U.S. DOT Gulf Coast Study, Phase 2, Engineering Case Study 3: Bridge Approach Embankment Exposure to Sea Level Rise

Federal Highway Administration2015PDFBriefUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationHyman, RobertKafalenos, RobertBeucler, BrianUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationUnited StatesClimate changeInfrastructureMethodologyRisk assessmentTransportation modesRiprapFHWA-HEP-15-019This is one of 11 engineering case studies conducted under the Gulf Coast, Phase 2 Project. This case study focused on whether the current riprap embankment protection along the US 90/98 Tensaw-Spanish River Bridge approach is sufficient to protect against increased wave impacts from sea level rise.119