Chapter 3 - Loads (PDF 906KB) provides guidance for bridge loading conditions, limit states, and load factors.
Chapter 13 - Load Rating (PDF 1.9MB) provides criteria and guidance for loading rating bridges.
Complete Bridge design guidance is found in the Bridge Design Manual (M 23-50).
This design topic does not have standard plans & drawings.
Standard specifications for bridges and structures are in Division 6 Structures (PDF 698KB) of the Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction.
Application information and downloads
LFR Bridge Rating Summary (DOC 35KB)
LRFR Bridge Rating Summary (DOCX 30KB)
Bridge Design & Bridge Asset Management: 360-705-7200
Bridge Preservation: 360-570-2555
| Title/Specialty | Name | Phone | Cell Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge condition engineer | Roman Peralta | 360-570-2557 | 360-489-5036 |
| Load rating & super load permits | Mohamad Al-Salman | 360-570-2567 | 360-481-3476 |
In 2023, speeding continued to be a top reason for work zone crashes.
Fatal work zone crashes doubled in 2023 - Washington had 10 fatal work zone crashes on state roads.
95% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.
