This work proposes a new precast segmental concrete bridge column. The lower region of the column is built using cast-in-place (CIP) construction. The height of the CIP region and level of post-tensioning force in the precast region are selected such that the ultimate condition of the column under seismic loading is governed by a conventional plastic hinge mechanism in the CIP region. A tall column was constructed and subjected to cyclic loading. Test results indicate that the column has excellent ductility and energy dissipation. A pushover analytical method was proposed and applied to the proposed column. This method captured joint opening through the joint rotation length and the amount of curvature exceeding the cracking curvature. Analytical results agree well with test results in predicting the envelope of hysteretic behavior, the increase in axial force in the precast region, and the contribution of precast and CIP regions to column displacement.

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A precast reinforced concrete (RC) T-beam located in seaport Terminal Peti Kemas (TPS) Surabaya built in 1984 is used as a case study to test the accuracy of non-destructive test techniques against more traditional bridge evaluation tools. This bridge is mainly used to connect the berth in Lamong gulf and the port in Java Island for the logistic purposes. The bridge was retrofitted 26 years into its life by adding two strips of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) due to excessive cracks observed in the beams. Non-destructive field measurements were compared against a detailed finite element analysis of the structure to predict the performance of the girder in terms of deflection and moment capacity before and after the retrofitting work. The analysis was also used to predict the long-term deflections of the structure due to creep, crack distribution, and the ultimate moment capacity of the individual girder. Moreover, the finite element analysis was used to predict the deflection behavior of the overall bridge due to vehicle loading. Good agreement was obtained between the field measurement and the analytical study. A new service life of the structure considering the corrosion and new vehicle demand is carried out based on field measurement using non-destructive testing. Not only are the specific results beneficial for the Indonesian port authority as the stakeholder to manage this structure, but the approach detailed also paves the way for more efficient evaluation of bridges more generally over their service life.