Recording: Internally Cured Concrete for Bridge Decks
The recording for the webinar "NJDOT's Pilot Program for Internally Cured High Performance Concrete for Bridge Decks" is now available.
Hosted under the Every Day Counts (EDC7): Enhancing Performance with Internally Cured Concrete (EPIC2) initiative, this webinar from August 27th, 2025, provided an in-depth look at the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) internally cured high performance concrete bridge deck pilot program.
This webinar was specifically targeted at agencies considering the adoption of internal curing, but had yet to begin or were in the early stages of implementation. The goal was for participants to gain an understanding of NJDOT’s strategic approach and their recommendations for integrating internal curing into their infrastructure projects.
Topics Included:
- Motivations Behind Implementing Internal Curing
- Review of NJDOT’s Experience with HPC) Bridge Decks
- Development of Specs, Including Internal Curing Methodology
- Internal & External Coordination Efforts
- Demonstration Project Selection Process
- NJDOT’s Plan to Institutionalize Internal Curing
- Challenges Addressed Along the Way
- Support & Grants Received From FHWA
Additional Resources:
- NJDOT's Presentation Slides
- NJDOT's Guide to High Performance Internal Curing
Every Day Counts
Now in its 7th round, FHWA's EDC state-based initiative identifies and deploys proven innovations that will make our transportation systems more adaptable, sustainable, and safer for all.
FHWA works with state DOTs, local governments, tribes, private industry, and other stakeholders to identify new innovations to champion every two years that merit accelerated deployment.
