Scupper Design

[bridgebuckeye]

I am currently working on a bridge that needs scuppers and I am looking for any direction on the calculations required for sizing, spacing and quantity.

 

[bridgebuster]

The CalTrans website should have a design example.

It's been a long time since I designed scuppers but it's straight-forward.

 

[jimaitken]

Do you have a drainage engineer on your project? Could they assist you?

 

[Qshake]

All you need for this is the FHWA publication on drainage for bridges. Go to the FHWA website and look for the Hydraulic Engineering Circular (HEC).

They have about 5 examples for various conditions and locations.

Regards,
Qshake

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[bridgebuckeye]

thanks for your help I downloaded the HEC Document and reviewing right now.

THanks