Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration

Structural Design Guidance

​The following Structural Guidelines and Procedure Memorandums (GPMs), and Draft Manuals have been developed to provide guidance on areas of design, plan development, and structure inspections.

​Chapter 
​Date Uploaded
​Design Section  
​January 13, 2020
​Plan Development Section 
​January 13, 2020
​Structure Inspection Section
​January 13, 2020
​Bridge Railing Manual
​March 9, 2021​
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Please note that the Guidelines and Procedures do not cover all areas of project development. Contact your Office of Structures project manager with any project specific questions.

For general information on Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) Office of Structure's and Procedures, contact the Office of Structures at 1-888-375-1084.

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