Section 17 Standard Notes

17.1 Introduction

Standard notes are an important element of a complete PS&E package since they provide necessary additional information for a project that cannot easily be included in a detail drawing. Standard notes are included in the contract proposal or included in the contract plans. This section presents a compilation of standard notes and serves as a guide for their use. The use of standard notes is intended to further explain or provide information in the contract plans. While the use of standard notes is necessary and appropriate, designers are cautioned against overuse. Instead of presenting an excessive list of every possible standard note because they might apply on a particular project, designers need to carefully evaluate each of the standard notes compiled in this section for its need and applicability. The goal is to present a list of notes on the plans that is no less and no more than what is needed. When notes are used in profusion, important items can be lost in a sea of notes that may not be applicable. Further information on the use of notes can be found in chapter 21 of the Highway Design Manual.

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Standard Proposal Notes

Standard notes to be placed in the proposal and included with the PS&E submission include the special bridge foundation notes. Bridges over navigable waterways also require notes to be placed in the proposal. The following sections contain a compilation of the standard proposal notes.

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PROTECTION AND OVERLAYING OF MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING SYSTEM FOR STRUCTURAL SLABS The bituminous concrete overlay shall be placed on the structural slab preferably within 24 hours but not later than seven (7) days after the placement of the membrane waterproofing system. For the Bituthene and Protecto-Wrap Preformed Sheet Membrane Systems, the temperature of the first course of bituminous paving material, at the time of placement, shall be not less than 135C nor greater than 154C. For the Royston Preformed Sheet Membrane System, the temperature of the first course of bituminous paving material, at the time of placement, shall be not less than 143C nor greater than 163C. On grades, bituminous paving equipment shall be operated in the downhill direction to minimize damage to the membrane. Only that equipment necessary for transporting, placing, and compacting the overlay shall be allowed on the completed membrane system. Bituminous concrete pavers shall be rubber-tired. Vehicles transporting the overlay material shall be rubber-tired and operated at slow speeds (not to exceed 8 km/h). All vehicles shall avoid making sharp turns, sudden stops and starts, or other movements on the membrane that may cause breaks, lifting, or other damage. If vehicle tires cause pick-up of the membrane, small quantities of talc, cement, or powdered limestone may be used to dust the tires. Any damage to the membrane waterproofing system during the overlay operation shall be repaired immediately and prior to the placement of bituminous concrete. A quantity of repair material shall be kept on hand for any such repairs. No additional payment will be made for any areas that require repairs. Blisters that may raise during the overlay operation shall be vented to insure adhesion of the membrane system and overlay to the deck. Blistered areas will be most noticeable during the rolling operation. Venting shall be done by inserting an ice pick or other suitable instrument into the affected area. These vent holes need not be repaired. Compaction of Asphalt Overlays on Bridge Decks Compaction of asphalt overlays within the 1.8 m width immediately adjacent to the headers or joints shall be obtained using a vibratory roller only in static mode and having a maximum width of 0.9 m. The vibratory roller shall appear on the Department's current Approved List for Bituminous Concrete Vibratory Compaction Equipment - Small Vibratory Rollers. Compaction in accordance with 402-3.07 Compaction shall overlap this area and proceed as near as practical to headers or joints.

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NOTES FOR USE WITH PROJECTS INVOLVING NAVIGABLE WATERS AND OTHER WATERWAYS The following five Special Proposal Notes have been written for use on projects involving Navigable Waters and other Waterways. The Designer is urged to contact the Structures Division Preliminary Engineering Unit for guidance in the choice of which set of Special Notes to choose for a particular project, as well as needed modifications for the particular project. The five Special Notes are as follows: New and Replacement Bridge Project - Non-Canal Area, U.S.C.G. Permit Required, InStream Work New and Replacement Bridge Project - Canal Area, U.S.C.G. Permit Required, In-Stream Work Rehab Project - Non-Canal Area, No Formal U.S.C.G. Permit Minor Rehab Project - Canal Area, Painting Contracts Etc., No In-Stream Work Minor Rehab Project - Non-Canal Area, Painting Contracts Etc., No In-Stream Work

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Use for New & Replacement Bridge Project Non Canal Area, U.S.C.G. Permit Required, In-Stream Work
SPECIAL NOTES Work in Navigable Waters and Other Waterways 1. Responsibilities:

The Contractor's attention is directed to (Waterway Name) and the navigation channel therein. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to conduct operations to comply with all the regulations and requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard, the Corps of Engineers, The New York State Department of Transportation, the New York State Department of State and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, in connection with but not limited to, the maintenance of navigation and water pollution control. The Contractor shall submit six (6) copies of the plan and schedule of operations , (Address) for to the New York State Department of Transportation, Region # approval at least 35 days prior to commencing any work in or over the navigable waterway. Two copies of the Contractor's plan and schedule of operations approved by the NYSDOT shall then be submitted by the Contractor to the U.S. Coast Guard for their approval at least 21 days prior to commencement of work. The plan and schedule or sequence of operation shall include: A sketch of the waterway, the location of any restrictions that will be placed in the waterway, such as barges, anchors and anchor lines, the location and height above mean high water of any scaffolding or netting, the placement, type and dimensions of cofferdams, dolphins, spars, etc., if used, method of screening silt from dewatering operations and a projected set of dates and length of time each operation will take. The schedule shall also include the hours of operation and whether or not equipment will be removed at night. 2. Laws and Regulations:

The State has applied for a permit for the construction of this project from the U.S. Coast Guard. It is anticipated that the U.S. Coast Guard Bridge Permit will be available for examination at the Office of the Regional Director, Region # . The Contractor shall comply with the requirements and provisions of this permit which are applicable to the construction work of this contract and shall pay all costs in connection therewith including but not necessarily limited to, the cost of any Notice to Mariners, the cost of relocating existing navigation aids and the cost of services performed by the U.S. Coast Guard, as required, such as special surveys in connection with misplaced material in waterways or making dumping inspections. The cost to the Contractor for compliance as aforesaid shall be included in the prices bid for the various items scheduled in the Proposal. 17 - 5 4/2002

The Contractor should be familiar with the regulations of Sections 301, 302, 306, and 307 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Public Law 92-500, 86 Stat. 816; The General Bridge Act of 1946-(33 USC 525), Sections 9 & 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403); Section 404, Stat. 816, Public Law 92-500; Section 103 of the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, 86 Stat. 1052, Public Law 92-532 as they relate to the proposed construction activities. Proposed activities in the waterway which extend beyond the purview of the State's Permits as granted by the Coast Guard and/or the Corps of Engineers may be affected or restricted by these regulations. All costs and delays incurred in securing authorization for extraneous work activities not included in the Permits granted as stated herein, shall be borne by the Contractor and reflected in the prices bid for the various contract items. The Contractor shall obtain all other permits and licenses and pay all charges and fees incurred. The Contractor shall give all notices necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the Federal Government, the State, the City (Cities) and other bodies having jurisdiction over the work and encompassed by their Contract. 3. Maintenance and Protection of Navigation:

a. All work shall be so conducted that the free navigation of the waterway is not unreasonably interfered with and the present navigable depths are not impaired. The construction of falsework, pilings or other obstructions, if required, shall be accomplished in accordance with plans submitted to and approved by the NYSDOT (E.I.C.), and the U.S. Coast Guard prior to work being performed. At no time during construction, shall restrictions be placed upon navigation without first receiving approval of the E.I.C. and the U.S. Coast Guard. The Contractor shall contact both Offices at least (15) fifteen days prior to the proposed restriction periods. All dredged material taken from the waterway beds shall be removed in accordance with the conditions as stated and/or required by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Corps of Engineers, the New York State Department of State and the Certification of Compliance with Water Quality Standards issued in accordance with Section 401(a)(1) Public Law 92500, by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for this project. b. Signal Lights and Markers:

Permanent navigation lights shall be installed in accordance with Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 118.70. The Contractor shall display signal lights, including any other aids to navigation whether permanent or temporary, and conduct operations in accordance with the General Regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard. The Contractor will be required to comply with all the provisions of the Coast Guard's Inland Rules of the Road governing all aspects of this project as they relate to navigable waters. 17 - 6 4/2002

The Contractor shall service and maintain all Aids to Navigation (lights, fog horn, buoys, etc.) from the time they are installed until all work of the contract has been completed, at which time they shall be left in place and their maintenance taken over by others or removed as ordered by the State of New York and/or the Coast Guard. Specific approval of the lights proposed to be furnished shall be obtained in writing from the State of New York and the Coast Guard by the Contractor. The Contractor shall submit for approval by the State, drawings and catalogue cuts of the lights, relays and batteries proposed to be furnished, including details for mounting and securing same, in accordance with New York Standard Specifications, Item 16665.9710 M in effect at the time. The Contractor shall also furnish and install warning signs along the banks of the waterway as specified by the Contract Plans and/or the E.I.C. where they may be readily seen by mariners approaching the bridge. These signs shall warn mariners that they are approaching a bridge construction area and that caution should be observed. Size, construction and lettering of the signs shall conform to the N.Y.S. Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. All costs incurred in connection with these signs shall be included in the lump sum price bid for Item 619.02 M-Construction Signs, or subsequent Item in effect at that time. c. Notice to Mariners:

The Contractor shall notify the Coast Guard and the E.I.C. thirty (30) days in advance of work completion so that the appropriate notice can be given to mariners. The Contractor shall keep all offices apprized of conditions existing at the site, which relate to navigation, so that marine traffic may be notified accordingly, on a timely basis. d. Temporary Removal of Navigation Aids:

The temporary removal or changes in location of channel markers may be required to facilitate navigation. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer and the U.S. Coast Guard at least 10 days prior to the desired removal of any channel marker in order that appropriate permission may be obtained and navigation interests fully informed in advance of the proposed change in location. e. Preservation of the Existing Waterway:

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to insure that the waterway and channel depths are not affected by the work. Should it be suspected that the waterway or channel depths may have been impaired or that an obstruction may exist from the work,

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the Contractor shall upon the request of the Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers or the E.I.C., provide the necessary equipment and personnel to undertake a survey to determine the presence of any obstructions, objects or silting that may have occurred during construction. Before commencement of work in or near the waterway, the Contractor shall conduct a fathometric survey (soundings) of the waterway bottom based on U.S.G.S. Datum for the full width of the waterway and for a distance 46 meters upstream and downstream of the work site (new structure, bridge being replaced). Soundings shall be taken on a 3.0 meter grid. A copy of the soundings shall be submitted to the E.I.C. Upon completion of the contract, an inspection of the waterway shall be performed again to insure that all construction wastes have been completely removed from the waterway. This inspection shall consist of both a fathometric (soundings) survey and a wire drag. The survey shall be taken on a 3.0 meter grid and cover the area previously surveyed. The wire drag shall be performed after a review and comparison of the soundings have been made by the Engineer-In-Charge. f. Misplaced Materials:

Should the Contractor, during the progress of the work, lose, dump, throw overboard, sink or misplace any material, plant, machinery or appliance, which may be dangerous or obstruct navigation, the Contractor shall promptly recover and remove the same. The Contractor shall give immediate notice of such obstruction to the Coast Guard and the E.I.C. The Notice shall give a description and location of any such object and action taken or being taken to protect navigation. Until removal can be effected, the object(s) shall be properly marked in order to protect navigation. Should the Contractor neglect to remove, or refuse to promptly remove any such obstruction, the E.I.C. shall have the same removed and charge the costs against monies due to the Contractor or recover under his Bond. g. Obstruction of Channel and Waterway:

Should the Contractor's plant obstruct the channel and waterway so as to endanger the passage of vessels, as defined in the River and Harbor Act, it shall be promptly moved to the extent necessary to afford a practicable passage. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall promptly remove the plant, including ranges, buoys, piles, anchors and other markers placed by the Contractor under the Contract, either on shore or off shore. 4. Payment

Payment for all of the aforesaid items contained in these SPECIAL NOTES - Work in Navigable Waters and Other Waterways shall be included and reflected in the prices bid for the various contract items. No separate payment will be made for compliance with the conditions stated herein.

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USE FOR NEW & REPLACEMENT BRIDGE PROJECT CANAL AREA, U.S.C.G. PERMIT REQUIRED, IN-STREAM WORK SPECIAL NOTES Work in Navigable Waters and Other Waterways 1. Responsibilities:

The contractor's attention is directed to the Erie Canal and the navigation channel therein. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to conduct operations to comply with all the regulations and requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard, the Corps of Engineers, the New York State Department of Transportation, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Canal Corporation in connection with, but not limited to, the maintenance of navigation and water pollution control. The State has applied for a permit for the construction of this project from the U.S. Coast Guard. It is anticipated that the permit will be available for examination at the Office (Address) . The contractor shall comply of the Regional Director, Region # , with the requirements of all permits (USCG, Corps of Engineers, NYSDEC 401/Wetlands,) which are applicable to the construction work of this contract. This shall include the payment of all costs in connection therewith including, but not necessarily limited to, the cost of any Notice to Mariners, the cost of relocating existing navigation aids and establishing additional navigation aids during the course of construction and the cost of services performed by the U.S. Coast Guard, and the New York State Canal Corporation as required, such as special surveys in connection with misplaced materials in waterways. The Contractor shall submit a **** plan and schedule of operations to the following governmental agencies for approval before work may commence in or over the waterway. The NYSDOT must approve the plan before submission to other agencies having jurisdiction. Please note minimum review times required: a) NYSDOT - Three copies, 45 days prior to commencement of work. Send to (Address) . Regional Director, Region # , b) U.S. Coast Guard- One copy, 30 days before work is commenced. Send to Commander (obr), Coast Guard District, (Address) . c) Division Canal Maintenance Engineer - One copy, 21 days prior to commencement of work. Send to New York State Canal Corporation, (Address) requesting (a) plan approval, (b) a Work Permit for project construction

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over Canal property, (c) permission to temporarily occupy Canal Corporation property for the length of time needed to complete construction (including sufficient area for storage of equipment and supplies). d) Director, New York State Canal Corporation - One copy, 21 days prior to commencement of work. Send to 200 Southern Boulevard, P.O. Box 189, Albany, N.Y. 12201-0189. The Contractor should consider sending the plan and schedule of operations to all agencies simultaneously after receiving NYSDOT approval to provide ample time for coordination of comments before actual work is begun. The NYSDOT is not responsible for delays attributable to any Office of the Canal Corporation or the Coast Guard. ****The plan and schedule or sequence of operation shall include where applicable: A sketch of the waterway, the location of any restrictions that will be placed in the waterway, such as barges, anchors and anchor lines, the location and height above mean high water of any scaffolding or netting, the placement, type and dimensions of falsework, pilings, temporary access fills, cofferdams, dolphins, spars etc., if used, method of screening silt from dewatering operations and a projected set of dates and length of time each operation will take. The schedule shall also include the hours of operation and whether or not equipment will be removed at night. The Contractor is hereby informed that in the remainder of these Special Notes, all references to the New York State Canal Corporation shall be understood to mean the Division Canal Maintenance Engineer (DCME). 2. Laws and Regulations:

The Contractor should be familiar with the regulations of Sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 401 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Public Law 92-500, 86 Stat. 816; the General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 USC 525), Sections 9 and 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Appropriations Act of March 3, 1899 (33 USC 403); Section 103 of the Marine Protection and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, Public Law 92-532 as they relate to proposed construction activities. Proposed activities in the waterway which extend beyond the purview of permits and/or certifications granted to the NYSDOT by the Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers, New York State Department of State and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation may be affected or restricted by these regulations. All costs and delays incurred in securing authorization for extraneous work activities not included in the permits granted as stated herein, shall be borne by the Contractor and reflected in the prices bid for the various contract items.

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3.

Maintenance and Protection of Navigation:

a. The Contractor is hereby advised that the navigation season on the Canal extends from approximately April 10th to December 1st. The operations of the Contractor may be restricted during this period. All work shall be so conducted that the free navigation of the waterway is not interfered with and the present navigable depths are not impaired. At no time during construction shall restrictions be placed upon navigation, or channel markers be moved without first receiving approval of the E.I.C., the New York State Canal Corporation and the U.S. Coast Guard. The Contractor shall contact all Offices at least 21 days prior to the proposed restriction. b. Signal Lights and Markers:

Permanent navigation lights shall be installed in accordance with Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 118. The Contractor shall display signal lights, including any other aids to navigation whether permanent or temporary, in accordance with the General Regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard. Specific lighting requirements are indicated on the Contract Plans and the U.S.C.G. Lighting Authorization. The Contractor will also be required to comply with all the provisions of the Coast Guard's Inland Rules of the Road governing all aspects of the construction of this project as they relate to navigable waters. Specific approval of the lights proposed to be furnished shall be obtained in writing from the NYSDOT by the Contractor. All permanent navigation lights shall be of sufficient candlepower as to be visible against background lighting at a distance of at least 1830 meters on 90% of the nights of the year. The Contractor shall also furnish and install warning signs along the banks of the waterway at locations specified by the NYSDOT where they may be readily seen by approaching mariners. These signs shall warn mariners that they are approaching a bridge construction area and that caution should be observed. Wording of the signs shall be approved by the Engineer-In-Charge. Size, construction and lettering shall conform to the N.Y.S. Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. All cost incurred in connection with these signs shall be included in the lump sum price bid for Item 619.02M - Construction Signs or subsequent Item in effect at that time. The Contractor shall service and maintain all Aids to Navigation (lights, fog horn, buoys etc.) from the time they are installed until all work on the contract has been completed, at which time they shall be left in place and their maintenance taken over by others or removed as ordered by the NYSDOT and/or the Coast Guard. c. Notice to Mariners:

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be given to mariners. The Contractor shall keep all offices apprised of conditions existing at the site which concern navigation, so that marine traffic may be notified accordingly and on a timely basis. d. Preservation of the Existing Waterway:

Before commencement of work in or near the waterway, the Contractor shall conduct a fathometric survey (soundings) of the waterway bottom based on U.S.G.S. datum for the full width of the waterway and for a distance of 46 m upstream and downstream of the work site (understood to mean the new bridge and/or bridge being replaced or rehabilitated including any detour structure (structures) that may be required as part of this contract). Soundings shall be taken on a 3.0 m grid. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to insure that the waterway and channel depths are not affected by the work. Should it be suspected that the waterway or channel depths may have been impaired or that an obstruction may exist from the work, the Contractor shall, upon request of the Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers or the E.I.C., provide the necessary equipment and personnel to undertake a survey to determine the presence of any obstructions, objects or silting that may have occurred during construction. The Contractor shall give immediate notice of such obstruction to the E.I.C. and the Coast Guard. Notices shall give a description and location of the objects and action being taken to protect navigation. Until removal can be effected, the object(s) shall be properly marked in order to protect navigation. Should the Contractor neglect to remove or refuse to promptly remove any such obstruction, the E.I.C. shall have the same removed and charge the costs against monies due to the Contractor or recover under his Bond. Upon completion of this Contract, an inspection of the waterway bottom shall be performed again to insure that all bridge construction wastes have been completely removed from the waterway. This inspection shall consist of both a fathometric survey (soundings) and a wire drag. The survey shall be taken on a 3.0 meter grid and cover the area previously surveyed. The wire drag shall be performed after a review and comparison of the soundings have been made by the Engineer-In-Charge. 4. Payment

Payment for all of the aforesaid Items contained in these Special Notes shall be included and reflected in the prices bid for various Contract Items. No separate payment will be made for compliance with the conditions stated herein.

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REHABILITATION PROJECT NON-CANAL AREA, NO FORMAL U.S.C.G. PERMIT SPECIAL NOTES Work in Navigable Waters and Other Waterways 1. Responsibilities:

The Contractor's attention is directed to (Waterway Name) and the navigation channel therein. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to conduct operations to comply with all the regulations and requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard, the Corps of Engineers, the New York State Department of Transportation, the New York State Department of State, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in connection with, but not limited to, the maintenance of navigation and water pollution control. The Contractor shall submit four (4) copies of the plan and schedule of operations , to the New York State Department of Transportation, Region # (Address) for approval at least 35 days prior to commencing any work in or over the navigable waterway. Two copies of the Contractor's plan and schedule of operations approved by the NYSDOT shall then be submitted by the Contractor to the U.S. Coast Guard for their information at least 21 days prior to commencement of any work in the waterway. The plan and schedule or sequence of operation shall include: A sketch of the waterway, the location of any restrictions that will be placed in the waterway, such as barges, anchors and anchor lines, the location and height above mean high water/maximum navigable water of any scaffolding or netting, the placement, type and dimensions of cofferdams, dolphins, spars etc., if used, method of screening silt from dewatering operations and a projected set of dates and length of time each operation will take. The schedule shall also include the hours of operation and whether or not equipment will be removed at night. 2. Laws and Regulations:

The Contractor shall comply with the requirements and provisions of all U.S. Coast Guard regulations that are applicable to the construction work of this contract and shall pay all costs in connection therewith including, but not necessarily limited to, the cost of any Notice to Mariners, the cost of relocating existing navigation aids and the cost of services

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performed by the U.S. Coast Guard, as required, such as special surveys in connection with misplaced material in waterways or making dumping inspections. The cost to the Contractor for compliance as aforesaid shall be included in the prices bid for the various items scheduled in the Proposal. The Contractor should be familiar with the regulations of Sections 301, 302, 306, 307 and 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Public Law 92-500, 86 Stat. 816; The General Bridge Act of 1946-(33 USC 525), Sections 9 & 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403); Section 103 of the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, 86 Stat. 1052, Public Law 92-532 as they relate to his proposed construction activities. To the best of our knowledge, this project does not require a formal U.S. Coast Guard bridge permit. Work in the waterway is being progressed under a Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit in accordance with 33 CFR 330.5(A)#__. The Contractor should note that while a formal permit requirement is not anticipated, this waterway is a navigable waterway of the U.S. under jurisdiction of the U.S. Coast Guard and Corps of Engineers. Any cost and delays incurred in securing authorization for work activities not previously approved shall be borne by the Contractor and reflected in the prices bid for various contract items. The Contractor shall obtain all other permits and licenses and pay all charges and fees incurred. The Contractor shall give all notices necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the Federal Government, the State, the City (Cities) and other bodies having jurisdiction over the work and encompassed by their Contract. 3. Maintenance and Protection of Navigation:

a. All work shall be so conducted that the free navigation of the waterway is not unreasonably interfered with and the present navigable depths are not impaired. The construction of false work, pilings or other obstructions, if required, shall be accomplished in accordance with plans submitted to and approved by the NYSDOT E.I.C. and the U.S. Coast Guard prior to construction. At no time during construction shall restrictions be placed upon navigation without first receiving approval of the E.I.C. and the U.S. Coast Guard. The Contractor shall contact all Offices at least (21) twenty one days prior to the proposed restriction periods. All dredged material taken from the waterway beds shall be removed in accordance with the conditions as stated and/or required by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Corps of Engineers and the Certification of Compliance with Water Quality Standards issued in accordance with Section 401(a)(1) Public Law 92-500, by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for this project. 17 - 14 4/2002

b.

Signal Lights and Markers:

The Contractor shall display signal lights, including any other aids to navigation whether permanent or temporary, and conduct operations in accordance with the General Regulations of the U. S. Coast Guard. Specific lighting requirements are indicated on the contract plans and the U.S.C.G. Lighting Authorization. The Contractor will be required to comply with all the provisions of the Coast Guard's Inland Rules of the Road governing all aspects of this project as they relate to navigable waters. The Contractor shall also furnish and install warning signs along the banks of the waterway at locations specified by the NYSDOT where they may be readily seen by approaching mariners. These signs shall warn mariners that they are approaching a bridge construction area and that caution should be observed. Wording of the signs shall be approved by the Engineer-In-Charge. Size, construction and lettering shall conform to the N.Y.S. Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. All cost incurred in connection with these signs shall be included in the lump sum price bid for Item 619.02M - Construction Signs or subsequent Item in effect at that time. c. Notice to Mariners:

The Contractor shall notify the Coast Guard and the E.I.C. thirty (30) days in advance of work completion so that the appropriate notice can be given to mariners. The Contractor shall keep all offices apprized of conditions existing at the site, which relate to navigation, so that marine traffic may be notified accordingly, on a timely basis. d. Temporary Removal of Navigation Aids:

The temporary removal or changes in location of channel markers may be required to facilitate navigation. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer and the U.S. Coast Guard at least 21 days prior to the desired removal of any channel marker in order that appropriate permission may be obtained and navigation interests fully informed in advance of the proposed change in location. e. Preservation of the Existing Waterway:

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to insure that the waterway and channel depths are not affected by the work. Should it be suspected that the waterway or channel depths may have been impaired or that an obstruction may exist from the work, the Contractor shall, upon the request of the Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers, or the E.I.C., provide the necessary equipment and personnel to undertake a survey to determine the presence of any obstructions, objects or silting that may have occurred during construction.

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Before commencement of work in or near the waterway, the Contractor shall conduct a fathometric survey (soundings) of the waterway bottom based on U.S.G.S. Datum for the full width of the waterway and for a distance 46 m upstream and downstream of the work site (new structure, bridge being replaced). Soundings shall be taken on a 3.0 m grid. Upon completion of the contract, an inspection of the waterway shall be performed again to insure that all construction wastes have been completely removed from the waterway. This inspection shall consist of both a fathometric (soundings) survey and a wire drag. The survey shall be taken on a 3.0 meter grid and cover the area previously surveyed. The wire drag shall be performed after a review and comparison of the soundings have been made by the E.I.C. f. Misplaced Materials:

Should the Contractor, during the progress of the work, lose, dump, throw overboard, sink or misplace any material, plant, machinery or appliance, which may be dangerous or obstruct navigation, the Contractor shall promptly recover and remove the same. The Contractor shall give immediate notice of such obstruction to the Coast Guard and the Engineer. The Notice shall give a description and location of any such object and action taken or being taken to protect navigation. Until removal can be effected, the object(s) shall be properly marked in order to protect navigation. Should the Contractor neglect to remove, or refuse to promptly remove any such obstruction, the Engineer shall have the same removed and charge the costs against monies due to the Contractor or recover under his Bond. g. Obstruction of Channel and Waterway:

Should the Contractor's plant obstruct the channel and waterway so as to endanger the passage of vessels, as defined in the River and Harbor Act of 1899, it shall be promptly moved to the extent necessary to afford a practicable passage. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall promptly remove the plant, including ranges, buoys, piles, anchors and other markers placed by him under the Contract, either on shore or off shore. 4. Payment:

Payment for all of the aforesaid items contained in these SPECIAL NOTES - Work in Navigable Waters and Other Waterways shall be included and reflected in the prices bid for the various contract items. No separate payment will be made for compliance with the conditions stated herein.

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MINOR REHABILITATION PROJECT - CANAL AREA USE FOR PAINTING CONTRACTS ETC., NO IN-STREAM WORK SPECIAL NOTES Work in Navigable Waters and Other Waterways 1. Responsibilities:

The Contractor's attention is directed to the (Waterway Name) and the navigation channel therein. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to conduct operations as to comply with all the regulations and requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard, the Corps of Engineers and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in connection with, but not limited to, the maintenance of navigation and water pollution control. To the best of our knowledge, this project does not require a formal U.S. Coast Guard bridge permit. However, this waterway is a navigable waterway of the U.S. and as such, is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers and the New York State Canal Corporation. The Contractor shall notify the U.S. Coast Guard 30 days in advance of commencing work over the waterway so that a Notice to Mariners may be published in a timely manner. Coast Guard approval of the plan and schedule of operations is not necessary for this type of bridge work. The Contractor is required to submit a plan and schedule of operations***to the following governmental agencies for their review 30 days before work may commence. , New York State a) NYSDOT: Four copies. Send to Regional Director, Region # Department of Transportation, (Address) for approval at least 35 days prior to commencing any work. b) Division Canal Maintenance Engineer: One Copy. At least 21 days prior to commencement of work. Send to New York State Canal Corporation, (Address) , requesting (a) plan approval, (b) a Work Permit, (c) permission to temporarily occupy Canal Corporation property for the length of time needed to complete construction (including sufficient area for storage of equipment and supplies). c) Director, New York State Canal Corporation: One copy for information. Send to 200 Southern Boulevard, P.O. Box 189, Albany, N.Y. 12201-0189.

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***The plan and schedule or sequence of operation shall include: A sketch of the waterway, the location of any restrictions that will be placed in the waterway, such as barges, anchors and anchor lines, the location and height above mean high water/maximum navigable water of any scaffolding or netting, the placement, type and dimensions of dolphins, spars etc., if used, and a projected set of dates and length of time each operation will take. The schedule shall also include the hours of operation and whether or not equipment will be removed at night. 2. Laws and Regulations:

The Contractor should be familiar with the regulations of Sections 301, 302, 306 and 307 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Public Law 92-500, 86 Stat. 816; The General Bridge Act of 1946-(33 USC 525), Sections 9 & 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403); Section 404, Stat. 816, Public Law 92-500; Section 103 of the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, 86 Stat. 1052, Public Law 92-532 as they relate to his proposed construction activities. Proposed activities which extend beyond the purview of permits, certifications and/or approvals previously granted to the NYSDOT for this project by the Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers and/or the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation may be affected or restricted by these regulations. All cost and delays in securing authorization for extraneous work activities not included in the aforementioned approvals shall be borne by the Contractor and reflected in the prices bid for the various contract items. 3. Maintenance and Protection of Navigation:

a. All work shall be so conducted that the free navigation of the waterway is not unreasonably interfered with and the present navigable depths are not impaired. At no time during construction shall restrictions be placed upon navigation without first receiving approval of the E.I.C., the Canal Corporation and the U.S. Coast Guard. The Contractor shall contact all Offices at least 21 days prior to the proposed restriction periods. b. Signal Lights and Markers:

The Contractor shall display signal lights, including any other aids to navigation whether permanent or temporary, in accordance with the General Regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard. The Contractor will be required to comply with all the provisions of the Coast Guard's Inland Rules of the Road governing all aspects of this project as they relate to navigable waters. c. Notice to Mariners: The Contractor shall notify the Coast Guard, the Canal Corporation and the E.I.C. 17 - 18 4/2002

thirty (30) days in advance of work completion so that the appropriate notice can be given to mariners. The Contractor shall keep both Offices apprized of conditions existing at the site, which relate to navigation, so that marine traffic may be notified accordingly, on a timely basis. d. Temporary Removal of Navigation Aids:

The temporary removal or changes in location of channel markers may be required to facilitate navigation. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least 21 days prior to the desired removal of any channel marker in order that U.S. Coast Guard/Canal Corporation permission may be obtained and navigation interests fully informed in advance of the proposed change in location. e. Preservation of the Existing Waterway:

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to insure that the waterway and channel depths are not affected by the work. Should it be suspected that river or channel depths may have been impaired or that an obstruction may exist from the work, the Contractor shall, upon request of the E.I.C. or the U.S. Coast Guard, provide the necessary equipment and personnel to undertake a survey to determine the presence of any obstructions, objects, or silting that may have occurred during construction. f. Misplaced Materials:

Should the Contractor, during the progress of the work, lose, dump, throw overboard, sink or misplace any material, plant, machinery or appliance, which may be dangerous or obstruct navigation, the Contractor shall promptly recover and remove the same. The Contractor shall give immediate notice of such obstruction to the Coast Guard, the Canal Corporation and the Engineer. Notices shall give a description and location of any such object and action taken or being taken to protect navigation. Until removal can be effected, the object(s) shall be properly marked in order to protect navigation. Should the Contractor neglect to remove, or refuse to promptly remove any such obstruction, the Engineer shall have the same removed and charge the costs against monies due to the Contractor or recover under his Bond. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall promptly remove the plant, including ranges, buoys, piles, anchors and other markers placed by the Contractor, either on shore or off shore. 4. Payment

Payment for all of the aforesaid items contained in these SPECIAL NOTES shall be included and reflected in the prices bid for the various contract items. No separate payment will be made for compliance with the conditions stated herein.

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MINOR REHABILITATION PROJECT - NON-CANAL AREA USE FOR PAINTING CONTRACTS ETC., NO IN-STREAM WORK SPECIAL NOTES No In-Stream Work - Series One - Non Canal Area Work in Navigable Waters and Other Waterways 1. Responsibilities:

The Contractor's attention is directed to the (Waterway Name) and the navigation channel therein. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to conduct operations to comply with all the regulations and requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard, the Corps of Engineers, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Department of State in connection with, but not limited to, the maintenance of navigation and water pollution control. The Contractor shall submit five (5) copies of plan and schedule of operations to the New York State Department of Transportation, for approval at least 40 days prior to commencing any work over the navigable waterway. Two (2) copies of the plan and schedule approved by the Department shall in turn be submitted by the Contractor to the U.S. Coast Guard for their information at least 30 days prior to commencement of work. The plan and schedule or sequence of operation shall include: A sketch of the waterway, the location of any restrictions that will be placed in the waterway, such as barges, anchors and anchor lines, the location and height above mean high water/maximum navigable water of any scaffolding or netting, the placement, type and dimensions of dolphins, spars etc., if used, and a projected set of dates and length of time each operation will take. The schedule shall also include the hours of operation and whether or not equipment will be removed at night. 2. Laws and Regulations:

The Contractor shall comply with the requirements and provisions of all U.S. Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers, New York State Department of State and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulations that are applicable to the construction work of this contract and shall pay all costs in connection therewith including, but not necessarily limited to, the cost of any Notice to Mariners, the cost of relocating existing navigation aids and the cost of services performed by the U.S. Coast Guard, as required, such as special surveys in connection with misplaced material in waterways or making dumping inspections. The cost to the Contractor for compliance as aforesaid shall be included in the prices bid for the various items scheduled in the Proposal. 17 - 20 4/2002

The Contractor should be familiar with the regulations of Sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 401 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Public Law 92-500, 86 Stat. 816; The General Bridge Act of 1946-(33 USC 525) Sections 9 & 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403); Section 404, Stat. 816, P.L. 92-500; Section 103 of the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, 86 Stat. 1052, Public Law 92-532 as they relate to proposed construction activities. To the best of our knowledge, this project does not require a formal U.S. Coast Guard bridge permit. However, this waterway is a navigable waterway of the U.S. under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Coast Guard and Corps of Engineers. Any cost and delays incurred in securing authorization for work activities not previously approved shall be borne by the Contractor and reflected in the prices bid for various contract items. The Contractor shall obtain all other permits and licenses and pay all charges and fees incurred. The Contractor shall give all notices necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the Federal Government, the State, and other bodies having jurisdiction over the work encompassed in this Contract. 3. Maintenance and Protection of Navigation:

a. All work shall be so conducted that the free navigation of the waterway is not unreasonably interfered with and the present navigable depths are not impaired. At no time during construction, shall restrictions be placed upon navigation without first receiving approval of the E.I.C. and the U.S. Coast Guard. The Contractor shall contact both Offices at least 21 days prior to the proposed restriction periods. b. Signal Lights and Markers:

The Contractor shall conduct operations in accordance with the General Regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard. The Contractor will be required to comply with all the provisions of 33 CFR Part 118 and the Inland Rules of the Road governing all aspects of this project as they relate to navigable waters. c. Notice to Mariners:

The Contractor shall notify the Coast Guard and the E.I.C. thirty (30) days in advance of work completion so that the appropriate notice can be given to mariners. The Contractor shall keep both Offices apprized of conditions existing at the site, which relate to navigation, so that marine traffic may be notified accordingly, on a timely basis.

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Temporary Removal of Navigation Aids:

The temporary removal or changes in location of channel markers may be required to facilitate navigation. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least 30 days prior to the desired removal of any channel marker in order that U.S. Coast Guard permission may be obtained and navigation interests fully informed in advance of the proposed change in location. e. Preservation of the Existing Waterway:

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to insure that the waterway and channel depths are not affected by the work. Should it be suspected that river or channel depths may have been impaired or that an obstruction may exist from the work, the Contractor shall, upon request of the E.I.C. or the U.S. Coast Guard, provide the necessary equipment and personnel to undertake a survey to determine the presence of any obstructions, objects, or silting that may have occurred during construction. Should an obstruction be found, the Contractor shall give immediate notice of such obstruction to the E.I.C. and the Coast Guard. Notices shall give a description and location of the object(s) and action being taken to protect navigation. Until removal can be effected, the object(s) shall be properly marked in order to protect navigation. Should the Contractor neglect to promptly remove any such obstruction, the E.I.C. shall have the same removed and charge the cost against monies due to the Contractor or recover under his Bond. 4. Payment:

Payment for all of the items contained in these SPECIAL NOTES shall be included and reflected in the prices bid for the various contract items. No separate payment will be made for compliance with the conditions stated herein.

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17.3

General Notes Sheet

The following is a compilation of the standard notes that are usually placed on the General Notes sheet of the contract plans. This sheet also usually includes the estimate of quantities. Standard notes to be placed on the plans is in bold upper case font. Commentary and advice to designers is in normal lower case font. Notes are numbered here; they shall generally not be numbered on the plans. An index of the note numbers is given below: NOTES General Notes Foundation Notes Substructure Notes Superstructure Notes Removal Notes Reconstruction Notes Structural Slab Concrete Overlay Notes Miscellaneous Notes Inverset Bridge Notes 1. GENERAL NOTES NUMBERS 1 - 25 26 27 - 37 38 - 55 56 - 65 66 - 90 91 - 98 99 - 117 118 - 141

In the following notes, insert the month and year of the PS & E: 2. DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS: NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGHWAY BRIDGES . (FOR DESIGN WITH ALL PROVISIONS IN EFFECT AS OF PURPOSES, COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE FOR SUBSTRUCTURES AND DECK SLABS AT 28 DAYS: f'c = 21 MPa) or DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS: AASHTO LRFD BRIDGE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS WITH ALL PROVISIONS IN EFFECT AS OF (FOR DESIGN PURPOSES, COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE FOR SUBSTRUCTURES AND DECK SLABS AT 28 DAYS: f'c = 21 Mpa) or 17 - 23 1/2004

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DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS: AASHTO LRFD BRIDGE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS WITH ALL PROVISIONS IN EFFECT AS OF FOR THE SUPERSTRUCTURE DESIGN AND NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGHWAY FOR THE BRIDGES WITH ALL PROVISIONS IN EFFECT AS OF SUBSTRUCTURE DESIGN. (FOR DESIGN PURPOSES, COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE FOR SUBSTRUCTURES AND DECK SLABS AT 28 DAYS: f'c = 21 MPa)

The following live load notes are to be used for new and replacement bridges. On superstructure replacements, the existing substructures shall not be upgraded solely to accommodate these live load criteria. 5. LIVE LOAD: MS23 OR TWO 107 kN AXLES SPACED 1.22 m ON CTRS. (Use only for bridges carrying either the mainline of Interstate highways or the Southern Tier Expressway.) 6. LIVE LOAD: MS23 (Use for all other highway bridges.) 7. LIVE LOAD: HL - 93 (Use for bridges designed by the LRFD specifications) 8. THE TEMPORARY STRUCTURE SHALL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGHWAY BRIDGES FOR A DESIGN LOAD OF . CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS, CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OFFICE OF ENGINEERING, DATED JANUARY 2, 2002 WITH CURRENT ADDITIONS AND MODIFICATIONS. ALL SHOP DRAWINGS SUBMITTED FOR THIS PROJECT SHALL BE IN SI UNITS. ERECTION DRAWINGS ARE TO BE PREPARED IN DUAL UNITS. THE COST OF WATER USED FOR COMPACTION OF SELECT FILL ITEMS SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICE BID FOR ITEM 203.1601 M APPLYING WATER (INCLUDED IN THE HIGHWAY ESTIMATE).

9.

10. 11.

The following note may be used in lieu of the previous note: 12. THE COST OF WATER USED FOR COMPACTION OF SELECT FILL ITEMS SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICE BID FOR ITEM 203.21 M - SELECT STRUCTURE FILL. 17 - 24 1/2004

If an investigation of assumed construction loads determines that bracing beyond that typically necessary is required, following note shall be placed on the plans to notify the Contractor: 13. THE CONTRACTORS ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE LARGE DECK OVERHANGS FOR THIS STRUCTURE. THE FASCIA GIRDER DESIGN ASSUMES TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION LOADS DURING PLACEMENT OF THE CONCRETE DECK. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ADEQUATE TEMPORARY SUPPORT AND BRACING TO PREVENT THE FASCIA GIRDER FROM TWISTING OR EXCESSIVELY DEFLECTING UNDER THE LOADS OF THE CONCRETE DEAD LOAD AND THE CONSTRUCTION LOADS. ALL DESIGN EFFORT REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACTORS ENGINEER TO ASSURE THAT THE CONSTRUCTION LOADS DO NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE FASCIA GIRDER ARE AT THE CONTRACTORS EXPENSE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT OVERHANG FORMING DESIGN CALCULATIONS AND DETAILS TO THE D.C.E.S. FOR APPROVAL. THE COST OF ALL JOINT MATERIAL SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICES BID FOR THE VARIOUS ITEMS OF THE CONTRACT, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED ON THE PLANS. THE CONTRACTOR'S ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO SUBSECTION 105-09, WORK AFFECTING RAILROADS OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS.

14.

15.

The following note shall be used when Fracture Critical Members are used in new construction: 16. THIS STRUCTURE CONTAINS FRACTURE CRITICAL MEMBERS. THESE MEMBERS ARE IDENTIFIED ON THE PLANS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9 OF THE NEW YORK STATE STEEL CONSTRUCTION MANUAL (SCM).

The following note shall be used when Fracture Critical Members are present in a rehabilitation project: 17. THIS STRUCTURE CONTAINS FRACTURE CRITICAL MEMBERS. THESE MEMBERS ARE IDENTIFIED ON THE PLANS. IF REPAIRS TO THESE MEMBERS OR ADJACENT MEMBERS NEED TO BE DONE, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9 OF THE NEW YORK STEEL CONSTRUCTION MANUAL (SCM). THE LOAD RATINGS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AASHTO "MANUAL FOR CONDITION EVALUATION OF BRIDGES - 1994" WITH ALL INTERIM PROVISIONS IN EFFECT.

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Reminder -- For certain prefabricated structures (box or three sided culverts) a blank "Load Ratings" table should be shown on the first sheet of the Contract Plans along with the following note: 19. THE LOAD RATINGS TABLE SHALL BE FILLED IN BY THE EIC FROM INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CONTRACTOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AASHTO "MANUAL FOR CONDITION EVALUATION OF BRIDGES - 1994" WITH ALL INTERIM PROVISIONS IN EFFECT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SPECIFY TO THE EIC WHICH METHOD (WORKING STRESS OR LOAD FACTOR) WAS USED IN LOAD RATING COMPUTATIONS. AS SOON AS THE INFORMATION IS KNOWN, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ALSO SUPPLY ALL LOAD RATING COMPUTATIONS TO THE REGIONAL STRUCTURES ENGINEER. The following note shall be used when preparing structural plans in metric units: 20. DIMENSIONS FOR THICKNESSES OF STEEL ROLLED ANGLE SHAPES AND STRUCTURAL TUBING ARE SHOWN ACCORDING TO THE AISC MANUAL "METRIC PROPERTIES OF STRUCTURE SHAPES WITH DIMENSIONS ACCORDING TO ASTM A6M."

Maintenance Guideline Note (Use for new and replacement contracts): 21. THIS BRIDGE SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GUIDELINES CONTAINED IN THE CURRENT EDITION OF THE AASHTO MANUAL FOR BRIDGE MAINTENANCE.

Maintenance Guideline Note (Use for rehabilitation contracts): 22. THIS BRIDGE, INCLUDING EXISTING ELEMENTS AND THOSE REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNDER THIS CONTRACT, SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GUIDELINES CONTAINED IN THE CURRENT EDITION OF THE AASHTO MANUAL FOR BRIDGE MAINTENANCE.

The following asbestos caution notes shall be used when materials containing Asbestos exist on a bridge and are not to be disturbed or removed: 23. THE CONTRACTOR IS CAUTIONED THAT MATERIALS CONTAINING ASBESTOS ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON OR IN CERTAIN STRUCTURES OF THIS CONTRACT. THESE MATERIALS WERE NOTED ON THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT PLANS OF THE STRUCTURES AND/OR DURING FIELD INSPECTIONS.

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UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED ON THE PLANS, WORK TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THIS CONTRACT DOES NOT REQUIRE THE DISTURBING, DESTRUCTION OR REMOVAL OF ANY KNOWN MATERIALS CONTAINING ASBESTOS. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED ON THE PLANS, IT IS THE EXPRESS INTENT OF THIS CONTRACT THAT THESE MATERIALS NOT BE DISTURBED IN ANY WAY. SHOULD THE CONTRACTOR BE FORCED TO DISTURB IN ANY WAY ANY SUCH MATERIALS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FIRST BE FAMILIAR WITH INDUSTRIAL CODE RULE 56 OF THE N.Y.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ALSO OBTAIN WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION BEFORE PROCEEDING.

The following note shall be placed on the General Plan of each bridge which is in proximity to high voltage (600 volts or more) electric lines or systems: 25. HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL LINES ARE IN PROXIMITY TO THIS BRIDGE. REFER TO THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY NOTE CONTAINED IN THE CONTRACT PROPOSAL FOR SPECIAL CONTRACTOR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. FOUNDATION NOTES

26.

Indicate on the Contract Plans those notes recommended by the Foundations and Construction Unit in the "Foundation Design Report" (FDR). 27. 28. 29. SUBSTRUCTURE NOTES ALL PLACEMENTS OF SELECT STRUCTURE FILL, ITEM 203.21 M, SHALL BE COMPACTED TO 95 PERCENT OF STANDARD PROCTOR MAXIMUM DENSITY. WHERE PILES ARE TO BE PLACED THROUGH THE EMBANKMENT (150 mm TOPSIZE), THE EMBANKMENT SHALL BE COMPACTED TO 95 PERCENT OF STANDARD PROCTOR MAXIMUM DENSITY. HIGHWAY EMBANKMENT MATERIAL (HIGHWAY ESTIMATE) AND SELECT STRUCTURE FILL, ITEM 203.21 M, SHALL BE PLACED SIMULTANEOUSLY, IN CONTACT, ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VERTICAL PAYMENT LINE. SHOULD THE CONTRACTOR ELECT TO LAY BACK A PORTION OF THE EXISTING EARTH ADJACENT TO AN EXCAVATION REQUIRING A COFFERDAM, ANY REQUIRED EXTENSIONS OF THE COFFERDAM NECESSARY TO KEEP WATER FROM ENTERING THE EXCAVATION SHALL BE FURNISHED AND PLACED AT NO COST TO THE STATE.

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WHERE A COFFERDAM IS USED, THE COST OF DEWATERING THE ENTIRE EXCAVATION, REGARDLESS OF SOURCE OF WATER, SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICE BID FOR THE COFFERDAM ITEM. THE COFFERDAM AND TREMIE SYSTEM SHALL BE FLOODED AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER WHEN THE WATER ELEVATION EXCEEDS .

33.

Use the following note when the deck slab is continuous over the backwall. 34. TOP OF BACKWALLS SHALL BE STEEL TROWEL FINISHED. SHEET GASKET (TREATED BOTH SIDES), 728-06, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE TOP OF THE BACKWALLS OF EXPANSION ABUTMENTS ONLY. TWO SHEETS SHALL BE USED; PAYMENT SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICE BID FOR THE APPROACH SLAB ITEM. CLEANING CONCRETE EXPOSED TO VIEW:

35.

If cleaning of all or a portion of the substructure concrete is not required, as determined by the Regional Office, the following special note shall be included in the plans for the structure. The note shall be modified as required for use when only portions of piers or abutments will be cleaned, or when a pier or abutment is cleaned and the rest of the substructure elements are not. 36. THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 555-3.08, FINISHING, WITH REGARD TO REMOVING RUST STAINS FROM CONCRETE EXPOSED TO VIEW ARE WAIVED. RUST STAINS SHALL NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE SUBSTRUCTURE ON THIS BRIDGE. THE CONTRACTOR, WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE D.C.E.S., MAY ELECT TO INTRODUCE CONSTRUCTION JOINTS IN THE ABUTMENTS AT LOCATIONS NOT SHOWN ON THE PLANS. THESE CONSTRUCTION JOINTS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH SHEAR KEYS AND WATERSTOPS. VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION JOINTS INTRODUCED IN THE BACKWALL SHOULD PREFERABLY BE PLACED MIDWAY BETWEEN THE PEDESTALS. SUPERSTRUCTURE NOTES

37.

38.

Use the following note to designate the type of structural steel to be used. Use ASTM designations. If different types of structural steel are used for different components, modify the note accordingly.

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39. 40.

ALL STRUCTURAL STEEL SHALL CONFORM TO ASTM A709M GRADE ________. THE CONTRACTOR'S ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUPERSTRUCTURE SLABS, WHICH ALLOW THE OPTION OF 3 FORMING SYSTEMS FOR THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SLABS. However, if the designer believes that one or more of the form options is inappropriate for a given bridge, or if isotropic reinforcement is used in the deck, the following shall be added to the previous note:

41.

HOWEVER, ON THIS BRIDGE, ONLY THE FOLLOWING OPTION(S) WILL BE PERMITTED: (List options, in the case of isotropic deck reinforcement, only permanent corrugated metal and removable wooden forms are allowed). Use Note 42 when a structural slab is to be placed on steel girders if the depth of the girder web exceeds 1.25 m.

42.

IN ORDER TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF THE BRIDGE OVERHANG BRACKET DURING THE DECK CONCRETE PLACEMENT, AS WELL AS TO PREVENT LATERAL DISTORTION OF THE GIRDER WEB, A DEEP OVERHANG BRACKET THAT IS BRACED BY THE BOTTOM FLANGE SHALL BE USED. NO DEVIATIONS FROM THE HAUNCH DETAILS SHOWN ON THESE PLANS MAY BE MADE WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE D.C.E.S. CLEANING CONTROLLED OXIDIZING STRUCTURAL STEEL ASTM A709M GRADE 345W. A. IN THE FABRICATION SHOP THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE FASCIA STRINGERS SHALL BE CLEANED OF ALL DIRT, GREASE, PAINT, MILL SCALE OR OTHER FOREIGN MATERIAL PRIOR TO SHIPPING. THE PURPOSE OF THE CLEANING IS TO PRODUCE FASCIA SURFACES WHICH WILL WEATHER UNIFORMLY.

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IN THE FIELD THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE FASCIA STRINGERS SHALL BE CLEANED SO THAT ALL DIRT, GREASE, PAINT OR OTHER FOREIGN MATERIAL IS REMOVED AT THE COMPLETION OF THE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION. THE PURPOSE OF THE CLEANING IS TO RETURN THE FASCIA SURFACES TO THE CONDITION IN WHICH THEY LEFT THE FABRICATION SHOP.

45.

THE COST OF CLEANING THIS STEEL IN THE FABRICATION SHOP AND THE FIELD SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICES BID FOR THE VARIOUS ITEMS IN THE CONTRACT.

One of the following special notes shall be included with the superstructure for all steel bridges: 46. THE STRUCTURAL STEEL FOR THIS BRIDGE SHALL NOT BE PAINTED. or 47. THE STRUCTURAL STEEL FOR THIS BRIDGE SHALL BE COMPLETELY PAINTED. FINISH COAT COLOR SHALL BE__________. THE COLOR SHALL CONFORM TO __________. VIEWING SHALL BE DONE UNDER NORTH STANDARD DAYLIGHT. (Designer shall designate color and either Federal Color Standard No. 595 number or Munsell Book Notation number to which color conforms.) THERE ARE__________SQUARE METERS OF PAINTED STRUCTURAL STEEL ON THIS BRIDGE. (Designer shall indicate area to nearest 10 m2). or 48. THE STRUCTURAL STEEL FOR THIS BRIDGE SHALL BE PARTIALLY PAINTED. FINISH COAT COLOR SHALL BE __________. THE COLOR SHALL CONFORM TO __________. VIEWING SHALL BE DONE UNDER NORTH STANDARD DAYLIGHT. THE FOLLOWING PORTIONS OF THE STEEL SHALL BE PAINTED: ALL EXPOSED SURFACES OF THE FASCIA STRINGERS INCLUDING ANY STIFFENERS OR CONNECTION PLATES, AND __________. (Designer shall designate color and either Federal Color Standard No. 595 number or Munsell Book Notation number to which color conforms, and any additional surfaces that are to be painted). THERE ARE SQUARE METERS OF PAINTED STRUCTURAL STEEL ON THIS BRIDGE.

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The following note shall be placed on the plans whenever Galvanized Surfaces are to be painted: 49. ANY GALVANIZED SURFACES REQUIRED TO BE PAINTED SHALL BE PAINTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 710-23 0R 740-03 OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. FINISH COAT COLOR SHALL BE _________. THE COLOR SHALL CONFORM TO _________. VIEWING SHALL BE DONE UNDER NORTH STANDARD DAYLIGHT. THE COST OF THIS WORK SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICE BID FOR ITEM __________. (The designer shall designate color and either Federal Color Standard No. 595 number or Munsell Book Notation number to which color conforms. In addition, the designer shall choose the proper pay Item to cover painting work of this type. Generally, if the project employs structural steel painting items, galvanized surface painting costs can be included in those items. If not, the Designer should choose the most appropriate item; e.g., railing, downspout etc.) 50. FOR THE VARIOUS LUMP SUM STRUCTURAL STEEL ITEMS IN THE CONTRACT, THE "TOTAL MASS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENT" IS AS FOLLOWS: ITEM TOTAL MASS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENT _____________ __________ KILOGRAMS _____________ __________ KILOGRAMS THESE MASSES SHALL BE USED IN DETERMINING PARTIAL PAYMENTS AND PROGRESS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE "TOTAL MASS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENT" BE USED FOR FINAL PAYMENT PURPOSES. THE CONTRACTOR IS ADVISED NOT TO USE THE "TOTAL MASS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENT" AS A BIDDING TOOL. DISCREPANCIES WHICH MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE TOTAL MASS SHIPPED AND "TOTAL MASS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENT" SHALL NOT BE A BASIS FOR ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION. The following note shall be used when structural steel is to be erected (Do not use Part B with straight bridges): 51. STEEL ERECTION NOTES: A. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE STABILITY OF STRUCTURAL STEEL DURING ALL PHASES OF ERECTION AND CONSTRUCTION, AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH 204.2 OF THE NEW YORK STATE STEEL CONSTRUCTION MANUAL (SCM).

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THE DESIGN OF THIS STRUCTURE ASSUMES THAT THE STRUCTURAL STEEL IS COMPLETELY ERECTED BEFORE IT IS ALLOWED TO DEFLECT UNDER ITS OWN DEAD LOAD. DEFLECTIONS INCURRED DURING THE VARIOUS STAGES OF THE ERECTION METHOD ARE NOT CONSIDERED. THEREFORE, THE ACTUAL ERECTION METHODS AND SEQUENCES EMPLOYED BY THE CONTRACTOR MAY HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL EFFECT ON THE FINAL STEEL PROFILE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING ALL NECESSARY COMPENSATORY ACTION TO ENSURE THAT THE FINAL ALIGNMENT AND PROFILE OF THE ERECTED STEEL CONFORMS TO SUBSECTION 1212, 1213, AND 1214 OF THE NEW YORK STATE STEEL CONSTRUCTION MANUAL (SCM). ANY CORRECTIVE WORK NECESSARY TO RE-POSITION PREVIOUSLY ERECTED STEEL TO ACHIEVE ACCEPTABLE ALIGNMENT AND PROFILE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE D.C.E.S., AND SHALL BE PERFORMED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE STATE.

Use Note 52 or Note 53 if a Concrete Barrier, the payment for which includes its reinforcement, is used on the bridge: 52. THE DETAILS FOR THE BARRIER REINFORCEMENT ARE FOR THE SLIP-FORMED OR CAST-IN-PLACE OPTION ONLY. COST OF BARRIER AND ANCHORAGE REINFORCEMENT ORIGINATING IN THE SLAB SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICE BID FOR THE BARRIER ITEM. or 53. THE DETAILS FOR THE BARRIER REINFORCEMENT ARE FOR THE SLIP-FORMED OR CAST-IN-PLACE OPTION ONLY. COST OF BARRIER AND ANCHORAGE REINFORCEMENT ORIGINATING IN THE SLAB SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICE BID FOR THE BARRIER ITEM. COST OF BARRIER ANCHORAGE REINFORCEMENT ORIGINATING IN THE PRESTRESSED UNIT SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICE BID FOR THE PRESTRESSED UNIT ITEM.

Use the following note when Protective Sealer is to be applied to New bridge decks and approach slabs: 54. TOP SURFACES OF NEW BRIDGE DECKS AND APPROACH SLABS SHALL BE SEALED ACCORDING TO ITEM 18559.1896 M - PROTECTIVE SEALING OF

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STRUCTURAL CONCRETE ON NEW BRIDGE DECKS AND BRIDGE DECK OVERLAYS. Use Note 55 whenever Open Steel Floor Grating is used on structures. If the grating is specified to be painted, Note 49 shall also be used. 55. OPEN STEEL FLOOR GRATING SHALL BE GALVANIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF 719-01 GALVANIZED COATINGS AND REPAIR METHODS OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. REMOVAL NOTES The following two notes shall be used when the project is replacing an existing structure. The preliminary bridge plans must indicate location on General Plan or Location Plan: 57. 58. EXISTING SUBSTRUCTURE SHALL BE REMOVED WITHIN THE LIMITS SHOWN ON THE PLANS UNDER ITEM 202.19 M IN THE BRIDGE ESTIMATE. EXISTING SUPERSTRUCTURE SHALL 202.12nnnn M IN THE BRIDGE ESTIMATE. BE REMOVED UNDER ITEM

56.

Use Note 59 or Note 60 when structures longer than 6 meters are being removed. 59. THE CONTRACTOR'S ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION 202-3.01 GENERAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. A REMOVAL PLAN, SIGNED BY A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEER THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE DEMOLITION. or 60. THE CONTRACTOR'S ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION 202-3.01 GENERAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. A REMOVAL PLAN SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEER FIFTEEN (15) DAYS PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE DEMOLITION. THE REQUIREMENT THAT IT BE SIGNED BY A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS WAIVED.

In addition to one of the above notes, either of the following should also be placed on the Contract Plans: 61. RECORD PLANS FOR THIS STRUCTURE ARE AVAILABLE AT THE REGIONAL OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

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or 62. RECORD PLANS FOR THIS STRUCTURE ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

Use Notes 63, 64 and, if applicable, Note 65 if a steel superstructure containing lead-based paint is being removed: 63. SUPERSTRUCTURE (OR SUBSTRUCTURE) REMOVAL NOTES: LIMITS AND METHODS FOR REMOVAL OF PAINT AT LOCATIONS OF FASTENER REMOVAL OR FLAME CUTTING SHALL BE AS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTIONS 202-3.05 AND 741-01 OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. THE COST OF PAINT REMOVAL SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE LUMP SUM PRICE(S) BID FOR THE SUPERSTRUCTURE REMOVAL ITEM(S) (OR THE UNIT PRICE BID FOR THE SUBSTRUCTURE REMOVAL ITEM). PAINT WASTE NOT COLLECTED BY VACUUM METHODS SHALL BE COLLECTED USING THE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUND AND/OR WATERWAY PROTECTION ITEM(S). WASTE SHALL BE DISPOSED OF USING THE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF PAINT REMOVAL WASTE ITEM. In addition to paint removal described above at locations of dismantling and removal operations, there may exist areas of loose or peeling paint on various steel surfaces which are likely to become dislodged during removal operations or during transportation from the site. If this condition is confirmed, either by referring to the latest Bridge Inspection Report, by observation by the designer or by Regional personnel at the request of the designer, the following note should be placed on either the Bridge Note sheet or the Superstructure (or Substructure) Removal sheet: 64. LOOSE AND/OR PEELING PAINT ON STEEL SURFACES MAY BECOME DISLODGED DURING REMOVAL OPERATIONS OR DURING TRANSPORTATION FROM THE SITE UNLESS APPROPRIATE MEASURES ARE TAKEN. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FORMULATE AND SUBMIT A METHOD OF REMEDIATING THE CONDITION FOR APPROVAL BY THE ENGINEER. WORKER LEAD PROTECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA 1926.62 MUST BE SATISFIED. ALTERNATIVES COULD INCLUDE TRANSPORTING AFFECTED MEMBERS IN CLOSED TRUCKS, WRAPPING AFFECTED MEMBERS PRIOR TO REMOVAL, ENCAPSULATING THE LOOSE PAINT OR REMOVAL OF LOOSE PAINT PRIOR TO DISMANTLING OPERATIONS. THE COST OF REMEDIATING THIS CONDITION SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE LUMP SUM PRICE(S) BID FOR THE SUPERSTRUCTURE REMOVAL ITEM(S) (OR THE UNIT PRICE BID FOR THE SUBSTRUCTURE REMOVAL ITEM.) THE USE OF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUND AND/OR WATERWAY PROTECTION ITEMS WILL BE REQUIRED. DEPENDING ON THE ALTERNATIVE CHOSEN,

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THE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF PAINT REMOVAL WASTE ITEM MAY BE REQUIRED. BECAUSE OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED CONDITION, THE CONTRACTOR SHOULD EXAMINE THE CONDITION OF THE STRUCTURE'S PAINT PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID. 65. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHALL BE USED TO IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE HEALTH AND SAFETY CONTROLS:
C C C C

LEAD HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM LEAD EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN MEDICAL TESTING AND EXPOSURE MONITOR SAMPLE ANALYSIS DECONTAMINATION FACILITIES

66.

RECONSTRUCTION NOTES

Use Notes 66-72 on all reconstruction projects. 67. THE CONTRACTOR'S ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE FACT THAT, DUE TO THE NATURE OF RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, THE EXACT EXTENT OF RECONSTRUCTION WORK CANNOT ALWAYS BE ACCURATELY DETERMINED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. THESE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN PREPARED BASED ON FIELD INSPECTION AND OTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME. ACTUAL FIELD CONDITIONS MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATIONS TO CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AND WORK QUANTITIES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM THE WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH FIELD CONDITIONS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM ALL WORK WITH CARE SO THAT ANY MATERIALS WHICH ARE TO REMAIN IN PLACE, OR WHICH ARE TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STATE, WILL NOT BE DAMAGED. IF THE CONTRACTOR DAMAGES ANY MATERIALS WHICH ARE TO REMAIN IN PLACE, OR WHICH ARE TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STATE, THE DAMAGED MATERIALS SHALL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED IN A MANNER SATISFACTORY TO THE ENGINEER AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CONTRACTOR. WHENEVER ITEMS IN THE CONTRACT REQUIRE MATERIALS TO BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF, THE COST OF SUPPLYING A DISPOSAL AREA AND TRANSPORTATION TO THAT AREA SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICES BID FOR THOSE ITEMS.

68.

69.

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70.

DURING REMOVAL OPERATIONS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED TO DROP WASTE CONCRETE, DEBRIS AND OTHER MATERIAL TO THE AREA BELOW THE BRIDGE EXCEPT WHERE THE PLANS SPECIFICALLY PERMIT THE DROPPING OF MATERIAL. PLATFORMS, NETS, SCREENS OR OTHER PROTECTIVE DEVICES SHALL BE USED TO CATCH THE MATERIAL. IF THE ENGINEER DETERMINES THAT ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE DEVICES ARE NOT BEING EMPLOYED, THE WORK SHALL BE SUSPENDED UNTIL ADEQUATE PROTECTION IS PROVIDED. ALL MATERIAL FALLING ON THE AREA BELOW AND ADJACENT TO THE BRIDGE SHALL BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY THE CONTRACTOR AT NO COST TO THE STATE. THE COST OF FURNISHING, INSTALLING, MAINTAINING, REMOVING AND DISPOSING OF ALL PLATFORMS, NETS, SCREENS OR OTHER PROTECTIVE DEVICES SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICES BID FOR THE APPROPRIATE ITEMS OF THE CONTRACT.

71.

72.

Use Notes 73-91 as needed on reconstruction contracts: 73. THE DETAILS ON DRAWING NO. ___ INDICATE THE SPALLS, SCALES AND CRACKS NOTED ON A FIELD INSPECTION BY THE DESIGNER. ALL OF THE MAJOR AREAS OF SPALLING, SCALING AND CRACKING KNOWN TO EXIST AT THE TIME OF CONTRACT PREPARATION HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO INDICATE THE APPROXIMATE EXTENT OF DETERIORATION THAT WILL HAVE TO BE REPAIRED BY THE CONTRACTOR.

If the designer determines there is sufficient volume of concrete repair work required to justify the use of Shotcrete (40 - 60 bags of cement minimum), the following note should be used: 74. AREAS OF CONCRETE DETERIORATION THAT ARE GENERALLY 125 mm OR LESS IN DEPTH (LOCALIZED POCKETS MAY BE UP TO 300 mm DEEP) SHALL BE REPAIRED USING ITEM 583.02 M - REMOVAL OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE - REPLACEMENT WITH SHOTCRETE, NO REINFORCEMENT BAR ENCASEMENT OR ITEM 583.03 M - REMOVAL OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE REPLACEMENT WITH SHOTCRETE, REINFORCEMENT BAR ENCASEMENT, AS APPROPRIATE. AREAS THAT ARE GREATER IN DEPTH SHALL BE REPAIRED USING ITEM 582.05 M - REMOVAL OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE - REPLACEMENT WITH

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CLASS A CONCRETE. THESE GUIDELINES ARE APPROXIMATE, AND THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF WHICH ITEM TO USE SHALL BE MADE BY THE ENGINEER. If the designer determines there is not sufficient volume of concrete repair work required to justify the use of Shotcrete, the following note should be used: 75. AREAS OF CONCRETE DETERIORATION SHALL BE REPAIRED USING ITEM 582.05 M - REMOVAL OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE - REPLACEMENT WITH CLASS A CONCRETE, ITEM 582.06 M - REMOVAL OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE - REPLACEMENT WITH CLASS D CONCRETE, OR ITEM 582.07 M - REMOVAL OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE - REPLACEMENT WITH VERTICAL AND OVERHEAD PATCHING MATERIAL AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS OR AS ORDERED BY THE ENGINEER. ALL CONCRETE SURFACES RECEIVING NEW CONCRETE SHALL BE SANDBLASTED. PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION OF NEW CONCRETE, THE SURFACES SHALL BE AIR CLEANED THEN PRE-WET FOR 12 HOURS. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE PAYMENT FOR THIS WORK. THE COST SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICES BID FOR THE VARIOUS CONCRETE ITEMS IN THE CONTRACT.

76.

The following two Notes shall be used with caution, as this work is normally covered in the specifications. They should be used only if a special weight of hammer is necessary for limited areas. Use Note 77 for partial removals if the concrete to be removed is unsound. Use Note 78 for partial removals if the concrete to be removed is sound. Generally for concrete to be considered sound, the aggregate must fracture when struck with a hammer. 77. CHIPPING HAMMERS USED TO REMOVE CONCRETE FROM THE FOLLOWING STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS SHALL NOT EXCEED 11 kg IN WEIGHT WITH THE BIT REMOVED. or CHIPPING HAMMERS USED TO REMOVE CONCRETE FROM THE FOLLOWING STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS SHALL NOT EXCEED 18 kg IN WEIGHT WITH THE BIT REMOVED.

78.

Use the following note when Protective Sealer is to be applied to Existing bridge decks.:

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79.

TOP SURFACES OF EXISTING BRIDGE DECKS SHALL BE SEALED ACCORDING TO ITEM 18559.1796 M - PROTECTIVE SEALING OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE FOR EXISTING BRIDGE DECKS.

Use the following note when Protective Sealer is to be applied to Existing concrete elements, other than bridge deck surfaces, containing uncoated bar reinforcement or having less than 75 mm of concrete cover: (refer to EI 95-053 for additional guidelines). Complete the note so as to list the appropriate concrete elements for the particular bridge, and whether a penetrating type or coating type sealer is to be used on that element. 80. THE FOLLOWING CONCRETE ELEMENTS SHALL BE SEALED ACCORDING TO ITEM 18559.1696 M - PROTECTIVE SEALING OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE:

Use the following note whenever a structural steel or prestressed concrete superstructure is to be replaced utilizing the existing substructures: 81. IT SHALL BE THE CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITY TO CONFIRM THE FOLLOWING DIMENSIONS IN THE FIELD PRIOR TO THE FABRICATION OF NEW SUPERSTRUCTURE COMPONENTS: A. B. EXISTING SPAN LENGTHS (CHECK AT MULTIPLE APPROPRIATE POINTS IF SUBSTRUCTURES ARE NONPARALLEL). EXISTING LENGTHS OF INDIVIDUAL STRINGERS (IF ONLY CERTAIN STRINGERS ARE TO BE REPLACED).

Use the following note whenever individual structural steel components are to be replaced: 82. IT SHALL BE THE CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITY TO CONFIRM THE LENGTHS OF EXISTING STRUCTURAL STEEL COMPONENTS TO BE REPLACED PRIOR TO THE FABRICATION OF THE REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS.

Use the following note whenever bearings are to be replaced, even if the pedestals are to be replaced as well: 83. IT SHALL BE THE CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITY TO CONFIRM THE ACTUAL HEIGHT OF EACH EXISTING BEARING TO BE REPLACED PRIOR TO THE FABRICATION OF THE REPLACEMENT BEARINGS.

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84.

SHOP DRAWINGS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE D.C.E.S. FOR APPROVAL FOR THE FOLLOWING STRUCTURAL STEEL REPLACEMENT ITEMS: (List the items.) SHOP DRAWINGS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEER FOR APPROVAL FOR THE FOLLOWING STRUCTURAL STEEL REPLACEMENT ITEMS: (List the items.) IF THE STRUCTURE HAS A BRIDGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (B.I.N.) PLATE ATTACHED, IT SHALL BE THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT IT DURING CONSTRUCTION OR REMOVE AND REMOUNT IT AFTER CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED.

85.

86.

The following special note shall be included in the PS&E for each structure unless the field inspection indicates that less than 30% of the steel will require Commercial Blast Cleaning:(The designer should arrange for this field inspection not more than 1 year before the PS&E date. SSPC specifications should be used to determine the percent of steel surface area requiring commercial blast cleaning to the nearest 20 percent (i.e., 0-20-4060-80-100)) 87. CLEANING STRUCTURAL STEEL ON EXISTING BRIDGES: BIN # __________ IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE STRUCTURAL STEEL IN THE BRIDGE(S) IDENTIFIED ABOVE WILL REQUIRE COMMERCIAL BLAST CLEANING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION 740-01 OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. THEREFORE, BIDDERS SHOULD INSPECT THE BRIDGE(S) CAREFULLY PRIOR TO SUBMITTING BIDS. 88. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL KEEP ALL BRIDGE DRAINS CLEAN AND FREE FLOWING DURING THE LIFE OF THE CONTRACT. THE COST SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICES BID FOR THE VARIOUS SUPERSTRUCTURE ITEMS IN THE CONTRACT.

Use the following note, if applicable, whenever Structural Lifting is part of the contract: 89. VEHICULAR TRAFFIC OR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED ON THE LIFTED SPAN UNTIL SHIMS, CRIBBING, BOLSTERS OR OTHER SUITABLE SUPPORTS ARE IN THEIR REQUIRED POSITION.

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Use the following note if Conduits are encased, or are suspected to be encased, in the superstructure of a bridge undergoing rehabilitation: 90. CONDUIT CAUTION NOTE: THE CONTRACTORS ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE FACT THAT CONDUITS MAY BE PRESENT IN THE STRUCTURAL SLABS, PARAPETS OR SIDEWALKS OF BRIDGES RECEIVING NEW OR REWORKED JOINT SYSTEMS. THEIR EXISTENCE AND LOCATIONS SHALL BE FIELD VERIFIED. IF CONDUITS ARE PRESENT AND ARE ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS, CARE SHALL BE EXERCISED NOT TO DAMAGE CONDUITS, EXPANSION COUPLINGS, OR CONTENTS OF CONDUITS. ANY DAMAGE SHALL BE REPAIRED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ENGINEER, AT NO COST TO THE STATE. 91. 92. 93. 94. STRUCTURAL SLAB CONCRETE OVERLAY NOTES. THE MINIMUM THICKNESS OF THE MICRO SILICA CONCRETE OVERLAY SHALL BE 40 mm. THE MINIMUM THICKNESS OF THE DP CONCRETE OVERLAY SHALL BE 40 mm. THE MINIMUM TOTAL COVER (EXISTING CONCRETE OR SLAB RECONSTRUCTION CONCRETE PLUS THICKNESS OF DP OR MICRO-SILICA OVERLAY) SHALL BE 60 mm. THE TRANSITION LENGTHS BETWEEN THE EXISTING PROFILE AND REVISED FINISHED PROFILE SHALL BE THE SAME AS THOSE SHOWN ON THE PLANS. SHOULD THE TYPE OF RECONSTRUCTION WORK REQUIRED TO BE PERFORMED ON THE STRUCTURAL SLAB, TOGETHER WITH APPLICATION OF THE CONTRACTORS CHOICE OF SPECIALIZED CONCRETE OVERLAY, RESULT IN A REVISED FINISHED PROFILE HIGHER THAN THAT SHOWN ON THE PLANS, HE SHALL SUBMIT THE REVISED PROFILE TO THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR APPROVAL AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO PLACEMENT OF THE CONCRETE OVERLAY.

95.

96.

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97.

THE CONTRACTORS PROPOSAL MAY INCLUDE ADDITIONAL GRADE TRANSITIONS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: A. B. THE MINIMUM LENGTH BETWEEN GRADE TRANSITIONS SHALL BE * METERS. THE SLOPE OF THE GRADE TRANSITION SHALL NOT DIFFER FROM THE SLOPE OF THE ADJACENT SECTIONS BY MORE THAN *% AT THE COMPLETION OF THE WORK. THE SLOPE CHANGES DO NOT CREATE DRAINAGE PROBLEMS ON THE BRIDGE DECK.

C.

NO OVERLAY MATERIAL SHALL BE PLACED UNTIL THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR HAS APPROVED THE CONTRACTORS PROPOSED REVISIONS. * The designer should select values for the length between and the difference in slope of the grade transitions considering design speed, rider comfort, and bridge geometry. Suggested values are 18 meters and 0.5 percent.

98.

ALL ROADWAY SURFACES RECEIVING A SPECIALIZED CONCRETE OVERLAY SHALL BE GROOVED UNDER THE TRANSVERSE SAWCUT GROOVING OF STRUCTURAL SLAB SURFACE ITEM AND SEALED UNDER THE PROTECTIVE SEALING OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE ON NEW BRIDGE DECKS AND BRIDGE DECK OVERLAYS ITEM. MISCELLANEOUS NOTES LUMBER AND TIMBER NOTES STRESS GRADED LUMBER AND TIMBER HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR THE FOLLOWING ALLOWABLE STRESSES, AND THE TYPE USED MUST MEET THESE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EXTREME FIBER IN BENDING AND TENSION PARALLEL TO GRAIN.... COMPRESSION PERPENDICULAR TO GRAIN__________ MODULUS OF ELASTICITY___________ STREAM PROTECTION NOTE

99. 100. 101.

102.

103.

Use the following note only if requested by Dept. of Environmental Conservation or the Regional Office.

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104.

DURING THE COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONDUCT OPERATIONS IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO PREVENT OR REDUCE TO A MINIMUM ANY DAMAGE TO ANY STREAM FROM POLLUTION BY DEBRIS, SEDIMENT, OR OTHER FOREIGN MATERIAL, OR FROM MANIPULATION OF EQUIPMENT AND/OR MATERIALS IN OR NEAR SUCH STREAMS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT RETURN DIRECTLY TO A STREAM ANY WATER WHICH HAS BEEN USED FOR WASH PURPOSES OR OTHER SIMILAR OPERATIONS WHICH CAUSE THIS WATER TO BECOME POLLUTED WITH SAND, SILT, CEMENT, OIL, OR OTHER IMPURITIES. IF THE CONTRACTOR USES WATER FROM A STREAM, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONSTRUCT AN INTAKE OR TEMPORARY DAM REQUIRED TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN WATER RIGHTS AND TO SUSTAIN FISH LIFE DOWNSTREAM. CONCRETE ANCHOR STUD NOTE

105.

Use the following note when pier nosing is used. 106. ALL CONCRETE ANCHOR STUDS WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THE PIER NOSING SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN MATERIAL SUBSECTION 709-05, STUD SHEAR CONNECTORS. PAYMENT FOR FURNISHING AND PLACING THE CONCRETE ANCHORS AND ANGLE WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICE BID FOR THE CONCRETE ITEM TO WHICH THE ANCHORS ARE ATTACHED.

Use the following notes for structures carrying railroads. 107. 108. DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS: CURRENT AMERICAN RAILWAY ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION MANUAL FOR RAILWAY ENGINEERING. RAILROAD LIVE LOAD: COOPER E80.

Use one of the following notes when concrete box culverts are used. 109. THE DETAILS SHOWN FOR THE CULVERT BARREL ARE BASED ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE WATER IN THE STREAM CHANNEL WILL BE DIVERTED OR CARRIED IN A FLUME DURING THE ENTIRE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BARREL. SHOULD THE CONTRACTOR DESIRE TO DIVERT THE WATER THROUGH ONE OF THE CELLS BEFORE COMPLETION OF THE ENTIRE BARREL, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT TO THE D.C.E.S. FOR APPROVAL, THE CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE AND SKETCHES SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION AND CONTRACTION JOINTS AND THE CHANGES IN THE BAR REINFORCEMENT DETAILS.

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or 110. THE DETAILS SHOWN FOR THE CULVERT BARREL ARE BASED ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE WATER IN THE STREAM CHANNEL WILL BE DIVERTED THROUGH ONE OF THE CELLS BEFORE COMPLETION OF THE ENTIRE BARREL. SHOULD THE CONTRACTOR DESIRE TO DIVERT THE WATER OR CARRY IT IN A FLUME DURING THE ENTIRE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BARREL, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT TO THE D.C.E.S. FOR APPROVAL, THE CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE AND SKETCHES INDICATING ANY CHANGES IN BAR REINFORCEMENT CONSTRUCTION AND CONTRACTION JOINTS. STONE MASONRY JOINTS FOR STONE MASONRY MAY VARY FROM 12 mm TO 25 mm THICKNESS. FINISH OF STONE MASONRY SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: DIMENSION MASONRY RINGSTONE, QUOINS, COPINGS AND OTHER STONES, IF SO DESIGNATED, SHALL BE DIMENSION MASONRY. ALL JOINTS FOR DIMENSION MASONRY SHALL BE 12 mm THICKNESS. FINISH OF DIMENSION MASONRY SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: INVERSET BRIDGE NOTES

111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118.

When an Inverset bridge is specified, the designer shall place the following applicable notes in the contract plans. 119. CONCRETE IN THE DECK SLAB SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF _________ MPa AT 28 DAYS. CONCRETE STRENGTH AT RELEASE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 21 MPa. ASTM A709M GRADE 345W STEEL SHALL BE USED AS STRUCTURAL STEEL. or ASTM A709M GRADE 345 STEEL SHALL BE USED AS STRUCTURAL STEEL.

120. 121.

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122.

HIGH STRENGTH BOLTS USED IN DIAPHRAGM CONNECTIONS SHALL BE ASTM A325M. (USE TYPE 1 FOR PAINTED STEEL, TYPE 3 FOR WEATHERING STEEL). THE BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE IS A PATENTED STRUCTURAL SYSTEM. THE ONLY COMPANY IN THE AREA LICENSED TO MANUFACTURE THE UNITS IS THE FORT MILLER COMPANY INC., P.O. BOX 98, SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. 12871 (TEL 518-695-5000). SHOP DRAWINGS FOR THE UNITS SHALL CONTAIN AS A MINIMUM THE FOLLOWING:
C

123.

124.

PLAN LAYOUT, INCLUDING LENGTH, WIDTH, SKEW ANGLE AND ORIENTATION CONCRETE MIX DESIGN INCLUDING ADMIXTURES CONCRETE SURFACE FINISH FABRICATION AND CURING PROCEDURES LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION DETAILS CROSS SECTIONS REINFORCEMENT SHOWING STRUCTURAL DEPTHS AND

C C C C C

FASTENER AND CONCRETE INSERT TYPE, STRENGTHS AND LOCATION OF USE REINFORCEMENT SCHEDULE TOLERANCES

C C

125.

DESIGN INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED SHALL INCLUDE:

C C C

CONCRETE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH STRUCTURAL STEEL TYPE AND GRADE ALL DESIGN LOADS

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C C

BEAM REACTIONS DEFLECTION DATA

126.

TO ENSURE FULL AND EVEN BEARING BETWEEN BOTTOM OF BEAMS AND MASONRY PLATES, THE BOTTOM SURFACES OF BEAMS IN THE BEARING AREAS SHALL, WITHIN EACH PANEL, BE FABRICATED TO BE TRULY IN ONE PLANE. THE MICROTEXTURE OF THE BRIDGE DECK SHALL BE OBTAINED BY CASTING THE BRIDGE DECK AGAINST THE SCOTT SYSTEM FLEX-LINER SAND BLAST NO. 3 FORM LINER. ALL REINFORCEMENT SHALL HAVE A COVER OF 50 mm (TO BOTTOM OF TRANSVERSE GROOVES) UNLESS SHOWN OTHERWISE. THE TOP BARS IN THE DECK AND APPROACH SLAB SHALL BE EPOXY COATED. NO CHAIRS, BOLSTERS OR OTHER SUPPORT DEVICES SHALL BE IN PLACE AGAINST THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE FORM (TOP OF DECK IN FIELD) DURING CASTING. AFTER THE INVERSET UNITS ARE CAST, THEY SHOULD BE MEASURED FOR CONFORMANCE WITH SHOP DRAWINGS AND TOLERANCES AND THE BEARING ANCHOR BOLT LOCATIONS RECALCULATED AND CHANGED AS NEEDED TO CLEAR THE BEAMS. ANCHOR BOLTS MAY BE CAST INTO THE BRIDGE SEATS, OR AT THE CONTRACTOR'S OPTION, DRILLED AND GROUTED INTO THE ABUTMENTS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE STATE. THE INVERSET UNITS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED WITHOUT DIAPHRAGMS. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO TRANSPORTATION TO THE BRIDGE SITE, ALL DIAPHRAGMS INTEGRAL TO ANY ONE UNIT SHALL BE INSTALLED. GRIND ALL EDGES OF STEEL AS NEEDED TO REMOVE SHARP EDGES PRIOR TO CLEANING FOR PAINTING. STRUCTURAL STEEL SHALL BE CLEANED AND PAINTED UNDER THE SHOP APPLIED STRUCTURAL STEEL PAINT SYSTEM ITEM. AFTER CLEANING, MILL SCALE SHALL NOT BE PRESENT. AT THE TIME OF SHIPMENT OF THE UNITS TO THE JOB SITE, THE 3 COATS OF PAINT SHALL HAVE BEEN APPLIED. THE COLOR OF THE FINISH URETHANE COATING SHALL BE__________. THE COLOR SHALL CONFORM TO _________. VIEWING SHALL BE DONE UNDER NORTH STANDARD DAYLIGHT. (Designer shall

127.

128.

129.

130.

131. 132.

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designate color and either Federal Color Standard Number 595 Number or Munsell Book Notation Number to which color conforms). 133. FOLLOWING THE WELDING OF THE BEAMS TO THE SOLE PLATES AND THE INSTALLATION OF THE DIAPHRAGMS, THE EXPOSED STEEL, HIGH STRENGTH BOLTS AND DAMAGED PAINT SURFACES IN THESE AREAS SHALL BE PAINTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE SHOP APPLIED STRUCTURAL STEEL PAINT SYSTEM ITEM. or CLEANING CONTROLLED OXIDIZING STRUCTURAL STEEL ASTM A709M GRADE 345W: A. IN THE FABRICATION SHOP THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE FASCIA STRINGERS SHALL BE CLEANED OF ALL DIRT, GREASE, PAINT, MILL SCALE OR OTHER FOREIGN MATERIAL PRIOR TO SHIPPING. THE PURPOSE OF THE CLEANING IS TO PRODUCE FASCIA SURFACES WHICH WILL WEATHER UNIFORMLY. B. IN THE FIELD THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE FASCIA STRINGERS SHALL BE CLEANED SO THAT ALL DIRT, GREASE, PAINT OR OTHER FOREIGN MATERIAL IS REMOVED AT THE COMPLETION OF THE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION. THE PURPOSE OF THE CLEANING IS TO RETURN THE FASCIA SURFACES TO THE CONDITION IN WHICH THEY LEFT THE FABRICATION SHOP. THE COST OF CLEANING THIS STEEL IN THE FABRICATION SHOP AND THE FIELD SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICES BID FOR THE VARIOUS ITEMS IN THE CONTRACT. 135. 136. BEARING ANCHOR BOLT NUTS SHALL BE FINGER TIGHT ONLY. AFTER THE INVERSET UNITS ARE IN PLACE AND PRIOR TO THE BEAMS BEING WELDED TO THE BEARINGS, THE UNITS SHALL BE POST LOADED AS APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER TO BRING THE EDGES OF THE ADJACENT DECK PANELS TO THE SAME ELEVATION, IF REQUIRED. AT THIS TIME, THE DIAPHRAGMS ARE INSTALLED. AFTER THE DIAPHRAGMS

134.

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ARE INSTALLED, THE SHEAR KEYS ARE TO BE FILLED WITH GROUT. POST LOADING SHALL CONTINUE WITHOUT THE ADDITION OF ANY OTHER SIGNIFICANT LIVE LOADS UNTIL THE SHEAR KEY GROUT HAS CURED. 137. SHEAR KEYS AND OTHER HOLES IN THE DECK SHALL BE FILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MATERIAL SPECIFICATION 701-06 CEMENT BASED GROUT MATERIALS FOR SHEAR KEYS FOLLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE CONTAINED IN THE PCCM. THE PCCM REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE MODIFIED BY THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH AND AS ALLOWED BY THE ENGINEER: SHEAR KEYS OR SLAB EDGES SHALL BE CLEANED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT OF THE UNITS AND TOUCH UP CLEANED AT THE JOB SITE AS ORDERED BY THE ENGINEER. GROUT MAY BE PLACED DOWN TO A TEMPERATURE OF 2C. HOWEVER, CURE TIME SHALL BE EXTENDED UNTIL THE ENGINEER DETERMINES THAT THE GROUT HAS BECOME HARD. DURING CURE TIME, THE GROUT SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM FREEZING. 138. ALL EXPOSED EDGES OF CONCRETE INCLUDING EDGES OF EXPANSION, CONTRACTION AND CONSTRUCTION JOINTS SHALL BE CHAMFERED 25 mm. RUB FINISHING OF CONCRETE SURFACES SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED. HOWEVER, VOIDS FOUND IN THE CONCRETE UPON REMOVAL OF FORMS SHALL BE FILLED WITH MORTAR. DECKS SHALL BE TEXTURED AS DESCRIBED ELSEWHERE IN THE CONTRACT. THE MACROTEXTURE (SAWCUT GROOVING) OF THE BRIDGE DECK SHALL BE OBTAINED BY TRANSVERSE SAWCUT GROOVING OF STRUCTURAL SLAB SURFACE ITEM. THE COST OF FURNISHING AND INSTALLING SHIM PLATES UNDER THE BEARINGS SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICE BID FOR THE BEARINGS. Note: Designers shall allow 20 mm thickness for shim plates when setting pedestal elevations for Inverset bridges. 17.4 Superstructure Slab Notes

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Notes For Deck Slab Placements on Structures

The following notes shall be shown on the plans for all simple and continuous span structures: 142. CONCRETE PLACEMENT AND FINISHING OPERATIONS SHALL BE PERFORMED AS RAPIDLY AS POSSIBLE. THE ENGINEER MAY ORDER THE CONTRACTOR TO STOP PLACEMENT OPERATIONS AT ANY TIME IF, IN THE ENGINEER'S OPINION, CONCRETE PLACED DURING THE PLACEMENT HAS STARTED TO SET, OR IS ABOUT TO SET, AND FURTHER PLACEMENT OF CONCRETE WILL CAUSE DEFLECTION CRACKING. LONGITUDINAL CONSTRUCTION JOINTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. FINISHING MACHINE(S) SHALL BE OPERATED AS CLOSE TO THE SKEW ANGLE AS PRACTICABLE FOR SKEW ANGLES BETWEEN 0 AND 50 . WHEN THE SKEW ANGLE IS GREATER THAN 50 THE FINISHING MACHINE(S) SHALL BE OPERATED AT AN ANGLE OF 50. WET BURLAP CURING BLANKETS ARE REQUIRED TO BE PLACED ON THE CONCRETE DECK WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF THE CONCRETE BEING DEPOSITED INTO THE FORMS OR 5 MINUTES AFTER FINISHING, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THE PLACEMENT OF THE TURF DRAG TEXTURE SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS. IN THE EVENT THE CONTRACTOR'S DECK PLACEMENT OPERATION IS STOPPED PRIOR TO COMPLETION, WHETHER BY THE CONTRACTOR'S OWN DECISION OR BY ORDER OF THE ENGINEER, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING A FINISHED DECK GRADE WHICH MATCHES THE PLANNED PROFILE. ANY SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS TO DECK FORMS MADE NECESSARY BY SUCH ACTION SHALL BE AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.

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Include the following note when the structure has a cross slope transition: 147. SINCE THIS STRUCTURE HAS A CROSS SLOPE TRANSITION, IT MAY BE ADVISABLE TO PLACE THE FINISHING MACHINE PERPENDICULAR TO THE STATION LINE.

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Include the following note when two finishing machines are required: 148. THE (Insert Placement 1" or continuous) PLACEMENT SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY THE SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION OF TWO FINISHING MACHINES AND CREWS. A MINIMUM RATE OF 23 CUBIC METERS PER HOUR SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY EACH MACHINE.

17.4.2

Additional Notes for Continuous Spans

The following notes shall be shown on the plans for all continuous spans (whether the deck is placed in one or multiple placements): 149. THE CONCRETE DECK SLAB FOR THIS STRUCTURE SHALL BE PLACED ACCORDING TO THE PLACEMENT SEQUENCE SHOWN. ANY ALTERNATE PROCEDURE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE D.C.E.S. NO RELATED WORK, INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF FORMS, MAY BE PROGRESSED BY THE CONTRACTOR UNTIL THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE IS RECEIVED FROM THE D.C.E.S. THE D.C.E.S. WILL REPLY WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE CONTRACTOR'S PROCEDURE. THE D.C.E.S. WILL NOT APPROVE PROCEDURES WHICH INCREASE THE PROBABILITY OF DEFLECTION CRACKING. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TO THE ENGINEER THE PROPOSED SET RETARDING WATER ADMIXTURE (ASTM TYPE D, SRWR) AND A COPY OF THE MANUFACTURERS LITERATURE SPECIFYING THE RECOMMENDED RANGE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT RETARDATION. THIS SRWR DOSAGE SHALL NOT BE REDUCED AS THE PLACEMENT PROGRESSES. THE ENGINEER WILL REJECT ANY CONCRETE TRUCK THAT CALLS FOR AN ADMIXTURE DOSAGE RATE BEYOND THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED RANGE. ANY SUPPLIER CODES DENOTING SRWR SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE ENGINEER FOR MONITORING PURPOSES. THE VALUES SHOWN IN THE CAMBER AND HAUNCH TABLES ARE BASED ON THE DECK PLACEMENT SEQUENCE SHOWN ON THE PLANS. IF THE DECK PLACEMENT SEQUENCE IS ALTERED, THE CAMBER AND HAUNCH TABLES NEED TO BE RECOMPUTED. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO HAVE A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER RECOMPUTE THESE TABLES AND SUBMIT THEM TO THE D.C.E.S FOR APPROVAL.

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The following notes shall be shown on the plans for continuous spans when a two placement sequence is used: 152. CONSTRUCTION JOINTS SHALL BE PLACED PARALLEL TO THE SKEW ANGLE. DECK CONCRETE SHALL BE PLACED SO THAT THE LEADING EDGE PARALLELS THE SKEW. FINISHING MACHINE(S) SHALL BE OPERATED AS CLOSE TO THE SKEW ANGLE AS PRACTICABLE. TEXTURING MAY BE DONE LONGITUDINAL, TRANSVERSE OR PARALLEL TO THE ALIGNMENT OF THE FINISHING MACHINE. ALL AREAS SHOWN ON THE PLANS AS PLACEMENT 1 MUST BE PLACED DURING THE INITIAL CONTINUOUS WORK PERIOD. SUBSEQUENT PLACEMENTS (CONTINUOUS PLACEMENTS) WILL NOT BE PERMITTED UNTIL 72 HOURS OF ACCEPTABLE CURING AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE PREVIOUS PLACEMENT.

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Include the following note when the structure contains three or more spans. 154. THE CONTRACTOR MAY DIVIDE PLACEMENT 2 INTO SEPARATE SEGMENTS PROVIDED THE 72 HOUR WAITING PERIOD BETWEEN PLACEMENTS IS OBSERVED.

17.5 155.

Stage Construction Notes for Steel Superstructures THE STRUCTURAL SLAB AND SLAB OVERHANG FOR EACH STAGE OF CONSTRUCTION HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR THE LOADING CONDITIONS SHOWN IN THE DETAILS. THE COST OF FURNISHING AND PLACING MECHANICAL CONNECTORS, MATERIAL SPECIFICATION, SECTION 709-10, SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICES BID FOR THE REINFORCING BAR ITEMS. In some instances, geometry may require the use of a large overhang during stage construction. Special temporary bracing may be required in order to prevent the rotation of the temporary fascia girder during the deck placement.

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SLAB PLACEMENT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ADEQUATE TEMPORARY SUPPORT AND BRACING TO PREVENT THE TEMPORARY FASCIA STRINGER FROM TWISTING UNDER THE LOADS OF THE CONCRETE DEAD LOAD AND THE CONSTRUCTION LOADS. THE CONTRACTOR MUST SUBMIT OVERHANG FORMING DESIGN AND DETAILS TO THE D.C.E.S. FOR APPROVAL. 158. DUE TO THE NATURE OF STAGE CONSTRUCTION AND THE PROBLEMS INHERENT WITH DIFFERENTIAL DEFLECTIONS, THE HOLES FOR ONE SIDE OF THE STAGE DIAPHRAGM CONNECTION PLATES SHALL BE FIELD DRILLED. NO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION SHALL BE MADE FOR FIELD DRILLING.

In cases where more than two stages are used, the following notes will have to be modified: 159. THE INTERMEDIATE DIAPHRAGMS, END DIAPHRAGMS AND ANY OTHER CROSS FRAMES THAT MAY BE PRESENT BETWEEN STAGE 1 AND STAGE 2 STRINGERS SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED UNTIL 72 HOURS FOLLOWING THE PLACEMENT OF THE STAGE 2 STRUCTURAL SLAB. If a closure placement is called for, the following sentence must be added to this note: THE INTERMEDIATE DIAPHRAGMS AND END DIAPHRAGMS MUST BE IN PLACE AND BOLTS TIGHTENED PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE CLOSURE PLACEMENT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL WAIT A MINIMUM OF 72 HOURS FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE SECOND STAGE DECK PLACEMENT BEFORE BEGINNING THE CLOSURE PLACEMENT. FORM WORK FOR THE STAGE 2 DECK PLACEMENT SHALL BE SUPPORTED ONLY BY THE STAGE 2 STRINGERS; NOT BY THE STAGE 1 STRINGER IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT. PRIOR TO PLACING THE STAGE 2 DECK PLACEMENT AND FOR 72 HOURS FOLLOWING ITS COMPLETION, NO REINFORCING BAR WITHIN THE CLOSURE PLACEMENT SHALL BE WIRED. THE TEMPORARY FASCIAS OF THE STAGE 1 AND STAGE 2 DECK SHALL BE COATED WITH AN EPOXY GROUT MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF MATERIAL SPECIFICATION 721-03 OR 705-22 PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE CLOSURE PLACEMENT. 17 - 51 1/2004

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Cofferdam Notes SHOULD FIELD CONDITIONS REQUIRE A CHANGE FROM THE TYPE OF COFFERDAM SYSTEM CALLED FOR ON THE PLANS, THE ENGINEER-INCHARGE SHALL CONTACT THE D.C.E.S. FOR COORDINATION WITH APPROPRIATE AGENCIES TO APPROVE THE CHANGE.

Include the following note on the contract plans when cofferdams are used with a tremie system: 166. THE COFFERDAM AND TREMIE SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED TO AUTOMATICALLY FLOOD BY NON-MECHANICAL MEANS WHEN THE WATER ELEVATION EXCEEDS___________.

Include the following notes on the contract plans as applicable: 167. IF MULTIPLE COFFERDAMS ARE REPLACED BY A SINGLE SYSTEM, AS PERMITTED BY THE REGIONAL HYDRAULICS ENGINEER, PAYMENT SHALL BE BASED ON ALL OF THE APPLICABLE COFFERDAM ITEMS INDICATED ON THE PLANS. DEWATERING OF THE COFFERDAM SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY PUMPING THE WATER TO AN APPROVED UPLAND VEGETATED AREA OUTSIDE OF THE STREAMBED AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS AND/OR APPROVED BY THE E.I.C. TEMPORARY SOIL EROSION AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL, SUCH AS HAY BALES OR APPROVED EQUAL, MAY BE REQUIRED AS DETERMINED BY THE ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. NO SETTLEMENT BASIN SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE THE OPTION OF INSTALLING A SEPARATE COFFERDAM OR INCORPORATING THE PERMANENT SHEETING INTO THE COFFERDAM ITEM. IF THE CONTRACTOR ELECTS TO INCORPORATE THE PERMANENT SHEETING IN THE COFFERDAM ITEM, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL BRACING REQUIRED TO STRENGTHEN THE PERMANENT SHEETING SYSTEM AND PROVIDE ANY WORK NECESSARY TO RETURN THE PERMANENT SHEETING TO ITS INTENDED FUNCTION AFTER THE COFFERDAM FUNCTION IS COMPLETE.

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The following notes shall be provided to specify water elevations developed for use at this location. They have been obtained by field observations from Regional forces at the time of preparation of the Bridge Site Data submission and they are included in Bridge Data sheet #2. 171. ORDINARY HIGH WATER IS ESTIMATED TO BE _____. THIS IS DEFINED AS THE WATER SURFACE ELEVATION FOR THE MEAN ANNUAL FLOOD, WHICH IS THE FLOOD THAT HAS A RECURRENCE INTERVAL OF 2.33 YEARS. ORDINARY WATER IS ESTIMATED TO BE _____. THIS IS DEFINED AS THE HIGHEST SURFACE WATER ELEVATION LIKELY TO BE ENCOUNTERED DURING ONE CONSTRUCTION SEASON (OTHER THAN MAJOR FLOODS). IT IS ALWAYS LESS THAN THE ORDINARY HIGH WATER ELEVATION AND IT IS USUALLY AN OBSERVED ELEVATION RATHER THAN A COMPUTED ONE. LOW WATER IS ESTIMATED TO BE _____. THIS WATER ELEVATION IS THE NORMAL LOW WATER ELEVATION PREVALENT DURING ONE CONSTRUCTION SEASON FOR MORE THAN 25% OF THE TIME. IT IS AN OBSERVED ELEVATION RATHER THAN A COMPUTED ONE. The following notes may be used for stage construction projects using adjacent precast prestressed beams. 172. STEPS TO ASSURE THAT PROPER DIFFERENTIAL CAMBER BETWEEN STAGE 1 AND STAGE 2 IS ACHIEVED. POSSIBLE MEASURES INCLUDE: A. BOTH STAGE 1 AND STAGE 2 STORING PRESTRESSED BEAMS SHALL BE STORED FOR 60 DAYS (PRIOR TO SHIPMENT) TO ALLOW THE MAJORITY OF CAMBER GROWTH TO OCCUR PRIOR TO SHIPMENT AND LOADING. B. PRELOADING THE STAGE 2 BEAMS (IN STORAGE) IF NECESSARY TO RESTRAIN GROWTH. THE CONTRACTOR MUST SUBMIT DESIGN CALCULATIONS FOR THE ENGINEERS APPROVAL BEFORE THIS OPTION CAN BE ACCEPTED. C. CASTING THE BEAMS FOR DIFFERENTIAL STAGES AT DIFFERENT TIMES SO THAT THE AGE OF THE BEAMS AT THE TIMES OF SHIPMENT WILL BE APPROXIMATELY THE SAME. D. ANY OTHER OPTION DEEMED SUITABLE BY THE CONTRACTOR AND APPROVED AS ACCEPTABLE BY THE DEPUTY CHIEF ENGINEER (STRUCTURES) (DCES).

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