Structural Steel (SUP-SS) : Chapter 03 - Superstructure

OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STRUCTURAL DETAIL MANUAL
Chapter 03 - Superstructure
SECTION 05
STRUCTURAL
STEEL
(SUP-SS)
Section 05 – Structural Steel
SUB-SECTION 01
GENERAL
(SUP-SS(GEN))
In no case shall cover
be less than 2•'' (Typ.).
1•'' 4'' 4'' 1•'' ‡'' Studs, unless otherwise

called for on Superstructure
Min. Min.
Plans. Top of each stud must
be in hatched area.
Embedment shall be as
deep as possible but shall
not be less than 3•'' for
wood formed slabs and Stringer
3'' for Steel Forms Which
Remain in Place.
Bottom of slab for wood

formed slabs or top of
Steel Forms Which Remain
in Place.
ELEVATION
Scale: None
SUPERSTRUCTURE STEEL
Notes:
APPROVAL
1.For number of studs per row, and STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
longitudinal spacing of rows see OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
pertinent Superstructure sheets. STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE:09/08/1976 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
2.For flange widths less than 11'', only
two rows of studs are to be used. VERSION
3.Steel Forms Which Remain in Place STEEL STUD SHEAR
not shown. DEVELOPER EMBEDMENT DETAIL
1.0
DETAIL NO. SUP-SS(GEN)-101 SHEET 1 OF 1

* GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *
'
Adjust for web
2• '
thickness. See 1•'' Min.
AASHTO 6.10.11.1.1
and SUP-SS(GEN)-203.
INTERMEDIATE STIFFENERS - ANGLE CLIPS

Scale: 1'' = 1'-0''
Seat angle/plate
cal
'
2• '
Typi
Mill to Bear Mill to Bear

Prior to Welding Prior to Welding
Both Sides Both Sides
1•'' Min. (Typical)
INTERIOR BEARING
END BEARING CONTINUOUS GIRDER
BEARING STIFFENERS - ANGLE CLIPS

Notes: Scale: 1'' = 1'-0''
1.Minimum stiffener thickness •''.
2.On exterior girders place all intermediate
* FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *
stiffeners on inside of girder.
SUPER-STRUCT.STEEL
APPROVAL
3.When longitudinal stiffeners are STATE OF MARYLAND
required, place all longitudinal
stiffeners on one side of web, STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
place transverse stiffeners on
opposite side. VERSION STIFFENER ATTACHMENT DETAILS
4.Minimum fillet weld is Š''. FOR STEEL GIRDERS
ANGLE CLIP
1.0

Adjust for web

thickness. See 1•'' Min. (Typical) 1'' Radius
cal
AASHTO 6.10.11.1.1
'
3'
Typi
and SUP-SS(GEN)-203.
Check
edge
clearance
IF CROSS FRAMES ARE USED
INTERMEDIATE STIFFENERS - RADIUS CLIPS

Scale: 1'' = 1'-0''
Seat angle/plate
cal
'
Typi
3'
Mill to Bear Mill to Bear

1•'' Min. (Typical)
INTERIOR BEARING
END BEARING CONTINUOUS GIRDER
BEARING STIFFENERS - RADIUS CLIPS

Notes: Scale: 1'' = 1'-0''
1.Minimum stiffener thickness •''.
2.On exterior girders place all intermediate

stiffeners on inside of girder.
APPROVAL
3.When longitudinal stiffeners are STATE OF MARYLAND
required, place all longitudinal
stiffeners on one side of web, STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
place transverse stiffeners on
opposite side. VERSION
STIFFENER ATTACHMENT DETAILS
4.Minimum fillet weld is Š''.
WITH OPTIONAL RADIUS CLIPS FOR STEEL GIRDERS
1.0

Concrete Slab Cantilevered Concrete Diaphragm with
Fascia Stringer Additional Stringers
adjacent thereto
Clip 1•'' Horizontal Clip 1•'' Horizontal

2•'' Vertical. 2•'' Vertical.
See Optional Plate
Detail below
Š
Š
Š Š
Š
Seat Angle
W W
Š
Š Š
Š Š
Clip 1•'' Horizontal
Š 2•'' Vertical.
W W
Š Š
Š Š
Bearing
Mill to Bear Shoe Mill to Bear
Clip 1•'' Horizontal Clip 1•'' Horizontal

2•'' Vertical. 2•'' Vertical.
AT PIERS AT PIERS
(WHERE STRINGER IS (WHERE STRINGER IS NOT
CONTINUOUS OVER SUPPORT) CONTINUOUS OVER SUPPORT) AND
Scale: •'' = 1'-0'' AT ABUTMENTS
Scale: •'' = 1'-0''
W=
Stiffener
Location Stiffener
Thickness Š
Width
Š
Abutment
Pier
Pier
Pier
Optional ƒ'' plate
Abutment
OPTIONAL SEAT PLATE DETAIL

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
VERSION
BEARING STIFFENERS FOR ROLLED STEEL BEAMS
ANGLE CLIP
1.01

Concrete Slab Cantilevered Concrete Diaphragm with
Fascia Stringer Additional Stringers
adjacent thereto
See Detail A See Detail A

below below
See Optional Plate
Detail below
Š
Š
Š Š
Š
Seat Angle
W W
Š
Š Š
Š Š
See Detail A
Š below
W W
Š Š
Š Š
Bearing
Mill to Bear Shoe Mill to Bear
See Detail A See Detail A

below below
AT PIERS AT PIERS
(WHERE STRINGER IS (WHERE STRINGER IS NOT
CONTINUOUS OVER SUPPORT) CONTINUOUS OVER SUPPORT) AND
Scale: •'' = 1'-0'' AT ABUTMENTS
Scale: •'' = 1'-0''
1•''
1'' R.
W=
Stiffener
Location Stiffener Š
Thickness
Width
Š
Abutment
'
3'
Pier
Pier
Pier
Optional
ƒ'' plate
Abutment
DETAIL A OPTIONAL SEAT PLATE DETAIL
Scale: 1•'' = 1'-0''

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
VERSION
BEARING STIFFENERS FOR ROLLED STEEL BEAMS
OPTIONAL RADIUS CLIP
1.01

Weld only where indicated on
superstructure drawings or
Girder or rolled beam flange
other details.
•'' +
-‚'' (Typical)
‚'' +„'' (Typical)
-
(see note)
Stiffeners or
Termination connection plates
of weld
Note: Girder section not shown. Girder or rolled beam web
SECTION - ANGLE CLIP

Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''
Weld only where indicated on

superstructure drawings or
Girder or rolled beam flange
other details.
•'' +
-‚'' (Typical)
‚'' +„'' (Typical)
-
(see note)
Stiffeners or
connection plates
Termination
of weld
Note: Girder section not shown. Girder or rolled beam web
SECTION - OPTIONAL RADIUS CLIP

Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''
Notes:
1.For all stiffeners (intermediate or bearing)

top and bottom, including connection APPROVAL
plate for channel diaphragms for all STATE OF MARYLAND
girders and rolled beams. OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
2.Welding to flange as per this detail
DATE: 10/01/2003 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
will only be required where plans or
other detail sheets indicate VERSION
stiffener is extended and welded

STIFFENER AND STRINGER CONNECTION
to flange. PLATE WELD TERMINATION DETAIL
1.0

c
Brg.
6'' x ƒ'' Seat

Edge of seat plate
Plate (Typical) *
Skew angle
1'
-9 Bearing
m ''
in. Stiffener
c
Stringer Web
Š
Typ.
Š
Cut seat plate along bottom

3' edge of concrete diaphragm.
'm
in.
c
of Bearing
Stiffener.
PLAN VIEW OF STRINGER BELOW TOP FLANGE

Scale: 1•'' =1'-0''
*Seat plate width shall be increased as necessary

so that plate exceeds stiffener width by
at least •''.
Notes:
1.Contractor has the option of using APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
seat plates or seat angles, only one DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
type shall be used per bridge. STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
2.Concrete diaphragm not shown. DATE:03/07/2013 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
VERSION
STEEL SEAT PLATES FOR
SKEWED CONCRETE DIAPHRAGMS
1.0

c
Brg.
Note:
For skew angle greater than
60 see Detail A. Detail A is
6'' x 4'' x ƒ'' Seat
Edge of seat angle applicable to this side of seat
Angle (Typical). * angle only.
c
Joint Opening
Cut seat angles Skew

as indicated (Typical). Angle
'
Typ.
1'
• '
-9 Bearing
m '' Stiffener
'
i
2'
n.
'
2'
c
•'' R. Typ. Stringer Web
Typ.
Š
Cut seat angle along bottom edge

3' of concrete diaphragm.
'm
in.
c
of Bearing
Stiffener.
PLAN VIEW OF STRINGER BELOW TOP FLANGE

Scale: 1•'' =1'-0''
*Longest leg of angle shall be increased as

necessary so that angle exceeds stiffener
Skew Angle
width by at least •''. If angle size is not
(Greater
available to satisfy this requirement,
than 60 ).
stiffener shall be tapered at end to meet
this requirement.
Seat
Angles
c
Stringer Web
Typ.
Š
DETAIL A
Scale: 1•'' =1'-0''
Note: APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
Concrete diaphragm not shown. DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
VERSION
STEEL SEAT ANGLES FOR
SKEWED CONCRETE DIAPHRAGMS
1.0

c
Splice
‡'' Bolts 2 @ 1‡''= 3ƒ''
1'' Bolts 2 @ 2''= 4''

See Note 3 below.
c
Beam
1'' Bolts 1ƒ'' @ 3•'' c/c= 4'' @ 3•'' c/c= 1ƒ''
‡'' Bolts 1•'' @ 3'' c/c= 3ƒ'' @ 3'' c/c= 1•''
PLAN
Scale: 1'' =1'-0''
For composite stringers
Filler P @ 3•'' c/c=
add note ''Space studs to
(where required, ˆ'' 1'' Bolts 1ƒ'' miss splice bolts.''
2''2'' 1ƒ''
minimum thickness).
‡'' Bolts 1•'' @ 3''c/c = 1 ‡'' @
‡''1 3''c/c = 1•'' P x x
'
3‚ '
'
3'
2 Ps x x
'
'
1ƒ '
1• '
' Bolts
Bolts
Min. clearances from
bottom of flange
‡ '
'
splice plate.
1'
' /c =
' /c =
c
c
@ 3• '
@ 3'
'
'
1• '
1ƒ '
2 Ps x x
Filler P
(where required, ˆ''
' Bolts
Bolts
minimum thickness).
If filler is greater than ‚'', 2 @ „'' = ‚''
the need for extension of P x x
c
Splice
‡ '
filler and/or additional

'
1'
fasteners must be evaluated

as per AASHTO requirements. ELEVATION
Notes: Scale: 1'' =1'-0''
1.All bolts to be ‡'' High Strength Bolts (•'' open holes),
ASTM A 325 unless 1'' High Strength Bolts are required
by design (1ˆ'' open holes). Bolts to be used when
weathering structural steel is called for
shall be ASTM A 325, Type 3.

2.All splice plates to be a minimum •'' thick. APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
3.If flange widths of adjacent stringers DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
vary more than 2'', then larger flange OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
shall be tapered to smaller flange width
in a distance of • length of cover
plate. This only applies to bottom flange. VERSION
4.Bolts not shown in splice. TYPICAL STEEL STRINGER
5.Bolt heads shall be on the exterior face SPLICE DETAIL
of the fascia stringer and the bottom 1.0
of bottom flange.
DETAIL NO. SUP-SS(GEN)-301 SHEET X OF X
Maximum allowable slope
c
Flange Splice
2•
1
A A
c
Girder
PLAN OF STRAIGHT TAPERED TRANSITION FLANGE SPLICE

Scale: None
c
Flange Splice
2'-0'' Radius
Minimum
A A
c
Girder
PLAN OF RADIAL TRANSITION FLANGE SPLICE

Scale: None
c
Flange Splice
B-U3c-S for plates G
over 2'' thick. If this area is to be ground, grind
G in this direction.
G
B-L2c-S for plates 2•
2'' thick or less.
G 1
Taper to be made
prior to welding.
SECTION A-A
Scale: None
Notes:
1.Butt welds of flange splice plates to

be ground flush prior to attaching APPROVAL
web plates. STATE OF MARYLAND
2.Splice shown is for different width OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
and different thickness flanges; if
only one variation is present use
pertinent portion of detail. VERSION
3.Fabricator may use either of the

SHOP SPLICE DETAILS FOR
above transition details. PLATE GIRDER STRINGERS
1.0

G
B-L2c-S for plates
over •'' thick.
G
G
B-L1a-S for plates
•'' thick or less.
G
1'-0'' 6'' Min.

Min.
Stiffener Plate
Web Splice
6'' Min. 1'-0''
Min.
Flange
Splice
ELEVATION OF GIRDER
Scale: None
APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
VERSION
SHOP SPLICE DETAILS FOR
PLATE GIRDER STRINGERS
1.0

SUB-SECTION 02
CROSS FRAMES
(SUP-SS(CF))
This detail to be used when
connection plate extend
beyond edge of flange.
1 •''
Note:
Angle clip shown; Compression Flange
optional radius clip
acceptable. …
… …
Š
Place diaphragm so that Typ.
2-‡'' Erection Bolts in each

connection to remain in place
minimum distances from
flanges are equal.
] Š
after welding. Diaphragm level …
ngers and sm aller

ngers and larger
…
Note: See View ''A'' Below. Tension Flange

T-Joint Weld, See Detail
ELEVATION
Parallel to skew. Scale: None
'stri
'stri
for 27'
for 24'
2''
max.
Stringer
Web
c of Erection
Bolts.
… 3''
9
C15x33.
C12x25
…
… 6''
…
T-JOINT WELD DETAIL FOR
SKEW ANGLE OVER 70 TO 90
Scale: None
Stringer Web
•'' x 6'' Plate

SKEW ANGLE 70 OR LESS
VIEW A
Scale: None
Scale: None
Notes: a a a Skew Angle

1.Slant lettering indicates note ''For Office Use Only'' c Brg. c Brg.
c of Roadway
2.Where the angle between the center line of
b
roadway and the center line of bearing is 70 or

b
less place diaphragms at 90 to the stringers.

c of Bearing
diaphragms shall be spaced as shown in detail this Diaphragm Stringer
sheet and as noted below.
3.Where aforementioned angle is greater than 70, DIAPHRAGM SPACING
SKEW ANGLE
the diaphragms shall be parallel to the 70 OR LESS SKEW
center line of bearing of the stringers. Scale: None
Scale: None
4.Space intermediate diaphragms at 20' + to
SUPERSTRUCTURE - STEEL
c
-
25'+ /c ; i.e. for spans. (Non-curved bridges only).
- c/
Up to 25' c bearings-no intermediate
APPROVAL
Diaphragm. STATE OF MARYLAND
From 25' to 50' c/c bearings-One Intermediate DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Diaphragm. STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
From 50' to 75' c/c bearings-Two Intermediate DATE:01/22/2003 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
Diaphragms, etc.
VERSION ROLLED STEEL BEAMS
(See Framing Plan).
INTERMEDIATE DIAPHRAGM DETAILS
5.All diaphragms are to be completely
connected to stringers before deck WELDED CONNECTIONS
1.0
slab is poured.
DETAIL NO. SUP-SS(CF)-101 SHEET 1 OF 2
…
…
…
'
3'
…
'
3'
T -Joint Weld, T -Joint Weld,
See Detail See Detail
'
'
3'
3'
… …
… …
24'' & SMALLER 27'' & LARGER

STRINGERS STRINGERS
See View ''A'' Below.
ngers and sm aller

ngers and larger
Note:
Angle clip shown;
ELEVATIONS
optional radius clip
acceptable. Scale: •'' = 1'-0''
'stri
'stri
for 27'
for 24'
•'' x 7•'' plate
'
'
2'' ƒ
1
max. '
3'
' c Bolts
'
Stringer •
1
9
C15x33.
C12x25
Web
1‚''
c 's of bolts.
… Diaphragm Level
…
1•'' 3'' 1ƒ''
Note: Dimensions shown are for 90 connections.

SKEW ANGLE OVER 70 TO 90 VIEW 'A'
Scale: None Scale: None
Notes:
1.For notes and all details not shown see
APPROVAL
sheet 1 of 2. STATE OF MARYLAND
2.Contractor has option to use either welded DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
or bolted connection. However only one type STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
of connection may be used per bridge. DATE:10/22/2003 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
3.All bolts to be ‡'' ASTM A325.

VERSION ROLLED STEEL BEAMS
4.All bolts holes to be •'' .
INTERMEDIATE DIAPHRAGM DETAILS
5. Bolt spacing applies regardless of skew.
BOLTED CONNECTIONS
1.0

c
L Brg. Abut. A c
L Brg. Pier c
L Brg. Abut. B
Intermediate
cross frames Pier cross frames
T
(typ.)
< 70°
AF B
L Construction
and P.G.L.
Abutment
cross frames (typ.)
DR FRAMING PLAN
Scale: None
Note:
All cross frames are to
be placed normal to girders
or to the girder tangent
and shall be continuous
lines.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

APPROVAL
Note to Designer: STATE OF MARYLAND
The skew angle shown is the DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
compliment of the skew angle STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
as defined in AASHTO DATE: OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
Section 6:7.4.
VERSION
CROSS FRAM LAYOUT
SKEW ANGLE IS LESS THAN 70°
DRAFT

c
L Brg. Abut. A c
L Brg. Pier c
L Brg. Abut. B
Intermediate
(typ.)
> 70°
B
L Construction
and P.G.L.
T
Abutment
cross frames (typ.)
F
Note:
All cross frames are to be placed
TANGENT FRAMING PLAN parallel to abutments and pier in
Scale: None a continuous line.
A
For curved girders with
radial supports cross frames
c
L Brg. Pier shall be in continuous lines
normal to girder tangents.
R
c
L Brg. Abut. A c
L Brg. Abut. B
D B
L Construction
and P.G.L.
Abutment
Intermediate cross frames (typ.)
(typ.)
CURVED FRAMING PLAN

Scale: None
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

APPROVAL
Note to Designer: STATE OF MARYLAND
The skew angle shown is the DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
compliment of the skew angle STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
as defined in AASHTO DATE: OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
Section 6:7.4.
VERSION CROSS FRAM LAYOUT
SKEW ANGLE IS GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 70°
OR RADIAL SUPPORTS
DRAFT

3'' Min. Typ.
3'' Min. (Typ.) Typ.
.
in
See 'M .
Detail A 3' yp
T
Bolted Connection
D
See Note 5.
D < S <ƒ
Stiffener and/or
D
connection plates
2'' Min.
to be perpendicular
to web of girder (Typ.).
Level
''P (Typ.) Min.
cl.
'
1'
*
''P Min.
c 1•'' Bend gusset plate to Centroid of Angle

'' holes for
T
accomodate skew (Typ.).
'' A.S.T.M. 1•''
Typ. Typ.
A 325 Bolts 3''
*To match size of
CURVED GIRDERS
F
gusset plate.
Scale: None
Centroid of Angle. Set
angles so centroids
Typ. intersect at c of
A
web, wherever possible.
3'' Min. (Typ.)
See
1
Detail A
. 1
R
in
'M .
Bolted Connection
3' yp
See Note 5. T
Stiffener and/or When bearing stiffeners are
D
connection plates greater in width than
2'' Min.
to be perpendicular outside edge of flange
to web of girder (Typ.). miter stiffener.
Level
''P (Typ.) Min.
DETAIL A
cl.
'
1'
Scale : None
*
''P Min.

'' holes for
'' A.S.T.M. 1•''
Typ. Typ.
A 325 Bolts 3''
*To match size of
STRAIGHT GIRDERS gusset plate.
Notes: Scale: None
1. Intermediate cross frames on curved girders shall be designed as main members. c of Roadway Skew
2.Intermediate cross frames shall be placed as follows: Angle
- Curved Girders: Cross Frames shall be placed radially; and shall extend to
intersection of cbearing and c girder at supports; wherever possible.
Additional diaphragms shall be provided at all support areas. c of Bearing
- Straight Girders: Where the skew angle between the center line of roadway and
SKEW ANGLE
center line of bearing is 70 or less, place cross frames at 90 to the girders.
Where aforementioned angle is greater than 70 , the cross frames shall be parallel to
the center line of bearing of the girders.
3.Maximum interior cross frame spacing shall be 25 feet.

4.The smallest angle used for bracing FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
APPROVAL
shall be 3• x 3• x … inches. STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR
5.Weld sizes and number of ‡'' ASTM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
A 325 bolts shall be determined by STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
the Designer. Minimum size weld
is Šin. VERSION
6.All cross frames are to be completely

INTERMEDIATE CROSS FRAMS (K-FRAMES)
bolted and torqued before deck FOR FABRICATED STEEL GIRDERS
slab is poured. DRAFT

Typ. Centroid of Angle. Set
3'' Min.
angles so centroids
intersect at c of
Level in. web, wherever possible.
See 'M
3'
Detail A p.
Ty
''P Min. *
D
Bolted Connection 2'' Min.
D < S <ƒ
See Note 5.
2'' Min.
2'' Min.
D
Stiffener and/or connection
plates to be perpendicular Typ.
to web of girder (Typ.).
'' Level
P (Typ.) Min.
Bend gusset plate to

c 1•'' Centroid of Angle
'' holes for
T
'' A.S.T.M. 1•''
Typ. Typ.
A 325 Bolts 3''
*To match size of
CURVED GIRDERS
F
gusset plate.
Scale: None
angles so centroids
Typ. intersect at c of
A
web, wherever possible.
3'' Min. (Typ.)
See n.
i
'M
Detail A 3' 1
p.
Ty 1
*
R
''P Min.
See Note 5.
2'' Min.
Stiffener and/or connection 2'' Min. When bearing stiffeners are
D
plates to be perpendicular greater in width than
to web of girder (Typ.). Typ.
outside edge of flange
miter stiffener.
Level
''P (Typ.) Min.
DETAIL A
Scale : None
'' holes for accomodate skew (Typ.).
'' A.S.T.M. 1•''
Typ. Typ.
A 325 Bolts 3''
*To match size of
STRAIGHT GIRDERS gusset plate.
Notes: Scale: None
1. Intermediate cross frames on curved girders shall be designed as main members. c of Roadway Skew
2.Intermediate cross frames shall be placed as follows: Angle
- Curved Girders: Cross Frames shall be placed radially; and shall extend to
intersection of cbearing and c girder at supports; wherever possible.
Additional diaphragms shall be provided at all support areas. c of Bearing
- Straight Girders: Where the skew angle between the center line of roadway and
SKEW ANGLE
center line of bearing is 70 or less, place cross frames at 90 to the girders.
Where aforementioned angle is greater than 70 , the cross frames shall be parallel to
the center line of bearing of the girders.
3.Maximum interior cross frame spacing shall be 25 feet.

4.The smallest angle used for bracing FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
APPROVAL
shall be 3• x 3• x … inches. STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR
5.Weld sizes and number of ‡'' ASTM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
A 325 bolts shall be determined by STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
the Designer. Minimum size weld
is Šin. VERSION
6.All cross frames are to be completely

INTERMEDIATE CORSS FRAMES (X-FRAMES)
bolted and torqued before deck FOR FABRICATED STEEL GIRDERS
slab is poured. DRAFT

3'' Min. Typ.
.
in
See 'M .
Detail A 3' yp
T
Bolted Connection
D
See Note 3.
D < S <ƒ
S
D
2'' Min.
Level
''P (Typ.) Min.
cl.
'
1'
*
''P Min.

'' holes for
T
'' A.S.T.M. 1•''
Typ. Typ.
A 325 Bolts 3''
*To match size of
F
gusset plate.
CURVED AND STRAIGHT GIRDERS
A
Scale: None
Bearing Stiffener
DR c Girder Web
W.P.
Typ.
3''
c Brg.
Skew
Bent
Gusset
c Brg.
Angle
When bearing stiffeners are

c ‡'' A.S.T.M.
greater in width than
outside edge of flange 1•'' A 325 Bolts
miter stiffener. Note: 2•''
Top flange not
DETAIL A shown. 3''
Scale : None
CONNECTION DETAIL
AT SKEWED PIER
Scale : None
Notes:
1.The smallest angle used for bracing shall

be 3• x 3• x … inches. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
2.Weld sizes and number of ASTM A 325 APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
bolts shall be determined by the DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Designer. Minimum size weld is Šin. STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
3.All cross frames shall be completely DATE: OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
bolted and torqued before deck slab

VERSION
is poured. CROSS FRAMES (K-FRAMES) AT PIERS WHERE
4.For bearing stiffener attachment FABRICATED STEEL GIRDERS ARE CONTINUOUS
see SUP-SS(GEN)-201. DRAFT

angles so centroids
Typ.
3'' Min. intersect at c of
3'' Min. (Typ.) Typ. web, wherever possible.
Level in.
See 'M
3'
Detail A p.
Ty
''P Min. *
D
D < S <ƒ
See Note 3.
2'' Min.
2'' Min.
D
Typ.
Level
•''P (Typ.) Min.
T
'' holes for accomodate skew (Typ.).
'' A.S.T.M. 1•''
Typ. Typ.
A 325 Bolts
F
3''
*To match size of
gusset plate.
CURVED AND STRAIGHT GIRDERS
A
Scale: None
Bearing Stiffener
DR W.P.
c Girder Web
Typ.
3''
c Brg.
Skew
Bent
Gusset
c Brg.
Angle
When bearing stiffeners are

c ‡'' A.S.T.M.
greater in width than
outside edge of flange 1•'' A 325 Bolts
miter stiffener. Note: 2•''
Top flange not
DETAIL A shown. 3''
Scale : None
CONNECTION DETAIL
AT SKEWED PIER
Scale : None
Notes:

STATE OF MARYLAND

VERSION
is poured. CROSS FRAMES (X-FRAMES) AT PIERS WHERE
4.For bearing stiffener attachment FABRICATED STEEL GIRDERS ARE CONTINUOUS

c Stringer
Bearing stiffener or
Bent gusset connection plate (typ.)
plate (typ.)
Angle
c Stringer
FT
A
PLAN - 60° TO 90° SKEW ANGLES
Scale : …'' = 1'-0''
R
Typ.
c Stringer
Gusset
plate (typ.)
D Angle
c Stringer
Bearing stiffener
or connection
plate (typ.)
6''
Typ.
PLAN - 60° OR LESS SKEW ANGLE

Scale : …'' = 1'-0''
Notes:

STATE OF MARYLAND

VERSION
is poured.
CROSS FRAM CONNECTIONS
4.For bearing stiffener attachment

Connection plate
Termination of weld Weld

Angle
'
'+ ‚ '
cal)
typi
-
• '
(
CROSS FRAME WELDING DETAIL
T
Scale: •'' = 1'-0''
Connection plate
AF Angles
DR DETAIL A
Scale: •'' = 1'-0''
Fill plate, min ƒ''

wider than angle leg
Angles
DETAIL B
Scale: •'' = 1'-0''
Note:
All cross frame welds to be terminated APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
from edge of gusset plates, fill plates DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
or angles as indicated. STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
VERSION
WELD TERMINATION DETAILS FOR CORSS FRAMES
DRAFT

SUB-SECTION 03
DECK
REPLACEMENTS
(SUP-SS(DR))
After dam has been set and
bolted into final position, weld
Welded clip angle to joint angle with …''
ƒ'' x 2'' long continuous fillet weld.
threaded stud.
Note:
…
Vertical leg of
Nut and washer
joint angle.
not shown.
•'' vertical slot in

clip angle for ƒ'' stud bolt.
Vertical leg of
joint angle.
Burn off vertical leg of existing clip
angle on this line and grind flush.
If remaining leg of angle does not
'
2'
provide a full bearing surface for
…
new clip angle then completely

remove existing clip angle and grind
top flange to provide a proper
surface to receive new weld and
n.
clip angle.
i
SE
Burn off angle
'M
CT
I
ON •'' Clip angle
'
leg if required,
A-
•
c Stringer
size as
to allow for A
required.
continuous weld.
B
B-
in.
ON
'M
I
4'
…
CT
SE
A
Vertical leg of
B
joint angle.
9'
'M
in.
*
After dam has been set and
clamped into final position, weld
clip angle to beam with …''
Existing Stringer continuous fillet weld.
A
Note:
Studs not shown in PLAN.
B
PLAN
*If existing clip angle is exactly this
dimension or less, then new clip
Scale: 1•'' = 1'-0'' angle along this edge is to be
beveled at contact surface so
that a proper weld can be provided.
SUPERSTRUCTURE-STEEL
APPROVAL
Note: STATE OF MARYLAND
Existing members shown dashed.
VERSION
ROADWAY JOINT - CLIP ANGLE DETAIL
DECK REPLACEMENT - EXISTING STRINGER
1.0
DETAIL NO. SUP-SS(DR)-101 SHEET 1 OF 1

…'' Closure Plate
End bearing stiffeners.
at exterior stringers.
End of stringers.
'
1'
Exterior Face of
Exterior Stringer
'
1'
* 2''
*2'' at 68 F.
Seal Weld
ELEVATION
Scale: None
Notes:
1.Closure plates to be used on all exterior
stringers at supports where stringers
are not continuous.
2.If stringers are of different depths, at
a support, control dimensions shall apply
to shallower stringer.
APPROVAL
3.Weld to stringer on fixed shoes, if STATE OF MARYLAND
possible, but only weld to one OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
stringer. STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
4.Do not provide closure plates on
the median side of dual bridges VERSION
where facias are 50' or less apart. FASCIA STRINGER
CLOSURE PLATE DETAIL
1.0

Existing spiral shear developer
to be removed as indicated below
New shear stud developer

welded to flange (Typ.). See
Det. No. SUP-SS(GEN)-101.
2''* 2''*
Existing Stringer (Composite Spans).
SPIRAL REMOVAL
Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''
*Maximum portion of
existing spiral to remain.
Notes for Spiral Removal and New Shear Studs:

1. Contractor shall cut all spiral shear
developers off as close to flange as

possible. Burning off spirals from APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
flange will not be allowed. DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2.For size and number of new studs STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
per row and for longitudinal spacing DATE: 05/19/2011 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
of rows, see pertinent

VERSION
superstructure sheet.
DETAIL OF EXISTING SPIRAL REMOVAL
1.0

Existing shear stud developers
Roadway Surface
In no case shall cover be less

than 2•'' cl.
1'-0'' 1'-0''
'
Deck
' 2• '
Slabs
2• '
Concrete
1•'' cl. min. 1•'' cl. min.
'm ax.
n.
'm i
#5's bent thus spaced to lap with
normal slab steel (maximum 7'' c/c).
1• '
2• '
Tops of all bars must be in
Notes for Additional Reinforcing:
hatched area.
1. These bars are required in all areas
where studs exist and top of stud
does not extend into hatched area. Existing Stringer (Composite Spans)
2.These bars shall be epoxy coated.
SECTION
Scale: 1•'' = 1'-0''
In lieu of additional reinforcing steel,

the contractor has the option of
Existing shear stud developers
welding extension studs on top of the
existing studs (typ.). Length of
extension to be determined in the field.
In no case shall cover be less than
2•'' cl.
Roadway Surface
'
Deck
' 2• '
2• '
Slabs
Concrete
Existing Stringer (Composite Spans)
SECTION
Scale: 1•'' = 1'-0''
Notes for Optional Extension Studs:
SUPERSTRUCUTRE STEEL
1. Extension studs are required in all

areas where studs exist and top of APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
stud does not extend into hatched DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
area. STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
2.The diameter of the extension studs DATE: 05/19/2011 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
shall be the same as the existing

studs.
VERSION DETAIL OF ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT
AT EXISTING SHEAR STUD DEVELOPERS
OR ADDITION OF STUD EXTENSIONS
1.0

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OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

STRUCTURAL DETAIL MANUAL

Section 05 – Structural Steel

1•'' 4'' 4'' 1•'' ‡'' Studs, unless otherwise

Bottom of slab for wood

DETAIL NO. SUP-SS(GEN)-101 SHEET 1 OF 1

INTERMEDIATE STIFFENERS - ANGLE CLIPS

Mill to Bear Mill to Bear

BEARING STIFFENERS - ANGLE CLIPS

DETAIL NO. SUP-SS(GEN)-201 SHEET 1 OF 2

Adjust for web

IF CROSS FRAMES ARE USED

INTERMEDIATE STIFFENERS - RADIUS CLIPS

Mill to Bear Mill to Bear

BEARING STIFFENERS - RADIUS CLIPS

* FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *

DETAIL NO. SUP-SS(GEN)-201 SHEET 2 OF 2

Clip 1•'' Horizontal Clip 1•'' Horizontal

Clip 1•'' Horizontal Clip 1•'' Horizontal

OPTIONAL SEAT PLATE DETAIL

DETAIL NO. SUP-SS(GEN)-202 SHEET 1 OF 2

See Detail A See Detail A

See Detail A See Detail A

DETAIL A OPTIONAL SEAT PLATE DETAIL

Scale: 1•'' = 1'-0''

DETAIL NO. SUP-SS(GEN)-202 SHEET 2 OF 2

Termination connection plates

Note: Girder section not shown. Girder or rolled beam web

SECTION - ANGLE CLIP

Weld only where indicated on

Note: Girder section not shown. Girder or rolled beam web

SECTION - OPTIONAL RADIUS CLIP

1.For all stiffeners (intermediate or bearing)

stiffener is extended and welded

DETAIL NO. SUP-SS(GEN)-203 SHEET 1 OF 1

6'' x ƒ'' Seat

Cut seat plate along bottom

PLAN VIEW OF STRINGER BELOW TOP FLANGE

*Seat plate width shall be increased as necessary

DETAIL NO. SUP-SS(GEN)-204 SHEET 1 OF 2

Cut seat angles Skew

Cut seat angle along bottom edge

PLAN VIEW OF STRINGER BELOW TOP FLANGE

*Longest leg of angle shall be increased as

DETAIL NO. SUP-SS(GEN)-204 SHEET 2 OF 2

1'' Bolts 2 @ 2''= 4''

1'' Bolts 1ƒ'' @ 3•'' c/c= 4'' @ 3•'' c/c= 1ƒ''

‡'' Bolts 1•'' @ 3'' c/c= 3ƒ'' @ 3'' c/c= 1•''

filler and/or additional

fasteners must be evaluated

shall be ASTM A 325, Type 3.

PLAN OF STRAIGHT TAPERED TRANSITION FLANGE SPLICE

PLAN OF RADIAL TRANSITION FLANGE SPLICE

1.Butt welds of flange splice plates to

3.Fabricator may use either of the

DETAIL NO. SUP-SS(GEN)-401 SHEET 1 OF 2

1'-0'' 6'' Min.

6'' Min. 1'-0''

DETAIL NO. SUP-SS(GEN)-401 SHEET 2 OF 2

Section 05 – Structural Steel

2-‡'' Erection Bolts in each

after welding. Diaphragm level …