Bridge Layouts

General
Bridge layouts depict proposed features of a structure and are used to obtain early approval before beginning detailed bridge design. A checklist of information to be shown on bridge layouts and samples of bridge layouts are contained in TxDOT’s
Bridge Detailing Guide
.
Federal Requirements
  1. There are no federal statutes requiring development or submission of bridge layouts.
State Requirements
  1. 43 TAC §15.56
    – Requires preliminary design information for RMA, toll and pass-through financed projects to be sent to TxDOT for review and approval when the design is approximately 30 percent complete.
Required Practices
The LG must submit all bridge layouts to TxDOT for approval at the 30 percent complete stage of design, according to guidance contained in TxDOT manuals. The specific manuals and required practices are described in the
LGPM Guide
.