This report provides information on the structural design of bridge components, a well-established field that is built on the fundamentals of engineering mechanics, the behaviors of the engaged materials, and the engineering judgment of the associated experts. Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is a class of concrete with compelling properties that lie outside of those for which existing structural design guidance was developed. The Federal Highway Administration’s efforts to advance the state of the practice related to UHPC have recently focused on facilitating the development of formal U.S.-based structural design provisions for this class of materials.

The information presented in this document provides background, context, and foundational knowledge to bridge owners, designers, and associated individuals interested in engaging this innovative solution in the design of our Nation’s highway bridges.

Recommended citation: Federal Highway Administration,Structural Design with Ultra-High Performance Concrete (Washington, DC: 2023) https://doi.org/10.21949/1521382