This manual has been developed to assist bridge owners by establishing inspection procedures and evaluation practices that meet the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The manual has been divided into eight sections, with each section representing a distinct phase of an overall bridge inspection and evaluation program. This edition updates Sections 3: Bridge Management Systems; 4: Inspection; 6: Load Rating; and 7: Fatigue Evaluation of Steel Bridges. Available for purchase at https://b

Check out this video for details about the new 8th edition of the LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, including information on the major updates that have been made to the Specifications since the 2014 7th edition. For more information or to purchase a copy, visit the AASHTO Bookstore online at https://bookstore.transportation.org, and search by the item code, LRFD-8. | American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)