One reason Exodermic^™ decks are specified is because they are the cost-effective choice for projects where a reduction in deck deadload has a significant structural benefit – a required load rating without substantial reconstruction or replacement of the superstructure or substructure, for example.

Many types of bridges have benefited from the light weight of Exodermic^™ decks: arch, deck truss, through truss, pony truss, deck girder, and movable bridges.

Exodermic^™ decks are also specified where speed of construction is important. Both precast and cast-in-place Exodermic^™ decks are generally significantly faster to construct than conventional cast-in-place reinforced concrete decks. Taking advantage of this capability has been used to:

• Shorten the time required to reconstruct a superstructure [US 136-Illinois River, Sparkill Viaduct, Boston Central Artery]
• Permit rapid, staged construction [Popolopen Creek, Kingston-Rhinecliff, Milton-Madison]
• Allow for weekend construction [Gowanus Expressway, Mill Creek (OR)]
• Allow for nighttime construction [Tappan Zee Bridge, Connecticut Route 185, US 27 Pitman Creek, Troy-Menands]