle Construction – wood. Excavation, reinforcing steel installation, pile driving and all work in tunnels, subways, caissons or cofferdams shall be separately classified. | 1/1/2021 |
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