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Bridge structures are highly dependable in terms of their longevity and performance due to the quality of theirconcrete, which is exposed to a variety of moisture and traffic loads. Reinforced cement concrete members are prone to deteriorationif notproperly maintained.Thestripsealsystemisanessentialelementofbridgedecks,whichiscomposedof steelextrusioncast into the concrete and neoprene glands. The steelwithin the concrete isessentialforthe structure's stability andlongevity.Thispaperexaminestheeffectivenessofusingretrofittingtechniquestostrengthendistressedstructural members, as well as replacing damaged strip seals expansion joints in a bridge rehabilitation project in the Eluru-Anakapalli sectionofAndhraPradesh,suchasshotcretinginareaswithdelaminatedsurfaces,groutinginareaswithhoneycombed surfaces, repair mortar in areas with spalled surfaces, and high strength micro concrete jacketing in areas with anticoagulant coatings.