Main Page

File:BDM COVER.png

Welcome to the Delaware Department of Transportation's Bridge Design Manual

---

This is the development version of the BDM, expected to be published in 2022. The version in development will always display the https://projectdevelopmentmanualtest.deldot.gov URL. The current (2021) manual is on the DRC (in PDF format) and has been transferred to wiki format at https://projectdevelopmentmanualtest.deldot.gov for purposes of creating this stage development site.

---

Manual Sections

101 - Introduction

102 - Bridge Design Submission Requirements

103 - Bridge Geometry and Structure Type Selection

104 - Hydrology and Hydraulics

Appendix 104-1: Hydraulic Field Assessment Checklist

Appendix 104-2: Hydraulic Survey Form

Appendix 104-3: H&H Report Hydraulic Data Summary Sheet

Appendix 104-4: H&H Report Sample Format

105 - Geotechnical Investigations

106 - Final Design Consideration - Superstructure

107 - Final Design Consideration - Substructure

108 - Bridge Load Rating

109 - Bridge Preservation Strategies

110 - Ancillary Structures

111 - Construction Coordination

200 - DelDOT References to AASHTO Manual

300 - Typical Bridge Design Detail

Additional Reference

• Signature Page
• Table of Contents
• List of Tables
• List of Figures
• Abbreviations and Acronyms
• Changelog
• Archived Manuals

---

Useful DelDOT Links

• Design Resource Center
• Standard Specifications
• Road Design Manual
• Design Guidance Memorandums
• DelDOT Gateway