- MUTCD
- W8-16
- Category
- warning
- Color
- yellow
- Shape
- diamond
Metal Bridge Deck
The bridge deck ahead is a metal surface that can be slippery and handle differently than pavement.
Posted in advance of bridges with open or solid steel decks, this warning prepares drivers for a surface that loses traction quickly when wet, ices over before adjacent pavement, and can cause vehicles to track or wander even in dry conditions. Reduce speed, keep a firm grip on the wheel, and avoid sudden braking or steering across the deck.
Related signs
FHWA SHSM Interim — W8-16 (https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/shsm_interim/zip_files/w08_16.zip) (Public domain (FHWA))