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Final design
ASD/LFD Design Manual

The Bridge Design Manual is currently being rewritten. As sections are completed, they will be added to this page.

CADD bridge standard plan files and design manual and commentary disclaimer


  Preface (07/06/06) Commentary (07/11/05)
  1. Introduction  (06/14/06) Commentary (06/13/06)

5. Bridge Superstructure Design

  (Section 5 of Standard Specification voided — linked to LRFD manual.)
  5.1 General
  5.2 Deck Commentary
  5.3 Haunch (12/16/05) Commentary (08/12/05)
  5.4 Pretensioned Prestressed Concrete Beams
  5.4.2 PPCB Standard Commentary
  5.5 Steel Girder  
  5.5.2 CWPG Standard Commentary
  5.6 Concrete Slab
  5.6.2 Continuous Concrete Slab Standard Commentary
  5.7 Bearings  Commentary
  5.8 Additional Components
  5.8.1 Railings Commentary
  5.8.3 Expansion Joint Commentary

6. Bridge Superstructure Design

  6.1 General (01/11/07)
  6.2 Piles (01/22/07) Commentary (01/23/07)
  6.3 Drilled Shafts  (06/30/09) Commentary (01/05/05) 
  6.4 Footings (01/23/07) Commentary (07/15/05) 
  6.5 Abutments (02/16/07) Commentary (01/09/07) 
  6.6 Piers (05/09/08) Commentary  (05/09/08) 

9. Bridge and Culvert Inspection, Rating and Repair

  9.1 Bridge Repair (02/08/07) Commentary (01/28/07)

11. CADD Notes

  11. CADD Notes (07/02/07) Commentary (06/28/07)
Culvert Manual (03/05)