TDL - Special Applications - Timber Bridges

American Institute of Timber Construction
Glued-Laminated Timber Bridge Systems Manual
Basic information on glulam transverse and longitudinal deck panel systems in highway-bridge applications.


APA - The Engineered Wood Association
Timber Bridges, 2002 Award Winners
Features the winners of the 2002 National Timber Bridge Award competition. Winners include long span timber bridges, vehicular bridges of less than 40 feet in length, covered bridges, pedestrian bridges, and rehabilitated bridges. Form EWS C255.


Canadian Wood Council
Wood Highway Bridges
Focuses on stress-laminated method of rehabilitating nail-laminated decks and constructing new bridges. Over 120 photos, illustrations, design examples, and construction details. Based on Canadian bridge design code. 195 pages.


National Wood in Transportation Information Center
Timber Bridges: Design, Construction, Inspection, and Maintenance
Compiles the latest information on modern timber bridge technology. Comprehensive source for timber bridge design, construction, inspection, and maintenance. 1000 pages. (1990)

Southern Pine Council
Southern Pine Pedestrian Bridges & Walkways
Design and construction recommendations for elevated boardwalks built of CCA-treated lumber. Illustrates site planning, design, and construction details. Project examples include golf courses, parks, zoos, and waterfront locations. 12 pages. #310.


Timber Bridge Plans
Part of a series of standardized bridge plans being developed by the USDA Forest Service National Wood in Transportation Information Center. Contains standardized designs and details for three types of timber bridge superstructures. Serves as a useful guide for state, county and local highway departments. Free to highway officials, engineers only. Ref #312.


Timber Bridge Superstructure Plans
Continues the series of standardized bridge plans being developed by the USDA Forest Service National Wood in Transportation Information Center. Includes standardized designs and details for seven timber bridge superstructure types, including five longitudinal deck and two beam systems utilizing both sawn lumber and glued laminated (glulam) timber. FREE to highway officials, engineers only. Ref #318.