Chapter 2: TxDOT and Bridge Design
Anchor: #i999806Section 1: Coordinating with TxDOT Divisions and Sections
Anchor: #i999811Overview
Before a bridge is designed, critical preliminary functions described in the Bridge Project Development Manual must be completed. The planning and design of a bridge project involves several divisions and sections within the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Some of the contributing entities are:
- Bridge Division
- Design Division, Field Coordination Section
- Transportation Planning and Programming Division
- Traffic Operations Division, Railroad Section
- Environmental Affairs Division
- Construction Division, Materials Section
- Maintenance Division, Maintenance Operations Section
Within the Bridge Division, the Bridge Design Section is responsible for functions that include engineering and non-engineering aspects of bridge design. These responsibilities are discussed in this chapter.