这些暂定标准旨在用于现代长度的简单连续梁结构的设计。适用时，应以AASHTO规范第1部分《公路桥梁标准规范设计》的规定为准，除非这些设计标准中规定的要求对其进行了特别修改。

These tentative criteria are intended for use in the design of simple and continuous beam and girder structures of modern length. The provisions of Division 1, Design of the Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges of AASHTO Specifications, shall govern where applicable except as specifically modified by requirements set forth in these design criteria.