The manual is organized to reflect the chronology of a bridge project from bridge funding to PS&E:

Chapter 1

provides an overview of the Bridge Project Development Manual

Chapter 2

presents bridge programming and funding policies, focusing on the factors involved with the funding and prioritizing, or programming, of bridge projects.

Chapter 3

identifies basic considerations during advanced planning of bridge projects, including general and location-specific planning considerations.

Chapter 4

describes bridge plan review processes.

Chapter 5

provides reference material, timelines, and submittal information for bridge project development.