State Bridge Design Publications
- Standard Practice Memorandums
- CTDOT Bridge Design Manual - 2003 Edition
- Additional Publications
- Guide Sheets
- Guide Specifications
- Archived Publications
| Date | Subject | Effective Date |
| 10/03/2007 | Chemical Anchors | Immediately |
| Bridge Design Manual - 2003 Edition (Full Download) | (Rev. 02/24) |
| Bridge Design Manual Summary of Changes | (Rev. 02/24) |
| Division 1 - Standard Design Practices and Procedures | (Rev. 02/24) |
| Division 2 - Contract Plan Notes, Tables & Notices | (Rev. 09/23) |
| Division 3 - Design Aids | (Rev. 12/19) |
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Top of Page| Publication | Revision Date | Supplemental Worksheets |
| Merritt Parkway Bridge Restoration Guide | May 2002 | |
| Design Guidance for Selecting a Culvert Liner | 03/05/2024 | Liner Selection Worksheet |
| Detail Name | Plan Sheets | Revision Date | Guide Specifications | Design Computations | Guides to Designers |
| General Details | |||||
| UHPC Beam End Repairs - Partial Height | PDF DGN | 04/07/2022 | UHPC Beam End Repairs | N/A | Guide |
| Roadway Structures | |||||
| Side Mounted Sign Supports | 07/26/2023 | Section 12.03 | Side Mounted Sign Supports | Instructions for use included on editable PDFs. | |
| Camera Pole and Foundation | PDF DGN | 09/01/2009 | Foundation | Calculations Package | Guide |
| Portable Variable Message Sign | PDF DGN | 09/01/2009 | Foundation | N/A | N/A |
| Extruded Aluminum Sign Panel Details | 08/22/2023 | Form 818 | N/A | Instructions for use included on editable PDFs. | |
| Mast Arm Assembly | 09/17/2024 | Mast Arm Assembly | N/A | Instructions for use included on editable PDFs. | |
| Steel Span Pole | 09/17/2024 | Steel Span Pole | N/A | Instructions for use included on editable PDFs. | |
| Bridge Joint Details | |||||
| Asphaltic Plug Joint | PDF DGN | 12/09/2020 | Owned Special Provision | N/A | N/A |
| Preformed Joint Seal | PDF DGN | 10/23/2020 | Owned Special Provision | Joint Selection | N/A |
| Strip Seal | PDF DGN | 05/01/2019 | Owned Special Provision | N/A | N/A |
| Bridge Rail Details | |||||
| Single Slope Parapet | PDF DGN | 12/31/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| F-Shape Parapet | PDF DGN | 12/31/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vertical Shape Parapet at Sidewalk | PDF DGN | 12/31/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vertical Shape Parapet | PDF DGN | 12/31/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Metal Bridge Rail - Handrail | PDF DGN | 12/31/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Tube Curb Mounted Bridge Rail | PDF DGN | 03/09/2021 | 3-Tube Bridge Rail | N/A | N/A |
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| Item Number | Item Name | Revision Date |
| 0502195A | Temporary Bridge | N/A |
| 0601424A | Portable VMS Support Foundation | N/A |
| 0904487A | Metal Bridge Rail (Handrail) | N/A |
| 0913952A | Protective Fence (5' High) | N/A |
| 0974105A | Concrete Haunch Removal | 10/10/2002 |
| 1112217A | Camera Lowering Device Assembly - Type B | 03/16/2010 |
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| Standard Practice Memorandums | |
| Paraffin Coated Joints | 06/06/2005 |
| HMA Overlay on Bridge Decks | 09/27/2006 |
| Temporary Sheet Piling & Stainless Steel Anchor Bolts | 04/02/2007 |
| Structural Steel | 11/20/2007 |
| LRFD Seismic Design | 11/26/2008 |
| Pile Foundations | 02/03/2009 |
| New Strip Seal Expansion Joint System | 06/09/2010 |
| Load Rating to be Performed using LRFR | 01/26/2011 |
| Bridge Design Manual | |
| CTDOT Bridge Design Manual - 2003 Edition | Rev. 03/2009 |
| CTDOT Bridge Design Manual - 2003 Edition | Rev. 02/2011 |
| CTDOT Bridge Design Manual - 2003 Edition | Rev. 04/2019 |
| CTDOT Bridge Design Manual - 2003 Edition | Rev. 12/2019 |
| CTDOT Bridge Design Manual - 2003 Edition | Rev. 12/2022 |
| CTDOT Bridge Design Manual - 2003 Edition | Rev. 09/2023 |