Bridge Design
The
Bridge Section is a statewide unit. Our function
is twofold: (1) we provide design services and
consultant oversight for new bridge and/or bridge
rehabilitation construction projects and; (2)
we provide a broad range of services associated
with the existing inventory of the State's 916
public highway bridges.
Our design services consist of developing plans, specifications, and estimates for in-house designs, review of consultant designs, special projects such as hi-mast luminaire poles, or special structural evaluations for other agencies. Hydraulic and hydrologic designs and studies are an integral part of this process, as is construction project assistance. Services associated with the existing inventory of bridges include: performing biennial bridge inspections to insure safety for the traveling public; developing repair recommendations for existing bridges; working with Maintenance & Operations (M&O) staff to prioritize bridge repairs; design repairs for M&O staff; performing load ratings on bridges; working with the Divisions of Weights and Measures staff to optimize hauling of overloads across bridges; load posting and closing of deficient bridges; and providing comments and suggestions to the Statewide Planning Division staff for programming bridge replacements and repairs.
Resources
Bridge Information
- 2013 Alaska Bridge Inventory Report
- 2012 Alaska Bridge Report
- 2010 Alaska Bridge Report
- Bulb Tee Design (Program)
updated to 2008 LRFD Interims - Knee & Tee Joint Research
- AASHTO Bookstore
Alaska Multistate Bridge Rail Crash Test
Alaska Multistate Transitional Rail Crash Test
Manuals
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3132 Channel Dr.,
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