Bridges & Culverts Greater Than 3.0 M

Hydrotechnical Design References

Provincial Government References

• Government of Alberta - Bridge and Structures – New Design
  New design of bridges and structures shall be completed in accordance with the Engineering Consultant Guidelines 
• Government of Ontario - Guide for Preparing Hydrology Reports for Water Crossings
  This guide identifies the procedure for completing a hydrotechnical design report

U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highways Administration References

• Hydraulic Engineering Circular 18: Evaluating Scour at Bridges, Fifth Edition (2012) (PDF)
  This manual gives current practice/knowledge for hydrologic, hydraulic and scour analysis at bridges
• Hydraulic Engineering Circular 20: Stream Stability at Highway Structures, Fourth Edition (2012) (PDF)
  This manual describes the geomorphic and hydraulic factors that affect stream stability as well as how to evaluate problem locations
• Hydraulic Engineering Circular 23: Bridge Scour and Stream Instability Countermeasures: Experience, Selection and Design Guidance Volume 1, Third Edition (20090 (PDF)
  This manual outlines traditionally used countermeasures for a range of bridge scour and river stability issues and gives guidance for selection
• Hydraulic Engineering Circular 23: Bridge Scour and Stream Instability Countermeasures: Experience, Selection and Design Guidance Volume 2, Third Edition (2009) (PDF)
  This manual provides detailed design guidelines for bridge scour and stream instability countermeasures
• More Technical Manuals