Design Memorandum



TO:                  All Design Staff

FROM:            Bijan Khaleghi
DATE:             July 1, 2013
SUBJECT:       Bridges With MSE Wall Supported Abutments


This design memorandum defines WSDOT policy for the use of Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) wall supported abutments for single or multi-span bridges. This design memorandum supersedes the design memorandum issued on June 2012.   read more....



If you have any questions regarding these issues, please contact Tony Allen at 360-709-5450 or Bijan Khaleghi at 360-705-7181.


cc:   Mark Gaines, Bridge Construction - 47354

       Craig Boone, Bridge and Structures – 47340