Overview of Specifications for Highway Bridges: PartIII Concrete Bridges and Concrete Members

In July 2017, the Technical Standards for Bridges and Elevated Highways (Specifications for Highway Bridges) PartI-V were revised. Accordingly, the Japan Road Association (JARA) newly issued “Specifications for Highway Bridges, PartI-V” in November 2017. This paper gives an overview of the revisions to the specifications for highway bridges and, with regard to the main revisions in Specifications for Highway Bridges, PartIII: Concrete Bridges and Concrete Members, describes the concept of load carrying capacity and durability as it pertains to concrete members, and introduces joints and cable structures, among other things.