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ESTIMATED MATERIAL SERVICE LIFE FOR CSP
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ESTIMATED SERVICE LIFE |
SITE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS |
MAXIMUM FHWA ABRASION LEVEL |
CSP MATERIAL |
Minimum 100 Years
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5.0 ≤ pH ≤ 9.0 r > 1500 ohm-cm
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Level 3
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Polymer Coated |
| Level 2 |
Aluminized Type 2* |
Minimum 75 Years
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4.0 ≤ pH ≤ 9.0 r ≥ 750 ohm-cm |
Level 3 |
Polymer Coated |
5.0 ≤ pH ≤ 9.0 r > 1500 ohm-cm |
Level 2 |
Aluminized Type 2 |
Minimum 50 Years
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3.0 ≤ pH ≤ 12.0 r ≥ 250 ohm-cm
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Level 3 |
Polymer Coated |
Average 50 Years |
6.0 ≤ pH ≤ 10.0 2000 ≤ r ≤ 10,000 ohm-cm > 50 ppm CaCo3
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Level 2 |
Galvanized |
* 14 gauge minimum.
For additional information, see the CSP Design Manual Page 476.
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