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Caltrans Engineering Manuals

Bidder's Guide

Bridge and Structure Construction

  • Bridge Construction Records and Procedures Manual, Volume 1
  • Bridge Construction Records and Procedures Manual, Volume 2
  • Bridge Deck Construction Manual
  • Bridge Removal Manual
  • Concrete Technology Manual
  • Contract Documents and the Contract Specifications (PDF) 
  • Control Shrinkage & Cracking (PDF) 
  • Falsework Manual
  • Foundation Manual
  • Prestress Manual
  • Bridge Construction Survey Manual (Under Construction)
  • Reinforced Concrete Construction Manual (Under Construction) (PDF)
  • Trenching and Shoring Manual
  • Structure Rehab Manual (Under Construction) (PDF)

Bridge and Structure Design

  • AASHTO LRFD CA Amendments
  • Accelerated Bridge Construction Manual (PDF)
  • Bridge Design Detail (BDDs)
  • Bridge Design Memos (BDMs)
  • Bridge Design Practice (BDP)
  • Bridge Standard Details and User Guides
  • Memo To Designers (MTDs)
  • Seismic Design Criteria (SDC)
  • Seismic Design Spec for Steel Bridges - 2nd Edition (PDF)
  • Standard Plans User Guides
  • Structure Technical Policies (STPs)

Corrosion

  • Corrosion Guidelines (PDF)

Geotechnical

  • Geotechnical Manual
  • Geotechnical Specifications
  • Soil and Rock Logging Manual

Materials and Engineering

  • Source Inspection Guidelines for Local Agencies (SIGLA) Manual (PDF)

Special Funded Projects and Structures Local Assistance

  • Information and Procedures Guide

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