A

Limit
State, we now can conclude that the
girder meets all AASHTO LRFD requirements.
Of course, if it were a real design,
we may want to refine the sections and
to produce a more economical design.
As I mentioned earlier, bridge design is
a trial and error process, with an objective
of producing a safe, economical,
and durable structure.
STEP 11: Shear