This document consists of a comprehensive design example of a prestressed concrete girder bridge. The superstructure consists of 2 simple spans made continuous for live loads. The substructure consists of integral end abutments and a multi-column intermediate bent. The document also includes instructional commentary based on the AASHTO-LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. The design example and commentary are intended to serve as a guide to aid bridge design engineers with the implementations of the AASHTO-LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. This document is offered in Standard International Unit (SI). An accompanying document in US Customary Units is offered under report No. FHWA NHI-04-043

This document includes detailed flowcharts outlining the design steps for all components of the bridge. The flowcharts are cross-referenced to the relevant specification articles to allow easy navigation of the specifications. Detailed design computations for the following components are included: concrete deck, prestressed concrete I-girders, elastomeric bearing, integral abutments and wing walls, multi-column bent and pile and spread footing foundations.

In addition to explaining the design steps of the design example, the comprehensive commentary goes beyond the specifics of the design example to offer guidance on different situations that may be encountered in other bridges. (ct)