This category topic covers the structural design and development of man-made structures that span rivers, streams and valleys to allow for easier transportation.
Subcategories 12
Related categories 2
Sites 11
- NOVA Online: Super Bridge Information about the four major types of bridges. Offers a knowledge test by matching each bridge to the correct location.
- How Stuff Works: Beam, Arch and Suspension Bridges Clear, concise explanations for various types of bridges with many illustrations and related links.
- Mark Ketchum's Bridge Engineering Page Photos and descriptions of some bridge structures and some discussion of bridge engineering issues.
- Load and Resistance Factor Design Technical support, information and news on the AASHTO LRFD bridge design specifications.
- The BridgeSite Resources for bridge engineers including engineering tools, discussion groups, and an industry events calendar.
- Bridge and Structures Office - Washington State Department of Transport Provides a range of structural services required to provide safe, economical and reliable structures for the state's transportation system. Features projects, maps, and data.
- Arizona Department of Transportation Bridge Group Responsible for bridge design, construction assistance, and management. Includes guidelines, preservation program, structural detail cad drawings, and a gallery of bridges.
- Center for Innovative Bridge Engineering Serves as a resource for highway and railroad bridge owners in the United States and worldwide. Features researchers, projects, education, and news and events. At the University of Delaware.
- Bridge Administration Division: U.S.Coast Guard Responsible for approval of the location and plans of bridges and causeways constructed across navigable waters of the United States. Provides bridge clearance and permit application guides.
- Bridge Research: Leading the Way to the Future Article that discusses the role and value of research in highway bridges.
- Engineering Encounters - Bridge Design Contest Annual competition sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Includes free software download.