This shop-fabricated Weather-Resistant AASHTO LRFD Steel Arch Bridge suits highway crossings demanding long service life and low upkeep. Built from ASTM A709 Grade 50W weathering steel, it creates a natural protective patina under atmospheric exposure without repeated painting. Designed to AASHTO LRFD and fabricated following AWS D1.5M, the closed-box arch system offers reliable spanning performance. Modular bolted assembly minimizes site work and satisfies North American engineering requirements.
Weathering Steel Advantages
• Forms dense self-protecting patina to resist corrosion
- • Eliminates initial painting and periodic repainting, lowering lifecycle costs
- • Eco-friendly with no VOC emissions from coatings
- • Distinct natural brown appearance that harmonizes with surroundings
- • Proven 50+ years of successful global bridge applications
AASHTO LRFD Compliance
• Adopts LRFD design philosophy; all critical limit states verified
- • Supports HL-93 highway live load
- • Steel design follows AASHTO LRFD Section 6
- • Material conforms to AASHTO M270
- • Compliant with AASHTO seismic requirements
- • 75 – 100+ years design life
AWS D1.5M Welding Standards
• Welding specifications optimized for weathering steel
- • 100% UT inspection on all fracture-critical load-bearing welds
- • Work completed by AWS-certified welders under CWI supervision
- • Supplementary MT/PT testing implemented as required

| Parameter |
Details |
| Material Standard |
ASTM A709 / AASHTO M270 |
| Steel Grade |
Grade 50W (HPS 50W / HPS 70W optional) |
| Corrosion Index |
ASTM G101 ≥ 6.0 |
| Yield Strength |
≥345 MPa (50 ksi) |
| Design Standard |
AASHTO LRFD |
| Welding Code |
AWS D1.5M |
| Arch Form |
Closed-box ribs with internal stiffeners |
| Live Load |
HL-93 |
| Field Connection |
High-strength bolted, no field welding |
| Anti-Corrosion System |
Unpainted self-patina weathering steel |
| Design Life |
75 – 100+ years |
Closed-Box Arch Advantages
• High torsional rigidity, fit for skewed crossings and eccentric loads
- • Strong buckling resistance for medium & long-span projects
- • Favorable strength-to-weight ratio
- • Internal stiffeners prevent local buckling
- • Enclosed structure reduces moisture accumulation and maintenance
Prefabrication & Installation
• Complete shop fabrication under controlled conditions
- • Factory preassembly to guarantee accurate fitting
- • Bolted connections avoid weather-related construction delays
- • Modular segments shorten on-site erection duration
- • Parallel fabrication and foundation construction to save project time

Quality Assurance
• Full MTRs supplied for ASTM A709 raw materials
- • Qualified WPS/PQR and certified welding operators
- • Systematic UT, MT & PT non-destructive testing
- • Full one-side preassembly inspection
- • Third-party inspection (SGS/Bureau Veritas) available
- • Complete package of technical documents for project acceptance
Conclusion – Weather-Resistant, AASHTO Certified, Built to Last
Made of ASTM A709 Grade 50W weathering steel, this arch bridge provides natural anti-corrosion performance without paint maintenance. Fully compliant with AASHTO LRFD and AWS D1.5M, the closed-box arch delivers stable load capacity and fast modular installation. It is an economical long-term solution for general highway and crossing infrastructure across North America.
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