DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LOW WATER STREAM CROSSING-EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Commonly used Low Water Stream Crossings (LWSC) of different types are described and the characteristics of their efficient design are discussed. Selection factors for LWSCs are listed, along with a set of general and specific design considerations. A method, based on economic risk analysis, is recommended for the final selection and design of fords, vented fords and low water bridges. Design examples are provided for each of the three structures. (FHWA)

• Corporate Authors:

  Sheladia Associates, Incorporated

  5711 Sarvis Avenue, Suite 400
  Riverdale, MD  United States  20737

  Federal Highway Administration

  Research, Development and Technology
  6300 Georgetown Pike
  McLean, VA  United States  22101
• Authors:
  • Motayed, A K
  • Chang, F M
  • Mukherjee, D K
• Publication Date: 1983-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 20 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge design; Bridges; Causeways; Construction; Economic analysis; Risk analysis; Structural design
• Old TRIS Terms: Low-water crossing structures
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Economics; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00385335
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-RD-83-015, FCP 35M1-042
• Contract Numbers: DOTFH-11-9687
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jun 28 1984 12:00AM