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Bridge Design/Drafting Manual

2004 Bridge Design & Drafting Manual (BDDM), updated December, 2012 (Adobe .PDF)

Table of Contents
Introduction
Section 1 - Design & Detailing Practices
Section 2 - Drafting Practices
Subject Index

Bridge General Notes, (word file on ODOT FTP site)

BDDM Design Deviation Form, (word file on ODOT FTP site)


Bridge Design Checklist, (Excel file on ODOT FTP site)

ODOT Seismic Data Sheet, (Excel file on ODOT FTP site)

ODOT_Design_Response_Spectrum_Program, (Access file on ODOT FTP site)


 
2004 ODOT Seismic Design Maps:
500-YEAR Peak Ground Acceleration
500-YEAR 0.2 SEC. Spectral Acceleration
500-YEAR 1 SEC. Spectral Acceleration
1000-YEAR Peak Ground Acceleration
1000-YEAR 0.2 SEC. Spectral Acceleration
1000-YEAR 1 SEC. Spectral Acceleration
2500-YEAR Peak Ground Acceleration
2500-YEAR 0.2 SEC. Spectral Acceleration
2500-YEAR 1 SEC. Spectral Acceleration 

Seismic Design Examples:
Foundation modeling
Drilled shafts
3 span bridge
4 span bridge
Isolation bearings
Restrainers

Past BDDM Summaries of Changes
through December 2012.
through August 2012.
through November 2011.
through April 2011.
through April 2010.
through November 2009.
through April 2009.
through April 2008.
through November 2007.
through April 2007.
through October 2006.
through April 2006.
through November 2005.
through April 2005.
October 2004,

Past BDDM Sections
Section 1, August 2012
Section 2, August 2012
Section 1, November 2011
Section 1, April 2011
Section 2, April 2011
Section 1, April 2010
Section 2, April 2010
Section 1, October 2009
Section 2, October 2009
Section 1, April 2009
Section 2, April 2009
Section 1, April 2008
Section 2, April 2008
Section 1, October 2007
Section 2, October 2007
Section 1, April 2007
Section 2, April 2007
Section 1, October 2006
Section 2, October 2006 
Section 1, April 2006
Section 2, April 2006
Section 1, November 2005
Section 2, November 2005
Section 1, April 2005
Section 2, April 2005
October 2004


Distribution Letters from the State Bridge Engineer.
December 31, 2012 (current)
September 4, 2012
January 30, 2012 
July 1, 2011 
June 21, 2010 
December 02, 2009 
April 22, 2009 
April 23, 2008 
November 14, 2007 
April 18, 2007 
November 14, 2006 
June 5, 2006
November 17, 2005 
April 28, 2005 
October 19, 2004 (original) 


Related Materials: 


Example Drawings



ODOT Geotechnical Design Manual Website



Recommended Guidelines for Liquefaction Evaluations Using Ground Motions from Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analyses.

ODOT Research Report SPR 361 "Assessment & Mitigation of Liquefaction Hazards to Bridge Approach Embankments in Oregon" (Table of Contents has navigation links).


 
Technical Bulletins

Technical Bulletin Status- April 24, 2007

Rescinded 11/14/06- Technical Bulletin BR 2005-01- Applicable AASHTO Bridge Design Specification for Permanent and Temporary Bridges. July 27, 2005

Rescinded 11/14/06- Technical Bulletin BR06-01(B)- Bridge Document Standards and Process. April 12, 2006

 
Bridge Pract. & Proced. Manual

This manual is adapted from the non-technical portions of the previous ODOT Bridge Office Practice Manual, September 2003. It primarily addresses internal office practices and procedures.


Bridge Practices and Procedures Manual (BPPM), (this link goes to the ODOT ftp site) For ODOT Employees: internal links will only work after you have saved the pdf file to your local hard drive; internal links will NOTwork for Non-ODOT employees, please refer to disclaimer in introduction section of manual for more details.

 
Bridge Office Practice Manual

This manual is the predecessor to the current BDDM and BPPM. It is still referenced by portions of the BDDM and is also available for archive reference.


Bridge Office Practices Manual

 
Software Tools for Design

Files on ODOT FTP Server...

Deck Design Mathcad Program

Accelerated Bridge Construction files (Note: .net.framework is needed on computer to run program...

ABC Decision Making Program

 
Load Rating

Load Ratings are performed to protect both the safety of traffic and the significant investment in the state’s bridge infrastructure.  Knowledge of the capacity of each bridge to carry loads is critical for each function.  A Load Rating that reflects the current condition of each bridge provides a valuable tool that is used in identifying the need for load posting or bridge strengthening and in making overweight-vehicle permit decisions.  Load Ratings are also used in the bridge management system to prioritize bridge repairs and replacements.

ODOT Bridge Section has implemented the Load and Resistance Factor Rating (LRFR) method, based on the 2011 AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE).  This method is referred to as the Tier-2 Load Rating Procedures.  LRFR is a statistically-based, more accurate and defensible load rating than the previous method, now referred to as the Tier-1 Load Rating Procedures.

The applicability of the Tier-2 Load Rating Procedures is determined by the availability of calibrated Liveload Factors and the ongoing development of procedures for specific structure types.

1. Refer to this Load Rating Procedure Flowchart to determine which method is appropriate for a specific structure.
2. Then choose the appropriate link below to access resources on the ODOT FTP Server for the applicable Load Rating Procedures:

Resources for Tier-2 Load Rating Procedures

Resources for Tier-1 Load Rating Procedures

 
Bridge Inspection Manuals
 
Inspection manual files are large and slow to load.
 
ODOT Bridge Inspection Coding Guide.  This latest edition combines Pontis elements and the dynamic NBI items.
Note: This file contains internal hot links in the Bookmarks tab and in the Table of Contents page.
Bridge Inspection Coding Guide (.PDF).
 
ODOT Bridge Inspection Manual.  This latest manual contains ODOT Bridge Inspection Practices and Procedures that meet the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).
Bridge Inspection Manual(.PDF).
 
Additional references:

Oregon NBI Coding Guide (1999)
Oregon NBI Coding Guide, July 1999 (.PDF)
 
FHWA Recording and Coding Guide for the Structure Inventory and Appraisal of the Nation's Bridges (FHWA-PD-96-001):
FHWA Recording and Coding Guide, December 1995 (.PDF).
 
FHWA Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual (FHWA-NHI 03-001, 002, 004)(on ODOT FTP server-extremely large file - please be patient!):
Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual, October 2002, Revised December, 2006 (.PDF).
Errata Sheet for Coding Guide (03/2004) (.PDF).

 
Bridge Scour Plans
 
For the local and state Bridge Scour Plans, ODOT FTP Server.

 
Bridge Data System User Guide
 
For those who have access to the BDS, this is the Bridge Data System User Guide, February 2005 (Table of Contents has navigation links).

 
Standard Bridge Drawings
 
Standard Bridge Drawings are published on the ODOT Specifications Unit web pages and an Index of printable and downloadable Standard Drawings with a direct link for each drawing.

Bridge Engineering Standard Drawing Series:
File format
The Bridge Standard Drawings and Bridge Standard Details are provided in the Acrobat Portable Document Format (.PDF) and MicroStation (. DGN) format. PDF's require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software for viewing and printing.  (Adobe Acrobat Reader web site).  DGN's require MicroStation software to open.
 
Opening and Saving files
Generally bridge drawings are large files (mostly in the 200 KB to 800 KB range) that may take a long time to open via a modem.  If you encounter a blank white page, try clicking the Refresh or Reload button.  Drawing files that are opened for viewing or printing by Acrobat Reader can be saved using File, Save As... from the menu.   Occasionally error messages appear when opening a drawing file.  You should be able to click on OK and ignore them.
 
Printing
You can print a drawing directly from Acrobat Reader without saving the file.  If you have 11x17 printing capability, in the "Print" dialog, click the Properties or Setup button... and choose Paper Size as 11x17 and Orientation as Landscape.   For 8-1/2x11 printing (usually the default), in the "Print" dialog it is necessary to check the Shrink to Fit box (Acrobat version 3) or the Fit to Pagebox (Acrobat version 4 or higher).

 
ODOT Specifications
 
General ODOT Specifications web site - has links to all specifications pages.

Specific bridge-related specifications -

 
ODOT Bridge Log

ODOT Bridge Log (Adobe .PDF) list of all state-owned bridges by highway and milepost -

Latest ODOT Bridge Log (Adobe .PDF) (warning - this is a very large file which may load quite slowly)

Tips for use:  Once the .PDF file is open, you can jump directly to browse a particular highway by clicking on the appropriate Bookmark on the left side.  You can also navigate to a particular highway using links on the Primary and Secondary Highway tables near the beginning of the Bridge Log.   These tables relate the highway numbers used in the Bridge Log (which are internal ODOT maintenance numbers) to highway names and the signed route numbers familiar to the public.

In Internet Explorer, if the Favorites or History panel is open on the left side, close this panel to see a bigger and more readable Bridge Log page.  To locate the entry for a particular bridge, use Acrobat's "Find" button (binoculars) and enter the desired bridge number or name (or any other useful text string) and click "Find".  Because many bridges appear on more than one highway, it may be necessary to click the "Find Again" button (binoculars with curved arrow) to find the main description for that bridge (the "On" record).  Warning: Searches may be very slow!


Program Funding, a list of approach work associated with bridges depending if the bridge is "On" or "Off" system

Latest "On" or "Off" system (Adobe .PDF) 



 
ODOT Br Naming/Numbering Rules
 
Bridge Naming Rules (revised May, 2010) Bridge Naming Rules (.PDF) provides details, examples and discussion expanding on these general rules:
  • for water crossings, "Water Body, ODOT Hwy No."
  • for grade separations, "This over That"
 
Bridge Numbering Rules (November, 2006) Bridge Numbering Rules (.PDF) provides details and discussion on ODOT Bridge Section numbering guidelines.

 
Local Agency Projects
 
Local Agency Bridge Projects Website provides Local Agency Guidelines Manual and other information.

 
Local Agency Alternatives (.PDF) provides Local Agency Alternatives to State Highway Lifeline Routes.

 
ODOT Research Reports
 
PDF files of recent ODOT Research Reports are available from ODOT's Transportation Development Branch Research Unit: ODOT Research Reports (.PDF)

 
FHWA Memos

Bridge Debris March 7, 2007

 
ODOT Bridge Guidelines Misc.

Guide to Electronic Shop Drawings Submittal


ODOT Cathodic Protection Training and Certification Plan

 
FHWA SEISMIC RETROFIT MANUALS

FHWA SEISMIC RETROFIT MANUALS,(Adobe .PDF)
New
Part 1-Bridges - January 2006
Part 2-Retaining Structures, Slopes, Tunnels, Culverts, and Roadways- August 2004
Guidelines for Steel Truss Highway Bridges - June 2006