Bridges Crossing Water Features

Provide details for shear keys on abutment and bent caps of I-girder, U-beam, spread box beam (X-beam), and spread slab beam bridges that cross water features and meet any of the following criteria:
  • River and stream crossings: The distance between the bottom of the beam and the 100- year high water level, as shown on the layout, is less than 4 feet.
  • Tidally influenced bridges: Refer to the AASHTO
    Guide Specifications for Bridges Vulnerable to Coastal Storms
    for guidelines.