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Yellow diamond with a black border and three lines of black text reading METAL BRIDGE DECK.
MUTCD
W8-16
Category
warning
Color
yellow
Shape
diamond
National · MUTCD Sign Reference

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.

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Source

FHWA SHSM Interim — W8-16 (https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/shsm_interim/zip_files/w08_16.zip) (Public domain (FHWA))

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