AASHTO BTG-1-2008: Restoring and Rebuilding the Nation’s Bridges

�� FREE PREVIEW (First 5 Pages) ✔ First 5 pages free to download · No email required · Full document available after purchase A comprehensive report detailing the events surrounding the I-35W bridge collapse in Minnesota and the subsequent rebuilding efforts. Published by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) in July 2008, this document provides a timeline of key events, from the immediate aftermath of the collapse to the selection of a project manager and the release of requests for proposals. It includes information on federal aid allocation, congressional action, and guidance issued by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation regarding bridge inspections and load limits. The report also features statements from AASHTO officials regarding the safety of steel deck truss bridges nationwide. First five pages are available for free preview.