Bridge Design Guidelines
In an effort to update the Bridge Group Design Guidelines to reflect the latest AASHTO LRFD Specifications, updated sections are published as they become available. In the meantime, older sections of the guidelines remain available and are denoted with an asterisk (*).
- Bridge Practice Guidelines (LFD) (2001)
- Bridge Hydraulics Guidelines
- Bridge Load Rating
- Local Public Agencies Bridge Inspection Cost Reimbursement
Table of Contents
Section 2: General Design and Location Features*
Section 3: Load and Load Factors*
Section 4: Structural Analysis and Design Methods*
Section 5: Concrete Structures
Section 9: Decks and Deck Systems
Section 11: Retaining Walls and Sound Barrier Walls*
Section 14: Joints and Bearings
Appendix A: Draft LRFD Examples
A1.1: Single-Span Cast-in-Place Post-Tensioned Concrete Box Girder Bridge
A1.2: Two-Span Cast-in-Place Post-Tensioned Concrete Box Girder Bridge
A1.3: Three-Span Precast Prestressed Box Beam Bridge
A1.4: Two-Span Precast Prestressed I-Girder Bridge
A2.1: Full Height Abutment on Spread Footing
