# Load Rating

This section configures load rating analysis per AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE).

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**Navigation:** Load Rating
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## Overview

Load rating evaluates the safe load-carrying capacity of the bridge structure:

* **Inventory Rating:** Load level that can safely use the bridge for an indefinite period
* **Operating Rating:** Maximum permissible load level

## Sections

| Section                                                                                                                                                           | Description                                 |
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| [Girder Load Rating](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/concrete-bridge-examples/example-concrete-u-girder-bridge/load-rating-ex1-cug/girder-load-rating-ex1-cug) | Configure and run load rating for U-girders |

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Complete structural analysis and code checks before performing load rating.
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