| Code | AASHTO LRFD BDS |
|---|---|
| Title | AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications |
| Issuer | AASHTO |
| Edition | Edition to be confirmed Edition not verified — confirm the current edition with the issuer |
| Region | United States |
| Official source | www.transportation.org |
Scope
General design specification for highway bridges in the United States using load and resistance factor design.
Technical topics
Limit states, load combinations, steel structures, bearings, joints.
Relevance for pedestrian bridges
Pedestrian bridges in the US are commonly designed with these specifications together with the AASHTO pedestrian guide specification.
Designer responsibility
The engineer of record selects the applicable standards and editions, and specifies loads, materials and performance requirements.
Fabricator responsibility
The fabricator works to the specification and documents compliance as required by the contract.
Points to confirm with the engineer of record
Confirm for the project: Edition required by the owner or state DOT; state amendments.
This library is an orientation aid, not a legal or engineering determination. Standards are revised regularly; always obtain the official document from the issuing body.