Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers, bridge engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in bridge design and construction. Here is what is discussed: Substructure Elements 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. ABUTMENTS, 3. PIERS AND BENTS Superstructures 4. SUPERSTRUCTURES IN GENERAL, 5. DECKS, 6. FLOOR SYSTEMS, 7. MAIN SUPPORTING MEMBERS, 8. BRACING Miscellaneous Elements 9. BEARINGS, 10. PIN AND HANGER SUPPORTS, 11. EXPANSION JOINTS, 12. APPROACHES, 13. RAILINGS, SIDEWALKS, AND CURBS, 14. DECK DRAINS, 15. UTILITIES, 16. LIGHTING, 17. DOLPHINS AND FENDERS, 18. WELDS, BOLTS, AND RIVETS.