Varsova Bridge is across Vasai Creek, about 35 Km from Mumbai, India. It is on National Highway
48. Two bridges, 555.32m long, exist at the crossing, built in 1970 and 2004 respectively. Old
bridge has central 4 spans, built in continuous PSC box girder su
configuration of 57.3 + 2 x 114.6 + 57.3
construction technique. 114.6m span on Mumbai end developed a major crack, 4mm wi
about 12m from mid span. Main c
height in both webs. The paper describes the investigations made through analysis
the probable reasons and deciding remedial measures as well as execution of the same.
used four different models as per construction
material parameters. Final repair measure
crack locations.
