Disclosed invention comprises innovations related to the fabrication process and the associated design of Prefabricated Link Slabs made using Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) for bridges hereinafter referred as PLS-UHPC. This disclosure is regarding methods of designing, manufacturing, and installing PLS-UHPC as connections between bridge spans. The invention includes the concept of installing PLS-UHPC which will provide numerous benefits such as faster construction in the field, and better maintenance of established systems.