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State Aid-Bridge Handbook

 

Please contact State Aid-Bridge to verify that you are using the most current version.

• Download the entire handbook here (PDF)

 

 

Introduction

 

State Aid-Bridge Process

• Submittal and Approval Process for Bridge Projects (PDF)

 

Bridge Funding

• Bridge Funding Eligibility (PDF)
• Funding for Local Programs

 

Bridge Cost

• 2012 CY Bridge Cost Report (PDF)
• 2011 CY Bridge Cost Report (PDF)
• 2010 CY Bridge Cost Report (PDF)

 

Bridge Type

• Bridge Type Selection (PDF)

 

Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement

• Bridge Preservation, Improvement and Replacement Guidelines (PDF)

 

 

Preliminary Plans

 

Preliminary Bridge Plan Review

• Preliminary Bridge Plan Review Process (PDF)
• Preliminary Bridge Plan Review Checklist (PDF)

 

Hydraulics

• Hydraulic Guidelines (PDF)
• Bridge Scour Evaluation Procedure (PDF)
• Bridge Scour Plan of Action Templates

 

Superstructure

• Superstructure Guidelines (PDF)

 

Substructure

• Substructure Guidelines (PDF)

 

Bridge Railings

• Bridge Design Manual - Bridge Railings (PDF)
• FHWA - Bridge Rail Guide

 

 

Final Plans

• Final Bridge Plan Review Process (PDF)
• Final Bridge Plan Review Checklist (PDF)

 

 

Pedestrian and Bike Bridges

• Pre-fabricated Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge

 

 

Bridge Ratings

• Bridge Rating Forms