Updated Design Guidance

The following design guidance has been updated: Seismic Design Code (SDC) v2.0. Effective September 1, 2019 all ordinary bridges that have not completed the type selection phase shall be designed in accordance with Caltrans Seismic Design Code Version 2.0 (SDC v2.0). All projects that have completed the type selection phase before September 1, 2019 shall … Read more Updated Design Guidance

Office Bulletin 19-01 HBP Project Delivery Policy

In an effort to better utilize the Highway Bridge Program (HBP) funds, new policy changes regarding existing projects has been approved by the Local HBP Advisory Committee. Office Bulletin 19-01 (DLA-OB 19-01), HBP Project Delivery Policy, issued on April 25, 2019, details those policy changes. Read Office Bulletin DLA-OB 19-01, HBP Project Delivery Policy Contact … Read more Office Bulletin 19-01 HBP Project Delivery Policy

Last Chance for 2018 Highway Bridge Training

Join Caltrans Highway Bridge Program (HBP) for one last HBP Training on January 24, 2019. In this training, you will learn: Recent Policy Changes Project Prioritization Bridge Investment Credit (BIC) Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program (BPMP) And other bridge related information 2018 HBP Training January 24, 2019 Sacramento State 3000 State University Drive, Napa Hall Sacramento, … Read more Last Chance for 2018 Highway Bridge Training

Policy Update: OB 18-02 HBP Project Programming Prioritization Policy

Office Bulletin (OB) 18-02 announces new policy for the Highway Bridge Program (HBP) regarding new project application processing.  The new policy lays out: When new projects get programmed How they are prioritized Determination of what gets into the HBP When new projects can receive an authorization to proceed This policy was developed because the demand on … Read more Policy Update: OB 18-02 HBP Project Programming Prioritization Policy

Caltrans Approval of New Bridge Railing with Sidewalk

The Division of Engineering Services (DES) has issued a memorandum approving a new bridge railing with a sidewalk.  The memorandum provides information with regard to the new Bridge Standard Detail Sheets (XS).  The new sheets are: XS16-110-1 Concrete Barrier Type 732SW – Details No. 1 (pdf) XS16-110-1 Concrete Barrier Type 732SW – Details No. 1 (dgn) XS16-110-2 Concrete … Read more Caltrans Approval of New Bridge Railing with Sidewalk