Does AASHTO apply?
Does AASHTO apply?
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Another engineer in our firm has been asked to design some bridges for golf carts on a golf course. The golf course wants to be able to drive maintenance vehicles over the bridges as well, so they requested HS20 loading.
How do I find out what code applies? I looked up the town's code of ordinances and they have adopted one of the IBC codes for buildings, but nothing is stated for bridges anywhere in their ordinances.
It is not a road or a highway, so I would imagine that the DOT would not have final jurisdiction.
Any thoughts?
How do I find out what code applies? I looked up the town's code of ordinances and they have adopted one of the IBC codes for buildings, but nothing is stated for bridges anywhere in their ordinances.
It is not a road or a highway, so I would imagine that the DOT would not have final jurisdiction.
Any thoughts?





RE: Does AASHTO apply?
The AASHTO LRFD Guide Specs for Pedestrain Bridges recommend H5 for clear deck width of 7 to 10'; H10 for clear width of over 10'.
If your bridge is over a public road or could be used by the public the DOT might have a say on design criteria. If there is no state or local ordinance on the matter you should still follow AASHTO - CYA. You could disregard portions of the code that seem unnecessary based on engineering judgment.
RE: Does AASHTO apply?
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RE: Does AASHTO apply?
AASHTO is meant for high-cycle fatigue loading under trucks. There are plenty of structures out there that support heavy loads, even moving loads, that aren't designed under AASHTO, and my opinion is that this should be one of them.
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