Pretensioned girders can develop web splitting cracks at the ends due to the concentrated loads being applied to the concrete as the force is transferred from the strands to the concrete. The cracks may form immediately at transfer, or they may appear with time as a girder is in storage. Generally, these cracks are narrow and will close when the girder is erected, and a composite deck applied. The ends of many girders are also encased in diaphragms, so for these girders, the cracks are not exposed. The width of such cracks is typically controlled by the web splitting reinforcement provided as required by the LRFD Specs. Some owners do not take any action regarding such cracks, recognizing that they are narrow and will typically close in the field. However, some owners are more cautious and may require that cracks be sealed or even injected. Repairs may not appear successful because cracks tend to continue to widen as the girders are in storage, often reopening after being repaired. Over the years, damage to girders along any such cracks has not been observed, so it would seem that they do not pose a significant risk of deterioration.