This manual has been developed to assist bridge owners by establishing inspection procedures and evaluation practices that meet the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The manual has been divided into eight sections, with each section representing a distinct phase of an overall bridge inspection and evaluation program. This edition updates Sections 3: Bridge Management Systems; 4: Inspection; 6: Load Rating; and 7: Fatigue Evaluation of Steel Bridges. Available for purchase at https://b

“Our nation is at an inflection point in its transportation history,” says Carlos Braceras, AASHTO’s 2018-2019 President and executive director of the Utah Department of Transportation. Federal transportation funding continues to fall short of the amount needed to repair and modernize America’s highways, bridges, transit, rail, and active transportation facilities. At the same time, the construction industry is facing the challenge of attracting, training and retaining the thousands of highly sk

Out Now! AASHTO has released the 10th edition of the LRFD Bridge Design Specifications! Developed by the AASHTO Committee on Bridges and Structures, these specifications are intended for use in… | AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials)