KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Dec 16, 2021, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (12/16/2021) - BSMITH

Trade Name: SPS


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
SPS Bridge - Mettlach Suspension 2018.pdf	application/pdf	140	1186 Robert Maier	SPS North America	Dec 16, 2021	6001	Yes
SPS Bridge Decks Water Street Bridge Rehabilitation.pdf	application/pdf	3731	1186 Robert Maier	SPS North America	Dec 16, 2021	6000	Yes
SPS Bridges - Tub Girder Rapid Install .pdf	application/pdf	3403	1186 Robert Maier	SPS North America	Dec 16, 2021	6002	Yes
SPS Bridges Engineering Design Guidelines V01_2020.07.28.pdf	application/pdf	13070	1186 Robert Maier	SPS North America	Dec 16, 2021	6003	Yes
SPS FLAT PANEL Bolted Design Details.pdf	application/pdf	281	1186 Robert Maier	SPS North America	Dec 16, 2021	6004	Yes
SPST_Bridges_Imperial_EMAIL.pdf	application/pdf	1906	1186 Robert Maier	SPS North America	Dec 16, 2021	5999	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	Y Approve	Literature suggests specific applications. Would differ to Structural Design for final approval, but would agree that would be a viable product for trial in the right application. I would recommend a trail project for experimental evaluation.	Dec 22, 2021	3067
KyTC Maintenance	1183 Dora Alexander Agency	Y Approve	Looks like it would be a good product for the right conditions. I don't think I would recommend to use for a typical new design.	Dec 21, 2021	3063
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Appears promising for the proper site conditions or application. Defer to Structural Design for interest and need.	Dec 21, 2021	3060

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


Generic Name: SPS Bridge deck
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: SPS North America
Address: 330 Evergreen Road
	Louisville, KY 40243

Background description of company and its products:
	The SPS Bridge deck panel is a slender-profile, steel composite structural element product used as a direct replacement for concrete decks and weighs 75% less than concrete yet is higher in strength.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Structural Materials and Components
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	- SPS is 75% weighs less than concrete decks yet higher in strength, diaphragm shear and is composite to the supporting steel or concrete frame. -Quick to install (hours not days) and instantly useable, the factory made panels use a standard design customized to suit every application. -A light weight wear surface can be factory installed or the deck can have an asphalt drive-surface applied in the field directly bonded to the SPS. - Design life is a minimum of 40 years and can be rated up to 100 year life. - SPS can be made with carbon steel (costed to C3 standard), stainless steel or CoreTen weathering steel
General Composition of Material:
	steel composite with a polyurethane core, sealed to the elements, with a ISO C3 rated coating system
Date introduced on Market: 1999-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: concrete, FRP
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 90 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing


This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: yes ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	NY, OR, TX, WA, FL, OH
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	NY, OR, TX, WA, FL, OH
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://www.spstechnology.com/bridges/

This information is filed by Robert Maier on Dec 16, 2021
Contact Information:
	SPS North America
	330 Evergreen Road
	Louisville, KY 40243
	Phone: 5194001376
	Email: robert.maier@spstechnology.com


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