Bridge Design Guidelines
The guidelines on these pages 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 (*).
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
