Table of Contents

Section 101 Introduction

101.1 Purpose

101.2 Limitations of the Design Manual

101.3 Policy

101.4 Applicable Design Specifications and Standards

101.4.1 Design Specification Reference Nomenclature

101.4.2 Design Specifications

101.4.3 AASHTO Interim Specifications and New Editions

101.4.4 Deviations from Specifications

101.4.5 Order of Precedence

101.4.6 Modifications to the Design Manual

101.4.7 Additional Reference Manuals and Documents

101.5 Terms

101.5.1 Bridge Types

101.5.2 Roadway Types

101.5.2.1 Functional Classification

101.5.2.2 National Highway System

101.5.3 Project Types

101.6 FHWA Stewardship and Oversight Agreement

101.7 Computer Software

101.8 Feedback

101.9 References

Section 102 Bridge Design Submission Requirements

102.1 Plan Presentation

102.1.1 Drafting Standards

102.1.2 Plan Sheet Sequence

102.1.3 Bridge Sheet Preparation

102.1.3.1 General and Project Notes

102.1.3.2 Bridge Plan and Elevation

102.1.3.3 Lay-Out Plan

102.1.3.4 Other Plans

102.1.4 Bridge Number

102.2 Special Provisions Development

102.3 Quantities and Cost Estimates

102.4 Construction Schedule

102.5 Bridge Design Procedures

102.5.1 Quality Assurance and Quality Control

102.5.2 Designed-In Value

102.5.2.1 Alternatives Analysis

102.5.2.2 Life-Cycle Cost Analyses

102.5.3 Documentation of Design

102.5.4 Design Exceptions and Design Variances

102.5.5 Chronology of Submissions

102.6 Preliminary Design

102.6.1 Hydrologic and Hydraulic Report

102.6.2 Scour Evaluation Report

102.6.3 Foundation Reports

102.6.4 Conceptual Type, Size, and Location Plans

102.6.5 Type, Size, and Location Submission

102.6.5.1 Type, Size, and Location Submission Requirements

102.7 Preliminary Construction Plans

102.8 Semi-Final Construction Plans

102.9 Final Construction Plans

102.10 Plans, Specifications, and Estimate

102.11 Bid-Cycle Requirements

102.11.1 Addenda

102.11.2 Bid Opening and Bid Review

102.12 References