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Bridges & Structures

Miscellaneous Design

  1. Design Approach Slabs Design Step 9.1

  2. Design Bridge Deck Drainage S2.6.6 Design Step 9.2

    Commentary for 2: Considerations presented in "Design of Bridge Deck Drainage, HEC 21", Publication No. FHWA-SA-92-010, include: Design rainfall intensity, i, Width of area being drained Wp, Longitudinal grade of the deck, S, Cross-slope of the deck, Sx, Design spread, T, Manning's roughness coefficient, n, Runoff coefficient, C

  3. Are deck drains required?

  4. Design type, size, number, and location of drains.

  5. Design Bridge Lighting Design Step 9.3

    Commentary for 5: Consult with client or with roadway or electrical department for guidelines and requirements.

  6. Is bridge lighting required?

  7. Design type, size, number, and location of bridge lights.

  8. Check for Bridge Constructability S2.5.3 Design Step 9.4

    Commentary for 8: The bridge should be designed such that fabrication and erection can be completed without undue difficulty and such that locked-in construction force effects are within tolerable limits.

  9. Are there any additional design considerations?

  10. Complete Additional Design Considerations Design Step 9.5

  11. Return to Main Flowchart

Flow:

1 go to 2
2 go to 3
3 if yes go to 4
3 if no go to 5
4 go to 5
5 go to 6
6 if yes go to 7
6 if no go to 8
7 go to 8
8 go to 9
9 if yes go to 10
9 if no go to 11
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