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Bridge Details Manual Part I

Bridge Nameplate

Topic PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
New Bridges B101 (PDF) B101 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B101 revision log (PDF)
Bridge Reconstruction B102 (PDF) B102 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B102 revision log (PDF)

Pile Splice

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
Cast-In-Place Concrete Piles B201 (PDF) B201 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B201 revision log (PDF)
Steel H Piles B202 (PDF) B202 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B202 revision log (PDF)

Sole Plate

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Sole Plate (Prestressed Concrete Beams) B303 (PDF) B303 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B303 revision log (PDF)

Elastomeric Fixed Bearing Assembly

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Prestressed Concrete Beams (For Replacement of Inplace Bearings Only) B304 (PDF) B304 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B304 revision log (PDF)

Elastomeric Bearing Pad

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Prestressed Concrete Beams B305 (PDF) B305 (DGN) Oct 22, 2019 Dec. 17, 2024 B305 revision log (PDF)
Bearing Pad Restraint B307 (PDF) B307 (DGN) Nov. 2, 2017 Dec. 17, 2024 B307 revision log (PDF)
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For Integral Abutment or Piers with Continuity Diaphragms B309 (PDF) B309 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B309 revision log (PDF)

Curved Plate Bearing Assembly

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
Prestressed Concrete Beams (Fixed) B310 (PDF) B310 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A

B310 revision log (PDF)

Prestressed Concrete Beams (Expansion) B311 (PDF) B311 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B311 revision log (PDF)
Steel Beams (Fixed) B354 (PDF) B354 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B354 revision log (PDF)
Steel Beams (Expansion) B355 (PDF) B355 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B355 revision log (PDF)

Pot Type Bearing Assembly

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
Prestressed Concrete Beams (Guided Expansion) B312 (PDF) B312 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B312 revision log (PDF)
Prestressed Concrete Beams (Non-guided Expansion) B313 (PDF) B313 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B313 revision log (PDF)
Steel Beams (Guided Expansion) B314 (PDF) B314 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B314 revision log (PDF)
Steel Beams (Non-guided Expansion) B315 (PDF) B315 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B315 revision log (PDF)
Steel Beams (Fixed) B316 (PDF) B316 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B316 revision log (PDF)

Splices for Steel Beams

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
Splices for Steel Beams B400 (PDF) B400 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B400 revision log (PDF)

Bolted Diaphragms

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
For Steel Beams B402 (PDF) B402 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B402 revision log (PDF)

Steel Intermediate Diaphragm

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
For 36M, 40MH, MN45 - MN63 Prestressed Concrete Beams B403 (PDF) B403 (DGN) April 21, 2021 Dec. 17, 2024 B403 revision log (PDF)

Cross Frame Intermediate Diaphragm

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For Straight Steel Beams B407 (PDF) B407 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B407 revision log (PDF)
For Curved Steel Beams B408 (PDF) B408 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B408 revision log (PDF)

Bolted Flange to Stiffener Detail

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
Bolted Flange to Stiffener Detail B410 (PDF) B410 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B410 revision log (PDF)

Stiffener Details

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For Steel Beams B411 (PDF) B411 (DGN) Oct. 22, 2008 Dec. 17, 2024 B411 revision log (PDF)

Steel Intermediate Bolted Diaphragm

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
All MW Prestressed Beams B412 (PDF) B412 (DGN) Apr. 21, 2021 Dec. 17, 2024 B412 revision log (PDF)

Protection Plate

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
For End of Slab B553 (PDF) B553 (DGN) Nov. 22, 2002 Dec. 17, 2024 B553 revision log (PDF)

Bridge Floor Drain

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
Welded Box (Concrete or Steel Beam) B701 (PDF) B701 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B701 revision log (PDF)
Structural Tube (Concrete or Steel Beam) B702 (PDF) B702 (DGN) Nov. 22, 2002 Dec. 17, 2024 B702 revision log (PDF)

Bridge Floor Drain Connection Plate

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For Use With Concrete or Steel Beams 4'-0" or Greater in Depth B703 (PDF) B703 (DGN) Feb. 8, 2022 Dec. 17, 2024 B703 revision log (PDF)

Bridge Offset Floor Drain

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
Welded Box (Concrete or Steel Beam) B705 (PDF) B705 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B705 revision log (PDF)
Structural Tube (Concrete or Steel Beam) B706 (PDF) B706 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B706 revision log (PDF)

Contraction Joint

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
Contraction Joint B801 (PDF) B801 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B801 revision log (PDF)

Concrete End Diaphragm

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
27M, 30MH, 35MH, 36M, 40MH, MN45 - MN63, 82MW and 96MW Prestressed Concrete Beams (Parapet abutment) B814 (PDF) B814 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B814 revision log (PDF)
14", 18" and 22" Rectangular Prestressed Concrete Beams (Integral Abutment) B816 (PDF) B816 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B816 revision log (PDF)

Concrete Barrier/Parapet Slipform Alternate

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
Slipform Alternate B830 (PDF) B830 (DGN) Aug. 24, 2016 Dec. 17, 2024 B830 revision log (PDF)

Median Sign Post Anchor

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
Median Sign Post Anchor B901 (PDF) B901 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B901 revision log (PDF)

Fence Post Anchorage

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
Fence Post Anchorage (Type A) B905 (PDF) B905 (DGN) Jan. 5, 2017 Dec. 17, 2024 B905 revision log (PDF)
Fence Post Anchorage (Type B and C) B906 (PDF) B906 (DGN) Jan. 5, 2017 Dec. 17, 2024 B906 revision log (PDF)

Drainage System

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
Drainage System B910 (PDF) B910 (DGN) Jan. 13, 2015 Dec. 17, 2024 B910 revision log (PDF)

Temporary Portable Precast Concrete Barrier Anchorage

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Temporary Portable Precast Concrete Barrier Anchorage to Glued-Laminated Wood Panel (Temporary Usage in Limited Barrier Displacement Areas) B919 (PDF) B919 (DGN) Apr. 9, 2020 Dec. 17, 2024 B919 revision log (PDF)
Temporary Portable Precast Concrete Barrier Anchorage to Concrete (Temporary Usage in Limited Barrier Displacement Areas) B920 (PDF) B920 (DGN) Apr. 9, 2020 Dec. 17, 2024 B920 revision log (PDF)

Triple Beam Guardrail

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
Triple Beam Guardrail B935 (PDF) B935 (DGN) Nov. 22, 2002 Dec. 17, 2024 B935 revision log (PDF)

Inspection Door

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
In Vertical Or Horizontal Position B942 (PDF) B942 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B942 revision log (PDF)

Anchor Rod Cluster for Light Poles

Standard figure PDF DGN Approval date Revision date Revision log
Anchor Rod Cluster for Light Poles B950 (PDF) B950 (DGN) Dec. 17, 2024 N/A B950 revision log (PDF)