Steel Bridges
Reports
- Large Eddy Simulation and Analysis of Truck Generated Droplet Spray Transport at Bridges (.pdf) (April, 2024)
- Weathering Steel Performance Data Collection (.pdf) (April, 2024)
- TechBrief: Evaluation of Large-Format Metallic Additive Manufacturing (AM) for SteelBridge Applications (.pdf) (April, 2024)
- Evaluation of Steel Bridge Details for Susceptibility to Constraint-Induced Fracture (.pdf) (November 29, 2021)
- Bridge System Reliability and Reliability-Based Redundancy Factors (.pdf) (September, 2019)
- Fatigue Resistant Rib-to-Floor Beam Connections for Orthotropic Steel Decks with Potential for Automated Fabrication (.pdf) (September, 2019)
- Curved Steel Bridge Research Project. I-Girder Bending Component Tests. Philosophy and Design of the I-Girder Bending Component Tests (.pdf) (July, 2019)
- Proposed LRFD Specifications for Noncomposite Steel Box-Section Members (.pdf) (July, 2019)
- Report on Techniques for Bridge Strengthening (.pdf) (April, 2019)
- Influence of Material Toughness on Fracture Reliability in Steel Bridges (.pdf) (October, 2018)
- Bridge Data File Protocols for Interoperability and Life Cycle Management (April, 2016)
- Bridge Information Modeling Standardization (April, 2016)
- Bridge Information Modeling (BrIM) Using Open Parametric Objects (.pdf) (December, 2015)
- Computer Modeling and Analysis of Truck Generated Salt-Spray Transport Near Bridges (.pdf) (May, 2013)
- Serviceability Limits and Economical Steel Bridge Design (.pdf) (August, 2011)
- Seismic Performance of Steel Plate Girder Bridges with Integral Abutments (.pdf) (August, 2011)
- Assuring Bridge Safety and Serviceability in Europe (August 2010)
- Computer Integrated Steel Bridge Design and Construction - Expanding Automation - Final Report (.pdf) (April, 2001)
- Steel Bridge Fabrication Scan - Summary Report
Manuals
- Manual for Heat Straightening, Heat Curving and Cold Bending of Bridge Components (.pdf) (March 2023)
- Guide for Orthotropic Steel Deck Level 1 Design (.pdf) (December, 2022)
- Bridge Geometry Manual (.pdf) (April, 2022)
- Bridge Welding Reference Manual (.pdf) (September 2019; with errata, September 2020)
- Manual for Refined Analysis in Bridge Design and Evaluation (.pdf) (May, 2019)
- Design and Evaluation of Steel Bridges for Fatigue and Fracture Reference Manual (.pdf) (December, 2016)
- Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) for Highway Bridge Superstructures (.pdf) (July, 2016)
- Design Examples (.pdf, 8 mb) (Archived)
- Steel Bridge Design Handbook Now maintained by the National Steel Bridge Alliance
- Engineering for Structural Stability in Bridge Construction (.pdf) (April, 2015)
- Contracting and Construction of ABC projects with Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems (.pdf) (June, 2013)
- Manual for Repair and Retrofit of Fatigue Cracks in Steel Bridges (.pdf) (March, 2013)
- Engineering Design, Fabrication and Erection of Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems (.pdf) (June, 2013)
- Manual for Orthotropic Deck Bridges (.pdf) (February, 2012)
- High Performance Steel Designers' Guide (.pdf) (04/30/2002)
Technical Advisories
- T 5040.4 Design Details - Tie Plate Connections
- T 5140.11 Quality Control and Quality Assurance Inspections on Welded-Steel Fracture-Critical Members
- T 5140.22 Uncoated Weathering Steel in Structures
- T 5140.25 Cable Stays of Cable-Stayed Bridges (Rescinded)
- T 5140.27 Immediate Inspection of Deck Truss Bridges Containing Fracture Critical Members (FCM) (Archived)
- T 5140.29 Load-carrying Capacity Considerations of Gusset Plates in Non-load-path-redundant Steel Truss Bridges
- T 5140.31 Inspection of Gusset Plates Using Non-Destructive Evaluation Technologies
- T 5140.32 Inspection of Fracture Critical Bridges Fabricated from AASHTO M270 Grade 100 (ASTM A514/A517) Steel
- T 5140.4 Tied Arch Bridges
Memos
- Recommendations to Account for Acoustic Dissimilarities in Steel Ultrasonic Weld Inspection (.pdf) (12/13/2024)
- January 13, 2025 Webinar Slides (.pdf, 3.1 MB) [Recording, Passcode: ?^41BGf9]
- January 13, 2025 Webinar Slides (.pdf, 3.1 MB) [Recording, Passcode: ?^41BGf9]
- Inspection Finding Follow-up Actions for Uncoated Weathering Steel Bridges (07/19/2023)
- Inspection of Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) (.pdf) (05/09/2022) (For more NSTM related information, please go to NBIS 2022)
- Non-Destructive Testing of Fracture Critical Members Fabricated from AASHTO M244 Grade 100 (ASTM A514/A517) Steel (.pdf) (12/13/2021)
- Use of Electroslag Welding in Highway Bridges and Structures (.pdf) (05/10/2018)
- Use of High Strength Fasteners in Highway Bridges (12/01/2017)
- Clarification of Requirements for Fracture Critical Members (06/20/2012) (Rescinded)
- OSHA's Final Rule on Steel Erection (03/15/2002)
- Partial Payment of Stockpiled Material-Plates and Shapes (03/29/2000)
- Hoan Bridge Failure Investigation (07/10/2001)
Seminars and Training
Demo Projects
- Demonstration Project 102 Narrow Gap Improved Electroslag Welding for Bridges (Archived)
- Demonstration Project Heat-Straightening Repair for Damaged Steel Bridges (Archived)
Links
- AASHTO NSBA Collaboration
- AISI
- High Strength Bolts (Archived)
- NSBA