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Chapter 3 of the LRFD Bridge Design Manual


3.1 Introduction

(Updated 1/01/07)

  • Under Development
  • Under Development

3.2 General Design and Location Features

(Updated 9/23/08)

  • Published

3.3 Loads and Load Factors

(Updated 4/01/11)

3.4 Structural Analysis and Evaluation

(Updated 4/7/08)

  • Published


3.5.1 Concrete Structures

(Updated 3/11/10)

  • Published


3.6 Steel Structures3.6 Steel Structures

(Updated 1/06/11)

  • Under Development
  • Under Development


3.7 Aluminum Structures

(Updated 1/01/07)

  • Under Development
  • Under Development


3.8 Wood Structures

(Updated 1/01/07)

  • Under Development
  • Under Development


3.10 Foundations

(Updated 1/01/07)

  • Under Development
  • Under Development

3.11 Abutments, Piers and Walls

(Updated 10/4/11)

  • Published


3.13 Railings 3.13 Railings

(Updated 12/08/11)

  • Under Development
  • Under Development


3.14 Joints and Bearings3.14 Joints and Bearings

(Updated 10/26/11)

  • Under Development
  • Under Development