FHWA Directives and Policy Memorandums
Related to Bridges

• 23 CFR

• FHWA Directives and Policy Memorandums

• FHWA Delegation of Authority

• FHWA Policy Memorandums Related to Structures

  • Bridges
    • Rehabilitation and Replacement of Bridge Decks (11/01/07)
    • Clarification of LRFD Policy Memorandum (01/22/07)
    • Bridge Load Ratings for the National Bridge Inventory (10/30/06)
    • Use of Debris from Demolished Bridges and Overpasses (03/07/06)
    • Funding for Bridge Inspection Equipment and Access Features (10/05/05)
    • Revisions to Items 63-66 to Support Load Reporting by Rating Factor (03/22/04)
    • National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Request for Annual NBIS Program Review Reports (06/22/01)
    • Load and Resistance Factor Design (06/28/00)
    • Vertical Clearance, Interstate System Coordination of Design Exceptions (09/17/99)
    • Project Oversight Unusual Bridges and Structures (11/13/98)
    • Vertical Clearance, Interstate System Coordination of Design Exceptions (08/15/97)
    • Federal Bridges in the National Bridge Inventory (01/04/95)
    • Bridge Load Ratings for the National Bridge Inventory (12/22/93)
    • Bridge Load Ratings for the National Bridge Inventory (11/5/93)
    • Compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards, Frequency of Inspection and Load Posting of Bridges (05/14/85)
    • Pier Protection And Warning Systems For Bridges Subject To Ship Collisions (2/11/83)
    
    
  • Bridge Discretionary Programs
    • Request for FY 2009 Candidates for the Innovative Bridge Research and Deployment (IBRD) Program (Reply Due: August 15, 2008) (06/26/08)
    • National Historic Covered Bridge Preservation Program Request for FY 2008 Project Applications (Electronic Reply Due: April 30, 2008) (03/08/08)
    • Request for FY 2007 Candidates for the Innovative Bridge Research and Deployment Program (Reply Due: April 30, 2007) (03/28/07)
    • National Historic Covered Bridge Preservation Program, FY 2006 Solicitation for Project Applications (Due: August 1, 2006) (07/10/06)
    • Request for FY 2006 Candidates for the Innovative Bridge Research and Deployment Program (Reply Due: August 15, 2006) (06/09/06)
    • FY 2003 Discretionary Bridge Program Seismic Retrofit Category (Reply Due: April 11) (03/03/03)
    • FY 2003 Discretionary Bridge Program Replacement and Rehabilitation Category (Reply Due: April 11) (03/03/03)
    • Request for Candidates - Historic Covered Bridge Preservation Program - Reply due: April 11, 2003 (2/28/03)
    • Historic Covered Bridge Preservation Program - FY 2002 Project Selection (07/16/02)
    • HBRRP Funds For Preventive Maintenance (23 U.S.C. 116(d)) (01/11/02)
    • Historic Covered Bridge Preservation Program - FY 2001 Project Selection (09/26/01)
    • Interpretation of Title 23, Section 144(o) Reasonable Costs Associated With the Demolition of Historic Bridges (04/26/01)
    • Request for Comments Regarding National Bridge Inspection Standards --(Reply Due: May 21, 2001) (04/18/01)
    • Information FY 2000 Discretionary Bridge Program (01/06/00)
    • FY 1999 Discretionary Bridge Program (11/6/98)
    
    
  • Bridge Programs
    • Division K, Title I, FHWA, Federal-Aid Highways (Additional Obligation Limitation) (Highway Trust Fund) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (P.L. 110-161) (04/25/08)
    • Division K, Title I, FHWA Federal-Aid Highways (Additional Obligation Limitation) (Highway Trust Fund) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (P.L. 110-161) (03/27/08)
    • Highway Bridge Program, Off-System Bridges - Reduction of Expenditures (06/11/07)
    
    
    
  • Demonstration Projects
    • Narrow-Gap Electroslag Welding for Bridges (3/20/00)
    • Demonstration Project No. 116 - Ground Improvement Methods - Project Announcement (4/13/99)
    • Publication FHWA-SA-96-069-R & DP-103 Technical Assistance (3/2/99)
    • Narrow-Gap Improved Electroslag Welding for Bridges (Demonstration Project DP-102) (12/16/98)
    
    
  • Geotechnical
    
    
  • Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program (HBRRP)
    • Use of Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program (HBRRP) Funds for Approach Roadway Construction
    
    
  • Hydraulics and Scour Evaluation
    
    
  • National Bridge Inventory

    • Public Disclosure of National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Data (05/17/2007)

  • Steel Fabrication
    • Partial Payment of Stockpiled Material-Plates and Shapes (3/29/2000)