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Bearings shall be designed in accordance with the latest edition of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design
Specifications, Section 14.7.

l_ . Bearings shall be constructed as specified in the latest edition of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction
Specifications, Section 18.