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Bridge Design Guidelines

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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

Preface

Section 1: General*

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 6: Steel Structures

Section 9: Decks and Deck Systems

Section 10: Foundations

Section 11: Retaining Walls and Sound Barrier Walls*

Section 13: Railings

Section 14: Joints and Bearings

Section 15: Traffic Structures*

Section 16: Bridge Construction*

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

A2.2: Two-Column Pier on Drilled Shafts

A2.3: Hammerhead Pier on Spread Footing

 

 

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