This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, bridge engineers and construction managers interested in bridge design and construction. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. ABUTMENTS, 3. PIERS AND BENTS, 4. SUPERSTRUCTURES IN GENERAL, 5. DECKS, 6. FLOOR SYSTEMS, 7. MAIN SUPPORTING MEMBERS, 8. BRACING, 9. BEARINGS, 10. PIN AND HANGER SUPPORTS, 11. EXPANSION JOINTS, 12. APPROACHES, 13. RAILINGS, SIDEWALKS, AND CURBS, 14. DECK DRAINS, 15. UTILITIES, 16. LIGHTING, 17. DOLPHINS AND FENDERS, 18. WELDS, BOLTS, AND RIVETS.