Sorry for the confusion. This is a bridge rehab project and the cl of bearing of the girders at the abutment is not parallel to the the backwall. The girders extend to 3 1/2" of the backwall to support the deck slab. The distance from the centerline of the bearing on each girder to the end of...
What is the maximum length one might consider using beyond the center line of bearing on a plate girder bridge? I am concerned about the uplift at the end.
