Design & Drafting Manuals

The Oregon Department of Transportation's Bridge Design Manual and Bridge CAD Manual are the primary reference documents for the Bridge Section.

Additional manuals related to Bridge Section operations are available from the Bridge Manual Directory.

Bridge CAD Manual

The fall 2020 version applies to new design projects as of Dec. 1, 2020.

Bridge CAD Manual

This manual provides direction about the use of drawing standards for bridge plan sheets.

It supplements the Contract Plans Manual. Where these manuals are in conflict, the BCM will take precedence.

Previous Version

May 2019 Edition.

Bridge Design Manual

The 2021 version applies to new design projects as of July 1, 2021.

Full Manual, 13.8 MB

• Distribution Letter
  
• Section 1 - Design Standards
  
• Section 2 - Design Guidance
  
• Section 3 - Processes and Roles
  
• Appendix A - ADA Design Bridge Curb Ramps
  
• Appendix B - ADA Bridge Works Examples
  
• Appendix C - Bridge T&L Development Process Retooling
  
• Appendix D - Roles & Responsibilities
  
• Appendix E - Metric Conversion
  
• General Notes
  

Proposed BDM Updates

Submit any suggested updates for future revisions of the BDM to Rebecca Burrow.

Previous Versions

The following table includes the last four versions of the Bridge Design Manual. Additional versions are available upon request.