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Part I - Design Guidelines

This page contains links to and listings of all MassDOT LRFD Bridge Manual – 2013 Edition Design Guidelines regarding the bridge project development process, final design, construction drawing preparation, and bridge rating process.
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Part I - Design Guidelines

Description Issue Date Revision Date
Introduction to the purpose and use of the 2013 LRFD Bridge Manual June 2013  
Introduction to the purpose and use of the January 2020 Revision to the 2013 LRFD Bridge Manual January 2020  
Chapter 1: Bridge Site Exploration June 2013 January 2020
Chapter 2: Preliminary Engineering Guidelines June 2013 January 2020
Chapter 3: LRFD Bridge Design Guidelines June 2013 January 2020
Chapter 4: Construction Drawings June 2013 January 2020
Chapter 5: Special Provisions and Estimates June 2013 January 2020
Chapter 6: Shop Drawings, Construction Procedures, and Other Submissions June 2013 January 2020
Chapter 7: Bridge Load Rating Guidelines June 2013 August 2020
Chapter 8: Special Permit Vehicle Analysis Guidelines June 2013 January 2020
Appendix: USGS Seismic Hazard Contour Maps for the 2500-Yr Return Period June 2013  

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