Abstract:Large cantilever prestressed concrete bent caps commonly employ staged tensioning of prestressing tendons during construction to meet structural requirements. If bridge superstructure is replaced during subsequent bridge maintenance, large cantilever prestressed bent caps will encounter unloading scenarios, potentially leading to adverse conditions such as concrete cracking or crushing failure. To investigate the mechanical behavior of large cantilever prestressed concrete bent caps during the holistic girder replacement of Shanghai S20 Outer Ring Taihe Road Viaduct, a full-process FE model was established. Analysis of structural calculation results led to the implementation of construction measures utilizing mobile cranes combined with counterweight blocks. This approach optimized construction sequencing, resolved bent cap stress exceedance issues, ensured construction safety, and provided valuable references for similar future projects.