Software
The FHWA software available at this site is in the public domain and is available for downloading as zipped files or self-extracting zipped files. This software may be downloaded and used without restriction.
By downloading the software, the user accepts responsibility for understanding the following conditions and limitations, and agrees to them:
- The FHWA does not provide user assistance or support for this software.
- The application of this software is the responsibility of the user. It is imperative that the responsible engineer understands the potential accuracy limitations of the program results, independently cross checks those results with other methods, and examines the reasonableness of the results with engineering knowledge and experience.
- There are no expressed or implied warranties.
Links to software produced by others (HEC-RAS, WMS, and SMS) are also provided below.
| Application | Software and Tools | Date | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert Hydraulic Analysis & Design | HY 8 Culvert Hydraulic Analysis Program Companion Resource: |
2021 | Eric Brown |
| Hydrologic Analysis (Rational method, Regression Equations, TR-55, TR-20, HEC-HMS) Basin Delineation Storm Drain Analysis & Pump Station Design (HY 12) HEC-RAS Model Development |
Watershed Modeling System (WMS)* Companion Resources: |
2016 | Cynthia Nurmi |
| Bridge Scour Assessment and Summary Riprap Analysis Channel Lining Design Rock / Sediment Gradation Analysis Curb and Gutter / Inlet Analysis Detention Basin Analysis Rational Method Hydrologic Analysis Channel and Weir Analysis |
Hydraulic Toolbox Companion Resources:
|
2021 | Scott Hogan |
| Two-Dimensional Hydraulic Analysis | Surface-Water Modeling System (SMS)* Companion Resources: |
2021 | Scott Hogan |
| One-Dimensional Hydraulic Analysis | Hydrologic Engineering Center’s River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) Companion Resources: |
2016 | Laura Girard |
| Climate Adaptation | 2016 2020 |
Mike Culp Rob Kafalenos Daniel Sharar-Salgado |
* Through an arrangement between FHWA and Aquaveo, free WMS and SMS licenses are provided to state DOT and FHWA employees. Please refer to the licensing instructions (found under "Companion Resources" in the table above), for additional details and directions on downloading and registering these software programs.