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The Bridge Design Manual covers all types of bridges including steel girder bridges, precast/prestressed concrete girder bridges, arch bridges, cable-stayed bridges, trusses and pedestrian bridges. The topics covered range from load capacity requirements to bridge geometrics to bridge components to bridge materials and bridge supports.

The Bridge Design Manual is designed for engineers who are involved in designing new structures or inspecting existing structures during maintenance activities. It is also useful for professionals who are responsible for providing technical advice on engineering projects.

The Bridge Design Manual is reviewed annually to ensure that it meets current design standards. Updates may also be issued during this review period if any changes are made to national building codes or standards that impact the design of bridges.

In addition to the Bridge Design Manual, there are several other resources available that provide information about designing and constructing bridges. Some of these resources include books published by engineering associations or professional societies such as ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers), ICE (Institute of Civil Engineers) and AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction). Other sources include online tutorials or courses offered by universities or educational institutions such as MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) or Stanford University that offer courses related to civil engineering or structural engineering topics.

Copies of the Bridge Design Manual can be purchased from various booksellers online as well as from many local retailers in most states across the US. If a digital version is preferred then an e-book version is available through online bookstores such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble.