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Figure 20: Asphalt layer at the abutment region (different skews)

2.3 Example of semi-integral solution

The semi-integral solution for a 165 m long bridge (“Fig. 21”) was applied in 2012 for the
construction of the bridge in Kluszkowce over Kluszkowianka river at km. 19+782,00 of the
road DW 969 (sector Nowy Targ - Nowy Sącz). The system consists of 5 spans (lt = 25 m +
36 m + 48 m + 36 m + 20 m).

Figure 21: General view of the bridge in Kluszkowce

The designed longitudinal section of the bridge is presented in “Fig 22”. Contrary to
usually applied solutions for integral bridges, the bottom flange is not curved but constant
construction height is applied in fields and it is increased only next to middle supports. Due