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Part III - Prefabricated Bridge Elements (Hundredth Anniversary Edition)

Prefabricated Bridge Elements
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It is assumed that any details or dimensions not provided in Part III are similar to those shown in Part II. A complete detail to be used on the Construction Drawings shall incorporate information from both Part II and Part III, as needed. The Designer shall ensure that all necessary information is presented on the Construction Drawings.

Chapter 1: Tolerances

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DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Tolerances Table of Contents 1.0.1 PDFApril 2024 

1.1 Tolerances - Substructures

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Footings1.1.1 CAD1.1.1 PDFApril 2024 
Wall Elements1.1.2 CAD1.1.2 PDFApril 2024 
Approach Slabs Fabrication Tolerances1.1.3 CAD1.1.3 PDFApril 2024 
Pier Columns1.1.4 CAD1.1.4 PDFApril 2024 
Pier Caps1.1.5 CAD1.1.5 PDFApril 2024 
Grouted Splice Couplers Installation Tolerances1.1.6 CAD1.1.6 PDFApril 2024 

1.2 Tolerances - Superstructures

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
PBU's Fabrication Tolerances1.2.1 CAD1.2.1 PDFApril 2024 
PT Deck Panels Fabrication Tolerances1.2.2 CAD1.2.2 PDFApril 2024 
Non-PT Deck Panels Fabrication Tolerances1.2.3 CAD1.2.3 PDFApril 2024 
Deck Panel Erection Tolerances1.2.4 CAD1.2.4 PDFApril 2024 

Chapter 2: Abutments and Wingwalls

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DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Abutments and Wingwalls Table of Contents 2.0.1 PDFApril 2024 

2.1 Abutments and Wingwalls

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Designer Notes 2.1.1 PDFApril 2024 

2.2 Abutments

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Plan2.2.1 CAD2.2.1 PDFApril 2024 
Elevation2.2.2 CAD2.2.2 PDFApril 2024 
Stub Abutment Section2.2.3 CAD2.2.3 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Cantilever Abutment Section2.2.4 CAD2.2.4 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Construction Notes2.2.5 CAD2.2.5 PDFApril 2024 

2.3 Wingwalls

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
U-wingwall Elevation2.3.1 CAD2.3.1 PDFApril 2024 
Splayed Wingwall Elevation2.3.2 CAD2.3.2 PDFApril 2024 
Vertical Section Thru U-wingwall With Sidewalk2.3.3 CAD2.3.3 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Vertical Section Through Splayed Wingwall2.3.4 CAD2.3.4 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Construction Notes2.3.5 CAD2.3.5 PDFApril 2024 

2.4 Backwall

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Roadway Section With Pavement Sawcut2.4.1 CAD2.4.1 PDFApril 2024 

2.5 Connection Details

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Grouted Splice Couplers 2.5.1 PDFApril 2024 
Footing Closure Pour2.5.2 CAD2.5.2 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Recommended Minimum CMP I.D. for Dowel Connection 2.5.3 PDFApril 2024 
Recommended Minimum CMP I.D. for Piles 2.5.4 PDFApril 2024 

2.6 Pile Supported Footings

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Abutment/wing Wall Footing on H-Piles2.6.1 CAD2.6.1 PDFApril 2024 
Section of Footing on H-Piles2.6.2 CAD2.6.2 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Plan of Cast-in-Place Footing on H-Piles2.6.3 CAD2.6.3 PDFApril 2024 
Section of Cast-in-Place Footing on H-Piles2.6.4 CAD2.6.4 PDFApril 2024 

2.7 Shear Keys

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Abutments/ Wingwalls Width > 2 Feet2.7.1 CAD2.7.1 PDFApril 2024 
Backwalls / Wingwalls Width ≤ 2 Feet2.7.2 CAD2.7.2 PDFApril 2024 
Footings2.7.3 CAD2.7.3 PDFApril 2024January 2025

2.8 Miscellaneous Details

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Vertical Adjustment Assembly - Mechanical2.8.1 CAD2.8.1 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Vertical Adjustment Assembly - Shims2.8.2 CAD2.8.2 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Vertical Adjustment Assembly Notes2.8.3 CAD2.8.3 PDFApril 2024 

Chapter 3: Integral Abutments

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DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Integral Abutments Table of Contents 3.0.1 PDFApril 2024 

3.1 General

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Designer Notes 3.1.1 PDFApril 2024 

3.2 Integral Abutments

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Abutment Plan3.2.1 CAD3.2.1 PDFApril 2024 
Wingwall Elevation3.2.2 CAD3.2.2 PDFApril 2024 
Section at Centerline for Stringer Bridges3.2.3 CAD3.2.3 PDFApril 2024 
Abutment Section3.2.4 CAD3.2.4 PDFApril 2024 
Foundation Plan3.2.5 CAD3.2.5 PDFApril 2024 
Abutment Reinforcement3.2.6 CAD3.2.6 PDFApril 2024 
Section Thru Pile Cap (Acute Corner)3.2.7 CAD3.2.7 PDFApril 2024 
Section Thru Pile Cap (Interior)3.2.8 CAD3.2.8 PDFApril 2024 
Section Thru Pile Cap (Obtuse Corner)3.2.9 CAD3.2.9 PDFApril 2024 
Minimum CMP I.D. for Piles 3.2.10 PDFApril 2024 
Integral Wingwall Transverse Section3.2.11 CAD3.2.11 PDFApril 2024 
Integral Wingwall Longitudinal Section3.2.12 CAD3.2.12 PDFApril 2024 

Chapter 4: Approach Slabs

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DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Approach Slabs Table of Contents 4.0.1 PDFApril 2024 

4.1 Approach Slabs

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Plan 4.1.1 PDFApril 2024 
Type I4.1.2 CAD4.1.2 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Type II4.1.3 CAD4.1.3 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Type III4.1.4 CAD4.1.4 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Type IV4.1.5 CAD4.1.5 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Section Thru Shear Key4.1.6 CAD4.1.6 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Section Thru Joint Header – Types II and III4.1.7 CAD4.1.7 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Section Thru End of Slab – Type II4.1.8 CAD4.1.8 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Trough Drain Details4.1.9 CAD4.1.9 PDFApril 2024January 2025

Chapter 5: Piers

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DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Piers Table of Contents 5.0.1 PDFApril 2024 

5.1 Piers

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Designer Notes 5.1.1 PDFApril 2024 
Construction Notes5.1.2 CAD5.1.2 PDFApril 2024January 2025

5.2 Aesthetic Pier

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Plan5.2.1 CAD5.2.1 PDFApril 2024 
Elevation5.2.2 CAD5.2.2 PDFApril 2024 
Column Reinforcement5.2.3 CAD5.2.3 PDFApril 2024 
Horizontal Column Section5.2.4 CAD5.2.4 PDFApril 2024 

5.3 Standard Pier

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Plan5.3.1 CAD5.3.1 PDFApril 2024 
Elevation5.3.2 CAD5.3.2 PDFApril 2024 
Column Reinforcement5.3.3 CAD5.3.3 PDFApril 2024 
Horizontal Column Rectangular Section5.3.4 CAD5.3.4 PDFApril 2024 

5.4 Railroad Crossing Pier with Crash

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Plan5.4.1 CAD5.4.1 PDFApril 2024 
Elevation5.4.2 CAD5.4.2 PDFApril 2024 
Column Reinforcement5.4.3 CAD5.4.3 PDFApril 2024 

5.5 Footings

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Spread Footing Plan and Section5.5.1 CAD5.5.1 PDFApril 2024 
Section of Spread Footing5.5.2 CAD5.5.2 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Plan of Footing on H-p/les5.5.3 CAD5.5.3 PDFApril 2024 
Section of Footing on H-Piles5.5.4 CAD5.5.4 PDFApril 2024January 2025
Plan of Cast-in-Place Footing on H-Piles5.5.5 CAD5.5.5 PDFApril 2024 
Section of Cast-in-Place Footing on H-Piles5.5.6 CAD5.5.6 PDFApril 2024 
Recommended Minimum CMP I.D. for Piles 5.5.7 PDFApril 2024 

Chapter 6: Prefabricated Bridge Units

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DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Prefabricated Bridge Units Table of Contents 6.0.1 PDFApril 2024 

6.1 Prefabricated Bridge Units

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Designer Notes 6.1.1 PDFApril 2024 
Designer Notes (Continued) 6.1.2 PDFApril 2024 
Typical Cross Section6.1.3 CAD6.1.3 PDFApril 2024 
Framing Plan Single Span Bridges6.1.4 CAD6.1.4 PDFApril 2024 
Layout Plan Single Span Bridges6.1.5 CAD6.1.5 PDFApril 2024 
Framing Plan Multiple Span Bridges6.1.6 CAD6.1.6 PDFApril 2024 
Layout Plan Multiple Span Bridges6.1.7 CAD6.1.7 PDFApril 2024 
Interior PBU Cross Section6.1.8 CAD6.1.8 PDFApril 2024 
Exterior PBU Cross Section at Safety Curb6.1.9 CAD6.1.9 PDFApril 2024 
Exterior PBU Cross Section at Sidewalk6.1.10 CAD6.1.10 PDFApril 2024 
Exterior PBU Cross Section at Utility Bay6.1.11 CAD6.1.11 PDFApril 2024 

6.2 PBU Connection Details

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Closure Pour Details (Option 1)6.2.1 CAD6.2.1 PDFApril 2024 
Closure Pour Details (Option 2)6.2.2 CAD6.2.2 PDFApril 2024 
Closure Pour Details (UHPC Option)6.2.3 CAD6.2.3 PDFApril 2024 
Closure Pour Construction and Designer Notes6.2.4 CAD6.2.4 PDFApril 2024 
Horizontal Section at End Diaphragm at Abutment6.2.5 CAD6.2.5 PDFApril 2024 
Vertical Section at End Diaphragm at Abutment6.2.6 CAD6.2.6 PDFApril 2024 
Section at Abutment Between PBU's6.2.7 CAD6.2.7 PDFApril 2024 
Details at Abutment Construction Notes6.2.8 CAD6.2.8 PDFApril 2024 
Typical Link Slab Reinforcement Plan6.2.9 CAD6.2.9 PDFApril 2024 
Link Slab Section6.2.10 CAD6.2.10 PDFApril 2024 
Continuity Detail at Pier6.2.11 CAD6.2.11 PDFApril 2024 
Horizontal Section of Continuity Detail at Pier6.2.12 CAD6.2.12 PDFApril 2024 

6.3 Shim Stack Details

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Shim Stack Details6.3.1 CAD6.3.1 PDFApril 2024 

6.4 Suggested Handling Details

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Rigging Plan for Single and Dual Crane Picks6.4.1 CAD6.4.1 PDFApril 2024 
Lifting Lug Details6.4.2 CAD6.4.2 PDFApril 2024 

Chapter 7: Deck Panels

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DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Deck Panels Table of Contents (1 of 2) 7.0.1 PDFApril 2024 
Deck Panels Table of Contents (2 of 2) 7.0.2 PDFApril 2024 

7.1 Deck Panels

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Designer Notes 7.1.1 PDFApril 2024 

7.2 PT Panels

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Typical Cross Section7.2.1 CAD7.2.1 PDFApril 2024 
Panel Layout (Skew ≤ 15°)7.2.2 CAD7.2.2 PDFApril 2024 
Panel Layout (Skew > 15°)7.2.3 CAD7.2.3 PDFApril 2024 
Intermediate Panel (Skew ≤ 15°)7.2.4 CAD7.2.4 PDFApril 2024 
Intermediate Panel (Skew > 15°)7.2.5 CAD7.2.5 PDFApril 2024 
Sawtooth Panel (Skew > 15°)7.2.6 CAD7.2.6 PDFApril 2024 
Longitudinal Section Thru Intermediate Panel7.2.7 CAD7.2.7 PDFApril 2024 
Transverse Section Thru Intermediate Panel7.2.8 CAD7.2.8 PDFApril 2024 
End Anchorage Plan7.2.9 CAD7.2.9 PDFApril 2024 
End Anchorage Sections7.2.10 CAD7.2.10 PDFApril 2024 
PT Duct Connection7.2.11 CAD7.2.11 PDFApril 2024 
Shear Key Details7.2.12 CAD7.2.12 PDFApril 2024 
Construction Notes7.2.13 CAD7.2.13 PDFApril 2024 
PT Construction Notes7.2.14 CAD7.2.14 PDFApril 2024 
Construction Sequence Notes7.2.15 CAD7.2.15 PDFApril 2024 

7.3 Longitudinal Non-PT Panels

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Typical Cross Section7.3.1 CAD7.3.1 PDFApril 2024 
Panel Layout (Skew ≤15°)7.3.2 CAD7.3.2 PDFApril 2024 
Panel Layout (Skew > 15°)7.3.3 CAD7.3.3 PDFApril 2024 
Interior Panel (Skew ≤ 15°)7.3.4 CAD7.3.4 PDFApril 2024 
Overhang Panel (Skew ≤ 15°)7.3.5 CAD7.3.5 PDFApril 2024 
Interior Panel (Skew > 15°)7.3.6 CAD7.3.6 PDFApril 2024 
Interior End Panel (Skew > 15°)7.3.7 CAD7.3.7 PDFApril 2024 
End Fascia Panel (Skew > 15°)7.3.8 CAD7.3.8 PDFApril 2024 
Fascia Panel (Skew > 15°)7.3.9 CAD7.3.9 PDFApril 2024 
Longitudinal Section Thru Panel7.3.10 CAD7.3.10 PDFApril 2024 
Transverse Section Thru Panels7.3.11 CAD7.3.11 PDFApril 2024 
Construction Notes7.3.12 CAD7.3.12 PDFApril 2024 

7.4 Transverse Non-PT Panels

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Panel Layout (Skew ≤ 15°)7.4.1 CAD7.4.1 PDFApril 2024 
Panel Layout (Skew > 15°)7.4.2 CAD7.4.2 PDFApril 2024 
Typical Panel (Skew ≤ 15°)7.4.3 CAD7.4.3 PDFApril 2024 
Intermediate Panel (Skew > 15°)7.4.4 CAD7.4.4 PDFApril 2024 
Longitudinal Section Thru Panel7.4.5 CAD7.4.5 PDFApril 2024 
Transverse Section Thru Panel7.4.6 CAD7.4.6 PDFApril 2024 
Construction Notes7.4.7 CAD7.4.7 PDFApril 2024 
Construction Sequence Notes7.4.8 CAD7.4.8 PDFApril 2024 

7.5 Shear Blockouts

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Shear Stud Blockouts for Steel Beams7.5.1 CAD7.5.1 PDFApril 2024 
Single Row Blockout for Steel Beams7.5.2 CAD7.5.2 PDFApril 2024 
Multiple Row Blockout for Steel Beams7.5.3 CAD7.5.3 PDFApril 2024 
Blockouts for NEBT Beams7.5.4 CAD7.5.4 PDFApril 2024 
Single Row Blockout for NEBT Beams7.5.5 CAD7.5.5 PDFApril 2024 
Multiple Row Blockout for NEBT Beams7.5.6 CAD7.5.6 PDFApril 2024 

7.6 Closure Pours

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Longitudinal Closure Pour W/ Dowel Bar Splicers7.6.1 CAD7.6.1 PDFApril 2024 
Longitudinal Closure Pour W/ 180° Hoops7.6.2 CAD7.6.2 PDFApril 2024 
Longitudinal Closure Pour Over Beam W/ 180° Hoops7.6.3 CAD7.6.3 PDFApril 2024 
Transverse Closure Pour Options7.6.4 CAD7.6.4 PDFApril 2024 
Longitudinal Closure Pour Over Nebt W/ Bar Splicers7.6.5 CAD7.6.5 PDFApril 2024 
Link Slab Closure Pour at Pier7.6.6 CAD7.6.6 PDFApril 2024 
Closure Pour Construction Notes7.6.7 CAD7.6.7 PDFApril 2024 

7.7 Vertical Adjustment Assembly

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Vertical Adjustment Assembly (Option 1)7.7.1 CAD7.7.1 PDFApril 2024 
Vertical Adjustment Assembly (Option 2)7.7.2 CAD7.7.2 PDFApril 2024 

7.8 Scupper Details

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Scupper Blockout7.8.1 CAD7.8.1 PDFApril 2024 
Scupper Blockout Sections7.8.2 CAD7.8.2 PDFApril 2024 

7.9 Miscellaneous

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Bottom of Panel Elevations Table7.9.1 CAD7.9.1 PDFApril 2024 

Chapter 8: Buried Structures

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DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Buried Structures Table of Contents 8.0.1 PDFApril 2024 

8.1 General

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Types of Buried Structures 8.1.1 PDFApril 2024 
Designer Notes 8.1.2 PDFApril 2024 
Roadway Barrier Concepts 8.1.3 PDFApril 2024 

8.2 Three-Sided Frames and Arches

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Typical Plan8.2.1 CAD8.2.1 PDFApril 2024 
Typical Frame Elevation8.2.2 CAD8.2.2 PDFApril 2024 
Typical Arch Elevation8.2.3 CAD8.2.3 PDFApril 2024 
Foundation Plan Splayed Wing Walls8.2.4 CAD8.2.4 PDFApril 2024 
Foundation Plan U-wingwalls8.2.5 CAD8.2.5 PDFApril 2024 
Transverse Section8.2.6 CAD8.2.6 PDFApril 2024 
Framing Plan (Preferred)8.2.7 CAD8.2.7 PDFApril 2024 
Framing Plan (Alternative)8.2.8 CAD8.2.8 PDFApril 2024 
Longitudinal Frame Section (HMA on Top of Structure)8.2.9 CAD8.2.9 PDFApril 2024 
Longitudinal Frame Section (Depth of Fill + HMA ≥ 18")8.2.10 CAD8.2.10 PDFApril 2024 
Longitudinal Arch Section8.2.11 CAD8.2.11 PDFApril 2024 
Grouted Keyway and Footing Closure Pour8.2.12 CAD8.2.12 PDFApril 2024 
Footing and Frame Shear Key8.2.13 CAD8.2.13 PDFApril 2024 
Headwall Details8.2.14 CAD8.2.14 PDFApril 2024 
Spandrel Wall Details8.2.15 CAD8.2.15 PDFApril 2024 

8.3 Box Culverts

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Typical Plan8.3.1 CAD8.3.1 PDFApril 2024 
Typical Elevation8.3.2 CAD8.3.2 PDFApril 2024 
Transverse Section (HMA on Top of Structure)8.3.3 CAD8.3.3 PDFApril 2024 
Transverse Section (Depth of Fill + HMA ≥ 18")8.3.4 CAD8.3.4 PDFApril 2024 
Framing Plan8.3.5 CAD8.3.5 PDFApril 2024 
Longitudinal Section (HMA on Top of Structure)8.3.6 CAD8.3.6 PDFApril 2024 
Longitudinal Section (Depth of Fill + HMA ≥ 18")8.3.7 CAD8.3.7 PDFApril 2024 
Coping Details8.3.8 CAD8.3.8 PDFApril 2024 
Cut-Off Wall Connection to Culvert and Joint Details8.3.9 CAD8.3.9 PDFApril 2024 

8.4 Wingwalls

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Wingwall Concepts 8.4.1 PDFApril 2024 
Expansion Joint Between Wingwall and Structure8.4.2 CAD8.4.2 PDFApril 2024 

8.5 Approach Slab Shelf Details

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Prefabricated Shelf8.5.1 CAD8.5.1 PDFApril 2024 
C.I.P. Shelf8.5.2 CAD8.5.2 PDFApril 2024 

8.6 Miscellaneous

DescriptionAutoCADPDFIssue DateRevision Date
Backfill of Structures8.6.1 CAD8.6.1 PDFApril 2024 

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