Bridge Design

The Alaska Bridges and Structures Manual is intended to provide current structural design policies and practices for use in developing DOT&PF projects. Revisions to this Manual will be released on an annual basis as needed and after approval by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Bridge engineers have a responsibility to remain current with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications revisions until the Manual is updated. 

Alaska Bridges and Structures Manual

Chapters	Date
Entire Manual	June 2025
Foreword & Table of Contents
Part 1 -- Administration and Procedures
Chapter 1: DOT&PF Organization (Reserved)	June 2025
Chapter 2: Bridge Project Development Process (Reserved)	June 2025
Chapter 3: Administrative Policies and Procedures (Reserved)	June 2025
Chapter 4: Bridge Type Selection Report	June 2025
Chapter 5: Drafting Guidelines	June 2025
Chapter 6: Plan Preparation	June 2025
Chapter 7: Construction Contracts	June 2025
Chapter 8: Quantity Calculations and Cost Estimates	June 2025
Chapter 9: Design Quality Control Procedures	June 2025
Part 2 -- Structural Design
Chapter 10: Introduction to Part II	June 2025
Chapter 11: Structural Systems and Dimensions	June 2025
Chapter 12: Loads and Load Factors	June 2025
Chapter 13: Structural Analysis and Evaluation	June 2025
Chapter 14: Structural Concrete	June 2025
Chapter 15: Structural Steel Superstructures	June 2025
Chapter 16: Bridge Decks and Rails	June 2025
Chapter 17: Foundations	June 2025
Chapter 18: Substructures	June 2025
Chapter 19: Expansion Joints and Bearings	June 2025
Chapter 20: Bridges in Remote Sites	June 2025
Chapter 21: Miscellaneous Structural Elements	June 2025
Chapter 22: Reserved	June 2025
Part 3 -- Existing Bridges/Bridge Operations
Chapter 23: Bridge Rehabilitation	June 2025
Chapter 24: Railroads	June 2025
Chapter 25: Construction Support	June 2025
Chapter 26: Bridge Inspection Program	June 2025
Chapter 27: Load Rating and Posting	June 2025
Chapter 28: Bridge Management	June 2025
2023 Edition Bridges and Structures Manual	March 2023