AASHTO Releases the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 6th Edition

Publication Code: LRFDUS-6 This video provides information on the release of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 6th Edition. Kelley Rehm, AASHTO Staff Liaison to the AASHTO Highway Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures, highlights key revisions made to this new edition since the previous edition. The AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 6th Edition contains specifications intended for use in the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of bridges. These specifications employ the Load and Resistance Factor Design methodology using factors developed from current statistical knowledge of loads and structural performance. They are mandated by the Federal Highway Administration for all bridges using federal funding. This publication is available in print and as online download. To order a copy, visit the AASHTO Bookstore online at https://bookstore.transportation.org, and search by publication code LRFDUS-6.