AASHTO PUBLICATIONS CATALOG

Catalog 2018 | Volume 2

NEW PUBLICATIONS!
 New Update to Materials
Standards, 7 New! 29 Revised!,
p. 9


AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design
Specifications, 8th Edition, p. 4


LRFD Bridge Construction
Specifications, 4th Edition, p. 7


Construction Handbook
for Bridge Temporary Works,
2nd Edition, p. 7

 Guide Design Specifications

for Bridge Temporary Works,
2nd Edition, p. 7


Guide Specifications for Wind
Loads on Bridges During
Construction, 1st Edition, p. 8


Manual for Bridge Evaluation,
3rd Edition, p. 8


AASHTO Partnering Handbook,
2nd Edition, p. 13


Survey on State Funding for
Public Transportation—Final
Report, 2018, p. 22


2017 AASHTO Salary Survey,
p. 22
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BRIDGE DESIGN  Seismic Design

AASHTO GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR
 Movable Design LRFD SEISMIC BRIDGE DESIGN, 2ND
EDITION, WITH 2012, 2014, AND 2015
AASHTO LRFD MOVABLE HIGHWAY INTERIM REVISIONS
BRIDGE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS, 2ND These guide specifications cover seismic design
for typical bridge types and apply to non-critical
EDITION, WITH 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, and non-essential bridges. They are approved as
2014, AND 2015 INTERIM REVISIONS an alternate to the seismic provisions included in
Utilizing the LRFD bridge design standards, the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications,
these specifications address the design of differing in the use of displacement-based design
movable highway bridges, including bascule procedures, instead of the traditional force-based
span, swing span, and vertical lift bridges. They R-Factor method. The specifications include detailed guidance on earthquake-
include information on the design of bridge resistant elements and systems, global design strategies, demand modelling,
spans, mechanical systems, electrical systems, capacity calculation, and liquefaction effects. Capacity design procedures
and bridge protection systems. They also cover underpin the specifications’ methodology and include prescriptive detailing for
seismic analysis and vessel impact analysis. 2007. 336 pp. plastic hinging regions and design requirements for capacity protection of those
elements that should not experience damage. 2011. 331 pp.
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AASHTO LRFD BRIDGE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS, 8TH EDITION

The AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications are intended
for use in the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of bridges.
The specifications employ the Load and Resistance Factor Design
(LRFD) methodology, using factors developed from current statistical
knowledge of loads and structural performance. This 8th edition
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2017. 1,780 pp.

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Specifications and the Guide Specifications for
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include industry trends in the design and
construction of isolators, and provisions in the
 Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
design specifications that impact the design and
testing of isolation bearings. The newly added Appendix B contains 14 design GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN OF
examples: 2 benchmark bridges and 6 design variations of each one. 2014. 482 pp. FRP PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES, 1ST EDITION
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2ND EDITION, WITH 2015 INTERIM
REVISIONS
These guide specifications address the
AASHTO LRFD BRIDGE DESIGN
design and construction of typical pedestrian GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR GFRP-
bridges that are designed to carry, primarily, REINFORCED CONCRETE BRIDGE DECKS
pedestrians, bicyclists, equestrian riders, and light
maintenance vehicles. 2009. 36 pp. AND TRAFFIC RAILINGS, 1ST EDITION
These guide specifications offer a description of the
unique material properties of glass fiber-reinforced
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as provisions for the design and construction of
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 Highway Signs, Luminaires,

AASHTO LRFD GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
Traffic Signals FOR DESIGN OF CONCRETE-FILLED FRP
LRFD SPECIFICATIONS FOR STRUCTURAL TUBES, 1ST EDITION
SUPPORTS FOR HIGHWAY SIGNS, These guide specifications present provisions
for the analysis and design of concrete-filled
LUMINAIRES, AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) tubes (CFFT) for
1ST EDITION, WITH 2017 INTERIM use as structural components in bridges. Design
methodology allows CFFTs to be designed as
REVISIONS flexural members, axial compression members, or
These specifications incorporate and build members subjected to combined flexural and axial
upon those in the sixth Edition of Standard compression, in addition to shear. CFFT bridge
Specifications for Structural Supports for components may include beams, arches, columns, and piles. 2012. 48 pp.
Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals,
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GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN OF  Allowable Stress

BONDED FRP SYSTEMS FOR REPAIR AND
STRENGTHENING OF CONCRETE BRIDGE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR
ELEMENTS, 1ST EDITION HIGHWAY BRIDGES, 17TH EDITION
These guide specifications are intended for These standards are designed for the maintenance
the repair and strengthening of reinforced and and rehabilitation of older, existing structures.
prestressed highway bridge structures using 2002. 1,028 pp.
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 Tunnels GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN

AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEGMENTAL
LRFD ROAD TUNNEL DESIGN AND CONCRETE BRIDGES, 2ND EDITION, WITH
CONSTRUCTION GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS, 2003 INTERIM REVISIONS
1ST EDITION Developed by a committee organized by the
American Segmental Bridge Institute, these
These guide specifications are intended for the
guide specifications apply to the design and
design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of highway
construction of segmental concrete bridges and
tunnels and for the design of tunnels constructed
are designed to be used in conjunction with the
using cut-and-cover, bored, mined, and immersed
Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges.
tunnel construction methodologies. Provisions
1999. 92 pp.
are not included for water conveyance, utility,
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internal to tunnels that support roadways
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR
TECHNICAL MANUAL FOR DESIGN AND STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS FOR HIGHWAY
CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD TUNNEL—CIVIL SIGNS, LUMINAIRES, AND TRAFFIC
ELEMENTS, 1ST EDITION SIGNALS, 6TH EDITION, WITH 2015
This manual provides recommendations for the INTERIM REVISIONS
planning, design, construction, and structural These specifications are intended to serve as a
rehabilitation and repair of the civil elements of standard for the design, fabrication, and erection
road tunnels, including cut-and-cover tunnels, of the structural design of supports for highway
mined and bored tunnels, immersed tunnels, and signs, luminaires, and traffic signals. Structural
jacked box tunnels. 2010. 662 pp. supports are categorized as sign support structures,
luminaire support structures, traffic signal support structures, and a combination
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 Coastal Storms BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BRIDGES
VULNERABLE TO COASTAL STORMS,1ST  Temporary Works
EDITION
This document contains comprehensive CONSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
specifications for the design of bridges vulnerable
to coastal storms. The methods for calculating
FOR BRIDGE TEMPORARY
wave forces on superstructures are based, WORKS, 2ND EDITION
primarily, on numerical simulation of the state This handbook, developed for contractors,
of pressure, velocity, and acceleration within the construction engineers, and falsework design
water as a wave passes under or over bridge cross engineers involved in bridge construction focuses,
sections. Coefficients needed for the numerical primarily, on standards of material quality, and
simulation process, known as the Physics Based Method (PBM), were developed means and methods of construction. It also
through physical wave tank tests. Bridge failures due to storm surge and wave contains chapters on falsework, formwork, and
loading in Gulf Coast states in recent years provided limited field data that was temporary retaining structures. It supplements the
used to further verify these methods. Also included are current-induced forces information in the Guide Design Specifications
guidelines that were the results of recent research conducted at the Turner- for Bridge Temporary Works. 2017. 155 pp.
Fairbank Highway Research Center. 2008. 63 pp.
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GUIDE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

 Bridge Security FOR BRIDGE TEMPORARY
WORKS, 2ND EDITION
BRIDGE SECURITY GUIDELINES,
These design specifications reflect the current
1ST EDITION state of the practice for the design and
These guidelines offer guidance on bridge design construction of falsework, formwork, and
for extreme events induced by man. It includes temporary retaining structures. The loads in
information on the response of concrete bridge Section 2—Falsework have been revised, and both
columns subjected to blast loads, and blast- ASD and LRFD design specifications are included.
resistant design detailing guidelines and analytical 2017. 113 pp.
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AASHTO LRFD BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

SPECIFICATIONS, 4TH EDITION
These specifications are intended for use in the construction of
bridges. They employ the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)
methodology, and are designed to be used in conjunction with the
AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. The specifications
have been updated from the 2010 3rd edition to include a complete
revision of Section 3, Temporary Works, as well as changes to
Section 10, Prestressing; Section 11, Steel Structures; Section
19, Bridge Deck Joint Seals; and Section 27, Concrete Culverts.
The new 4th edition supersedes the 2010 3rd edition and its
subsequent interim revisions. 2017. 564 pp.

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 Wind Loads  Bridge Element Inspection

MANUAL FOR BRIDGE ELEMENT
GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS INSPECTION, 1ST EDITION, WITH 2015
FOR WIND LOADS ON BRIDGES INTERIM REVISIONS
DURING CONSTRUCTION, This manual is a reference for standardized
1ST EDITION element definitions, element quantity calculations,
condition state definitions, element feasible
These guide specifications establish minimum
actions, and inspection conventions. Its goal is
requirements for wind loads on bridges during
to capture the condition of bridges in a simple,
construction before a deck is placed. The wind
effective way that can be standardized nationwide,
loads determined using these specifications are
while providing enough flexibility to be adapted
to be used for checking bridge girders, temporary
to both large- and small-agency settings. The
and permanent bracing, and the permanent
manual supersedes the AASHTO Guide Manual for Bridge Element Inspection,
substructure during the erection of the girders and up to the time of placement
1st Edition, and the AASHTO Guide to Commonly Recognized Structural
of the deck. All other aspects of the design are to be performed in accordance to
Elements, 1st Edition. 2013. 406 pp.
the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications or as specified as appropriate
by the bridge owner. 2017. 26 pp.
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AND MAINTENANCE
 Movable Bridge Inspection,
 Bridge Evaluation Evaluation, Maintenance
MANUAL FOR BRIDGE MOVABLE BRIDGE INSPECTION,
THE MANUAL FOR
BRIDGE EVALUATION EVALUATION, 3RD EDITION EVALUATION, AND MAINTENANCE
This manual has been developed MANUAL, 2ND EDITION
to assist bridge owners by establishing inspection
This manual presents uniform guidelines
procedures and evaluation practices that meet the
and procedures pertaining to the structural,
National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The
mechanical, electrical, and operational
manual has been divided into eight Sections, with
characteristics unique to movable highway
each Section representing a distinct phase of an
bridges. This manual supersedes the 1998 first
overall bridge inspection and evaluation program.
edition. 2017. 562 pp.
3rd Edition • 2017
This manual replaces both the 2011 AASHTO
Manual for Bridge Evaluation, 2nd Edition and
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 MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR ROADWAYS
a GUIDE FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL,
AND BRIDGES, 4TH EDITION 1ST EDITION
This manual describes the various processes,
This guide provides a comprehensive overview
methods, and materials that are applied to
of a snow and ice control program and describes
maintain bridge and highway systems effectively.
the purpose of snow and ice control and how to
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achieve an appropriate level of service. It stresses
highway transportation literature on maintenance
the importance of involving other jurisdictions,
and from NCHRP SP20-07, Task 170. This edition
the media, emergency management services, and
includes a new chapter on Systems Operation and
the public in developing policies and practices
Management. 2007. 372 pp.
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ROADWAY OPERATIONS EQUIPMENT, AND PRIVATIZATION OF VEHICLE AND
1ST EDITION EQUIPMENT FLEET MAINTENANCE
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on the results of a series of experiments that
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transportation fleet maintenance and can be
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applied to a wide range of outsourcing decision
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AASHTO PARTNERING A POLICY ON THE ACCOMMODATION OF
HANDBOOK, 2ND EDITION UTILITIES WITHIN FREEWAY RIGHT-OF-
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A A S H TO This AASHTO policy describes the extent and
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PARTNERING HANDBOOK manner in which public utilities may cross or,
2018 principles, in both new and existing partnering A Policy on the
otherwise, occupy freeway rights-of-way. 2005.
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STATE RAIL PLANNING BEST PRACTICES, INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL—

1ST EDITION ACHIEVING THE VISION, 2009 EDITION
This guidebook assists states in developing This report was developed in response to the
PRIIA-compliant state rail plans customized to increasing number of states that provide, or
their unique circumstances. It serves as flexible are planning to provide, intercity passenger
guidance to states either launching state rail plans rail service. Based on a decade of research,
for the first time, or renewing older plans and policy development, and advocacy, the report
seeking new funding. 2009. 94 pp. summarizes the work performed by the states
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GUIDE FOR MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS A SYNTHESIS OF SAFETY IMPLICATIONS

AND WEIGHTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, OF OVERSIZE/OVERWEIGHT
5TH EDITION COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, 1ST EDITION
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GUIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF

BICYCLE FACILITIES, 4TH EDITION TRANSIT FACILITIES
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GUIDE FOR GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF
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roadways by providing tools for considering safety practices to enhance safety in highway operation
in the project development process. The HSM and management. Consolidates new safety
assists practitioners in selecting countermeasures information and suggests how existing situations
and prioritizing projects, comparing alternatives, might be upgraded to meet current standards
and quantifying and predicting the safety and future needs. Useful for design and planning
performance of roadway elements considered in purposes, but also for field reviews during
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PLAN—A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO
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CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER FIELD GUIDE, ABOVE AND BEYOND, 1ST EDITION

1ST EDITION Transportation agencies are increasingly going
“above and beyond” to connect communities
This guide is a quick reference for inspectors and resident
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engineers in construction on topics related to installation,
the successful initiatives that transportation
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transportation, and contribute to the
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environmental, social, and economic well-being of
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their communities. 2008. 100 pp.
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1ST EDITION 1ST EDITION
This guide is a quick reference for maintenance staff on This report presents a literature search, the
topics related to best management practices, inspections, findings of a survey on the state of historic bridge
and common operational practices. Good housekeeping and rehabilitation or replacement decision making
other pollution source control measures are presented. The by state and local transportation agencies, and
guide helps transportation agencies comply with federal and nationally applicable decision-making guidelines
state regulations for stormwater quality, and achieve a greater for historic bridges. The guidelines help define
level of environmental stewardship. 2016. 66 pp. when rehabilitation of historic bridges is
prudent and feasible, and when it is not based
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FINANCE FREIGHT
Survey of State Funding for Public State of Freight II - Implementing the FAST Act
Transportation—Final Report, 2018, and Beyond
Based on FY 2016 Data This report provides a snapshot of where states are
This annual report provides a snapshot of state-by-state collectively in developing state freight plans and a baseline
investment in public transportation from Federal, state, on what future projected investments are needed to build
and local funding sources. Numerous tables and charts out the nation's 21st century freight network. It describes
enable the reader to understand how different funding and how states are already funding freight-specific investments
tax mechanisms are used in each state to support transit through state dedicated or discretionary funding, and how
operations and capital projects. The survey results reflect Fiscal Year 2015 data. these funding sources can potentially work with Federal freight investments.
2018. 236 pp. This report follows on the heels of American Association of Port Authorities'
2015 The State of Freight report which identified a baseline investment need of
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Transportation Governance and Finance: A population density in metropolitan areas. 2016. 33 pp.
50-State Review of State Legislatures and
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AVIATION
executive branch implementation. An update to the 2011
first edition, the report includes detailed state-by-state The Impact of General Aviation on State and Local
profiles on how each state meets its own unique transportation investment and Economies—State Reports, 2014 Edition
management needs. 2016. 540 pp. This report—a joint effort of the Alliance for Aviation
Across America, the National Association of State Aviation
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communicate the importance of general aviation to state
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ADMINISTRATION General aviation is a lifeline to vital products, supplies,
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work involves studying and analyzing job classifications,
writing job descriptions, and developing/designing pay Asset Management Data Collection Guide,
structures unique to state departments of transportation. AASHTO-AGC-ARTBA Task Force 45 Document
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right-of-way assets including pavements, bridges, culverts,
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the functional characteristics of each asset type, the data
that are collected about the asset, general data collection
COMMUNICATIONS methods, equipment and/or technology that is employed
to acquire the data, the formats and standards applied to data transfer and
Communications Guide for State Departments of storage, and the ways in which the information is used for condition assessment,
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and strategy for internal and external communications,
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Fundamental Capabilities of Effective All-Hazards Managing Catastrophic Transportation
Infrastructure Protection, Resilience, and Emergencies: A Guide for Transportation
Emergency Management for State Departments of Executives, 1st Edition
Transportation, 1St Edition This report includes information on the types of
An update of the 2007 guide Fundamentals of Effective emergency events that impact transportation agencies,
All-Hazards Security Management for State DOTs, this ways to manage these events, and an overview of the issues
report provides state DOT managers with an overview of that should be considered in preparing for all-hazards
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AASHTO TRANSPORTATION ASSET TRANSPORTATION ASSET MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT GUIDE: A FOCUS ON GUIDE, VOLUME 1
IMPLEMENTATION, 1ST EDITION State transportation officials at all levels face the
task of managing a wide range of assets to meet
This guide aims to encourage transportation
public, agency, and legislative expectations. This
agencies to address strategic questions as they
study interprets transportation asset management
confront the task of managing the surface
as a strategic approach to managing both physical
transportation system. Drawn from both national
transportation infrastructure and other types
and international knowledge and experience, it
of assets. In this context, transportation asset
provides guidance to state DOT decision makers,
management promotes more effective resource
as well as county and municipal transportation
allocation and utilization based upon quality
agencies, to assist them in realizing the most
information. 2002. 146 pp.
from financial resources now and in the future, preserving highway assets, and
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their mission of ensuring safety and mobility to
This guide provides a comprehensive framework
the traveling public. Traffic data supports capital
to identify and manage risk for state departments
investment programs and budgets, as well as
of transportation, as well as establish and
effective design and maintenance programs.
maintain an enterprise risk management program.
These guidelines are a reference for professional traffic monitoring and establish
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management is being applied nationally and
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