Question: Skew angle ( s k e w ) is technically defined as the angle between a line normal to the centerline of the bridge and

Skew angle (skew) is technically
defined as the angle between a
line normal to the centerline of
the bridge and the centerline of
the support (abutment in this
case).
SPANS AND DECK THICKNESSES CONFORM TO THE 'AASHTO LRFD
BRIDGE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS N.NTH EDITION' ADOPTED BY
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND
TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS, 2020, AND THE OHIO BRIOGE
DESIGN MANUAL, 2020,
Span =
Distance to Truck COG
=
Bridge skew =
Deck Width =
Loaded Truck Weight =66k
30ft
9.0ft
10 degrees
20ft
For the left end span of the bridge deck pictured above, what is the support reaction
of the deck at the abutment in kips?
Report at least 4 sig figs, don't report units.
Skew angle ( s k e w ) is technically defined as

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