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The following links provide information regarding ASBI’s Segmental Bride Database:

Data source is the 2020 National Bridge Inventory (NBI) published by the Federal Highway Administration. Only bridges that are included in the NBI are reflected in the ASBI Segmental Bridge Database at this time.

ASBI Resources

Definition of Concrete Segmental Bridges

Construction Practices Handbook for Concrete Segmental and Cable-Supported Bridges 3rd Edition

ASBI Resources

Guidelines for Design and Construction of Segmental Bridges for Rail

Durability Survey, 5th Edition, September 2022

AASHTO Segmental Box Girder Standards

AASHTO-PCI-ASBI Segmental Box Girder Standards for Span-by-Span and Balanced Cantilever Construction (May 2000), U.S. Customary Units including the following:

Span-by-Span Standards 100’ to 150’

Balanced Cantilever Standards 100’ to 200’

Deck Widths 28’-0” to 45’-0”

Precast Box Pier Details

Standard Drawings (U.S. Customary)

AASHTO-PCI-ASBI Segmental Box Girder Standards for Span-by-Span and Balanced Cantilever Construction (December, 1997), Metric Units including the following:

Span-by-Span Standards 30.5 to 45.7 Meters

Balanced Cantilever Standards 30.5 to 61.0 Meters

Deck Widths 8.40 to 13.50 Meters

Precast Box Pier Details

Standard Drawings (Metric)

American Segmental Bridge Institute Grouting Committee Interim Statement on Grouting Practices

FWHA Post-Tensioning Assessment Tool

The following links provide information for risk assessment of post-tensioning tendons:

TechBrief – Methodology for Risk Assessment of Post-Tensioning Tendons

ASBI 2022 May Webinar Presentation – Methodology for Risk Assessment of Post-Tensioning Tendons

FHWA Post-Tensioning Risk Assessment Tool

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Design and Construction of Concrete Segmental Bridges

TxDOT’s Long History With Segmental Concrete Bridges Continues

Segmental Bridges Offer Benefits to California

Concrete Segmental Bridges Retrofit Ends Michigan Moratorium

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