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. Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE and AEI.