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General Overview of Vessel Collision Risk Analyses

Highway and rail bridges that cross busy navigation channels near coastal ports and inland waterways pose unique risks to a nation’s critical transportation infrastructure. Potential collapse due to vessel collision can lead to loss of life and significant economic and political consequences. Recent tragic events in Baltimore, MD have highlighted the potential vulnerability of major bridge crossings over navigable waterways to catastrophic collapse due to extreme event loads such as vessel collision. The presentation will discuss ship and barge collision with bridges using lessons learned from historical accidents worldwide. In addition, the presentation will provide the audience general guidance on the application of vessel collision risk analysis procedures outlined in both the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 9th Edition, 2020 and the AASHTO Guide Specifications and Commentary for Vessel Collision Design of Highway Bridges, 2nd Edition, 2009 for both new and existing structures.