tumbleleaves the bridge is a single span bridge on abutments with spread footings (due to very close proximity to rock and the rock Allowable Bearing Pressure from the Geotech Report is 5 TSF). So the AButment Footings shall either bear directly on rock or on concrete fill upto to the bedrock...
bridgebuster thanks for the valueable info. Would you know what applies for the NJ Bridges (County Bridges) for applicable sesimic code for single span bridges. I did not find any specific reference material from NJDOT other than the applicable sections of AASHTO. And AASHTO calls out to...
Bridgebuster thanks for your feedback. The AASHTO Standard Specs 17th Edition Section 3.1 states for single span bridges no sesismic analysis is required for the sub structure other than the connections to be designed between the super structure and the bearings and the minimum support length...
AASHTO LRFD and Standard Specifications call out to neglect sesimic design for single span bridges regardless of any sesimic zone. Does this depict that No Sesimic Analysis and Forces are to be considered for the desing of the abutments and wingwalls for a single span bridge. Please share your...
