Bridge Design Manual - LRFD

Chapter 4: Substructure Design

Section 1: Overview
Section 2: Foundations
Section 3: Abutments
Section 4: Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Bent Caps
Section 5: Inverted Tee Reinforced Concrete Bent Caps
Section 6: Steel Straddle Bent Caps
Section 7: Columns for Multi-Column Bents
Section 8: Columns for Single Column Bents or Piers
Section 9: Post-Tensioned Concrete Bent Caps
Section 10: Lateral Restraint of Bridge Superstructures on Substructure
Section 11: Precast and Prefabricated Substructure Alternatives

Section 1: Overview

Introduction

This chapter documents policy on Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) of specific bridge substructure components.