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Sign Structures Manual

Title Page

Prepared By:

Bureau of Bridges and Structures


Division of Highways

Agency:

Illinois Department of Transportation

Place of Publication:

Springfield, Illinois

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Sign Structures Manual

Sign Structures Manual

Table of Contents

Section 1 - Introduction

1.1 Purpose ....................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Sign Structure Styles ................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Economic Considerations ............................................................ 1-2

1.4 Discontinued Designs .................................................................. 1-3

1.5 General ........................................................................................ 1-3

1.6 Foundations ................................................................................. 1-4

1.7 Non-Standard Designs ................................................................ 1-5

1.8 Sign Structure Number ................................................................ 1-6

1.9 CADD Instructions ....................................................................... 1-9

Section 2 - Design
2.1 Aluminum Span Sign Structures ............................................... 2.1-1

Design Charts and Tables ........................................................ 2.1-9

Standards ............................................................................... 2.1-18

2.2 Aluminum Cantilever Sign Structures ....................................... 2.2-1

Standards ................................................................................. 2.2-6

2.3 Bridge Mounted Sign Structures ............................................... 2.3-1

Standards ................................................................................. 2.3-3

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2.4 Monotube Sign Structures ......................................................... 2.4-1

Standards .................................................................................. 2.4-3

2.5 Breakaway Wide Flange Steel Signposts.................................. 2.5-1

Design Charts ............................................................................ 2.5-5

Standards ................................................................................ 2.5-35

2.6 Breakaway Tubular Steel Signposts .......................................... 2.6-1

Design Charts ............................................................................ 2.6-3

Standards ................................................................................ 2.6-18

2.7 Aluminum Butterfly Sign Structures ........................................... 2.7-1

Standards .................................................................................. 2.7-6

Aesthetic Sign Structures

2.8 Steel Span Sign Structures ....................................................... 2.8-1

Design Charts and Tables ......................................................... 2.8-9

Standards ................................................................................ 2.8-15

2.9 Steel Cantilever Sign Structures ................................................ 2.9-1

Standards .................................................................................. 2.9-6

2.10 Steel Trichord Span Sign Structures ....................................... 2.10-1

Design Charts .......................................................................... 2.10-5

Standards ................................................................................ 2.10-8

References
R Reactions and Weights ............................................................... R-1

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Section 1 - Introduction

1.1 Purpose

According to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s “Manual on Uniform


Traffic Control Devices” (MUTCD)(adopted from the FHWA Manual with
addenda), “The purpose of traffic control devices, as well as the principles for
their use, is to promote highway safety and efficiency by providing for the orderly
movement of all road users on streets and highways throughout the Nation.
Traffic control devices notify road users of regulations and provide warning and
guidance needed for the reasonably safe, uniform, and efficient operation of all
elements of the traffic stream.”

This manual provides a basis for traffic engineers or technicians to select


standard sign structures and prepare sign structure plan sheets without the
involvement of a structural engineer. The Bureau of Bridges and Structures
(BBS) prepares and administers the “Sign Structures Manual.”

1.2 Sign Structure Styles

The MUTCD and other IDOT policies govern the number, types, locations and
geometries of required traffic signs. The MUTCD doesn’t always specify styles
of structures to support the signs, so the plan preparer must consider site
conditions and limitations, economy and future demands. The following styles of
sign structures are included in this Manual:

1. Span Sign Structures (aluminum and steel box, steel trichord truss)
2. Cantilever Sign Structures (aluminum and steel box truss)
3. Bridge Mounted Sign Structures
4. Monotube Sign Structures (single and dual)
5. Breakaway Wide Flange and Tubular Steel Signposts
6. Butterfly Sign Structures (aluminum truss)

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Traffic signal mast arm and standard light pole structures may carry small
signage, but are not defined as, or included with sign structures. The primary
use of traffic signal mast arms is supporting signals and lights, but standard
designs include small guide and street signs within the limitations given on
Highway Standards. Plan preparers must consult with District Operations before
considering additional signage. Standard light pole designs do not include any
signage, although they sometimes carry small speed limit or guide signs.
Operation’s approval is still required before adding signs to light poles.

1.3 Economic Considerations

Sign size and location with respect to traffic lanes are the governing factors in
sign structure selection. Other local considerations may mandate selection of
specific structures (e.g., cantilever and span sign structures) even if more
economical sign structures could support the required signs. According to the
MUTCD, restraints which may influence this decision are: traffic volume at or
near capacity; complex interchange design; multiple lanes in each direction;
restricted sight distance; closely spaced interchanges; multi-lane exits; large
percentage of trucks; street lighting in background; high speed traffic;
consistency of sign message location through a series of interchanges;
insufficient space for ground mounted signs; junction of an interstate route with
another freeway and left exit ramps.

Engineering judgment is necessary to provide economy while ensuring


appropriate sign structure parameters as described in the MUTCD. For
example, if the MUTCD stipulates sign placement 100 feet before an exit ramp
and an overpass fascia beam occurs 90 feet before the ramp, using a bridge-
mount sign structure on the overpass in lieu of constructing a span or cantilever
sign structure is reasonable compliance with MUTCD guidance.

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For large contracts with several sign locations, group sign structures by type (I-A,
II-C-A, etc.) and length. For economical fabrication, avoid slight variations in
truss length and consider making all trusses the same length as much as
possible within a contract.

1.4 Discontinued Designs

BBS discontinued some sign structure designs due to structural and/or economic
considerations. Most notably was the 1994 suspension of the painted (brown)
tubular steel Vierendeel cantilever and span sign structures. Vierendeel
structures are not recommended for use on future contracts unless essential
either to match existing adjacent structures or for other overriding considerations
on specific projects. If Vierendeels are proposed, submit plans to the BBS for
review well in advance of the letting. Alternate base plate details that will match
existing Vierendeel anchor bolt patterns are available for the aluminum span and
cantilever designs. If replacement of Vierendeels becomes necessary, and
inspections of existing foundations find them serviceable, use the aluminum,
steel or trichord designs with alternate post details.

1.5 General

The edition of AASHTO “Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for


Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals” (AASHTO) current at the date
shown on the base sheets governs design and the IDOT Standard Specifications
for Road and Bridge Construction current at the time of the project’s
advertisement for letting, controls construction.

For best efficiency, avoid selecting a larger than necessary truss type. Unless
the proposed total sign area is near the maximum for a given truss type or there
is a significant possibility that more sign area will be added in the near future,

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select truss type based on span length, total sign area and maximum end
support height, as detailed in this manual.

Design of the sign structures includes dead loads, wind loads, and ice loads.
AASHTO combines loads into groups, and the combination producing the
maximum effect proportions each element of the structure. The three group
loads are Dead Load (Group I), Dead Load plus Wind (Group II), and Dead Load
plus Ice plus 1/2 Wind (Group III). Group II and Group III load combinations
allow increasing member stresses by 33 percent.

Design of the vertical end supports for the sign structures considers the effects
of wind in any direction and locating the signs near one end. AASHTO requires
factoring wind loads into normal and transverse components that act on the
supports simultaneously. The basic load (BL) of wind on the structure includes
horizontal loads applied at the geometric centers of the respective areas,
distributed accordingly to the structure components. Combination 1 is 1.0 x BL
(normal to sign) and 0.2 x BL (parallel to sign), while Combination 2 is 0.6 x BL
(normal to sign) and 0.3 x BL (parallel to sign). Combination loads distribute
equally among supports assuming the maximum permitted design sign area,
except for special installations. In addition to the preceding, the Fatigue Design
section of the AASHTO specification applies to cantilever and butterfly sign
structures.

1.6 Foundations

The spread footing dimension “M” and drilled shaft foundation depth “B” depend
on common cohesive soils (silty or sandy clay). Standard foundation dimensions
require a minimum average unconfined compressive strength (Qu) below the
bottom of the spread footing and for all strata within and below the “B” portion of
the drilled shaft. Soil exploration prior to plan development is required to
determine actual Qu at or near the proposed foundations’ location and confirm

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foundation parameters. If average Qu values are less than the value specified
on the foundation standards, then the sign structure foundation will require a
special design. The drilled shaft foundation alternative is more economical and
better suited for the majority of site conditions encountered.

Site conditions that may preclude using drilled shaft foundations are rock strata
within the shaft depth, unsuitable soil conditions at the site (e.g. boulders, low Qu
or collapsing/cohesionless sand) or drilling obstructions from existing utilities,
adjacent buildings or appurtenances. The presence of such conditions may
require a spread footing or pile-supported foundation.

Site conditions that may preclude using spread footing foundations include
unsuitable soil conditions at the site (e.g. loess and organic, compressible soils),
excavation restrictions with existing utilities, infrastructure or adjacent right-of-
way or permeable soils with high water table above the footing base. Borings
revealing such conditions may require drilled shaft foundations. For either a
special design or review of consultant’s special design, submit soil-boring data,
site plans and proposed sign structure plans to the BBS.

1.7 Non-Standard Designs

Design of the sign structures in this Manual is limited to standard extruded


aluminum sign panels as defined in the Standard Specifications, or dynamic-
variable message signs as defined herein, with maximum dimensions within the
limits shown. When proposed sign installations exceed these limits or alternate
sign structure styles are required, submit plans prepared by a structural engineer
well in advance of the letting to the BBS for review and/or approval. Examples of
non-standard designs include sign areas, end support heights, weights or span
lengths exceeding the maximum allowable dimensions or custom designed, non-
tapered, long span, rigid frame monotubes for SPUDI projects.

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Installations using changeable / dynamic / variable message sign cabinets use


only span Type III-A or III-S structures, or butterfly structures with the sign
cabinet centered on the column.

1.8 Sign Structure Number

Each sign structure (span, cantilever, butterfly, monotube and bridge mounted
only) in the state is assigned a fifteen digit structure number used to identify the
type and location of each structure. Plan preparers must establish a structure
number for all new sign structures and enter it into the tables located on several
of the sign structure standards. To ensure accuracy and consistency,
consultants should check with the District office before assigning a sign structure
number. The fifteen-digit number is composed of seven segments of information
as follows:

Structure Number 1 S 022 I 355 L 048.6


Segment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Segment 1. One number that indicates the District (1 through 9) in which the
sign structure is located.

Segment 2. One letter indicating the style of sign structure as follows:

B Bridge Mounted Sign Structures


C Cantilever Sign Structures
F Butterfly Sign Structures
M Monotube Sign Structures
S Span Sign Structures

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The Cantilever (C) and Span (S) designations include aluminum, steel, trichord
and Vierendeel design styles. District offices should use only these
designations, but include the style with “type of structure” in databases.

Segment 3. Three numbers that list the county location of the sign structure
as follows:

County Numbers

Adams 001 Fayette 026 Lawrence 051 Pulaski 077


Alexander 002 Ford 027 Lee 052 Putnam 078
Bond 003 Franklin 028 Livingston 053 Randolph 079
Boone 004 Fulton 029 Logan 054 Richland 080
Brown 005 Gallatin 030 McDonough 055 Rock Island 081
Bureau 006 Greene 031 McHenry 056 St. Clair 082
Calhoun 007 Grundy 032 McLean 057 Saline 083
Carroll 008 Hamilton 033 Macon 058 Sangamon 084
Cass 009 Hancock 034 Macoupin 059 Schuyler 085
Champaign 010 Hardin 035 Madison 060 Scott 086
Christian 011 Henderson 036 Marion 061 Shelby 087
Clark 012 Henry 037 Marshall 062 Stark 088
Clay 013 Iroquois 038 Mason 063 Stephenson 089
Clinton 014 Jackson 039 Massac 064 Tazewell 090
Coles 015 Jasper 040 Menard 065 Union 091
Cook 016 Jefferson 041 Mercer 066 Vermilion 092
Crawford 017 Jersey 042 Monroe 067 Wabash 093
Cumberland 018 JoDaviess 043 Montgomery 068 Warren 094
DeKalb 019 Johnson 044 Morgan 069 Washington 095
DeWitt 020 Kane 045 Moultrie 070 Wayne 096
Douglas 021 Kankakee 046 Ogle 071 White 097
DuPage 022 Kendall 047 Peoria 072 Whiteside 098
Edgar 023 Knox 048 Perry 073 Will 099
Edwards 024 Lake 049 Piatt 074 Williamson 100
Effingham 025 LaSalle 050 Pike 075 Winnebago 101
Pope 076 Woodford 102

Segment 4. One letter indicating the type of road on which the sign structure
is located:

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I Interstate highways
L Local routes
N Non-marked routes
S State highways
U U.S. numbered highways
B Business routes

Segment 5. Three numbers or letters that list the highway or abbreviate the
named route on which the sign structure is located, for example:

067 U.S. Highway 67


155 Interstate Highway 155
WIL Willow Road

Segment 6. One letter, “L” or “R” describes the side of the highway over
which the sign structure is primarily located. The right or left side
of the highway is always determined when standing between the
opposing traffic lanes facing in the direction of the increasing
milepost markers. Milepost markers normally increase from
West to East and South to North. If the sign structure spans
over all lanes and/or has signs facing both directions, use “R” as
the default.

Segment 7. The last segment is four numbers plus a decimal point indicating
the milepost or estimated milepost nearest the location of the
sign structure to the nearest tenth of a mile.

For example, Structure Number 1S022I355L030.2 is a Span Sign Structure,


located in District 1, in DuPage County, on Interstate 355, on the left side, at
milepost marker 030.2.

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1.9 CADD Instructions

Digitized CADD plans are available through the IDOT web site. Use the base
sheets in these libraries by, first, attaching and placing the Design Border Cell
(C00010 in “bridge.cel” library), then, attaching the desired base sheet cell(s).
Do not attempt to use the plan sheets presented in this Manual. Prior to
preparing a set of plans, always check the BBS link at the IDOT website for the
most recently updated cell libraries.

These base sheets facilitate efficient production of sign structure plans for
planners, designers and technicians. All the details given in the cell libraries for
each sheet must be included without omission or alteration. The only additions
necessary are completing the tables based on criteria for truss and support
member dimensions, field data regarding elevations and offsets and contract
specific information in the tables and the upper and lower right hand corners of
the plans. Consultants may also add their name or logo to the box in the lower
right hand corner. Coordination with the BBS is required prior to preparing a set
of plans, for projects with special details not covered by the cell libraries.

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Section 2 - Design

2.1 Aluminum Span Sign Structures

When the MUTCD warrants overhead signs, aluminum span sign structures are
the standard used by IDOT for freeway and expressway guide signing. Span
sign structures are the least economical sign structure type. The plan preparer
should consider all MUTCD governing factors and alternatives before selecting
overhead spans. Use the following procedures and policies when preparing
plans:

1. Determine the 15-digit sign structure number and the station.

2. Determine the location of the sign over the roadway, distance from the right
foundation to edge of pavement (D), design span length (center to center
support frames to nearest even foot), proposed height of sign(s) (Ds), total
sign area and roadway cross section/Elevation A for point of minimum
clearance to sign structure (sign, sign bracket, walkway support, or truss).

3. With the design span length and total sign area, select type of truss and truss
member sizes from the following table on page 2.1-2. Design of each
structure listed in the table accounts for the maximum span length, total sign
area, and maximum end support height. Always choose the next largest
structure design that will meet all three parameters. For example, a project
requires a 70 ft. span with 560 sq. ft. total sign area and 28 ft. maximum end
support height. Because the total sign area is greater than the 550 square
feet maximum for the second 70 ft. span in the table, choose a 70 ft. span,
Type I-A structure using the members and foundation dimensions for the 80
ft. span, Type I-A. In addition, since total sign area is already significant,
consider using the 90-foot Type I-A or the 90-foot Type II-A design for more

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future additional sign capacity. Before making a final structure selection,


complete Step 4 for end support height.

ALUMINUM SPAN SIGN STRUCTURE DESIGNS


MAX. MAX. CHORD *WEB MEMBERS END SUPPORT MAX. END SPREAD DRILLED
SPAN SIGN ALUMINUM ALUMINUM STEEL PIPE SUPPORT FOOTING SHAFT
LENGTH AREA TUBE SIZE TUBE SIZE SIZE X WALL HEIGHT(H) DIM. "M" DIM. "B"
(FT) (SQ FT) (IN) (IN) (IN) (FT) (FT) (FT)

TYPE I-A (4'-0" X 4'-6")


** 70 350 4 1/2 X 1/4 2 1/4 X 1/4 6 X 0.280 25.0 14.0 10.0
70 550 5 X 1/4 2 1/2 X 1/4 8 X 0.322(Std) 28.0 18.5 13.5
80 570 5 X 5/16 2 1/2 X 5/16 8 X 0.322(Std) 28.0 19.5 14.5
90 610 5 X 5/16 2 1/2 X 5/16 10 X 0.279 31.0 21.5 16.5
100 610 5 1/2 X 5/16 2 1/2 X 5/16 10 X 0.279 31.0 21.5 16.5

TYPE II-A (4'-6" X 5'-3")


90 740 5 1/2 X 5/16 3 X 5/16 10 X 0.365 (Std) 31.0 22.5 17.5
100 740 6 X 5/16 3 X 5/16 10 X 0.365 (Std) 31.0 22.5 17.5
110 740 6 1/2 X 5/16 3 X 5/16 10 X 0.365 (Std) 31.0 24.5 20.5
120 740 7 X 5/16 3 X 5/16 10 X 0.365 (Std) 31.0 24.5 20.5
130 740 7 X 3/8 3 X 5/16 10 X 0.365 (Std) 31.0 25.0 21.0

TYPE III-A (5'-0" X 7'-0")


120 900 7 X 5/16 3 1/4 X 5/16 12 X 0.33 34.0 28.0 18.0
130 975 7 X 3/8 3 1/4 X 5/16 12 X 0.33 34.0 31.0 19.0
140 1050 7 X 1/2 3 1/4 X 5/16 12 X 0.375 (Std) 34.0 33.0 22.0
150 1125 8 1/2 X 1/2 3 1/2 X 5/16 12 X 0.5 (XS) 36.0 36.0 25.0
160 1200 9 X 1/2 3 1/2 X 5/16 12 X 0.5 (XS) 36.0 38.0 27.0

* (Verticals; Horizontals; Vertical, Horizontal, and Interior Diagonals)


** Use only for off-interstate applications or mounting on bridge parapets

Note: For installations using large, heavyweight dynamic message sign cabinets,
use Type III-A structures only. The cell library includes special walkway details
for interior cabinet access.

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4. Determine height dimensions H and A and final pipe size for each support
frame using the following criteria:

(a) Minimum vertical clearance is 17 feet 3 inches from Elevation A to sign,


walkway support, or truss.

(b) Top of foundation above grade elevation is a minimum of 2 feet and a


maximum of 4 feet 6 inches for spread footings and a minimum of 2 feet
and a maximum of 3 feet 6 inches for dual drilled shafts, as shown on
the plans.

(c) Use a minimum sign height of 15’-0” to calculate the end support heights.
To calculate H for a span structure with walkway brackets: To Elevation
A, add 17’ 3”, plus 1’ 3” (8” for DMS), plus 7’-6” or half the height of the
tallest sign (whichever is greater), plus half the truss height, plus 7 ½”,
minus top of foundation elevation, minus 2”.

(d) If the height dimension H exceeds the maximum end support height
allowed for the selected truss design, choose a truss design with the
appropriate maximum end support height. For example, if the 70 ft. span
with 560 sq. ft. total sign area requires a 30 ft. maximum end support
height, choose a 70 ft. span Type I-A structure using the members and
foundation dimensions designed for the 90 ft. span Type I-A structure,
which allows up to a 31 ft. end support height.

There may be situations where tall signs are required and the end
support is taller than the maximum height allowed for Type I-A and II-A
structures. For these cases, make the following adjustments to the
column wall thickness:

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If a Type I-A structure requires an end support height greater than 31


feet and up to 35 feet, use 10-inch diameter by 0.365-inch wall thickness
pipes for the end supports. For a Type II-A structure with a height
greater than 31 feet up to 35 feet, use a pipe 10-inch diameter by 0.500-
inch wall thickness.

5. With the corresponding truss type and chord size entered, select splicing
flange details from the following charts:

Type I-A Truss Use chart on page 2.1-9


Type II-A Truss Use chart on page 2.1-11
Type III-A Truss Use chart on page 2.1-13

Note: When completing the table on base sheet OS4-A-2 under “Splicing
Flange”, “Bolts”, “No. /Splice”, enter 6 or 8.

6. Using the proposed span length, select camber at mid-span of truss from the
following charts:

Type I-A Truss Use chart on page 2.1-10


Type II-A Truss Use chart on page 2.1-12
Type III-A Truss Use chart on page 2.1-14

For shorter spans, not included on the camber graphs:


Minimum AASHTO Camber = L (in.)/1000.

7. Determine the number of exterior and interior truss units required. Use the
minimum number of units for each truss, keeping the maximum unit length at
approximately 40 feet or less. For example, use only two exterior units for a
design length (L) of 80 feet, even though one or both may be slightly greater
than 40 feet. Calculate exterior unit panel spacing (P) by dividing the Unit

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Length (Le) minus 22.5 inches ( 1 inch), by the number of panels. Calculate
interior unit panel spacing (P) by dividing the Unit Length (Li) minus 15 inches,
by number of panels. The minimum panel spacing for all truss types is 4 feet.
Maximum panel spacing is 5.0 feet for Type I-A trusses and 5 feet 6 inches
for type II-A and III-A trusses.

To maintain the pattern of the vertical diagonals, single interior units must
have an even number of panels per unit while exterior units may have an odd
or even number of panels. When two interior units are used, each interior
unit may have an odd or even number of panels, resulting in an even number
for all interior units combined. For ease of fabrication and the most
economical design, all panels on a truss should be the same length. Tables
of recommended dimensions are on pages 2.1-15, 2.1-16 and 2.1-17. For
Type III-A structures less than 100 feet in length use the Type II-A tables.

8. Obtain soil-boring data and determine the average Qu per Section 1.6 at the
bottom of the spread footing or for all strata within and below the “B” portion
of the dual drilled shaft foundation. If average and minimum Q u values meet
the requirements of Section 1.6, use dimension “M” for the spread footing or
the depth “B” for dual drilled shaft foundations from the selected sign
structure design in the table on page 2.1-2. Dimension “N” may be
determined from the spread footing foundation standards OS-F1, OS-F2, OS-
F3 or OS-F4 and the soil boring data. As described in Section 1.6, if average
and minimum Qu values do not meet the requirements, the BBS must provide
a special design.

9. With the information from Steps 4(b) and 8, and/or information obtained from
the BBS, determine the spread footing or drilled shaft vertical limits (Elevation
Top, Elevation Bottom), dimensions “M” and “N” for a spread footing
foundation or dimensions “A”, “B”, and “F” for a dual drilled shaft foundation.

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The traffic barrier shaped foundations on sheets OS4-MED or OS4-MED2 are


required for all new span overhead sign structure end supports located within
medians of divided highways.

10. Walkway and/or truss grating have two alternate sets of plans: 1-1/2 inch
deep aluminum grating and galvanized steel plank grating. The plan preparer
should consult District personnel for grating preference and select the correct
sheets. Walkway grating should cover the full width of all signs and extend a
minimum of 4 feet past the edge of pavement into the shoulder unless the
shoulder width is less than 10 feet. If shoulder width is less than 10 feet or if
the structure is on a low speed ramp, the walkway grating may begin at edge
of pavement, while still covering the full width of all signs. Truss inspection
grating extends full length of the truss, unless specifically exempted by the
District and BBS. For projects that omit front walkway and lighting, details
provide the option of plain vertical sign supports in lieu of the L-brackets.

11. For installations using large, heavy-weight dynamic message sign cabinets
which require walkways for door access, use span Type III-A structures only
and make the following walkway sheet substitutions:

Replace: With:
OS-A-9 and/or OS-A-9S OS-A-9-DMS
OS-A-10 and/or OS-A-10S OS-A-10-DMS
OS-A-11 OS-A-11-DMS

12. If the left and right support heights on a structure are not equal, fill in two rows
of the table on the “Support Frame” sheet for that structure, checking the
boxes labeled “Left” and “Right” to designate each end support.

13. Include the “Damping Device” base sheet OS-A-D with all aluminum span
sign structure projects.

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14. Fill in all tables on applicable base sheets including sign structure number,
station, height of tallest sign, total sign area, support heights and sign bracket
and foundation dimensions.

15. Calculate quantities as needed for foundations and complete the Total Bill of
Material.

16. If the proposed structure is replacing a Vierendeel span on an existing


foundation, contact the BBS for special support frame and foundation designs
and details.

17. Submit proposed designs exceeding dimensional and/or loading limits to the
BBS for special analysis and/or approval.

18. To provide uniformity on all aluminum span sign structure plans, place the
sheets in the following order:

General Plan and Elevation (OS-A-1)


Aluminum Truss Details (OS-A-2 followed by OS4-A-2)
Damping Device (OS-A-D)
Support Frame for applicable Aluminum truss types
Support Frame Details for applicable Aluminum truss types
(i.e., OS-A-3 followed by OS-A-3A, OS-A-4 followed by OS-A-4A, etc.)
Aluminum Walkway Details (OS-A-9)
Alternate Steel Walkway Details (OS-A-9S) (optional)
Aluminum Walkway Details (OS-A-10)
Alternate Steel Walkway Details (OS-A-10S) (optional)
Aluminum Handrail Details (OS-A-11)
Foundation Details required for truss types, support frame sizes and
jobsite conditions

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Typ.
W

Typ.
W1 "

"

B 1’’ (Typ.)

6-BOLT SPLICE

CHORD BOLT
W W1 A B
SIZE SIZE

4" x " " " " 8" 11"

5" x " " " " 8" 11"

5" x " " " " 8" 11"

5" x " " " " 9" 12"

SPLICING PLATE for

ALUMINUM TRUSS

TYPE I-A (4’-0" x 4’-6")

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Camber at ~ - Inches
3

1
2

1
2
3

100
95
90
85

gn Span - Feet
80

Desi
75
70
65
60

CAMBER for
Note: For shorter spans, not included
on the graph, ALUMINUM TRUSS
minimum AASHTO camber = {/
1000
TYPE I-A (4’-0" x 4’-6")

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Typ.
W

Typ.
W1 "

"

B 1’’ (Typ.)

8-BOLT SPLICE

Typ.
W

Typ.
W1 "

"

B 1’’ (Typ.)

6-BOLT SPLICE

CHORD BOLT No.


W W1 A B
SIZE SIZE Bolts

5" x " " " " 9" 12" 6

6" x " " " " 10" 13" 6

6" x " 1" " " 11" 14" 6

7" x " 1" " " 11" 15 " 6

7" x " 1" " " 11" 15" 8

SPLICING PLATE for

ALUMINUM TRUSS

TYPE II-A (4’-6" x 5’-3")

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5

Camber at ~ - Inches
3

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

Design Span - Feet

CAMBER for
Note: For shorter spans, not included
on the graph, ALUMINUM TRUSS
minimum AASHTO camber = {/
1000
TYPE II-A (4’-6" x 5’-3")

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Typ.
W

Typ.
W1 "

"

B 1’’ (Typ.)

8-BOLT SPLICE

Typ.
W

Typ.
W1 "

"

B 1’’ (Typ.)

6-BOLT SPLICE

CHORD BOLT No.


W W1 A B
SIZE SIZE Bolts

7" x " 1" " " 11" 15" 6

7" x " 1" " " 11" 15" 8

7" x " 1" " " 11" 15" 8

8" x " 1" " " 13" 16" 8

9" x " 1" " " 13" 17" 8

SPLICING PLATE for

ALUMINUM TRUSS

TYPE III-A (5’-0" x 7’-0")

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5

Camber at ~ - Inches
3

90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160

Design Span - Feet

CAMBER for
Note: For shorter spans, not included ALUMINUM TRUSS
on the graph,
minimum AASHTO camber = {/
1000
TYPE III-A (5’-0" x 7’-0")

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Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

Recommended Dimensions

Type I-A Sign Truss


Variable End Dimension = 5 1/2" + - 1" (See sheet OS-A-2)

Truss Variable Exterior Units (2) Interior Unit(s)


Length End Dimension No. Panels Unit Panel Number No. of Panels Unit Panel
(ft) (in) Per Unit Length (Le) Length (P) Required Per Unit Length (Li) Length (P)

60 4 1/2" 6 30' - 10 1/2" 4' - 10" 0 - - -


61 4 1/2" 6 31' - 4 1/2" 4' - 11" 0 - - -
62 4 1/2" 6 31' - 10 1/2" 5' - 0" 0 - - -
63 6 1/2" 7 32' - 2 1/2" 4' - 4" 0 - - -
64 5 1/2" 7 32' - 9 1/2" 4' - 5" 0 - - -
65 4 1/2" 7 33' - 4 1/2" 4' - 6" 0 - - -
66 5 1/4" 7 33' - 9 3/4" 4' - 6 3/4" 0 - - -
67 6" 7 34' - 3" 4' - 7 1/2" 0 - - -
68 5" 7 34' - 10" 4' - 8 1/2" 0 - - -
69 5 3/4" 7 35' - 3 1/4" 4' - 9 1/4" 0 - - -
70 6 1/2" 7 35' - 8 1/2" 4' - 10" 0 - - -
71 5 1/2" 7 36' - 3 1/2" 4' - 11" 0 - - -
72 4 1/2" 7 36' - 10 1/2" 5' - 0" 0 - - -
73 6 1/2" 8 37' - 2 1/2" 4' - 5" 0 - - -
74 4 1/2" 8 37' - 10 1/2" 4' - 6" 0 - - -
75 6 1/2" 8 38' - 2 1/2" 4' - 6 1/2" 0 - - -
76 4 1/2" 8 38' - 10 1/2" 4' - 7 1/2" 0 - - -
77 6 1/2" 8 39' - 2 1/2" 4' - 8" 0 - - -
78 4 1/2" 8 39' - 10 1/2" 4' - 9" 0 - - -
79 5" 5 25' - 6 1/4" 4' - 8 3/4" 1 6 29' - 7 1/2" 4' - 8 3/4"
80 5" 5 25' - 10" 4' - 9 1/2" 1 6 30' - 0" 4' - 9 1/2"
81 5" 5 26' - 1 3/4" 4' - 10 1/4" 1 6 30' - 4 1/2" 4' - 10 1/4"
82 5" 5 26' - 5 1/2" 4' - 11" 1 6 30' - 9" 4' - 11"
83 5" 5 26' - 9 1/4" 4' - 11 3/4" 1 6 31' - 1 1/2" 4' - 11 3/4"
84 5 1/4" 6 28' - 9" 4' - 5 3/4" 1 6 28' - 1 1/2" 4' - 5 3/4"
85 4 1/2" 6 29' - 1 1/2" 4' - 6 1/2 " 1 6 28' - 6" 4' - 6 1/2 "
86 6" 6 29' - 4 1/2" 4' - 7" 1 6 28' - 9" 4' - 7"
87 5 1/4" 6 29' - 9" 4' - 7 3/4" 1 6 29' - 1 1/2" 4' - 7 3/4"
88 4 1/2" 6 30' - 1 1/2" 4' - 8 1/2" 1 6 29' - 6" 4' - 8 1/2"
89 6" 6 30' - 4 1/2" 4' - 9" 1 6 29' - 9" 4' - 9"
90 5 1/4" 6 30' - 9" 4' - 9 3/4" 1 6 30' - 1 1/2" 4' - 9 3/4"
91 4 1/2" 6 31' - 1 1/2" 4' - 10 1/2" 1 6 30' - 6" 4' - 10 1/2"
92 6" 6 31' - 4 1/2" 4' 11" 1 6 30' - 9" 4' 11"
93 5 1/4" 6 31' - 9" 4' - 11 3/4" 1 6 31' - 1 1/2" 4' - 11 3/4"
94 6 1/2" 7 33' - 6 1/4" 4' - 6 1/4" 1 6 28' - 4 1/2" 4' - 6 1/4"
95 5" 7 33' - 11 1/2" 4' - 7" 1 6 28' - 9" 4' - 7"
96 6" 7 34' - 3" 4' - 7 1/2" 1 6 29' - 0" 4' - 7 1/2"
97 4 1/2" 7 34' - 8 1/4" 4' - 8 1/4" 1 6 29' - 4 1/2" 4' - 8 1/4"
98 5 1/2" 7 34' - 11 3/4" 4' - 8 3/4" 1 6 29' - 7 1/2" 4' - 8 3/4"
99 6 1/2" 7 35' - 3 1/4" 4' - 9 1/4" 1 6 29' - 10 1/2" 4' - 9 1/4"
100 5" 7 35' - 8 1/2" 4' - 10" 1 6 30' - 3" 4' - 10"

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Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

Recommended Dimensions

Type II-A Sign Truss


Variable End Dimension = 5 1/2" + - 1" (See sheet OS-A-2)

Truss Variable Exterior Units (2) Interior Unit(s)


Length End Dimension No. Panels Unit Panel Number No. Panels Unit Panel
(ft) (in) Per Unit Length (Le) Length (P) Required Per Unit Length (Li) Length (P)

70 6 1/2" 7 35' - 8 1/2" 4' - 10" 0 - - -


71 5 1/2" 7 36' - 3 1/2" 4' - 11" 0 - - -
72 4 1/2" 7 36' - 10 1/2" 5' - 0" 0 - - -
73 5 1/4" 7 37' - 3 3/4" 5' - 0 3/4" 0 - - -
74 6" 7 37' - 9" 5' - 1 1/2" 0 - - -
75 5" 7 38' - 4" 5' - 2 1/2" 0 - - -
76 5 3/4" 7 38' - 9 1/4" 5' - 3 1/4" 0 - - -
77 6 1/2" 7 39' - 2 1/2" 5' - 4" 0 - - -
78 5 1/2" 7 39' - 9 1/2" 5' - 5" 0 - - -
79 5 3/4" 5 28' 10 1/4" 5' - 4 3/4" 1 4 22' - 10" 5' - 4 3/4"
80 6 1/2" 5 29' - 2" 5' - 5 1/2" 1 4 23' - 1" 5' - 5 1/2"
81 5" 5 26' - 1 3/4" 4' - 10 1/4" 1 6 30' - 4 1/2" 4' - 10 1/4"
82 5" 5 26' - 5 1/2" 4' - 11" 1 6 30' - 9" 4' - 11"
83 5" 5 26' - 9 1/4" 4' 11 3/4" 1 6 31' - 1 1/2" 4' 11 3/4"
84 5" 5 27' - 1" 5' - 0 1/2" 1 6 31' - 6" 5' - 0 1/2"
85 5" 5 27' - 4 3/4" 5' - 1 1/4" 1 6 31' - 10 1/2" 5' - 1 1/4"
86 5" 5 27' - 8 1/2" 5' - 2" 1 6 32' - 3" 5' - 2"
87 5" 5 28' - 0 1/4" 5' - 2 3/4" 1 6 32' - 7 1/2" 5' - 2 3/4"
88 5" 5 28' - 4" 5' - 3 1/2" 1 6 33' - 0" 5' - 3 1/2"
89 5" 5 28' - 7 3/4" 5' - 4 1/4" 1 6 33' - 4 1/2" 5' - 4 1/4"
90 5" 5 28' - 11 1/2" 5' - 5" 1 6 33' - 9" 5' - 5"
91 5" 5 29' - 3 1/4" 5' - 5 3/4" 1 6 34' - 1 1/2" 5' - 5 3/4"
92 6" 6 31' - 4 1/2" 4' - 11" 1 6 30' - 9" 4' - 11"
93 5 1/4" 6 31' - 9" 4' - 11 3/4" 1 6 31' - 1 1/2" 4' - 11 3/4"
94 4 1/2" 6 32' - 1 1/2" 5' - 0 1/2" 1 6 31' - 6" 5' - 0 1/2"
95 6" 6 32' - 4 1/2" 5' - 1" 1 6 31' - 9" 5' - 1"
96 5 1/4" 6 32' - 9" 5' - 1 3/4" 1 6 32' - 1 1/2" 5' - 1 3/4"
97 4 1/2" 6 33' - 1 1/2" 5' - 2 1/2" 1 6 32' - 6" 5' - 2 1/2"
98 6" 6 33' - 4 1/2" 5' - 3" 1 6 32' - 9" 5' - 3"
99 5 1/4" 6 33' - 9" 5' - 3 3/4" 1 6 33' - 1 1/2" 5' - 3 3/4"
100 4 1/2" 6 34' - 1 1/2" 5' - 4 1/2" 1 6 33' - 6" 5' - 4 1/2"
101 6" 6 34' - 4 1/2" 5' - 5" 1 6 33' - 9" 5' - 5"
102 4 1/2" 7 36' - 5 1/4" 4' - 11 1/4" 1 6 30' - 10 1/2" 4' - 11 1/4"
103 5 1/2" 7 36' - 8 3/4" 4' - 11 3/4" 1 6 31' - 1 1/2" 4' - 11 3/4"
104 6 1/2" 7 37' - 0 1/4" 5' - 0 1/4" 1 6 31' - 4 1/2" 5' - 0 1/4"
105 5" 7 37' - 5 1/2" 5' - 1" 1 6 31' - 9" 5' - 1"
106 6" 7 37' - 9" 5' - 1 1/2" 1 6 32' - 0" 5' - 1 1/2"
107 4 1/2" 7 38' - 2 1/4" 5' - 2 1/4" 1 6 32' - 4 1/2" 5' - 2 1/4"
108 5 1/2" 7 38' - 5 3/4" 5' - 2 3/4" 1 6 32' - 7 1/2" 5' - 2 3/4"
109 6 1/2" 7 38' - 9 1/4" 5' - 3 1/4" 1 6 32' - 10 1/2" 5' - 3 1/4"
110 5" 7 39' - 2 1/2" 5' - 4" 1 6 33' - 3" 5' - 4"
111 6" 7 39' - 6" 5' - 4 1/2" 1 6 33' - 6" 5' - 4 1/2"
112 4 1/2" 7 39' - 11 1/4" 5' - 5 1/4" 1 6 33' - 10 1/2" 5' - 5 1/4"
113 6" 8 38' - 4 1/2" 4' - 6 3/4" 1 8 37' - 9" 4' - 6 3/4"
114 6" 8 38' - 8 1/2" 4' - 7 1/4" 1 8 38' - 1" 4' - 7 1/4"
115 6" 8 39' - 0 1/2" 4' - 7 3/4" 1 8 38' - 5" 4' - 7 3/4"
116 6" 8 39' - 4 1/2" 4' - 8 1/4" 1 8 38' - 9" 4' - 8 1/4"
117 6" 8 39' - 8 1/2" 4' - 8 3/4" 1 8 39' - 1" 4' - 8 3/4"
118 6" 8 40' - 0 1/2" 4' - 9 1/4" 1 8 39' - 5" 4' - 9 1/4"
119 4 1/2" 6 30' - 6" 4' - 9 1/4" 2 6 29' - 10 1/2" 4' - 9 1/4"
120 4 1/2" 6 30' - 9" 4' - 9 3/4" 2 6 30' - 1 1/2" 4' - 9 3/4"
121 4 1/2" 6 31' - 0" 4' 10 1/4" 2 6 30' - 4 1/2" 4' 10 1/4"
122 4 1/2" 6 31' - 3" 4' - 10 3/4" 2 6 30' - 7 1/2" 4' - 10 3/4"
123 4 1/2" 6 31' - 5" 4' - 11 1/4" 2 6 30' - 10 1/2" 4' - 11 1/4"
124 4 1/2" 6 31' - 9" 4' - 11 3/4" 2 6 31' - 1 1/2" 4' - 11 3/4"
125 4 1/2" 6 32' 0 " 5' - 0 1/4" 2 6 31' - 4 1/2" 5' - 0 1/4"
126 4 1/2" 6 32' - 3" 5' - 0 3/4" 2 6 31' - 7 1/2" 5' - 0 3/4"
127 4 1/2" 6 32' - 6" 5' - 1 1/4" 2 6 31' - 10 1/2" 5' - 1 1/4"
128 4 1/2" 6 32' - 9" 5' - 1 3/4" 2 6 32' - 1 1/2" 5' - 1 3/4"
129 4 1/2" 6 33' - 0" 5' - 2 1/4" 2 6 32' - 4 1/2" 5' - 2 1/4"
130 4 1/2" 6 33' - 3" 5' - 2 3/4" 2 6 32' - 7 1/2" 5' - 2 3/4"

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Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

Recommended Dimensions

Type III-A Sign Truss


Variable End Dimension = 5 1/2" + - 1" (See sheet OS-A-2)
(For Type III-A truss lengths less than 100 feet, use Type II-A dimensions on preceding page)
Truss Variable Exterior Units (2) Interior Unit(s)
Length End Dimension No. Panels Unit Panel Number No. Panels Unit Panel
(ft) (in) Per Unit Length (Le) Length (P) Required Per Unit Length (Li) Length (P)

100 4 1/2" 6 34' - 1 1/2" 5' - 4 1/2" 1 6 33' - 6" 5' - 4 1/2"
101 6" 6 34' - 4 1/2" 5' - 5" 1 6 33' - 9" 5' - 5"
102 4 1/2" 7 36' - 5 1/4" 4' - 11 1/4" 1 6 30' - 10 1/2" 4' - 11 1/4"
103 5 1/2" 7 36' - 8 3/4" 4' - 11 3/4" 1 6 31' - 1 1/2" 4' - 11 3/4"
104 6 1/2" 7 37' - 0 1/4" 5' - 0 1/4" 1 6 31' - 4 1/2" 5' - 0 1/4"
105 5" 7 37' - 5 1/2" 5' - 1" 1 6 31' - 9" 5' - 1"
106 6" 7 37' - 9" 5' - 1 1/2" 1 6 32' - 0" 5' - 1 1/2"
107 4 1/2" 7 38' - 2 1/4" 5' - 2 1/4" 1 6 32' - 4 1/2" 5' - 2 1/4"
108 5 1/2" 7 38' - 5 3/4" 5' - 2 3/4" 1 6 32' - 7 1/2" 5' - 2 3/4"
109 6 1/2" 7 38' - 9 1/4" 5' - 3 1/4" 1 6 32' - 10 1/2" 5' - 3 1/4"
110 5" 7 39' - 2 1/2" 5' - 4" 1 6 33' - 3" 5' - 4"
111 6" 7 39' - 6" 5' - 4 1/2" 1 6 33' - 6" 5' - 4 1/2"
112 4 1/2" 7 39' - 11 1/4" 5' - 5 1/4" 1 6 33' - 10 1/2" 5' - 5 1/4"
113 6" 8 38' - 4 1/2" 4' - 6 3/4" 1 8 37' - 9" 4' - 6 3/4"
114 6" 8 38' - 8 1/2" 4' - 7 1/4" 1 8 38' - 1" 4' - 7 1/4"
115 6" 8 39' - 0 1/2" 4' - 7 3/4" 1 8 38' - 5" 4' - 7 3/4"
116 6" 8 39' - 4 1/2" 4' - 8 1/4" 1 8 38' - 9" 4' - 8 1/4"
117 6" 8 39' - 8 1/2" 4' - 8 3/4" 1 8 39' - 1" 4' - 8 3/4"
118 6" 8 40' - 0 1/2" 4' - 9 1/4" 1 8 39' - 5" 4' - 9 1/4"
119 4 1/2" 6 30' - 6" 4' - 9 1/4" 2 6 29' - 10 1/2" 4' - 9 1/4"
120 4 1/2" 6 30' - 9" 4' - 9 3/4" 2 6 30' - 1 1/2" 4' - 9 3/4"
121 4 1/2" 6 31' - 0" 4' - 10 1/4" 2 6 30' - 4 1/2" 4' - 10 1/4"
122 4 1/2" 6 31' - 3" 4' - 10 3/4" 2 6 30' - 7 1/2" 4' - 10 3/4"
123 4 1/2" 6 31' - 6" 4' - 11 1/4" 2 6 30' - 10 1/2" 4' - 11 1/4"
124 4 1/2" 6 31' - 9" 4' - 11 3/4" 2 6 31' - 1 1/2" 4' - 11 3/4"
125 4 1/2" 6 32' - 0" 5' - 0 1/4" 2 6 31' - 4 1/2" 5' - 0 1/4"
126 4 1/2" 6 32' - 3" 5' - 0 3/4" 2 6 31' - 7 1/2" 5' - 0 3/4"
127 4 1/2" 6 32' - 6" 5' - 1 1/4" 2 6 31' - 10 1/2" 5' - 1 1/4"
128 4 1/2" 6 32' - 9" 5' - 1 3/4" 2 6 32' - 1 1/2" 5' - 1 3/4"
129 4 1/2" 6 33' - 0" 5' - 2 1/4" 2 6 32' - 4 1/2" 5' - 2 1/4"
130 4 1/2" 6 33' - 3" 5' - 2 3/4" 2 6 32' - 7 1/2" 5' - 2 3/4"
131 4 1/2" 6 33' - 6" 5' - 3 1/4" 2 6 32' - 10 1/2" 5' - 3 1/4"
132 4 1/2" 6 33' - 9" 5' - 3 3/4" 2 6 33' - 1 1/2" 5' - 3 3/4"
133 4 1/2" 6 34' - 0" 5' - 4 1/4" 2 6 33' - 4 1/2" 5' - 4 1/4"
134 4 1/2" 6 34' - 3" 5' - 4 3/4" 2 6 33' - 7 1/2" 5' - 4 3/4"
135 4 1/2" 6 34' - 6" 5' - 5 1/4" 2 6 33' - 10 1/2" 5' - 5 1/4"
136 4 1/2" 6 34' - 9" 5' - 5 3/4" 2 6 34' - 1 1/2" 5' - 5 3/4"
137 6 1/2" 6 32' - 4 1/2" 5' - 1" 2 7 36' - 10" 5' - 1"
138 6" 6 32' - 7 1/2" 5' - 1 1/2" 2 7 37' - 1 1/2" 5' - 1 1/2"
139 5 1/2" 6 32' - 10 1/2" 5' - 2" 2 7 37' - 5" 5' - 2"
140 5" 6 33' - 1 1/2" 5' - 2 1/2" 2 7 37' - 8 1/2" 5' - 2 1/2"
141 4 1/2" 6 33' - 4 1/2" 5' - 3" 2 7 38' - 0" 5' - 3"
142 5 5/8" 6 33' - 6 3/4" 5' - 3 3/8" 2 7 38' - 2 5/8" 5' - 3 3/8"
143 5 1/8" 6 33' - 9 3/4" 5' - 3 7/8" 2 7 38' - 6 1/4" 5' - 3 7/8"
144 6 1/4" 6 34' - 0" 5' - 4 1/4" 2 7 38' - 8 3/4" 5' - 4 1/4"
145 5 3/4" 6 34' - 3" 5' - 4 3/4" 2 7 39' - 0 1/4" 5' - 4 3/4"
146 5 1/4" 6 34' - 6" 5' - 5 1/4" 2 7 39' - 3 3/4" 5' - 5 1/4"
147 4 3/4" 6 34' - 9" 5' - 5 3/4" 2 7 39' - 7 1/4" 5' - 5 3/4"
148 4 1/2" 7 37' - 9" 5' - 1 1/2" 2 7 37' - 1 1/2" 5' - 1 1/2"
149 5 1/4" 7 37' - 11 5/8" 5' - 1 7/8" 2 7 37' - 4 1/8" 5' - 1 7/8"
150 6" 7 38' - 2 1/4" 5' - 2 1/4" 2 7 37' - 6 3/4" 5' - 2 1/4"
151 5" 7 38' - 5 3/4" 5' - 2 3/4" 2 7 37' - 10 1/4" 5' - 2 3/4"
152 5 3/4" 7 38' - 8 3/8" 5' - 3 1/8" 2 7 38' - 0 7/8" 5' - 3 1/8"
153 6 1/2" 7 38' - 11" 5' - 3 1/2" 2 7 38' - 3 1/2" 5' - 3 1/2"
154 5 1/2" 7 39' - 2 1/2" 5' - 4" 2 7 38' - 7" 5' - 4"
155 4 1/2" 7 39' - 6" 5' - 4 1/2" 2 7 38' - 10 1/2" 5' - 4 1/2"
156 5 1/4" 7 39' - 8 5/8" 5' - 4 7/8" 2 7 39' - 1 1/8" 5' - 4 7/8"
157 6" 7 39' - 11 1/4" 5' - 5 1/4" 2 7 39' - 3 3/4" 5' - 5 1/4"
158 4 7/8" 6 32' - 3 3/4" 5' - 0 7/8" 3 6 31' - 8 1/4" 5' - 0 7/8"
159 5 1/4" 6 32' - 6" 5' - 1 1/4" 3 6 31' - 10 1/2" 5' - 1 1/4"
160 5 5/8" 6 32' - 8 1/4" 5' - 1 5/8" 3 6 32' - 0 3/4" 5' - 1 5/8"

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Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

Aluminum Span Sign Structure Base Sheets


U. S. Standard Units
SHEET TITLE

OS - A - 1...................... General Plan, Aluminum Truss & Steel Supports


OS - A - 2...................... Aluminum Truss Details Truss Type I-A, II-A, & III-A
OS4 - A - 2.................... Aluminum Truss Details Truss Type I-A, II-A, & III-A
OS - A - D ..................... Damping Device
OS - A - 3...................... 6” Dia. Pipe Support Frame for Type I-A Aluminum Truss
OS - A - 3A ................... 6” Dia. Pipe Support Frame Details
OS - A - 4...................... 8” Dia. Pipe Support Frame for Aluminum Truss
OS - A - 4A ................... 8” Dia. Pipe Support Frame Details
OS - A - 6...................... 10” Dia. Pipe Support Frame for Aluminum Truss
OS - A - 6A ................... 10” Dia. Pipe Support Frame Details
OS4 - A- 8a................... 12” Dia. Pipe Support Frame for Type III-A Aluminum Truss
OS4 - A - 8aA ............... 12” Dia. Pipe Support Frame Details
OS - A - 9...................... Aluminum Walkway Details
OS - A - 9 - DMS .......... Alternate Aluminum Walkway Details for DMS
OS - A - 9S ................... Alternate Steel Walkway Details
OS - A - 10.................... Aluminum Walkway Details
OS - A – 10 - DMS........ Alternate Aluminum Walkway Details for DMS
OS - A - 10S ................. Alternate Steel Walkway Details
OS - A - 11.................... Aluminum Handrail Details
OS - A – 11 - DMS........ Alternate Aluminum Handrail Details for DMS
OS - F1 ......................... Foundation Details (6” Dia. Pipe, Spread Footing)
OS - F2 ......................... Foundation Details (8” Dia. Pipe, Spread Footing)
OS - F3 ......................... Foundation Details (10” Dia. Pipe, Spread Footing)
OS – F4 ........................ Foundation Details (12” Dia. Pipe, Spread Footing)
OS4 - F1 ....................... Foundation Details (6” Dia. Pipe, Drilled Shaft)
OS4 - F2 ....................... Foundation Details (8” Dia. Pipe, Drilled Shaft)
OS4 - F3 ....................... Foundation Details (10” Dia. Pipe, Drilled Shaft)
OS4 - F4 ....................... Foundation Details (12” Dia. Pipe, Drilled Shaft)
OS4 – MED .................. Median Support Foundation Details
OS4 – MED2 ................ Median Support Foundation Details

2.1-18 June 2012


Alternate direction of horizontal
GENERAL NOTES
diagonal bracing for each bay in
planes of upper and lower chords DESIGN: AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway
Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals. ("AASHTO Specifications")

CONSTRUCTION: Current (at time of letting) Illinois Department of Transportation


Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Supplemental
Specifications and Special Provisions. ("Standard Specifications")

LOADING: 90 M.P.H. WIND VELOCITY

WALKWAY LOADING: Dead load plus 500 lbs. concentrated live load.

Alternate vertical diagonal bracing for each


TYPICAL PLAN
Sign Panel
(Interior diagonals not shown) DESIGN STRESSES:
bay in planes of front and back chords
Field Units
f’c = 3,500 p.s.i.
fy = 60,000 p.s.i. (reinforcement)

WELDING: All welds to be continuous unless otherwise shown. All welding to be


done in accordance with current AWS D1.1 and D1.2 Structural Welding Codes
(Steel and Aluminum) and the Standard Specificiations.

Walkway, railing and lights MATERIALS: Aluminum Alloys as shown throughout plans. All Structural Steel
(if required) omitted for clarity. Pipe shall be ASTM A53 Grade B or A500 Grade B or C. If A500 pipe is
substituted for A53, then the outside diameter shall be as detailed and wall
thickness greater than or equal to A53. All Structural Steel Plates and Shapes
Lowest part of structure

earance
shall conform to AASHTO M270 Gr. 36, Gr. 50 or Gr. 50W*. Stainless steel for
above Elevation A.
Sign support structures may be subject to damaging vibrations and shims, sleeves and handhole covers shall be ASTM A240, Type 302 or 304, or
oscillations when sign panels are not in place during erection or another alloy suitable for exterior exposure and acceptable to the Engineer.

mun Cl
maintenance of the structure. To avoid these attach temporary blank The steel pipe and stiffening ribs at the base plate for the column shall have
~ Support
sign panels or other bracing to the structure until permanent signs a minimum longitudinal Charpy V-Notch (CVN) energy of 15 lb.-ft. at 40 F.
~ Support
are installed. (Zone 2) before galvanizing.

ni
’ Mi
FASTENERS FOR ALUMINUM TRUSSES: All bolts noted as "high strength" must

-3’
satisfy the requirements of AASHTO M164 (ASTM A325), or approved alternate,
D
and must have matching lock nuts. Threaded studs for splices (if Members

17’
Edge of interfere) must satisfy the requirements of ASTM A449, ASTM A193, Grade B7,
Elev. A Pavement or approved alternate, and must have matching lock nuts. Bolts and lock nuts
Shoulder
(Location varies) not required to be high strength must satisfy the requirements of ASTM A307.
All bolts and lock nuts must be hot dip galvanized per AASHTO M232. The lock
nuts must have nylon or steel inserts. A stainless steel flat washer conforming
to ASTM A240 Type 302 or 304, is required under both head and nut or under
both nuts where threaded studs are used. High strength bolt installation shall
conform to Article 505.04 (f) (2)d of the IDOT Standard Specifications for
Spread footing-type foundations.
Road and Bridge Construction. Rotational capacity ("ROCAP") testing of bolts
Drilled Shaft-Type Foundation. May be modified by design for any Type
will not be required.
requiring a pile supported foundation.

U-BOLTS AND EYEBOLTS: U-Bolts and Eyebolts must be produced from


ASTM A276 Type 304, 304L, 316 or 316L, Condition A, cold finished stainless
c. to c. Support Frames
steel, or an equivalent material acceptable to the Engineer. All nuts for U-Bolts
Structures Manual

and Eyebolts must be lock nuts equivalent to ASTM A307 with nylon or steel
inserts and hot dip galvanized per AASHTO M232. A stainless steel flat washer
Elev. A = Elevation at point of minimum
TYPICAL ELEVATION clearance to sign, walkway support or truss.
conforming to ASTM A240, Type 302 or 304, is required under each U-Bolt and

(Looking at Face of Signs**) Eyebolt lock nut.


gn
See Si

Top of Design GALVANIZING: All Steel Grating, Plates, Shapes and Pipe shall be Hot Dip
Structure c. to c. Height of Total
End Support Station Truss Elev. A Dim. D Galvanized after fabrication in accordance with AASHTO M111. Painting is not
Number Supports Tallest Sign Sign Area
Type permitted.

-0’

30 p.s.f.
(See Sign Structures
15’

10 p.s.f. 10 p.s.f. ANCHOR RODS: Shall conform to ASTM F1554 Gr. 105.
Type I-A , II-A

Manual for max. sign areas)


, max.
, max.

CONCRETE SURFACES: All concrete surfaces above an elevation 6’’ below the
Type III-A

lowest final ground line at each foundation shall be cleaned and coated with

Bridge Seat Sealer in accordance with the Standard Specifications.


-0’
-0’

34’
31’

REINFORCEMENT BARS: Reinforcement Bars designated (E) shall be epoxy


coated in accordance with the Standard Specifications.
Maximum Length
c. to c. Support Frames FOUNDATIONS: The contract unit price for Concrete Foundations and Drilled
(See Sign Structures Manual) Shaft Concrete Foundations shall include reinforcement bars complete in place.

DESIGN WIND LOADING DIAGRAM **Looking upstation for structures with signs both sides.
TOTAL BILL OF MATERIAL
Parameters shown are basis for I.D.O.T. Standards and Sign Manual
Tables. Installations not within dimensional limits shown require special ITEM UNIT TOTAL

analysis for all components. OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE SPAN TYPE I-A Foot
* If M270 Gr. 50W (M222) steel is proposed, chemistry for plate to be
used shall first be approved by the Engineer as suitable for galvanizing OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE SPAN TYPE II-A Foot
and welding. OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE SPAN TYPE III-A Foot
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE WALKWAY TYPE A Foot
CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Cu. Yds.
DRILLED SHAFT CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Cu. Yds.

OS-A-1 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES - GENERAL PLAN & RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ELEVATION - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL SUPPORTS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Horizontal
(Lower Chord-all panel points)
(Upper Chord- each end of each
unit only)
~ Vertical and Horizontal
Horizontal Diagonal
Chord Horizontal Tubes
See Note 5 15’’ ’’, min. Interior Diagonal
1’’, max.

Interior Diagonal See Note 6

(One shown - Typ.


all panel points)
Horizontal Horizontal
Diagonal Diagonal
’’ end plate

PLAN ’’
5’’ |1’’ 1’’, max.
See Note 2 See Note 6
Li
Detail A
~ Support Frame Chord Toe edge of
7’’ P See Note 3 See Note 4 7’’
A 9’’, max. diagonal member

l
See Support
Frame Detai
typical typ.
’’ Vertical Diagonal See Note 6 shall be cut back
O.D. + 3’’ to facilitate throat
1’’
Interior Diagonal thickness per AWS
Vertical D1.1, Fig 3.2
(Each end of
. Vert.
units only) .D Interior Diagonal

D. + 3
O

2
Horiz.
Vertical

O.
Chord Diagonal A Interior Diagonal ~ Lower Chord

B-221, typ.
See Note 1 Chord
6061-T6
ELEVATION

TYPICAL INTERIOR UNIT SUPPORT END DETAIL FOR EXTERIOR UNIT TYPICAL JOINT DETAILS
Even number of panels/interior unit required.

DETAIL A
Horizontal
(Lower Chord-all panel points)
(Upper Chord- each end of each
Horizontal Diagonal
unit only)
See Note 5

1 Contractor may alternatively use standard aluminum drive-fit cap to close end.
’’ } drain hole in end plate/drive-fit cap. (Typ. at ends of all chords)
Interior Diagonal
(One shown - Typ. all panel points)
2 5’’ end dimension may vary by |1’’ to provide uniform panel spacing (P).
~ End Upper Front Chord
Support
Interior Diagonal
3 Panel spacing (P) shall be uniform for entire truss and between 4’-0’’ and
5’-0’’ for Type I-A or 4’-0’’ and 5’-6’’ for Types II-A and III-A.
Upper Back Chord
|9" PLAN Chord
4 Vertical Diagonals in front and back face shall alternate.

5 Hidden lines show wind bracing alternates direction between planes of top and
Le
bottom chords.


-0’

-3’


-6’
P See Note 3
A 7’’ 6 All diagonals shall be detailed for minimum offset from the panel point based on

Type III-A 7’

Type II-A 5’
typical ~ Truss & ~ Sign

Type I-A 4’
the following: Offset shall be such as to provide a ’’ minimum to 1’’ maximum
clearance between any diagonal and any horizontal or vertical member, and to
"R" on Support
provide clearance for U-bolt connections of signs or walkway brackets.
Frame Details

Reverse direction of interior


Vertical
diagonals at alternate panels.
(Each end of
units only)

Vertical Diagonal Sign Panel - See sign panel


See Support A
See Note 4 Chord sheet for details.
End Detail

Lower Back Chord


Type I-A 4’-0’’

ELEVATION Type II-A 4’-6’’

TYPICAL EXTERIOR UNIT Type III-A 5’-0’’ Lower Front Chord

Even or odd number of panels/exterior units allowed.

"T" on Support Frame Details

SECTION A-A

OS-A-2 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES - ALUMINUM TRUSS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
DETAILS FOR TRUSS TYPES I-A, II-A AND III-A
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
TRUSS UNIT TABLE

Design Exterior Units (2) Interior Unit Upper & Lower Verticals; Horizontals; Vertical, Camber Splicing Flange
Structure
Truss Chord Horizontal, and Interior Diagonals at
Number Station No. Panels Panel No. No. Panels Panel Bolts Weld Sizes
Unit Unit
Type Midspan A B
per Unit e ) Lgth.(P) Req’d.
Lgth.(L per Unit i ) Lgth.(P)
Lgth.(L O.D. Wall O.D. Wall No./Splice Dia. W W1

Drill 6 holes
B
’’ larger than
bolt diameter.

60
B

*Flange I.D.
Splicing Flange
A
1’’
See Table B
& Note 1 W

Upper Chord TRUSS TYPES I-A, II-A, & III-A

See Table
W1 B
Horizontal Diagonal Drill 8 holes
’’ 22 ’’ larger than
bolt diameter.
High Strength bolts with locknuts

5
4
or (if members interfere)
threaded studs with 2 locknuts.
1’’ Use stainless steel washers under

22
head and nut. See table.
Vertical
Vertical Diagonal
(Each end of
SECTION B-B
units only)

Interior Diagonal
ISOMETRIC VIEW
1 Splicing Flanges shall be attached to
each truss unit with the truss shop TYPICAL TRUSS UNIT B
assembled to camber shown. Truss units ASTM B221 Alloy 6061 Temper T6
Lower Chord *Flange I.D.
shall be in proper alignment and flange Note:
surfaces shall be shop bolted into full Units shall be shipped individually with adequate provision to prevent Bolt Circle } = A
Horizontal
contact before welding. Sufficient detrimental motion during transport. This may require ropes between
(Lower Chord - all panel points) Flange O.D. = B
external welds or tacks shall be made horizontals and diagonals or energy dissipating (elastic) ties to the vehicle.
(Upper Chord - each end of each unit only)
to secure flanges until remaining welds The Contractor is responsible for maintaining the configuration and
are made after disassembly. Adjacent protection of the units. TRUSS TYPES II-A & III-A
flanges shall be "match marked" to insure
proper field assembly. SPLICING FLANGES
c to c of support frame
ASTM B221, Alloy 6061-T6
or ASTM B209, Alloy 6061-T651
*To fit O.D. of Chord with maximum gap of ’’.
Camber required
See table.

CAMBER DIAGRAM
Camber curve shown is theoretical. Actual camber
attained by slope changes at splices between units.

CAMBER ATTAINMENT EXAMPLES: camber at


midspan

camber at camber at 2/3 camber 2/3 camber


midspan midspan at midspan at midspan

2 units 3 units 4 units

Camber shown is for fabrication only, measured with truss fully supported. (No-load condition)

OS4-A-2 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES - ALUMINUM TRUSS DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FOR TRUSS TYPES I-A, II-A AND III-A
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
* Center of horizontal to center of

D, typ.
~ Span ~ Span ~ Span & Splice
splice dimension may vary. Verify
’’ } stainless steel
* * before drilling holes in mounting tube.
U- bolt with hot dip galvanized 7’’ 7’’ ~ Top Chord 12’’ 12’’ 7’’ 7’’
2’’
locknuts and stainless steel washers,
typ.
typ. ’’} holes in 2’’ } tube

~’’
Cross
hole 2’’ } OD x ’’ Wall
Tube

’*

’*
’*

T / 2
d d

T / 2

T / 2
Aluminum Tube
2’’} OD

-6’

-0’
-0’
x ’’ Wall 2’’ } OD x ’’ Wall
~ Damping

Type II-A 4’

Type III-A 5’
Type I-A 4’
Aluminum Aluminum Tube
~ Damping Device ~ Damping
Device Tube
Device

T
T

B B
C C

T / 2

T / 2
Cross
T / 2

Tube 2’’ } OD x ’’ Wall Horizontals


Aluminum Tube
A A

2’’ } OD x ’’ Wall ~ Top Chord


NOTES
Aluminum Tube Damper: One damper per truss. (31 lbs. minimum Stockbridge-Type
Aluminum - 29’’ minimum between ends of weights) Cost
PLAN DETAIL "C"
PLAN DETAIL "B" included in Overhead Sign Structure...
~ Span at ~ Chord Splice
PLAN DETAIL "A" ~ Span at Panel Point
~ Span between Panel Points Materials: Materials: Aluminum tubes shall be ASTM B221 alloy 6061
temper T6. Cost included in Overhead Sign Structure...

~ Span ~ Span ~ Span and Splice


~ Top Chord ~ Top Chord

SECTION A-A SECTION B-B SECTION C-C


~ Span

~ cross tubes (Detail ’’A’’ and ’’B’’) or


D
Horizontal (Detail ’’C’’) R = +’’
2

’’ } stainless steel ~’’ } hole ~ Span


d R = 1’’
U- bolt with hot dip galvanized R = + ’’
2’’, typ. 2 (Plan Detail ’’A’’ and ’’B’’)
locknuts and stainless steel washers, (Plan Detail ’’C’’) See Plan Detail A, B, C,
typ. ’’} holes in mounting tube
for truss damping device


+ 3 ’


- + 2

D
2

Mounting Tube
4’
d



2

1’
1’

Damping Device

l

B’
an Detai

ELEVATION

l
’ and ’

’’ } stainless steel U-bolt


an Detai

TRUSS DAMPING Aluminum Overhead


Sign Truss

C’

DEVICE CONNECTION DETAIL


Pl

A’

(Typical)
Pl

DAMPING DEVICE MOUNTING TOP CHORD TO CROSS TUBE

TUBE U-BOLT DETAIL U-BOLT DETAIL


(Typical) (Typical - Detail ’’A’’ and ’’B’’)

OS-A-D 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
DAMPING DEVICE
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
5’-7’’ ’’ carbon steel. Hot dip 10 Ga. stainless steel or hot
galvanized after fabrication. dip galvanized carbon steel.
’’ } stainless steel U-bolt. 5’-1’’
3’’ 3’’
Provide two washers and two 4’-0’’
hexagon locknuts. 4 At ~ pipe 6’’
Support Design Loads: See Base Sheet OS-A-1 for design
’’ x 2’’ slots on ~ 6’’ } pipe.
and loading criteria.


(4 slots required per pipe)

7 ’
Load combinations checked include deadload plus:

1’’ } pipe coupling a) 100% wind normal to sign, 20% parallel to sign
A b) 60% wind normal to sign, 30% parallel to sign


and plug, and 1’’ }


Type I-A
hole in cover


-4
’’ cap plate

-6’
Truss See Detail D
Detail A

5’
for geometry

4’
A

7 ’
UPPER LOWER
B B

D + 1’

HANDHOLE COVERS



typ.

12’
1 In lieu of fabricated handhole frame as shown, may cut
1 ’

~ Upper Handhole from 2’’ plate (rolling direction vertical). All cut faces
(See Detail D) to be ground to ANSI Roughness of 500
m in or less.



ots

2 Galvanizing vent holes of adequate size shall be provided

3
~ sl

Detail C (See Base


W6x20 3 on underside at each end of bracing pipes. Alternately,
Sheet OS-A-3A.)
holes may be provided in wall of pipe column. All vent
6’’
holes shall be drilled and de-burred, typ.

A/3
t
typ. 3 Steel pipe, plate, carbon steel handhole covers and rolled
DETAIL A t-
2’’ } pipe 3 sections shall be hot dip galvanized after fabrication.



typ. Painting is not permitted. See Base Sheet OS-A-1.
4’’
’’ 4-’’ } Drill & tap
4 See General Notes for fasteners.
min. Galv. Bolts 1 for ’’ - 20 screws.
(ASTM A307) typ. Chase thread
3’’ 5 This standard may be utilized for special short-span

ds, typ.
’’ ’’ after galvanizing.
and/or short end support applications subject to
3’’

n. from
verification of maximum loads and capacities by the designer.

7
’’ galv. cap plate

other wel
with 4-’’ } holes

A/3
Dimensions shown are based on selection criteria in the

H
6

’ mi
)

A
at 90 intervals.
Approx.

m Sign Structures Manual. Nonstandard applications must


’ gap

Install after ** ** have dimensions verified or amended as appropriate.

6’
6’’ } pipe 3


galvanizing frame.

6 ’
G


3 ’
’’ x 2’’ flat

5’
0.280’’ Wall

7 "H" based on 15’-0’’ or actual sign height, whichever is greater.


(

bar frame 1
4-’’ hex nuts
at 90 intervals ’’ x 1’’, min.
welded to pipe. Continuous backing ring
Chase threads after
galvanizing frame. 1’’ R

Provide 6’’ x 4’’ cover. ~ of frame


-0’
n.
Provide 4-’’ } holes in cover for within 1’’ of plumb
SECTION A-A

mi
A/3

’’-20 round head hot dip galvanized or

9’
As an alternate to bolts, may use galvanized 9’-0’’ stainless steel machine screws.
drive-fit caps installed after galvanizing frame. (See cover details)
7’-0’’
DETAIL D



-1 ’

3’’ wide - 10 Ga.

-3’
-0’

bent stainless steel


~ Lower Handhole

1’
1’
1’

cover plate with two 2


(See Detail D)
’’ } holes
Backfill shall be placed

1 ’

Detail B (See Base


’| ’

prior to erection of
’’D’’ = Outside Sheet OS-A-3A.)
support frame
Chord Diameter
2’

For Foundation Details


3’’ Galvanized Steel
see Base Sheet OS-F1. Conduit @ leg Conduit. Thread
or OS4-F1 with handhole and cap both ends.

Support H
SECTION B-B Structure
Station A
Number Left 7
Right
SIDE ELEVATION END ELEVATION

6’’} PIPE TRUSS SUPPORT DETAILS


** One butt welded joint is allowed only on one post per
support frame. If used, weld procedure must be pre-
approved by Engineer and joint shall receive 100%
RT or UT (tension criteria) at Contractor’s expense.

OS-A-3 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
SUPPORT FRAME FOR TYPE I-A ALUMINUM TRUSS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN - REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
4’’ 1’-2’’

es
At base

’ } hol
’’
5’’ 5’’
’’ Rib Plate typ.
Hexagon locknut and washer typ.

~ 1’
(top), leveling nut and 1’’

typ.

washer (bottom). Galvanize

4’
Rib-Col. typ.
per AASHTO M232. Nuts
shall each be tightened Typ. Col-Base,
against base plate with and Rib-Base 1’-2’’
200 lb.-ft. minimum torque. ’’, max. gap


4’’

8’
before fillet


-2’
Optionally may use four (4)
1’’ x 1’’ welding (Adj. 5’’ 5’’ typ.


separate bars. Weld to

11’

1’

1’
weld size
maintain perpendicularity.
per code) 1’’


typ.
1 ’
typ.
B B

’| ’


typ.
1 ’
8’’ } hole
No snip req’d. at rib
2’


Alternate detail if welding

6’


** inside corner if placed

-2’
col. to base plate first,


before col. to base

11’
POSITIONING PLATE(S)

1’
then snip inside corner plate welding.**
Base ‘

of ribs. Terminate weld Anchor Plate



1 ’

Stainless Steel Standard on rib ’’ from snip. SECTION D-D


Grade Wire Cloth, 3’’ wide, At each location, provide
’’ maximum opening with a ’’ thick positioning plate(s)
minimum wire diameter of and six (6) additional nuts to
DETAIL B 6’’
AWG. No. 16 with a minimum ~ 1’’ } holes be used with leveling nuts to
Ribs shall be cut to fit slope of pipe. 1’’ 3’’ ~ 1’’ } holes D + 1’’
2’’ lap. Secure to base plate maintain anchor bolts position
typ. for U-bolts
after erection with ’’ during concrete placement.
a
1’-3’’ stainless steel banding. *


R

3 ’

n.
Threaded
, mi
n.
5’’

Threaded
2’’ 5’’

, mi
typ. ’’ plate and extra nuts


6’
4’’ } hole in


become Contractor’s

6’
D + 3’’
D

D
each base plate *R=2 + at 90 property. Cost included in

D = Outside Diameter of Chord. Drilled Shaft


Concrete Foundations.
es
’ rods
’ } hol

SADDLE SHIM DETAIL ~ ’’ } rods ~ ’’ } rod


Truss Chord


-3’

-0’


a


ASTM B26 Alloy 356-F
11’

-6’

-8’
Nominal Dia.


1’

-2’
or

3’
~ 1 ’

Provide 2 uncoated nuts per rod.

3’

2’
4’’ ’’
D

for

ASTM B209 Alloy 6061-T651

2’
Nuts shall be "snug tight" against
(4 required per sign truss) All Thread = NC
5’’ ’’ anchor plate.
(National Coarse)
5’’ ’’

Threaded
n.

typ.

mi

Threaded
2’


4’
Provide 1 nut


30 Base ‘ 1’’ x 1’-3’’ x 1’-3’’
30 All Thread = NC

4’
per rod. Deform thread
(National Coarse)
Parallel to or use chemical thread


~ of truss 1’’ } pipe coupling for conduit lock to secure.
attachment (plug for shipping)
Anchor plate

SECTION B-B
~ Bottom Chord ANCHOR ROD DETAIL ANCHOR ROD DETAIL
Spread Footing Foundation Drilled Shaft Foundation

’’ } U-bolts. Provide
washers and hexagon
locknuts. (2 required)
Anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F1554

C C Grade 105. Galvanize upper 12’’ minimum per



AASHTO M232. No welding shall be permitted

12’
Saddle shim

3
on rods.

3 ’

W6x20

Field drill
’’ } holes
W6x20 typ.
Touch up holes with TYPE I-A TRUSS
SECTION C-C galvanizing paint.
(Handhole cover not shown) 6’’ } PIPE SUPPORT FRAME DETAILS
Drain hole (See
Base Sheet OS-A-2.)

’’ fabric or
neoprene pad.

DETAIL C

OS-A-3A 6-1-12
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FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SUPPORT FRAME DETAILS ALUMINUM TRUSS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
6’-0’’
’’ carbon steel. Hot dip 10 Ga. stainless steel or hot
galvanized after fabrication. dip galvanized carbon steel.
’’ } stainless steel U-bolt. 5’-4’’
4’’ 4’’
Provide two washers and two 4’-0’’
hexagon locknuts. 4 At ~ pipe 8’’

’’ x 2’’ slots on ~ 8’’ } pipe.


(4 slots required per pipe)

7 ’
1’’ } pipe coupling


-5 ’
A and plug, and 1’’ }
Support Design Loads: See Base Sheet OS-A-1 for design


and loading criteria.

-6’
hole in cover

5’
’’ cap plate See Detail D Load combinations checked include deadload plus:
Detail A

4’
for geometry a) 100% wind normal to sign, 20% parallel to sign


A

7 ’
UPPER LOWER b) 60% wind normal to sign, 30% parallel to sign
B B

D + 1’



typ.

12’
1 ’

~ Upper Handhole HANDHOLE COVERS


(See Detail D) 1 In lieu of fabricated handhole frame as shown, may cut


4’
ots

from 2’’ plate (rolling direction vertical). All cut faces


~ sl

Detail C (See Base to be ground to ANSI Roughness of 500


m in or less.
W8x28 3 Sheet OS-A-4A.)

8’’ 2 Galvanizing vent holes of adequate size shall be provided

A/3
on underside at each end of bracing pipes. Alternately,
t holes may be provided in wall of pipe column. All vent
typ.
DETAIL A t- holes shall be drilled and de-burred, typ.
2’’ } pipe 3



typ.
3 Steel pipe, plate, carbon steel handhole covers and rolled
4’’
’’ 4-’’ } Drill & tap sections shall be hot dip galvanized after fabrication.

H
Galv. Bolts 1 for ’’ - 20 screws. Painting is not permitted. See Base Sheet OS-A-1.
min.
(ASTM A307) typ. Chase thread
3’’

ds, typ.
’’ ’’ after galvanizing. 4 See General Notes for fasteners.

3’’

n. from
5 Dimensions shown are based on selection criteria in the
’’ galv. cap plate

other wel
Sign Structures Manual. Nonstandard applications must
with 4-’’ } holes

A/3
have dimensions verified or amended as appropriate.

’ mi
)

A
at 90 intervals.
Approx.

m
’ gap

Install after ** ** 6 "H" based on 15’-0’’ or actual sign height, whichever is greater.

6’


galvanizing frame.

6 ’
8’’ } Std. pipe 3 G


3 ’
’’ x 2’’ flat

5’

(0,322’’ wall)
(

bar frame 1
4-’’ hex nuts
at 90 intervals ’’ x 1’’, min.
welded to pipe. Continuous backing ring
Chase threads after
galvanizing frame. 1’’ R

Provide 6’’ x 4’’ cover. ~ of frame


Provide 4-’’ } holes in cover for

-0’
n.
within 1’’ of plumb
SECTION A-A

mi
A/3

’’-20 round head hot dip galvanized or

9’
As an alternate to bolts, may use galvanized stainless steel machine screws.
9’-9’’
drive-fit caps installed after galvanizing frame. (See cover details)
7’-6’’
DETAIL D


3’’ wide - 10 Ga.


-1 ’

-3’
-0’

bent stainless steel

1’
~ Lower Handhole
1’
1’

cover plate with two 2


(See Detail D)
’’ } holes
Backfill shall be placed

1 ’

Detail B (See Base


’| ’

prior to erection of
’’D’’ = Outside Sheet OS-A-4A.)
support frame
Chord Diameter
2’

For Foundation Details


3’’ Galvanized Steel
see Base Sheet OS-F2.
Conduit @ leg Conduit. Thread
or OS4-F2
with handhole and cap both ends.

SECTION B-B
END ELEVATION Support H
SIDE ELEVATION Structure
Station A
Number Left Right 6

8’’ } PIPE TRUSS SUPPORT FRAME


** One butt welded joint is allowed only on one post per
support frame. If used, weld procedure must be pre-
approved by Engineer and joint shall receive 100%
RT or UT (tension criteria) at Contractor’s expense.

OS-A-4 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SUPPORT FRAME FOR TYPE I-A ALUMINUM TRUSS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
4’’
1’-4’’

es
At base

’ } hol
’’
’’ Rib typ. 6’’ 6’’
Hexagon locknut and washer Plate, typ.

~ 1 ’
(top), leveling nut and
washer (bottom). Galvanize 1’’

typ.
Rib-Col.


4’
per AASHTO M232. Nuts typ.
shall each be tightened Typ. Col-Base,
against base plate with and Rib-Base
’’, max. gap 1’-4’’
200 lb.-ft. minimum torque.


8’
before fillet


4’’


-4 ’

-1 ’
1’’ x 1’’ welding (Adj. Optionally may use four (4)
6’’ 6’’ typ.


1’
weld size separate bars. Weld to

1’

1’
per code) maintain perpendicularity.
1’’


typ.
1 ’
typ.
B B

’| ’


typ.
1 ’
8’’ } hole
2’

No snip req’d. at rib


** Alternate detail if welding


6’
inside corner if placed
col. to base plate first,


-4 ’
-1 ’
before col. to base
then snip inside corner
plate welding.**
Base ‘

of ribs. Terminate weld POSITIONING PLATE(S)

1’

1’
Anchor Plate

on rib ’’ from snip.


1 ’

Stainless Steel Standard SECTION D-D


Grade Wire Cloth, 3’’ wide,
’’ maximum opening with a At each location, provide

minimum wire diameter of ’’ thick positioning plate(s)


DETAIL B 6’’
AWG. No. 16 with a minimum and six (6) additional nuts to
Ribs shall be cut to fit slope of pipe. ~ 1’’ } holes
2’’ lap. Secure to base plate 1’’ 3’’ ~ 1’’ } holes D + 1’’ be used with leveling nuts to

after erection with ’’ typ. for U-bolts maintain anchor bolts position
a during concrete placement.
1’-5’’ stainless steel banding. *


R

n.
6’’ 6’’

Threaded
2’’

n.
Threaded
3

, mi
typ.

, mi
5’’ } hole in ’’ plate and extra nuts


6’

D

each base plate

6’
D D + 3’’ become Contractor’s
*R=2 + at 90 property. Cost included in
D = Outside Diameter of Chord. Drilled Shaft
es
’ rods

Concrete Foundations.
’ } hol

Truss Chord
-5 ’

SADDLE SHIM DETAIL a


-1 ’

Nominal Dia. ~ 1’’ } rods ~ 1’’ } rod


-0’
for 1 ’

ASTM B26 Alloy 356-F


-6’
1’

-8’

1’


5’’ ’’

-2’
3’
or
D

Provide 2 uncoated nuts per rod.

3’

2’
~ 1

ASTM B209 Alloy 6061-T651 5’’ ’’

2’
Nuts shall be "snug tight" against
(4 required per sign truss) All Thread = NC
6’’ ’’ anchor plate.
(National Coarse)
6’’ ’’
typ.

n.

Threaded
2’


mi

Threaded
All Thread = NC


30 Base ‘ 1’’ x 1’-5’’ x 1’-5’’
30

4’

(National Coarse) Provide 1 nut

4’
per rod. Deform thread
’ Parallel to
’ or use chemical thread
~ of truss
1’’ } pipe coupling for conduit lock to secure.
attachment (plug for shipping) Anchor plate
SECTION B-B
~ Bottom Chord ANCHOR ROD DETAIL ANCHOR ROD DETAIL
Spread Footing Foundation Drilled Shaft Foundation

’’ } U-bolts. Provide
washers and hexagon
locknuts. (2 required)
Anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F1554
C C Grade 105. Galvanize upper 12’’ minimum per


12’
4’
Saddle shim AASHTO M232. No welding shall be permitted

on rods.
3 ’

W8x28

W8x28 Field drill typ.


’’ } holes
SECTION C-C TYPE I-A TRUSS
Touch-up holes
(Handhole cover not shown) with galvanizing
8’’ } PIPE SUPPORT FRAME DETAILS
paint

Drain hole (See


Base Sheet OS-A-2.)

’’ fabric or
neoprene pad.
DETAIL C

OS-A-4A 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SUPPORT FRAME DETAILS - ALUMINUM TRUSS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
V
’’ carbon steel. Hot dip 10 Ga. stainless steel or hot
galvanized after fabrication. dip galvanized carbon steel.
U
’’ } stainless steel U-bolt. 5’’ 5’’
Provide two washers and two T
hexagon locknuts. 4 At ~ pipe X

’’ x 2’’ slots on ~ 10’’ } pipe. Support Design Loads: See Base Sheet OS-A-1 for design
and loading criteria.


(4 slots required per pipe)

7 ’
Load combinations checked include deadload plus:
1’’ } pipe a) 100% wind normal to sign, 20% parallel to sign
A coupling and plug, b) 60% wind normal to sign, 30% parallel to sign
and 1’’ } hole
’’ cap plate See Detail D

S
Detail A in cover

R
for geometry


7 ’
A UPPER LOWER
B B

D + 1’

1 In lieu of fabricated handhole frame as shown, may cut


12’

typ.

HANDHOLE COVERS
1 ’

from 2’’ plate (rolling direction vertical). All cut faces


~ Upper Handhole m in or less.
to be ground to ANSI Roughness of 500
(See Detail D)

W
2
ots

Galvanizing vent holes of adequate size shall be provided


~ sl

Detail C (See on underside at each end of bracing pipes. Alternately,


W8x28 3 Base Sheet holes may be provided in wall of pipe column. All vent
OS-A-6A.) holes shall be drilled and de-burred, typ.
10’’

A/3
t 3 Steel pipe, plate, carbon steel handhole covers and rolled
typ.
DETAIL A t- sections shall be hot dip galvanized after fabrication.
3’’ } pipe 3


Painting is not permitted. See Base Sheet OS-A-1.


typ.
4’’
’’ 4-’’ } Drill & tap for 4 See General Notes for fasteners.

H
min. Galv. Bolts 1 ’’ - 20 screws.
(ASTM A307) typ. Chase thread 5 Dimensions shown are based on selection criteria in the
3’’

ds, typ.
’’ after galvanizing. Sign Structures Manual. Nonstandard applications must
’’
3’’ have dimensions verified or amended as appropriate.

n. from
’’ galv. cap plate

other wel
6 "H" based on 15’-0’’ or actual sign height, whichever is greater.
with 4-’’ } holes

A/3

’ mi
)

A
at 90 intervals.
Approx.

m
’ gap

Install after ** **

6’
10’’ } pipe 3


galvanizing frame.

6 ’

G


3 ’
(For wall thickness ’’ x 2’’ flat

5’

(

see table.) bar frame 1


4-’’ hex nuts
at 90 intervals ’’ x 1’’, min.
welded to pipe. Continuous backing ring
Chase threads after
galvanizing frame. 1’’ R

Provide 6’’ x 4’’ cover. ~ of frame


-0’
n.
Provide 4-’’ } holes in cover for within 1’’ of plumb
SECTION A-A

mi
A/3

’’-20 round head hot dip galvanized or

9’
As an alternate to bolts, may use galvanized
stainless steel machine screws.
drive-fit caps installed after galvanizing frame.
(See cover details)
Y

DETAIL D



-1 ’

3’’ wide - 10 Ga.

-3’
-0’

bent stainless steel


~ Lower Handhole

1’
1’
1’

cover plate with two 2


(See Detail D)
’’ } holes
Backfill shall be placed

1 ’

Detail B (See Base


’| ’

prior to erection of
’’D’’ = Outside Sheet OS-A-6A.)
support frame
Chord Diameter
2’

3’’ Galvanized Steel


Conduit @ leg Conduit. Thread
with handhole and cap both ends.

SECTION B-B
For Foundation Details, see base sheet OS-F3
(Spread Footing) or OS4-F3 (Drilled Shaft). Support
Structure Truss Pipe Wall H
Station A
SIDE ELEVATION END ELEVATION Number Type Thickness 6
Left Right

10’’ } PIPE TRUSS SUPPORT FRAME


Truss Dimensions
** One butt welded joint is allowed only on one post per
Type R S T U V W X Y support frame. If used, weld procedure must be pre-
approved by Engineer and joint shall receive 100%
I-A 4’-6’’ 5’-5’’ 4’-0’’ 5’-6’’ 6’-4’’ 4’’ 9’’ 8’-3’’
RT or UT (tension criteria) at Contractor’s expense.
II-A 5 5’-3’’ 6’-3’’ 4’-6’’ 6’-1’’ 6’-11’’ 4’’ 9’’ 8’-3’’

OS-A-6 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SUPPORT FRAME FOR ALUMINUM TRUSS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
4’’

es
At base 1’-6’’

’ } hol
’’
’’ Rib typ.
Hexagon locknut and washer 7’’ 7’’
Plate, typ.


(top), leveling nut and
washer (bottom). Galvanize

~ 1

typ.
Rib-Col. 1’’


4’
per AASHTO M232. Nuts
typ.
shall each be tightened Typ. Col-Base,
against base plate with and Rib-Base
’’, max. gap 1’-6’’
200 lb.-ft. minimum torque.


8’
before fillet
1’’ x 1’’ welding (Adj. 4’’
7’’ 7’’




Optionally may use four (4)

-3’
-6’
1’
weld size typ.
separate bars. Weld to

1’
1’
per code)
1’’ maintain perpendicularity.


typ.
1 ’
typ.
B B

’| ’

8’’ } hole


typ.
2’

No snip req’d. at rib

1 ’

6’
** Alternate detail if welding inside corner if placed


col. to base plate first,

-3’
before col. to base

-6’
then snip inside corner
Base ‘

plate welding.**

1’

1’
of ribs. Terminate weld Anchor Plate
POSITIONING PLATE(S)

1 ’

Stainless Steel Standard on rib ’’ from snip. SECTION D-D


Grade Wire Cloth, 3’’ wide,
’’ maximum opening with a
At each location, provide ’’ thick positioning
DETAIL B minimum wire diameter of
6’’ plate(s) and six (6) additional nuts to be used
AWG. No. 16 with a minimum
Ribs shall be cut to fit slope of pipe. ~ 1’’ } holes with leveling nuts to maintain anchor bolts
2’’ lap. Secure to base plate 1’’ D + 1’’
3’’ ~ 1’’ } holes
position during concrete placement.
after erection with ’’ typ. for U-bolts
1’-8’’ stainless steel banding. a
*


R

W- ’

)
Threaded
n.
2’’ 7’’ 7’’

)
Threaded

Mi
n.
typ.

Mi

’(
6’’} hole in ’’ plate and extra nuts become Contractor’s

’(

6’
D

each base plate property. Cost included in Drilled Shaft

6’
D D + 3’’ Concrete Foundations.
*R=2 + at 90

D = Outside Diameter of Chord.


es
’ rods

~ 1’’ } rod
’ } hol


For W, see Base Sheet OS-A-6.

-0’

~ 1’’ } rods

-8’


Truss Chord
-3’

- 2’
3’
a


for 1 ’

SADDLE SHIM DETAIL


-6’
Nominal Dia.

-8’
1’

1’

~ 1 ’

2’
D

3’
ASTM B26 Alloy 356-F Provide 2 uncoated nuts per rod.

2’
5’’ ’’
or Nuts shall be "snug tight" against All Thread = NC
5’’ ’’ (National Coarse)
ASTM B209 Alloy 6061-T651 anchor plate.
(4 required per sign truss) 6’’ ’’

n.

Threaded

typ.

6’’


’’

mi

Threaded


4’
Base ‘ 1’’ x 1’-8’’ x 1’-8’’
2

30 All Thread = NC
30 7’’ 1’’ Provide 1 nut


4’
(National Coarse)
per rod. Deform thread
’ Parallel to
’ or use chemical thread
~ of truss
lock to secure.
1’’ } pipe coupling for conduit
Anchor plate
attachment (plug for shipping)
SECTION B-B
~ Bottom Chord ANCHOR ROD DETAIL ANCHOR ROD DETAIL
Spread Footing Foundation Drilled Shaft Foundation

’’ } U-bolts. Provide
washers and hexagon
locknuts. (2 required)

Anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F1554


C C


Grade 105. Galvanize upper 12’’ minimum per

12’
Saddle shim

W
AASHTO M232. No welding shall be permitted

3 ’

on rods.
W8x28

Field drill
’’ } holes 10’’ } PIPE SUPPORT FRAME DETAILS
W8x28 typ.
Touch up holes with
galvanizing paint.
SECTION C-C
(Handhole cover not shown)

Drain hole (See


Base Sheet OS-A-2.)

’’ fabric or
neoprene pad.
DETAIL C

OS-A-6A 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SUPPORT FRAME DETAILS - ALUMINUM TRUSS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
8’-1’’

7’-1’’ ’’ carbon steel. Hot dip 10 Ga. stainless steel or hot Support Design Loads: See Base Sheet OS-A-1 for design
’’ } stainless steel U-bolt. 6’’ 6’’
galvanized after fabrication. dip galvanized carbon steel. and loading criteria.
Provide two washers and two 5’-0’’
At ~ pipe 1’-0’’ Load combinations checked include deadload plus:
hexagon locknuts. 4
a) 100% wind normal to sign, 20% parallel to sign
’’ x 2’’ slots on ~ 12’’ } pipe.
b) 60% wind normal to sign, 30% parallel to sign


(4 slots required per pipe)

7 ’
A
Type III-A 1’’ } pipe coupling


’’ cap plate Truss and plug, and 1’’ }

-0’
S
Detail A 1 In lieu of fabricated handhole frame as shown, may cut
hole in cover

7’
See Detail D

7 ’
A from 2’’ plate (rolling direction vertical). All cut faces
B B for geometry to be ground to ANSI Roughness of 500
m in or less.


D + 1’

-6’
UPPER LOWER

typ.
1 ’

2 Galvanizing vent holes of adequate size shall be provided

1’
~ Upper Handhole *
on underside at each end of bracing pipes. Alternately,
(See Detail D) HANDHOLE COVERS
holes may be provided in wall of pipe column. All vent

W
ots

holes shall be drilled and de-burred, typ.


~ sl

Detail C (See Base


W8x28 3 Sheet OS4-A-8aA.) 3 Steel pipe, plate, carbon steel handhole covers and rolled
12’’ sections shall be hot dip galvanized after fabrication.

A/3
Painting is not permitted. See Base Sheet OS-A-1.

DETAIL A t 4 See General Notes for fasteners.


5’’ } pipe 3 typ.
typ. t-
5 Dimensions shown are based on selection criteria in the



’’ 4-’’ } Sign Structures Manual. Nonstandard applications must

H
4’’
min. Galv. Bolts Drill & tap have dimensions verified or amended as appropriate.
(ASTM A307) typ. 1 for ’’ - 20 screws.

ds, typ.
Chase thread 6 "H" based on 15’-0’’ or actual sign height, whichever is greater.
3’’
’’ after galvanizing.

n. from
’’
’’ galv. cap plate 3’’

other wel
* For dynamic message sign installations, provide upper and lower
with 4-’’ } holes

A/3
handholes in both legs of each support frame.

’ mi
A
at 90 intervals.
)
Approx.

m
’ gap

Install after ** **

6’
12’’ } pipe 3
galvanizing frame. G
(For wall thickness


6 ’

(


see table.)

3 ’
’’ x 2’’ flat

5’
4-’’ hex nuts
at 90 intervals bar frame 1 ’’ x 1’’, min.
welded to pipe. Continuous backing ring
Chase threads after
galvanizing frame.
1’’ R ~ of frame


-0’
n.
Provide 6’’ x 4’’ cover. within 1’’ of plumb
SECTION A-A

mi
A/3

Provide 4-’’ } holes in cover for

9’
As an alternate to bolts, may use galvanized
’’-20 round head hot dip galvanized or
drive-fit caps installed after galvanizing frame.
stainless steel machine screws.
9’-0’’
(See cover details)

DETAIL D



-1 ’

3’’ wide - 10 Ga.

-3’
-0’

bent stainless steel

1’
~ Lower Handhole *
1’
1’

cover plate with two 2


(See Detail D)
’’ } holes

1 ’

Detail B (See Base


’| ’

’’D’’ = Outside Sheet OS4-A-8aA.)


Backfill shall be placed
Chord Diameter
2’

prior to erection of
support frame

For Foundation Details 3’’ Galvanized Steel


Conduit @ leg Dimensions Conduit. Thread
see Base Sheet OS4-F4
with handhole and cap both ends.
Truss Chord
W S
Nominal Dia.

SECTION B-B 7’’ 4’’ 8’-0’’

3’-0’’ } 8’’ 5’’ 8’-1’’ Support Pipe Wall H


Structure
Station A
typ. Number Thickness 6
9’’ 5’’ 8’-1’’ Left Right

SIDE ELEVATION END ELEVATION

TRUSS SUPPORT DETAILS


(12’’ } Pipe-Type III-A Truss

** One butt welded joint is allowed only on one post per


support frame. If used, weld procedure must be pre-
approved by Engineer and joint shall receive 100%
RT or UT (tension criteria) at Contractor’s expense.

OS4-A-8a 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES - SUPPORT FRAME RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FOR TYPE III-A ALUMINUM TRUSS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Hexagon locknut and washer
(top), leveling nut and
washer (bottom). Galvanize
per AASHTO M232. Nuts

es
1’-10’’

’ } hol
shall each be tightened
against base plate with B B


’| ’
200 lb.-ft. minimum torque. 9’’ 9’’


1’’ } pipe coupling for conduit

2’
attachment (plug for shipping)

~ 1

2’’

typ.
6’


4’
typ.
~ Bottom Chord

3
Base ‘
Stainless Steel Standard ’’ } U-bolts. Provide


Grade Wire Cloth, 3’’ wide,

1 ’
4’’


washers and hexagon

-10’


Optionally may use four (4)

-6’
’’ maximum opening with a typ. locknuts. (2 required)
minimum wire diameter of separate bars. Weld to

1’
DETAIL B

1’
maintain perpendicularity. C C


AWG. No. 16 with a minimum

-6’
Ribs shall be cut to fit slope of pipe.
2’’ lap. Secure to base plate Saddle shim

1’

after erection with ’’

3 ’
stainless steel banding. W8x28

typ.

2’
1’-11’’ 3

Field drill
2’’ 9’’ 9’’
’’ } holes
typ. W8x28 typ.
2
6’’ } hole in
POSITIONING PLATE(S) Touch up holes with
SECTION C-C galvanizing paint.

D
each base plate
(Handhole cover not shown)
Drain hole (See

1
At each location, provide ’’ thick positioning
Base Sheet OS-A-2.)

es
’ rods
plate(s) and six (6) additional nuts to be used

’ } hol
’ 3

with leveling nuts to maintain anchor bolts



-6’
-11’

position during concrete placement. ’’ fabric or

for 1 ’
1’
1’

~ 1 ’
neoprene pad.

n.
Threaded
DETAIL C

, mi
’’ plate and extra nuts become Contractor’s property.


6’
Cost included in "Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundation".
typ. 2

6’’

30 Base ‘ 1’’ x 1’-11’’ x 1’-11’’ 3 1’’


30 3’’ ~ 1’’ } holes D + 1’’
2

typ. for U-bolts


~ 1’’ } rod 1 a
’ Parallel to
’ *


R

W- ’
~ of truss

-1’


-3’
5’
SECTION B-B

4’
All Thread = NC
(National Coarse) D D + 3’’
*R=2 + at 90
4’’
D = Outside Diameter of Chord.
At base

Threaded
For W, see Base Sheet OS-A-6.
’’


’’ Rib Plate

4’
typ. Provide 1 nut Truss Chord SADDLE SHIM DETAIL
typ. a
per rod. Deform thread Nominal Dia.
ASTM B26 Alloy 356-F
or use chemical thread
Rib-Col. 7’’ 1’’ or
lock to secure.
ASTM B209 Alloy 6061-T651
8’’ 1’’
Typ. Col-Base, (4 required per sign truss)
and Rib-Base 9’’ 1’’
’’, max. gap ANCHOR ROD DETAIL

8’

before fillet Anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F1554


1’’ x 1’’ welding (Adj. Grade 105 Galvanize upper 12’’ minimum per

1’

weld size AASHTO M232. No welding shall be permitted


per code) on rods.

No snip req’d. at rib TYPE III-A TRUSS


inside corner if placed
** Alternate detail if welding
before col. to base 12’’ } PIPE SUPPORT FRAME DETAILS
col. to base plate first,
plate welding.**
then snip inside corner
of ribs. Terminate weld
SECTION D-D Notes:
on rib ’’ from snip.
For Type III-A Truss spans greater than
150 ft, and up to 160 ft.:

1 1’’ } rod, 2’’ } holes

2 2’’ edge distance

3 Base ‘ 1’’ x 1’-11’’ x 1’-11’’

OS4-A-8aA 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SUPPORT FRAME FOR TYPE III-A ALUMINUM TRUSS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Top of WF(A-N)4x1.79 Top of WF(A-N)4x3.06 walkway Sign panels. For location,
B ~ Support Frame
sign bracket support and sign bracket see sign detail sheet(s).
Top of WF(A-N)4x3.06 d e
walkway support only

c
Traffi

c
ffi
Tra
~ Support

c
Traffi
A A Frame

a b c

PLAN
WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH
(Road plan beneath truss varies)
h* B
TYPICAL FRONT ELEVATION
With lights and handrail omitted for clarity.
BRACKET TABLE
For Section B-B, see Base Sheet OS-A-10.
WF(A-N)4x1.79 or WF(A-N)4x3.06
ASTM B308, Alloy 6061-T6

~ Truss Grating Splice Sign Width Number

Less Than or Brackets

ng

Truss
-0’
Greater Than

Grati
Equal To Required

2’
8’-0’’ 2
8’-0’’ 14’-0’’ 3
14’-0’’ 20’-0’’ 4
WF(A-N)4x1.79*
20’-0’’ 26’-0’’ 5
26’-0’’ 32’-0’’ 6
** Alternate angle


WF(A-N)4x1.79*

-4’
for safety chain
f h* h* f f g g
attachment

1’
WF(A-N)4x3.06* Grating Tie-downs Sign Panels
Notes:
Space walkway brackets WF(A-N)4x3.06 and sign brackets
*

kway
Standard Aluminum

ng

-0’
WF(A-N)4x1.79 for efficiency and within limits shown:

Grati
Grating, see

Wal
2’
Details T and W
f = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of sign to ~ of nearest bracket)
g = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of walkway grating to ~ of
Safety Chain

-6 "
~ Walkway Grating Splice k nearest support bracket)
Each end
h = 6’-0’’ maximum (~ to ~ sign and/or walkway support brackets,

1’
WF(A-N)4x1.79 or WF(A-N)4x3.06)
k = 2’’ maximum gap between adjacent walkway grating sections
and handrail ends


6 ’
** If walkway bracket at safety chain location is behind sign,


add angle to bracket, see Alternate Safety Chain Attachment

6 ’
g h* Details F and G Light fixture supports. on Base Sheet OS-A-11.
Handrail, see OS-A-11 ~ Handrail Joint
see OS-A-11 Length as required for
lighting fixtures. (If required) For Details T and W, Section B-B and Grating Splice Details see
Base Sheet OS-A-10.
SECTION A-A
For Handrail Details see Base Sheet OS-A-11.
Handrail and walkway shall span a minimum of three brackets between splices and/or gap joints.
Place all sign and walkway brackets as close to panel points as practical.
Handrail joints, grating, and light support splices placed as needed.

Walkway Grating
Structure
Station a b c d e and
Number Truss grating to facilitate inspection shall run full length
Handrail Lengths
(center to center of support frames) |12’’ on overhead trusses.
Cost of truss grating is included in "Overhead Sign Structure".

Walkway and Truss Grating


width dimensions are nominal
and may vary |’’ based on
available standard widths.

OS-A-9 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALUMINUM WALKWAY DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
1 If walkway is required left of the
Top of WF6x5.40 DMS cabinet, a=1’-6’’ and b=walkway lengths.
B
sign bracket If walkway is not required left of the DMS
cabinet, b=0 and ’’a’’ is dimension from
Top of WF6x5.40 left support frame to left end of cabinet.
~ Support Frame
walkway support only

c
Traffi

c
ffi
Tra
A
A

~ Support Frame

*h b Ls c
a a

h*
PLAN
B Bracket and grating dimensions
TYPICAL FRONT ELEVATION are nominal and will vary based on WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH
With handrail omitted for clarity. actual DMS cabinet dimensions plus
(Road plan beneath truss varies)
manufacturer’s mounting devices.

BRACKET TABLE
~ Truss Grating Splice
WF6x5.40

ng

Truss
ASTM B308, Alloy 6061-T6

-0’

Grati
2’
Sign Width Number

Less Than or Brackets


Greater Than
Equal To Required
f
WF6x5.40*
8’-0’’ 2
8’-0’’ 14’-0’’ 3
WF6x5.40* 14’-0’’ 20’-0’’ 4

Grating Tie-downs 20’-0’’ 26’-0’’ 5


mum

kway
26’-0’’ 32’-0’’ 6
-2’

ng

-0’

Grati
Maxi
4’

Wal
3’
g Safety Chain
Standard Aluminum Grating
Handrail, see typ.

Walkway and Truss Grating Dynamic Message Sign Cabinet OS-A-11-DMS

width dimensions are nominal Truss grating to facilitate inspection shall run full length

and may vary |’’ based on (center to center of support frames) |12’’ on overhead trusses.

available standard widths. Cost of truss grating is included in "Overhead Sign Structure".

SECTION A-A
Handrail and walkway shall span a minimum of three brackets between splices and/or gap joints.
Place all sign and walkway brackets as close to panel points as practical.
Grating and handrail splices placed as needed. Notes:

* Space walkway brackets WF6x5.40 for efficiency and within limits shown:

f = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of sign to ~ of nearest bracket)


g = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of walkway grating to ~ of nearest
Walkway Grating support bracket)
Structure
Station a c Ls and
Number b h = 6’-0’’ maximum (~ to ~ sign and/or walkway support brackets, WF6x5.40
Handrail Lengths

Maximum DMS weight = 5000 lbs. 4’-2’’ maximum cabinet depth includes
depth of cabinet plus connection to WF6x5.40.
For Section B-B and Grating Splice Details, see Base Sheet OS-A-10-DMS.
For Handrail Splice Details, see Base Sheet OS-A-11-DMS.

OS-A-9-DMS 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALTERNATE ALUMINUM WALKWAY DETAILS FOR DMS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Top of WF(A-N)4x1.79 Top of WF(A-N)4x3.06 walkway Sign panels. For location,
B
sign bracket support and sign bracket see sign detail sheet(s).
Top of WF(A-N)4x3.06
walkway support only ~ Support Frame

d e

c
Traffi

c
ffi
Tra
A A
~ Support

c
Traffi
Frame

a b c

PLAN
h* B WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH
Truss grating to facilitate inspection shall run full length
TYPICAL FRONT ELEVATION
(center to center of support frames) |12’’ on overhead trusses. (Road plan beneath truss varies)
With lights and handrail omitted for clarity.
Cost of truss grating is included in "Overhead Sign Structure".
For Section B-B, see Base Sheet OS-A-10.

~ Truss Grating Splice

BRACKET TABLE

ng

Truss
-0’

Grati
2’
WF(A-N)4x1.79 or WF(A-N)4x3.06
ASTM B308, Alloy 6061-T6

Aluminum Plank
Sign Width Number
See Detail T WF(A-N)4x1.79*
Less Than or Brackets
** Alternate angle Greater Than Required


WF(A-N)4x1.79* Equal To

-4’
for safety chain
f h* h* f f g g 2
8’-0’’

1’
attachment WF(A-N)4x3.06* Sign Panels
Grating Tie-downs
8’-0’’ 14’-0’’ 3
14’-0’’ 20’-0’’ 4

kway
ng

Galvanized steel

-0’

Grati
20’-0’’ 26’-0’’ 5
Walkway, see Detail W

Wal
2’
26’-0’’ 32’-0’’ 6


Safety Chain


~ Walkway Grating Splice k
Each end

-6
1’


6 ’

6 ’
g h* Details F and G Light fixture supports.
Handrail, see OS-A-11 ~ Handrail Joint
see OS-A-11 Length as required for
lighting fixtures. (If required)

SECTION A-A Notes:


Handrail and walkway shall span a minimum of three brackets between splices and/or gap joints.
* Space walkway brackets WF(A-N)4x3.06 and sign brackets WF(A-N)4x1.79
Place all sign and walkway brackets as close to panel points as practical. for efficiency and within limits shown:
Handrail joints, grating, and light support splices placed as needed.
f = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of sign to ~ of nearest bracket)
Note: g = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of walkway grating to ~ of nearest
Details shown are considered equal alternatives to the Aluminum Walkway Walkway Grating
Structure support bracket)
on Base Sheet OS-A-9, and may be substituted by Contractor at no change Station a b c d e and
Number h = 6’-0’’ maximum (~ to ~ sign and/or walkway support brackets,
in contract cost. Handrail Lengths
WF(A-N)4x1.79 or WF(A-N)4x3.06)

Walkway and Truss Grating k = 2’’ maximum gap between adjacent walkway grating sections and

width dimensions are nominal handrail ends

and may vary |’’ based on


available standard widths. ** If walkway bracket at safety chain location is behind sign, add angle to
bracket, see Alternate Safety Chain Attachment on Base Sheet OS-A-11.

For Details T and W, Section B-B and Grating Splice Details see Base
Sheet OS-A-10.
For handrail details see base sheet OS-A-11.

OS-A-9S 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALTERNATE WALKWAY DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ Truss and WF(A-N)4x1.79 Sign support
Minimum elevation for 5’’ 2-L2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ ~ ’’ } bolt
Truss Grating or WF(A-N)4x3.06 sign and walkway support ’’
top of WF(A-N)4x3.06 at each horizontal (two per angle)
for support walkway only. 1’’ |’’, spaced to
1 Continuous Truss Grating
Plate ’’ x 5’’ miss cross bars, typ.
~ ’’ } holes, typ.
1


Sign shall be even with the top of the bracket,

6’
1’’, min.
but it may extend no more than 6’’ above the
typ.

A
top of the bracket for field adjustments.
C

n.
60


mi

ng
~ ’’ } Stainless steel u-bolts.


WF(A-N)4x3.06

grati

1 ’
WF(A-N)4x3.06

4’
Provide 2 stainless steel washers

’2
ASTM B308,
and 2 hexagon locknuts per bolt.

1 ’
’2
4’’ 2’’ Alloy 6061-T6
(4 bolts required per walkway bracket.

1’
two top and two bottom).

~ Truss No back C 3’’


d

’ or 16 ga. 2
and sign gouge ~ ’’ } holes, typ. Stainless steel shim(s) 2

R
C

~ ’’ } stainless steel d = outside diameter


DETAIL C SECTION C-C
R = bend to match tube (approximately) u-bolt. Two bolts of horizontal
required per horizontal.
Sign Panel

n.
ELEVATION END VIEW d+’’ (|’’)


mi
D

Place symmetrical
Main bearing bars Cross bars
about ~ truss Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway
SHIM DETAIL
T 1’’ 2’’ 2 1’’ for ’’ } bolts, 1’’ long, each SECTION T-T
5
typ. with one locknut and two stainless
steel flat washers.
’’ } bolt with locknut

A
4 1’’
Handrail
and two stainless steel ~ Splice in truss grating
See Base Sheet OS-A-11.
washers (2 per splice) and ~ horizontal
2’-0’’ Standard
Walkway grating
Aluminum Grating


L2’’ x 1’’ x ’’, typ. Banded Grating Ends


See Detail W Handrail Hinge
Truss grating See Detail E on Base
Detail C
B

See Detail T Sheet OS-A-11.


and Detail T’ Stainless steel shim(s). 2 If needed, place on
T Horizontal

n.

top of horizontals and horizontal diagonals.


-3’

n.
Light Fixture


mi

mi
Bottom of WF(A-N)4x1.79

1’
(If required) ~ ’’ } holes in angles for Secure with one stainless steel clamp per side.
1’

and sign Screw type stainless See ’’Shim Detail’’.


’’ } stainless steel u-bolts.
steel tube clamp at Two stainless steel washers
shim location and hot dip galvanized steel d
1’-4’’ 2’-0’’ Standard 7’’ 10’’ 6’’ 6’’ nuts required per bolt.
1’’
Aluminum Grating U-bolt and angle connections
required at horizontals only.
6’-0’’
T’ d+’’ (|’’)
DETAIL T
SECTION B-B
(Continuous Truss grating)
SECTION T’-T’
n.

Handrail splice location


, mi

’’ gap (|’’)
(If needed)
typ.

Stainless Steel SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD ALUMINUM GRATING



1’

T’ Shim. if needed.
Main Bearing Bars shall be ’’ x 1’’ on 1’’ centers and conform
full width (one
to ASTM B221 Alloy 6061-T6.
clamp each end).

Cross bars shall be ’’ x 1’’ on 4’’ centers and conform to


6’

DETAIL T’
ASTM B221 Alloy 6063-T5 or 6061-T6.
(Truss grating splice)
n.
, mi

Details not shown same as Detail T. 1 Drilling holes in grating may be done in shop or field, based
OR
typ.

Alternate materials may be used subject to the on Contractor’s preference and subject to accurate alignment.

Aluminum Grating with modified ’’t’’ sections for main bearing bars
1’

Engineer’s review and approval.


shall meet the following requirements:
2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ 2 Stainless steel shims shall be placed as shown in Detail T
3 Main bars shall conform to ASTM B221 Alloy 6061-T6 and have
6’’ long 3 if needed to compensate for alignment variations between
~ WF(A-N)4 and grating splice a minimum section modulus equal to 0.0705 in. per bar, a depth
horizontal and diagonal pipes beyond adjustment provided by
Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway of 1’’, spaced on 1’’ centers.
angles. Thicker shims may be used subject to shims
(AT WALKWAY GRATING SPLICE) Cross bars shall conform to ASTM B221 Alloy 6063-T5 or T-42
for ’’ } bolts, 1’’ long, each
performing properly.
with one locknut and two stainless and spaced on 4’’ centers.
Grating width plus ’’ 2’’ steel flat washers Continuous handrail hinge
3 If Handrail Joint present, weld angle to WF(A-N)4 and ’’
(Shown)
extension bars. (See Base Sheet OS-A-11.)
Structure 6 6
Station A B C D
W W Number 4 ‘ ’’ x ’’ x 2’’ welded to handrail posts to protect
’’ locations that contact grating.

5 Tube to grating gap may vary from 0 to ’’, max. to align

L2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ walkway, allow for camber, etc.

2’’ long at continuous grating,


6’’ long at grating splices. 6 Based on actual height of tallest sign given on OS-A-1.
L2’’ x 1’’ x ’’
’’
3 sides 2’’ long
typ. 3
(CONTINUOUS WALKWAY GRATING)
DETAIL W
SECTION W-W
(Walkway grating)

OS-A-10 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALUMINUM WALKWAY DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
4’’
5’’ 2- L 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ ~ ’’ } stainless steel bolt
’’
at each horizontal (two per angle)

~ Truss and 1’’ |’’, spaced to

n.
WF6x5.40 behind signs 5 1 Continuous Truss Grating
Plate ’’ x 5’’ miss cross bars, typ.

16 ga. mi
Truss Grating
1
1’’ min.

’ or
typ.


C
ELEVATION
~ ’’ } holes, typ.

n.
2
60


ng

mi

2’’


WF6x5.40

grati
1 ’
6’
WF6x5.40

’2
A
ASTM B308.

1 ’
’2
Alloy 6061-T6

1’
~ ’’ } Stainless steel u-bolts.

R
Provide 2 stainless steel washers No back C 6’’
d
and 2 hexagon locknuts per bolt. gouge ~ ’’ } holes, typ. Stainless steel shim(s) 2
(4 bolts required per walkway R = bend to match tube (approximately)
bracket). DETAIL C ~ ’’ } stainless steel d = outside diameter
SECTION C-C
~ Truss END VIEW u-bolts. Two bolts required of horizontal
and sign per horizontal.
SHIM DETAIL d+’’ (|’’)
C

Main bearing bars Cross bars


Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway SECTION T-T
Dynamic Message Sign Cabinet
T 1’’ 2’’ 2 1’’ for ’’ } stainless steel bolts,

Place symmetrical typ. 1’’ long, each with one stainless


D

about ~ truss steel flat washer under stainless


1’’ steel locknut.
~ Splice in truss grating

’’ } bolt and ~ horizontal


4 (2 per splice)
Handrail


2’’ x 1’’ x ’’, typ. Banded Grating Ends


A
See Base Sheet OS-S-11-DMS.

2’-0’’ Standard Walkway grating


Stainless steel shim(s). 2 If needed, place on
Aluminum Grating See Detail W
T Horizontal
top of horizontals and horizontal diagonals.

n.

1’
Mi
Truss grating ~ ’’ } holes in angles for Secure with one stainless steel clamp per side.
Detail C
B

See Detail T Screw type stainless steel ’’ } stainless steel u-bolts. See ’’Shim Detail’’.
and Detail T’ tube clamp at shim location Two stainless steel washers

8’

Bottom of WF6x5.40 and nuts required per bolt. d


and sign U-bolt and angle connections
* Bracket and grating dimensions required at horizontals only.
are nominal and will vary based on

1’-4’’ *3’-0’’ Standard 7’’ actual DMS cabinet dimensions plus DETAIL T
T’ Aluminum Grating
manufacturer’s mounting devices.
(Continuous Truss grating) d+’’ (|’’)

*4’-11’’ SECTION T’-T’

SECTION B-B
Handrail splice location
n.

’’ gap (|’’)
’ mi

(If needed)
typ.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD ALUMINUM GRATING


1’

Stainless Steel
T’
Shim. if needed. Main Bearing Bars shall be ’’ x 1’’ on 1’’ centers and conform
full width (one to ASTM B211 Alloy 6061-T6.

6’

clamp each end). Cross bars shall be ’’ x 1’’ on 4’’ centers and conform to
DETAIL T’
ASTM B221 Alloy 6063-T5 or 6061-T6.
n.

(Truss grating splice)


’ mi

1 Drilling holes in grating may be done in shop or field, based


Details not shown same as Detail T. OR
typ.

on Contractor’s preference and subject to accurate alignment.


1’

Alternate materials may be used subject to the


~ WF6x5.40 Aluminum Grating with modified ’’t’’ sections for main bearing bars
Engineer’s review and approval. L 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ 3
and grating shall meet the following requirements:
6’’ long. 2 Stainless steel shims shall be placed as shown in Detail T
splice
if needed to compensate for alignment variations between
3
Main bars shall conform to ASTM B221 Alloy 6061-T6 and have
horizontal and diagonal pipes beyond adjustment provided by
Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway (AT WALKWAY GRATING SPLICE) a minimum section modulus equal to 0.0705 in. per bar, a depth
angles. Thicker shims may be used subject to shims
for ’’ } stainless steel bolts, of 1’’, spaced on 1’’ centers.
performing properly.
1’’ long, each with one stainless Continuous handrail hinge Cross bars shall conform to ASTM B221 Alloy 6063-T5 or T-42
Grating width plus ’’ 2’’ steel locknut and two stainless and spaced on 4’’ centers.
(Shown) 3 If Handrail Joint present, weld angle to WF(A-N)4 and ’’
steel flat washers.
extension bars. (See Base Sheet OS-A-11.)
Structure 6 6
Station A B C D
W W Number 4 ‘ ’’ x ’’ x 2’’ welded to handrail posts to protect
’’ locations that contact grating.

5 Cabinet manufacturer must design and supply hardware for

L 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ connection of cabinet to WF6’s. Bolts must be stainless

2’’ long at continuous grating, steel or hot dip galvanized high strength per IDOT

6’’ long at grating splices. L 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ specifications.


’’
2’’ long
3 sides
6 Based on actual height of tallest sign given on OS-A-1.
typ. 3
(CONTINUOUS WALKWAY GRATING)

DETAIL W SECTION W-W


(Walkway grating)

OS-A-10-DMS 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALTERNATE ALUMINUM WALKWAY DETAILS FOR DMS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ Truss and WF(A-N)4x1.79 Sign support 5’’
Minimum elevation for
’’
Truss Grating or WF(A-N)4x3.06 sign and walkway support. 1’’ 2’-0’’ 2 Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway for
top of WF(A-N)4x3.06 ’’
for support walkway only. ’’ } bolts, 1’’ long, each with one
1
Plate ’’ x 5’’ T 1’’ stainless steel flat washer between
~ ’’ } holes, typ. 1 typ. bolt head and angle.


6’
C

A
~ ’’ } Stainless steel u-bolts. WF(A-N)4x3.06 Aluminum


WF(A-N)4x3.06

4’
Provide 2 stainless steel washers ASTM B308, L2’’ x 1’’ x ’’, typ.
60 Alloy 6061-T6
and 2 hexagon locknuts per bolt.
(4 bolts required per walkway bracket. T
Stainless steel shim(s),
two top and two bottom).
No back 3’’ if needed for alignment. 3
C ~ ’’ } holes in angles for ’’ }
~ Truss
gouge stainless steel u-bolts. Two
and sign Walkway Grating:
DETAIL T
C

stainless steel washers and hot dip


Galvanized steel
DETAIL C SECTION C-C galvanized steel nuts required per bolt. (Truss grating at horizontal)
2’-0’’ wide, 2
U-bolt and angle connections required
see Detail W.
at horizontals only.
Sign Panel
5’’ 2’’
D

Place symmetrical
about ~ truss. Aluminum angles
~ Splice and Horizontal
2-L2’’ x 1’’ x ’’, typ.

’ or 16 ga.
7 Grating at each horizontal ’’ (|’’) gap

R
1’’, min. 1’’, min. ~ ’’ } bolt 1’’ 1’’ 1’’ 1’’ 1’’ 1’’

A
Handrail
R = bend to match tube (approximately) typ. typ. (two per angle)
See Base Sheet OS-A-11.

n.
Truss Grating ELEVATION END VIEW


mi
Bottom of WF(A-N)4x1.79
and sign
Handrail Hinge

’2
See Detail E on Base
SHIM DETAIL

2’

n.



Detail C

2’
B


mi
Sheet OS-A-11.

1 ’
Truss Grating:

n.
-3’

Light Fixture
Aluminum plank
mi

(If required)
1’

2’-0’’ wide, 2 d
~ ’’ } holes, typ. Stainless steel shim(s) 3
see Detail T.

~ ’’ } stainless steel
Walkway
u-bolt. Two bolts ~ ’’ } bolts
1’-4’’ 2’-0’’ Walkway 2 8’’ 2 10’’ 6’’ 6’’
1’’ Grating sym. required per horizontal. (four per angle)

6’-1" at ~ d+’’ (|’’)


Sign shall be even wiyh the top of the bracket, ~ WF(A-N)4x3.06
SECTION T-T
SECTION T-T


but it may extend no more than 6’’ above the 5

1 ’

SECTION B-B 5

1’
top of the bracket for field adjustments. d = outside diameter (Truss Grating Splice)
4 (Truss Grating Continuous)
4 of horizontal
Alternate splice details and locations may be used
subject to the Engineer’s review and approval.


2’

7’
’’


typ.

1 ’
Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway for ’’ } ALUMINUM TRUSS GRATING
W 2’-0’’, typ. 2 1’’ W bolts, 1’’ long, with stainless steel flat


1’’, typ. ’’

1’

1 ’
Limit of shim ’’ washers under bolt head and under locknut.
typ.

WALKWAY GRATING CONTINUOUS AT WALKWAY GRATING SPLICE





2’

SECTION W-W
1 Drilling holes in grating may be done in shop or field, based on Contractor’s preference
and subject to accurate alignment.
.
’ cl

typ.
1 ’

5 typ.
n.

2 Perforated or expanded metal grating providing a skid resistant (non-serrated) surface and
mi

capable of supporting a 500 pound concentrated load with a 6’-0’’ clear span. Walkway and
truss grating dimensions are nominal and may vary (width |’’, depth |’’) based on available Structure 8 8
Station A B C D
1’’, typ. standard sizes. Cut ends of grating shall be free of burrs or hazardous projections and Number
WF(A-N)4x3.06 4 typ.
coated with zinc-rich primer or equivalent.

DETAIL W 3 Stainless steel shims shall be placed under angles at horizontals and horizontal diagonals if
needed to compensate for alignment variations and differences in horizontal diagonal pipe sizes
GALVANIZED STEEL WALKWAY GRATING beyond adjustment provided by angles. Secure with one stainless steel clamp per location, see
"Shim Detail". Thicker shim plates may be used when needed subject to shims performing properly.

4 ’’ (or 16 ga.) x 2’’ x 4’’ stainless steel shim adhered to top of WF(A-N)4x3.06 beneath each
galvanized angle. Adhesives for shims shall be suitable for materials joined and full exposure
conditions.

5 Galvanized steel L2’’ x 2’’ x ’’, 3’’ long with continuous grating, 7’’ long at grating splice.

6 Details shown are considered equal alternatives to the Aluminum Walkway on Base Sheet OS-A-10
and may be substituted by Contractor at no change in contract cost.

7 ‘ " x " x 2" welded to handrail posts to protect locations that contact grating.

OS-A-10S 6-1-12 8 Based on actual height of tallest sign given on OS-A-1.

F.A. TOTAL SHEET


FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALTERNATE WALKWAY DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ Light Suppport
" Minimum gap F F
Snap Length as required Length as required
4’’ sag rail and grating shall span a
Eyebolt
(Approx.) minimum of three brackets


-3’
1’’ } Sch. 40 Typ. on
Eyebolt 1 Install standard force-fit end caps or


2

1’

6 ’
Chain 3 aluminum pipe verticals
weld ’’ end plates with ’’ c.f.w. and ’’ } holes for ’’ }



grind smooth. (All rail ends) bolts. (Drill in field)

-10
WF(A-N)4x3.06 WF(A-N)4x3.06

2’

ASTM B308, Alloy 6061-T6 Fittings-ASTM B26,

-6’
Alloy 356-T7

1’
Grating tie down
or 1’’ }
2’-0’’ grating
aluminum pipe
G G

F F



1
1’-4’’ 2’-0’’ Standard 7’’ 2 Horizontal handrail member shall be continuous DETAIL F DETAIL G
Standard
Aluminum Grating thru fitting. Provide ’’ } hole in fitting for
8’’ ’’ } bolt. Field drill ’’ } hole in horizontal
Alternate
FRONT ELEVATION rail member. Provide locknut and two stainless
SIDE ELEVATION
steel washers for bolt. (Use ’’ eyebolts in 1’’
(Showing safety chain w/o sign) HANDRAIL DETAILS ’’ } bolt round head, hexagon
’’} holes on top rail at ends only.)
locknut, two stainless steel washers.
Handrail pipe shall be ASTM B241 or B429, Alloy 6063-T6 or Alloy 6061-T6.
’’
P ASTM B221,
5’’
1" ’’ Alloy 6062-T6 ’’ gap |’’ 5



1’’ 3’’ 1’’ or Alloy 6061-T6
1"
7’’
’’ 1’’ 2’’
’’


2’’

2’
~ " } hole in angle ~ Sym.
‘ " x 3" x 7" ’’ 1’’
for " } eyebolt with 1’’
’’ 1’’
one nut and washer.

~ ’’ } hole for ’’

1 pin chain ring 6’’


2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ L5’’ long
WF(A-N)4x3.06
~ " } holes for" } 1
(Each side) 4
hex head bolts, each with


-10 ’


nut and two stainless
steel washers.
2’


SECTION F-F SECTION G-G


Sign panel




Flat,



’’ plate

2
out-out
P LIGHTING FIXTURE MOUNTS (IF REQUIRED)
1

1
1’’ }
’ 5 Field cut ends of light support channels shall be free of burrs or
hazardous projections and coated with zinc-rich primer or equivalent.

G
No back Extension bar
gouge ’’ x 2’’ x 6’’
Each side

ALTERNATE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION


(With Sign Present) See "Elevation" at right for dimensions. ELEVATION AT HANDRAIL JOINT 4
Items not shown same as ’’Side Elevation" of "Handrail Details"
Drill and ream for ’’ } bolt
6’’
with hexagon locknut and two 2" x 2" x "
stainless steel washers.
~" } holes Field drill ’’ } hole for
‘ " x 3" x 7"
for " } hex Drill ’’ } hole for Eyebolt ’’ } eye-bolt. (At

Vertical member of
head bolts ’’ } ring-grip quick release approximately elevation of


walkway bracket

2’
2" x 2" x "
2

self-locking stainless steel pin upper handrail pipe.)


’’, typ. 3 3’-10" chain Sign panel (No sign interference)
(Approx.) 3 3’-6’’ of chain required
1’’ } Sch. 40
for each location.
2’’ aluminum pipe Walkway bracket

(Approx.) ’’ } stainless steel


5’

typ.
Stainless steel swivel eye eye-bolts. Provide hexagon
Eyebolt
Stainless steel swivel
1 "

snap at handrail end locknut and stainless steel


’’ } pin
eye snap at handrail
typ.

keeper washer.

1’

end
hole typ.

1" ALTERNATE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT SAFETY CHAIN


WF(A-N)4x3.06 web
~" } eyebolt hole ’’ stainless steel chain, Details not shown similar to ’’Safety Chain’’ Details One required for each end of each walkway.
6’’ long, with ’’ stainless (Walkway omitted for clarity)
1’-2" steel ring each end

3 ’’ Type 304L stainless steel chain, approximately

SECTION P-P PLAN 12 links per foot.

DETAIL E HANDRAIL HINGE PLAN AT HANDRAIL JOINT 4 Extrusions may be used in lieu of the details shown,
with approval of the Engineer.
Details not shown same as "PLAN"
OS-A-11 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALUMINUM HANDRAIL DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
8’’

2’’
" Minimum gap ~ Sym.

Snap 1’’ 1’’


Length as required Length as required ’’ 1’’
4’’ sag rail and grating shall span a
Eyebolt
(Approx.) minimum of three brackets ’’


-3’
1’’ } Sch. 40 Typ. on
Eyebolt 2 1 Install standard force-fit end caps or

1’
Chain 3 aluminum pipe verticals
weld ’’ end plates with ’’ c.f.w. and



grind smooth. (All rail ends)

-10
WF6x5.40
Flat,

2’

ASTM B308, Alloy 6061-T6 Fittings-ASTM B26,

-6’
out-out
Alloy 356-T7 or

1’
Grating tie down
1’’ } aluminum pipe
3’-0’’ grating

G
No back Extension bar



gouge ’’ x 1’’ x 6’’

1
Each side
1’-4’’ 3’-0’’ 7’’
Aluminum Grating
ELEVATION AT HANDRAIL JOINT 4
P
SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION 1"
5’’
(Showing safety chain w/o sign)
1"
1’’ 3’’ 1’’

’’ 1’’ 2’’
~ " } hole in angle ’’
HANDRAIL DETAILS ‘ " x 3" x 7"
for " } eyebolt with
Handrail pipe shall be ASTM B241, Alloy 6063-T6 or Alloy 6061-T6. ’’
one nut and washer.

~ ’’ } hole for

‘ " x 3" x 7" ~" } holes 1 pin chain ring


2 Horizontal handrail member shall be continuous ~ " } holes for" } L 2’’ x
for " } hex

thru fitting. Provide ’’ } hole in fitting for 1


hex head bolts, each with 1’’ x ’’, 5’’’


-10 ’
head bolts
L 2" x 2" x " ’’ } bolt. Field drill ’’ } hole in horizontal nut and two washers. long (Each side) 4
2



rail member. Provide washer and locknut for

2’
bolt. (Use ’’ eyebolts in ’’ } holes on top
Sign panel


rail at ends only.)



5’




3 ’’ type 304L stainless steel chain, approximately


P
1 "


’’ plate

2
12 links per foot.

1
1’’ }

4 Extrusions may be used in lieu of the details shown,


with approval of the Engineer.



1"
WF6x5.04 web
~" } eyebolt hole

1’-2"

ALTERNATE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION


SECTION P-P 6’’
(With Sign Present) See "ELEVATION" at right for dimensions.
Items not shown same as ’’Side Elevation" of "Handrail Details"


Drill and ream for ’’ }

2’
’’
stainless steel bolt with
typ.
washer and hexagon locknut.

Drill ’’ } hole for L 2" x 2" x "


’’ } ring-grip quick release Field drill ’’ } hole for ’’ }
self-locking stainless steel pin eye-bolt. (At approximately
Eyebolt Vertical member of walkway bracket
elevation of upper handrail pipe.)
(No sign interference)
2’’
3’-10" chain 3 Sign panel
typ. 1’’ } Sch. 40 aluminum pipe
(Approx.) 3’-6’’ of chain required for ’’ } stainless steel eye-bolts.
’’ } pin each location. (Approx.) 3 Provide washer and hexagon locknut.
Walkway bracket
keeper hole typ.
typ.

Stainless Steel swivel eye snap


1’

Eyebolt
Stainless steel swivel eye snap
at handrail end
at handrail end

’’ stainless steel chain,


6’’ long, with ’’ stainless
steel ring each end
PLAN PLAN AT HANDRAIL JOINT ALTERNATE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT SAFETY CHAIN
DETAIL E HANDRAIL HINGE Details not shown same as "PLAN" Details not shown similar to ’’Safety Chain’’ Details One required for each end of each walkway.
(Walkway omitted for clarity)

OS-A-11-DMS 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALTERNATE ALUMINUM HANDRAIL DETAILS FOR DMS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
For anchor rod size and placement, ** Anchor rod shall be ground or *** A normal surface finish followed
see Support Frame Detail Sheet. filed to bright metal at clamp by a Bridge Seat Sealer application
and cable connection location. will be required on concrete surfaces
above the lowest elevation 6’’ below
finished ground line. Cost included
in Concrete Foundations.
9’-0’’

, max.
n.
7’-0’’

, mi

|3’


-9’
9’
typ.


(


6’

-0’
-6’
Elevation

1’
2’
(Top)

4’
7’’ 3’-6’’ 5’-0’’
Approved clamp

’ cts.
for grounding** BAR v(E) BAR u(E)
8-#5 v 1(E) at |12’’ cts. 3-#5 v 1(E) Backfill shall be

***
(Each Face) (Each End) placed prior to
E) at |12’
Each End)
erection of support
frame, per Article #6 copper

502 of the wire or cable

N
A A Standard Specifications.


BAR LIST - EACH FOUNDATION

n.
-2’
3’’ } Galvanized Steel
9-# 4 u(

)
(

mi

|3’
Conduit. Thread



3-#5 v(E)

4’
12’
-0’

.
’ cl
(Each End) and cap both ends.

(
Bar Number Size Length Shape

2’
8-#5 v(E) at |12’’ cts.

2’
Approved clamps
(Each Face) t(E) 12 #5 *
for grounding
u(E) 18 #4 11’-9’’
v(E) 22 #5 4’-1’’


-9’
v1(E) 22 #5 *
w(E) w(E) t(E)
t(E)

1’
w(E) 27 #5 7’-3’’

*Length of t(E) bar = (Dim. M) - 6’’

.
M

’ cl
-(4’-6’’) ’’ } x 10’-0’’ copper weld v1(E) bar = (Dim. N) - 3’’
2 9’-0’’ Elevation
ground rod driven into ground

3’
(Bottom)
M 9’-0’’. Cost of rod, cable,
2’-9’’ 2’-0’’ 2’-9’’
conduit, caps and clamps

7’-6’’ shall be included in Concrete

SIDE ELEVATION Foundations.

END ELEVATION

Bottom)
Top)
.
’ cl

’ cts. (
1 ’

u(E)

’ cts. (
Left Foundation Right Foundation Class SI
Structure Station
Elevation Elevation Elevation Elevation Concrete

-6’
Number N M N M


Top Bottom Top Bottom (Cu. Yds.)

-6’
E) at |12’
E) at |1’

7’
1’’ cl.

6’

5-# 5 t(
7-# 5 t(
v(E) or v1 (E)

11-#5 w(E) at |1’-6’’ cts. (Top)


16-#5 w(E) at |12’’ cts. (Bottom)

Note:
SECTION A-A The foundation dimensions shown are based on the presence of mostly cohesive soils
with an average Unconfined Compressive Strength (Qu) of at least 1.0 tsf, which must be
determined by previous soil investigations at the jobsite. When other conditions are indicated,
the boring data will be included in the plans and the foundation dimensions shown will be the
result of site specific designs.
During construction, if footing length or width or wall height change by more than 12’’,
or if reinforcement is changed, ’’as-built’’ plans shall be prepared and submitted to
the District Bureau of Operations for future reference.

DETAILS FOR 6’’ } SUPPORT FRAME

OS-F1 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SPREAD FOOTING DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
For anchor rod size and placement, Anchor rod shall be ground or *** A normal surface finish followed
**
see Support Frame Detail Sheet. filed to bright metal at clamp by a Bridge Seat Sealer application
and cable connection location. will be required on concrete surfaces
above the lowest elevation 6’’ below
finished ground line. Cost included
in Concrete Foundations.
9’-9’’

, max.
n.
7’-6’’

, mi

|3’)


-9’
typ.


9’



6’

-0’
(

-6’
Elevation

1’
2’
4’
(Top)

7’’ 3’-6’’ 5’-7’’


Approved clamp

’ cts.
for grounding**
9-#5 v1(E) at |12’’ cts. 3-#5 v 1(E) Backfill shall be

***
(Each Face) (Each End) placed prior to
BAR v(E) BAR u(E)
E) at |12’
Each End)
erection of support
frame, per Article #6 copper

502 of the wire or cable

N
A A Standard Specifications.


n.
-2’
9-# 4 u(

3’’ } Galvanized Steel BAR LIST - EACH FOUNDATION

)
(

mi

Conduit. Thread

|3’


3-#5 v(E)

4’
12’
-0’

.
’ cl
(Each End) and cap both ends.

(
Bar Number Size Length Shape

2’
9-#5 v(E) at |12’’ cts.

2’
Approved clamps
(Each Face) t(E) 12 #5 *
for grounding
u(E) 18 #4 13’-0’’
v(E) 24 #5 4’-1’’


-9’
v1 (E) 24 #5 *
w(E) w(E) t(E)
t(E)

1’
w(E) 32 #5 7’-3’’

*Length of t(E) bar = (Dim. M) - 6’’

.
M ’’ } x 10’-0’’ copper weld

’ cl
v1(E) bar = (Dim. N) - 3’’
-(4’-10’’) 9’-9’’
2 Elevation ground rod driven into ground

3’
(Bottom) 9’-0’’. Cost of rod, cable,
M
2’-9’’ 2’-0’’ 2’-9’’ conduit, caps and clamps

7’-6’’ shall be included in Concrete

SIDE ELEVATION Foundations.

END ELEVATION

Bottom)
Top)
.
’ cl

’ cts. (
1 ’

u(E)

’ cts. (
Left Foundation Right Foundation Class SI
Structure Station
Elevation Elevation Elevation Elevation Concrete

-0’
Number N M N M
Top Top (Cu. Yds.)


Bottom Bottom

-6’
E) at |12’
E) at |2’

7’
1’’ cl.

6’

4-# 5 t(
8-# 5 t(
v(E) or v1(E)

13-#5 w(E) at |1’-6’’ cts. (Top)


19-#5 w(E) at |12’’ cts. (Bottom)

Note:
The foundation dimensions shown are based on the presence of mostly cohesive soils

SECTION A-A with an average Unconfined Compressive Strength (Qu) of at least 1.0 tsf, which must be
determined by previous soil investigations at the jobsite. When other conditions are indicated,
the boring data will be included in the plans and the foundation dimensions shown will be the
result of site specific designs.
During construction, if footing length or width or wall height change by more than 12’’,
or if reinforcement is changed, ’’as-built’’ plans shall be prepared and submitted to
the District Bureau of Operations for future reference.

DETAILS FOR 8’’ } SUPPORT FRAME

OS-F2 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SPREAD FOOTING DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
For anchor rod size and placement, ** Anchor rod shall be ground or *** A normal surface finish followed
see Support Frame Detail Sheet. filed to bright metal at clamp by a Bridge Seat Sealer application
and cable connection location. will be required on concrete surfaces
above the lowest elevation 6’’ below
finished ground line. Cost included

10’-9’’ in Concrete Foundations.

, max.
n.
8’-3’’

, mi


|3’

-0’

typ.

9’



6’

-0’

2’
-6’
Elevation
(Top)

2’
4’
7’’ 3’-6’’ 6’-1’’
Approved clamp

’ cts.
for grounding** BAR v(E) BAR u(E)
11-#5 v
1 (E) at |12’’ cts. 3-#5 v1(E) Backfill shall be

***
(Each Face) (Each End) placed prior to
E) at |12’
Each End)
erection of support
frame, per Article #6 copper

502 of the wire or cable

N
A A Standard Specifications.
BAR LIST - EACH FOUNDATION


n.
3’’ } Galvanized Steel
9-# 4 u(

-2’
)
(

mi

|3’
Conduit. Thread


3-#5 v(E)

12’

4’
-0’

.
’ cl
(Each End) and cap both ends.

(
Bar Number Size Length Shape

2’
11-#5 v(E) at |12’’ cts.

2’
Approved clamps
(Each Face) t(E) 12 #5 *
for grounding
u(E) 18 #4 14’-3’’
v(E) 28 #5 4’-1’’


-9’
v1(E) 28 #5 *
w(E) w(E) t(E)
t(E)

1’
w(E) 39 #5 7’-3’’

*Length of t(E) bar = (Dim. M) - 6’’

.
M

’ cl
’’ } x 10’-0’’ copper weld v1(E) bar = (Dim. N) - 3’’
-(5’-4’’) 10’-9’’
2 Elevation
ground rod driven into ground

3’
(Bottom)
M 9’-0’’. Cost of rod, cable,
2’-7’’ 2’-3’’ 2’-7’’
conduit, caps and clamps

7’-6’’ shall be included in Concrete


SIDE ELEVATION Foundations.

END ELEVATION

Bottom)
Top)
.
’ cl

’ cts. (
1 ’

u(E)

’ cts. (
Left Foundation Right Foundation Class SI
Structure Station
Elevation Elevation Elevation Elevation Concrete

-0’
Number N M N M
Top Bottom Top Bottom (Cu. Yds.)


-6’
E) at |12’
E) at |2’

7’
1’’ cl.

6’

4-# 5 t(
8-# 5 t(
v(E) or v1(E)

16-#5 w(E) at |1’-6’’ cts. (Top)


23-#5 w(E) at |12’’ cts. (Bottom)

Note:
SECTION A-A
The foundation dimensions shown are based on the presence of mostly cohesive soils
with an average Unconfined Compressive Strength (Qu) of at least 1.0 tsf, which must be
determined by previous soil investigations at the jobsite. When other conditions are indicated,
the boring data will be included in the plans and the foundation dimensions shown will be the
result of site specific designs.
During construction, if footing length or width or wall height change by more than 12’’,
or if reinforcement is changed, ’’as-built’’ plans shall be prepared and submitted to
the District Bureau of Operations for future reference.

DETAILS FOR 10’’ } SUPPORT FRAME

OS-F3 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SPREAD FOOTING DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
For anchor rod size and placement, ** Anchor rod shall be ground or *** A normal surface finish followed
see Support Frame Detail Sheet. filed to bright metal at clamp by a Bridge Seat Sealer application
and cable connection location. will be required on concrete surfaces
above the lowest elevation 6’’ below
finished ground line. Cost included

11’-6’’ in Concrete Foundations.

, max.
n.
9’-0’’

, mi


|3’

-3’

typ.

9’



6’

-0’

2’
-6’
Elevation
(Top)

2’
4’
7’’ 3’-6’’ 6’-6’’
Approved clamp

’ cts.
for grounding** BAR v(E) BAR u(E)
12-#5 v
1 (E) at |12’’ cts. 3-#5 v1(E) Backfill shall be

***
(Each Face) (Each End) placed prior to
E) at |12’
Each End)
erection of support
frame, per Article #6 copper

502 of the wire or cable

N
A A Standard Specifications.
BAR LIST - EACH FOUNDATION


n.
3’’ } Galvanized Steel
9-# 4 u(

-2’
)
(

mi

|3’
Conduit. Thread


3-#5 v(E)

12’

4’
-0’

.
’ cl
(Each End) and cap both ends.

(
Bar Number Size Length Shape

2’
12-#5 v(E) at |12’’ cts.

2’
Approved clamps
(Each Face) t(E) 14 #5 *
for grounding
u(E) 18 #4 15’-3’’
v(E) 30 #5 4’-1’’


-9’
v1(E) 30 #5 *
w(E) w(E) t(E)
t(E)

1’
w(E) 39 #5 7’-9’’

*Length of t(E) bar = (Dim. M) - 6’’

.
M

’ cl
’’ } x 10’-0’’ copper weld v1(E) bar = (Dim. N) - 3’’
-(5’-9’’) 11’-6’’
2 Elevation
ground rod driven into ground

3’
(Bottom)
M 9’-0’’. Cost of rod, cable,
2’-9’’ 2’-6’’ 2’-9’’
conduit, caps and clamps

8’-0’’ shall be included in Concrete


SIDE ELEVATION Foundations.

END ELEVATION

Bottom)
Top)
.
’ cl

’ cts. (
1 ’

u(E)

’ cts. (
Left Foundation Right Foundation Class SI
Structure Station
Elevation Elevation Elevation Elevation Concrete

-0’
Number N M N M
Top Bottom Top Bottom (Cu. Yds.)


-0’
E) at |12’
E) at |2’

8’
1’’ cl.

6’

5-# 5 t(
9-# 5 t(
v(E) or v1(E)

16-#5 w(E) at |1’-6’’ cts. (Top)


23-#5 w(E) at |12’’ cts. (Bottom)

Note:
SECTION A-A
The foundation dimensions shown are based on the presence of mostly cohesive soils
with an average Unconfined Compressive Strength (Qu) of at least 1.0 tsf, which must be
determined by previous soil investigations at the jobsite. When other conditions are indicated,
the boring data will be included in the plans and the foundation dimensions shown will be the
result of site specific designs.
During construction, if footing length or width or wall height change by more than 12’’,
or if reinforcement is changed, ’’as-built’’ plans shall be prepared and submitted to
the District Bureau of Operations for future reference.

DETAILS FOR 12’’ } SUPPORT FRAME

OS-F4 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SPREAD FOOTING DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
, max.
n.
7’-0’’ ~ to ~ BAR LIST - EACH FOUNDATION

, mi
2’-6’’ }

.
’ cl

typ.



6’

-0’
-6’
Bar Number Size Length Shape

2’
Elevation


|3’)

2’
3’
9’
(Top) v4 (E) 16 F less 5’’
#9

(
#4 bar spiral (E) - see Side Elevation

A
Approved clamps
for grounding*
NOTES:
The foundation dimensions shown are based on the presence of mostly cohesive soils
tch with an average Unconfined Compressive Strength (Qu) of at least 1.25 tsf, which must be

n.

’ pi

12’
determined by previous soil investigations at the jobsite. When other conditions are indicated,

mi
3’’ } Galvanized Steel
the boring data will be included in the plans and the foundation dimensions shown will be the
E) at 6’

Conduit. Thread
result of site specific designs.
and cap both ends.
If the conditions encountered are different than those indicated, the Contractor shall notify
the Engineer to determine if the foundation dimensions need to be modified. If dimensions
ral (

"B" or "F" are revised by more than 12’’ by the Contractor, ’’as-built’’ plans shall be
6’’
#6 copper prepared and submitted to the District Bureau of Operations for future reference.
# 4 bar spi

F
wire or cable No sonotubes or decomposable forms shall be used below the lower conduit entrance.
Permanent metal forms or other shielding may not be left in place below that elevation

B
without the Engineer’s written permission.
Concrete shall be placed monolithically, without construction joints.
A A Backfill shall be placed per Article 502 of Standard Specification and prior to erection
of support column.
A normal surface finish followed by a Bridge Seat Sealer application will be required
on concrete surfaces above the lowest elevation 6’’ below finished ground line. Cost included
in Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundation.
12-#9 v4(E) bars
’’ } x 10’-0’’ copper weld
ground rod driven into ground
9’-0’’. Cost of rod, cable,
conduit, caps and clamps
shall be included in Drilled 2’-6’’ }
Shaft Concrete Foundations.
.
’ cl

2’-6’’ } 2’-6’’ } Elevation


3’

(Bottom)

SIDE ELEVATION END VIEW


3 hoops minimum
top and bottom

9’-6’’
#9 v4(E)
1’-3’’
For anchor rod size and placement, 3’’ cl. #4 bar spiral (E)
9’’
see Support Frame Detail Sheet.

5’’ SECTION A-A



-6’


11’
2’

Anchor rod shall be ground or


*
filed to bright metal at clamp
and cable connection location.
5’’

9’’
DETAILS FOR 6’’ } SUPPORT FRAME
5’’ 5’’
TYPE I-A TRUSS
5’’ 5’’
7’-0’’

PLAN Left Foundation Right Foundation Class DS


Structure
Station Concrete
Elevation Elevation Elevation Elevation
Number A B F A B F
Top Bottom Top Bottom (Cu. Yds.)

OS4-F1 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
DRILLED SHAFT DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
, max.
n.
7’-6’’ ~ to ~ BAR LIST - EACH FOUNDATION

, mi
2’-6’’ }

.
’ cl

typ.



6’

-0’
-6’
Bar Number Size Length Shape

2’
Elevation


|3’)

2’
3’
9’
(Top) v4 (E) 16 #9 F less 5’’

(
#4 bar spiral (E) - see Side Elevation

A
Approved clamps
for grounding*
NOTES:
The foundation dimensions shown are based on the presence of mostly cohesive soils
tch with an average Unconfined Compressive Strength (Qu) of at least 1.25 tsf, which must be

n.

’ pi

12’
determined by previous soil investigations at the jobsite. When other conditions are indicated,

mi
3’’ } Galvanized Steel
the boring data will be included in the plans and the foundation dimensions shown will be the
E) at 6’

Conduit. Thread
result of site specific designs.
and cap both ends.
If the conditions encountered are different than those indicated, the Contractor shall notify
the Engineer to determine if the foundation dimensions need to be modified. If dimensions
ral (

"B" or "F" are revised by more than 12’’ by the Contractor, ’’as-built’’ plans shall be
6’’
#6 copper prepared and submitted to the District Bureau of Operations for future reference.
# 4 bar spi

F
wire or cable No sonotubes or decomposable forms shall be used below the lower conduit entrance.
Permanent metal forms or other shielding may not be left in place below that elevation

B
without the Engineer’s written permission.
Concrete shall be placed monolithically, without construction joints.
A A Backfill shall be placed per Article 502 of Standard Specification and prior to erection
of support column.
A normal surface finish followed by a Bridge Seat Sealer application will be required
on concrete surfaces above the lowest elevation 6’’ below finished ground line. Cost included
in Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundation.
8-#9 v (E)
4 bars
’’ } x 10’-0’’ copper weld
ground rod driven into ground
9’-0’’. Cost of rod, cable,
conduit, caps and clamps
shall be included in Drilled 2’-6’’ }
Shaft Concrete Foundations.
.
’ cl

2’-6’’ } 2’-6’’ } Elevation


3’

(Bottom)
SIDE ELEVATION END VIEW
3 hoops minimum
top and bottom

10’-0’’
#9 v4(E)
1’-3’’
For anchor rod size and placement, 3’’ cl. #4 bar spiral (E)
11’’
see Support Frame Detail Sheet.
6’’
SECTION A-A

-1 ’

-6’
2’

1’

* Anchor rod shall be ground or


filed to bright metal at clamp
and cable connection location.
6’’

11’’
DETAILS FOR 8’’ } SUPPORT FRAME
6’’ 6’’
TYPE I-A TRUSS
6’’ 6’’
7’-6’’

PLAN Left Foundation Right Foundation Class DS


Structure Station
Elevation Elevation Elevation Elevation Concrete
Number A B F A B F
Top Bottom Top Bottom (Cu. Yds.)

OS4-F2 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
DRILLED SHAFT DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
, max.
n.
8’-3’’ ~ to ~ BAR LIST - EACH FOUNDATION

, mi
3’-0’’ }

.
’ cl

typ.



-0’
6’

-6’
Bar Number Size Length Shape

2’
Elevation


|3’)

2’

3’
9’
(Top) v4 (E) 24 #9 F less 5’’

(
#4 bar spiral (E) - see Side Elevation

A
Approved clamps
for grounding*
NOTES:
The foundation dimensions shown are based on the presence of mostly cohesive soils
tch with an average Unconfined Compressive Strength (Qu) of at least 1.25 tsf, which must be

n.

’ pi

12’
determined by previous soil investigations at the jobsite. When other conditions are indicated,

mi
3’’ } Galvanized Steel
the boring data will be included in the plans and the foundation dimensions shown will be the
E) at 6’

Conduit. Thread
result of site specific designs.
and cap both ends.
If the conditions encountered are different than those indicated, the Contractor shall notify
the Engineer to determine if the foundation dimensions need to be modified. If dimensions
ral (

"B" or "F" are revised by more than 12’’ by the Contractor, ’’as-built’’ plans shall be
6’’
#6 copper prepared and submitted to the District Bureau of Operations for future reference.
# 4 bar spi

F
wire or cable No sonotubes or decomposable forms shall be used below the lower conduit entrance.
Permanent metal forms or other shielding may not be left in place below that elevation

B
without the Engineer’s written permission.
Concrete shall be placed monolithically, without construction joints.
A A Backfill shall be placed per Article 502 of Standard Specification and prior to erection
of support column.
A normal surface finish followed by a Bridge Seat Sealer application will be required
on concrete surfaces above the lowest elevation 6’’ below finished ground line. Cost included
in Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundation.
12-#9 v4(E) bars
’’ } x 10’-0’’ copper weld
ground rod driven into ground
9’-0’’. Cost of rod, cable,
conduit, caps and clamps
shall be included in Drilled 3’-0’’ }
Shaft Concrete Foundations.
.
’ cl

3’-0’’ } 3’-0’’ } Elevation


3’

(Bottom)
SIDE ELEVATION END VIEW
3 hoops minimum
top and bottom

#9 v4(E)
11’-3’’

3’’ cl. #4 bar spiral (E)


1’-6’’
For anchor rod size and placement,
7’’
see Support Frame Detail Sheet.

7’’ SECTION A-A



-0’

-3’
3’

1’

* Anchor rod shall be ground or


filed to bright metal at clamp
and cable connection location.
7’’

7’’
DETAILS FOR 10’’ } SUPPORT FRAME
7’’ 7’’
TYPE I-A or II-A TRUSS
7’’ 7’’
8’-3’’

PLAN Left Foundation Right Foundation Class DS


Structure Station
Elevation Elevation Elevation Elevation Concrete
Number A B F A B F
Top Bottom Top Bottom (Cu. Yds.)

OS4-F3 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
DRILLED SHAFT DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
, max.
n.
9’-0’’ ~ to ~ BAR LIST - EACH FOUNDATION

, mi
3’-0’’ }

.
’ cl

typ.



6’

-0’
-6’
Bar Number Size Length Shape

2’
Elevation


|3’)

2’
3’
9’
(Top) v4 (E) 24 #9 F less 5’’

(
#4 bar spiral (E) - see Side Elevation

A
Approved clamps
for grounding*
NOTES:
The foundation dimensions shown are based on the presence of mostly cohesive soils
tch with an average Unconfined Compressive Strength (Qu) of at least 1.25 tsf, which must be

n.

’ pi

12’
determined by previous soil investigations at the jobsite. When other conditions are indicated,

mi
3’’ } Galvanized Steel
the boring data will be included in the plans and the foundation dimensions shown will be the
E) at 6’

Conduit. Thread
result of site specific designs.
and cap both ends.
If the conditions encountered are different than those indicated, the Contractor shall notify
the Engineer to determine if the foundation dimensions need to be modified. If dimensions
ral (

"B" or "F" are revised by more than 12’’ by the Contractor, ’’as-built’’ plans shall be
6’’
#6 copper prepared and submitted to the District Bureau of Operations for future reference.
# 4 bar spi

F
wire or cable No sonotubes or decomposable forms shall be used below the lower conduit entrance.
Permanent metal forms or other shielding may not be left in place below that elevation

B
without the Engineer’s written permission.
Concrete shall be placed monolithically, without construction joints.
A A Backfill shall be placed per Article 502 of Standard Specification and prior to erection
of support column.
A normal surface finish followed by a Bridge Seat Sealer application will be required
on concrete surfaces above the lowest elevation 6’’ below finished ground line. Cost included
in Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundation.
12-#9 v4 (E) bars
’’ } x 10’-0’’ copper weld
ground rod driven into ground
9’-0’’. Cost of rod, cable,
conduit, caps and clamps
shall be included in Drilled 3’-0’’ }
Shaft Concrete Foundations.
.
’ cl

3’-0’’ } 3’-0’’ } Elevation


3’

(Bottom)

SIDE ELEVATION END VIEW


3 hoops minimum
top and bottom

12’-0’’
#9 v4 (E)
3’’ cl.
1’-6’’
For anchor rod size and placement, #4 bar spiral (E)
9’’
see Support Frame Detail Sheet.

9’’ SECTION A-A



-0’

-6’
3’

1’

* Anchor rod shall be ground or


filed to bright metal at clamp
and cable connection location.
9’’

9’’
DETAILS FOR 12’’ } SUPPORT FRAME
9’’ 9’’
TYPE III-A TRUSS
9’’ 9’’
9’-0’’

PLAN Left Foundation Right Foundation Class DS


Structure Station
Elevation Elevation Elevation Elevation Concrete
Number A B F A B F
Top Bottom Top Bottom (Cu. Yds.)

OS4-F4 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
DRILLED SHAFT DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
* Anchor rod shall be ground or
~ Sign Truss Foundation NOTES:
filed to bright metal at clamp
10’’ } and 12’’ } 2’-8’’ The foundation dimensions shown are based on the presence of mostly cohesive soils
and cable connection location.
Support Frames with an average Unconfined Compressive Strength (Qu) of at least 1.25 tsf, which must
For 10’’ } and 12’’ } 3’-0’’ 2’-2’’ 6’’ } and 8’’ }
be determined by previous soil investigations at the jobsite. When other conditions are
Support Frames Support Frames
3’’ } Galvanized Steel
indicated, the boring data will be included in the plans and the foundation dimensions
For 6’’ } and 8’’ } 2’-6’’ Conduit for Sign
cc shown will be the result of site specific designs.
Support Frames Lighting (Thread & Cap End)

.
’ cl
If the conditions encountered are different than those indicated, the Contractor shall
2’’ (3’’)

typ.

typ.
notify the Engineer to determine if the foundation dimensions need to be modified. If

’’
6’

2’

6’
typ.

es
-8’
Top of Elevation

4
dimensions "B" or "F" are revised by more than 12’’ by the Contractor, ’’as-built’’ plans

)
5’’

Vari
B


#5 h(E)

|3’

shall be prepared and submitted to the District Bureau of Operations for future

2’

9’
typ.

’(
reference.

(
-10’
No sonotubes or decomposable forms shall be used below the lower conduit entrance.

’)

#5 s(E)

-6’
Permanent metal forms or other shielding may not be left in place below that elevation

-8’
#5
es

1’
Each End without the Engineer’s written permission.
Vari

3’
2’
(
Concrete shall be placed monolithically, without construction joints.

es
7’
BAR s(E)

Vari
Backfill shall be placed per Article 502 of Standard Specification and prior to
Approved clamps erection of support column.
for grounding** A normal surface finish followed by a Bridge Seat Sealer application will be required
on concrete surfaces above the lowest elevation 6’’ below finished ground line. Cost

tch
included in Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundation.

’ pi
#5 s(E) at
12’’ OC

E) at 6’
0’-6’’ min.
1’-0’’ max. 1’’, typ. B
1’’ Preformed Joint

ral (
Filler, typ. #6 copper
wire or cable BAR LIST - EACH FOUNDATION

# 4 bar spi
Optional Bonded
Construction Joint
Bar Number Size Length Shape
Pipe

F
B

A A A A Support cc M a a/2 h(E) 10 #5 M less 4’’


3’’ cl. Frames Varies 6’’ } and 8’’ }
s(E) #5 Varies
typ. 6’’} 7’-0’’ 9’-6’’ 0’-11’’ 5’’ v(E) 16 #9 F less 0’-5’’ Support Frame
8’’} 7’-6’’ 10’-0’’ 1’-1’’ 6’’ v(E) 24 #9 F less 0’-5’’ 10’’ } and 12’’ }
10’’} 8’-3’’ 11’-3’’ 1’-3’’ 7’’ Support Frame
#9 v(E) bars
’’ } x 8’-0’’ copper weld 12’’} 9’-0’’ 12’-0’’ 1’-6’’ 9’’
ground rod driven into ground #4(E) bar spiral _ see Side Elevation
7’-0’’. Cost of rod, cable,
conduit, caps and clamps
shall be included in "Drilled
Shaft Concrete Foundations". All dimensions in parenthesis are for 42’’ high barrier. For 10’’ } and 12’’ } 3’-0’’

3’

Support Frames
Bottom
For 6’’ } and 8’’ } 7’’ 2’-6’’ 7’’ 2’-6’’
For 6’’ } and 8’’ }
Elevation
Support Frames (8’’) (8’’) 3 hoops minimum
Support Frames
top and bottom
SIDE ELEVATION
For 10’’ } and 12’’ } 7’’ 3’-0’’ 7’’ #5 h(E) (Top & Bottom)
typ. Concrete Foundation poured monolithically
3’-0’’ } For 10’’ and 12’’ }
Support Frames (8’’) (8’’) with no construction joint.
Support Frames
2’’ Min. Cl.
END VIEW For 6’’ } and 8’’ } 2’-6’’ } #5 s(E) @ 12’’ Cts.
’}
’}

(Sides & Top)


Support Frames

es
#5 h (E)
’ } and 8’
’ and 12’

vari
Support Frames

Support Frames

~
For 10’

For 6’

1’’ Preformed Joint This Length of Barrier Transition


.
Filler, typ.

3’
Cl
will be paid for as Concrete Barrier,
Double Face, typ.
4’-3’’ (4’-5’’) For 10’’ } and 12’’ }
Support Frames
#9 v(E) #9 v(E)
3’’ cl.
)

3’-9’’ (3’-11’’) For 6’’ } and 8’’ }


)





-11’
-5’
-3’
-9’

#4(E) bar spiral 3’’ cl. #4(E) bar spiral


typ.

Support Frames
a

~
3’
4’
4’

3’
(

SECTION B-B
(

SECTION A-A

1
1
20 Left Foundation Right Foundation Class DS
20 Structure Station Concrete
a/2 Elevation Elevation Elevation Elevation
Number B F B F
typ. Top Bottom Top Bottom (Cu. Yds.)

Transition to Standard 1’-3’’ cc 1’-3’’ For 6’’ } and 8’’ }


637001 Concrete Barrier, Support Frames
Double Face, typ. 1’-6’’ 1’-6’’ For 10’’ } and 12’’ }
Support Frames
M

PLAN

OS4-MED 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
MEDIAN SUPPORT FOUNDATION DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
* Anchor rod shall be ground or ** B = the depth given in the Sign NOTES:
filed to bright metal at clamp Structures Manual
~ The foundation dimensions shown are based on the presence of mostly cohesive
and cable connection location. 3’’ } Galvanized Steel
Conduit for Sign Lighting soils with an average Unconfined Compressive Strength (Qu) of at least 1.25 tsf,
4’-3’’ (4’-5’’)
cc which must be determined by previous soil investigations at the jobsite. When other
(Thread & Cap End)
3’-5’’ (3’-7’’) conditions are indicated, the boring data will be included in the plans and the

typ.
4 Bar p(E)


6’
5’’, typ. foundation dimensions shown will be the result of site specific designs.
typ. 10-#5 3’-0’’

)
Use anchor rod detail for #5 h(E) (Top and Bottom)


If the conditions encountered are different than those indicated, the Contractor

|3’

9’
spread footing foundation h(E) 2’’ (3’’), typ. shall notify the Engineer to determine if the foundation dimensions need to be

(
(See sheet:

’)

modified. If dimensions "B" or "F" are revised by more than 12’’ by the Contractor,

-8’
-10’
OS-A-3A, 4A or 6A)


’’as-built’’ plans shall be prepared and submitted to the District Bureau of

)
-8’


2’’ cl., min.

2’
-6’

’ 1’
Operations for future reference.

(
(Sides and Top)

2’
#5 h(E)

es

3’
#5 s(E) No sonotubes or decomposable forms shall be used below the lower conduit

7’
Vari
#5 s(E)

(
Each End Bonded 1’’ Preformed entrance.
Construction Joint Jt. filler, typ. Permanent metal forms or other shielding may not be left in place below that


.
Approved clamps

2’
cl
elevation without the Engineer’s written permission.
for grounding* Concrete shall be placed monolithically, without construction joints.
Backfill shall be placed per Article 502 of Standard Specification and prior to

#5 s(E) at 12’’ o.c. erection of support column.


Bar p(E)
A normal surface finish followed by a Bridge Seat Sealer application will be


-9’
#5 bar m(E) 6’’ required on concrete surfaces above the lowest elevation 6’’ below finished ground

3’
1’’, typ. #5 m(E), typ. line. Cost included in Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundation.
at 12’’ o.c., typ.
at 12’’ o.c.

tch
#6 n(E)

’ pi
#6 copper

E) at 6’
wire or cable

.
’ cl
typ.
3’’ Cl., typ. 3’-0’’ } BAR LIST - EACH FOUNDATION

3’
F

B
Optional Bonded
A

al (
A Construction Joint Shape
Bar Number Size Length

# 4 Spri
h(E) 10 #5 M less 4’’
s(E) Varies #5 Varies
v(E) 48 #9 B less 0’-5’’
m(E) 22 #5 12’-0’’
n(E) 28 #6 10’-0’’
3’’ cl.
#9 v(E) Varies
p(E) 8 #5
#4 Bar Spiral - See Side Elevation
’’ } x 8’-0’’ copper weld Existing Sewer
ground rod driven into ground
#9 v(E) #4(E) bar spiral
7’-0’’. Cost of rod, cable,
conduit, caps and clamps
SECTION A-A Pipe
shall be included in Drilled


3’
3’-0’’ 3’-0’’ 4’-6’’ 3’-0’’ Support
Shaft Concrete Foundations. (Typical for 4 Shafts) M a
cc a/2
SIDE ELEVATION typ. Frames
10’-6’’
6’’} 7’-0’’ 9’-6’’ 0’-11’’ 5’’
3 Hoops Minimum
1’’ Preformed Joint All dimensions in parenthesis 8’’} 7’-6’’ 10’-0’’ 1’-1’’ 6’’
Top and Bottom END VIEW
~
Filler, typ. are for 42’’ high barrier. 10’’} 8’-3’’ 11’-3’’ 1’-3’’ 7’’
typ. (Anchor rods not shown)
2’-8’’ 12’’} 9’-0’’ 12’-0’’ 1’-6’’ 9’’

2’-6’’ 2’-8’’
This Length of Barrier Transition
will be paid for as Concrete Barrier,
Double Face, typ.

es

es
-3’

Vari

Vari
’’


3’
4

4
’)

a/2

-5’
-3’
typ.

typ.
a

4’

~
4’
(

BAR m(E) BAR p(E) BAR s(E)


1 1
20 20

Left Foundation Right Foundation Class DS


Structure Station
Elevation Elevation Elevation Elevation Concrete
Number B F B F
Top Bottom Top Bottom (Cu. Yds.)

1’-6’’ cc 1’-6’’

Transition to Standard M
637001 Concrete Barrier,
Double Face, typ.
PLAN

OS4-MED2 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
MEDIAN SUPPORT FOUNDATION DETAILS II
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

2.2 Aluminum Cantilever Sign Structures

When the MUTCD warrants overhead direction signs at single exits and lane
drops on freeways and expressways, aluminum cantilever sign structures are the
standard structure used by IDOT. Cantilever sign structures are usually more
economical than span sign structures, but less economical than bridge mounted
sign structures or breakaway signposts. The plan preparer should consider all
MUTCD governing factors and alternatives before selecting cantilevers.

Do not use cantilever structures for installations with large walk-in changeable /
dynamic / variable message sign cabinets - use only Type III-A or III-S span
structures or butterfly structures with the sign centered on the column. When
small, lightweight, front access LED variable message signs are proposed, use
cantilever sign structures under the following limitations:

Type Maximum Truss Length Maximum VMS Sign Size, Weight

I-C-A 25 feet 4’ H. X 10’ W. X 1’ D. X 1200 lbs.


II-C-A 30 feet 5’ H. X 16’ W. X 1’ D. X 2000 lbs.
III-C-A 40 feet 8’ H. X 30’ W. X 1’-2” D. X 2500 lbs.

Alternate sign dimensions may be acceptable provided the proposed signs don’t
exceed maximum weight and depth limitations and sign areas listed on the base
sheets. Before using signs with alternate dimensions, consult with the BBS.

The use of these deeper signs will result in elimination of lighting and moving the
walkway grating and handrail outward along the horizontal strut of the L-bracket.
District offices may opt for plain sign brackets, with no walkway or lighting.

June 2012 2.2-1


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

Use the following procedures when preparing plans:

1. Determine the 15-digit sign structure number, station, location of the sign
over the roadway, distance from foundation to edge of pavement (D), design
length (L), proposed height of sign (Ds), sign area and roadway cross
section/Elevation A for point of minimum clearance to lowest point on sign
structure (usually the sign and walkway bracket). Select the appropriate
structure from the three design types shown below:

Maximum Length Maximum Sign Area


Cantilever Type
(feet) (square feet)
I-C-A 25 170
II-C-A 30 340
III-C-A 40 400

With cantilever sign trusses, the maximum sign areas in the table above
apply to any span length for each given truss type. For example, the
maximum sign area for a 28-foot Type II-C-A truss is 340 square feet. For a
32-foot Type III-C-A truss, the maximum sign area is 400 square feet.

2. Determine a constant panel spacing (P) by dividing the centerline column to


end of truss cantilever length (L), minus the centerline column to first vertical
distance (“s”), minus the last vertical to end of truss dimension (3 inches),
into the least whole number of panels. Below are the panel spacing limits
for each structure:

Cantilever Type Panel Spacing (feet)


I-C-A 3.0 minimum to 4.0 maximum
II-C-A 3.5 minimum to 4.5 maximum
III-C-A 4.0 minimum to 5.5 maximum

2.2-2 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

3. Determine the column height (dimension H) using the following criteria:

(a) Minimum vertical clearance is 17 feet 3 inches from Elevation A to


sign, walkway support, or truss.

(b) Top of foundation is a minimum of 2 feet and a maximum of 3 feet 6


inches above grade elevation at centerline of foundation.

(c) The total column height is not to exceed 30 feet, unless allowed by the
BBS. Smaller sign areas on specific projects may allow taller columns.

(d) Use a minimum sign height of 15’-0” to calculate the column height. To
calculate H from bottom of base plate to centerline bottom chord for a
cantilever with walkway brackets: To Elevation A, add 17’ 3” plus 1’ 3”
plus 7’-6” or half the height of the tallest sign (whichever is greater),
minus half the truss height, minus top of foundation elevation, minus
2¾”.

4. Obtain soil-boring data and determine the average Qu per Section 1.6 for all
strata within and below the “B” portion of the drilled shaft foundation. If
average and minimum Qu values meet the requirements of Section 1.6, the
depths are on the drilled shaft foundation standard OSC-A-9. As described
in Section 1.6, if average and minimum Qu values do not meet the
requirements, the BBS must provide a depth or a special design.

5. With the information from Steps 3(b) and 4, and/or information obtained
from the BBS, determine the drilled shaft vertical limits (Elevation Top,
Elevation Bottom), and dimensions “A”, “B”, and “F”.

6. Walkway and/or truss grating have two alternate sets of plans: 1-1/2 inch
deep aluminum grating and galvanized steel plank grating. The plan

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Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

preparer should consult District personnel for grating preference and select
the correct sheets. Walkway grating should cover the full width of all signs
and extend a minimum of 4 feet past the edge of pavement into the shoulder
unless the shoulder width is less than 10 feet. If shoulder width is less than
10 feet or if the structure is on a low speed ramp, the walkway grating may
begin at edge of pavement, while still covering the full width of all signs.
Truss inspection grating extends full length of the truss, unless specifically
exempted by the District and BBS. For projects that omit front walkway and
lighting, details provide the option of plain vertical sign supports in lieu of the
L-brackets.

7. Include the “Damping Device” base sheet OSC-A-D with all aluminum
cantilever sign structure projects.

8. Fill in all tables on applicable base sheets including sign structure number,
station, height of tallest sign, total sign area, column heights and sign
bracket and foundation dimensions.

9. Calculate quantities as needed for foundations and complete the Total Bill of
Material.

10. Submit proposed designs exceeding dimensional and/or loading limits to the
BBS for special analysis and/or approval.

11. To provide uniformity for all aluminum cantilever sign structure plans, place
the sheets in the following order:

General Plan and Elevation (OSC- A -1)


Aluminum Truss Details (OSC- A -2)
Damping Device (OSC- A -D)
Juncture Details (OSC- A -3)
Truss Support Post Details for applicable aluminum cantilever truss types
(i.e., OSC- A -4 for Type I-C-A, OSC- A -5 for Type II-C-A or III-C-A)
Aluminum Walkway Details (OSC- A -6)

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Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

Alternate Steel Walkway Details (OSC- A -6S) (optional)


Aluminum Walkway Details (OSC- A -7)
Alternate Steel Walkway Details (OSC- A -7S) (optional)
Aluminum Handrail Details (OSC- A -8)
Drilled Shaft Foundation (OSC- A -9)

June 2012 2.2-5


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

Aluminum Cantilever Sign Structure Base Sheets


U. S. Standard Units

SHEET TITLE

OSC - A - 1........................ General Plan, Aluminum Truss & Steel Post


OSC - A - 2........................ Truss Details Aluminum Truss & Steel Post
OSC – A - D ...................... Damping Device
OSC - A - 3........................ Juncture Details Aluminum Truss & Steel Post
OSC - A - 4........................ Type I-C-A Truss Support
Aluminum Truss & Steel Post
OSC - A - 5........................ Type II-C-A & III-C-A Truss Support
Aluminum Truss & Steel Post
OSC - A - 6........................ Aluminum Walkway Details
Aluminum Truss & Steel Post
OSC - A - 6S ..................... Alternate Steel Walkway Details
Aluminum Truss & Steel Post
OSC - A - 7........................ Walkway Details Aluminum Truss & Steel Post
OSC - A - 7S ..................... Alternate Steel Walkway Details
OSC - A - 8........................ Handrail Details, Aluminum Truss & Steel Post
OSC - A - 9........................ Drilled Shaft Foundation Details

2.2-6 June 2012


GENERAL NOTES
DESIGN: AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs,
Luminaires and Traffic Signals. ("AASHTO Specifications")
Alternate Direction of Horizontal
Diagonal Bracing for Each Bay in
Upper Chord Design Cantilever CONSTRUCTION: Current (at time of letting) Illinois Department of Transportation Standard
Planes of Upper and Lower Chords Structure Total
Bracing, typ. Station Truss Length Elev. A Dim. D Ds Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Supplemental Specifications and Special
Number Sign Area
Type (L) Provisions. ("Standard Specifications")

LOADING: 90 M.P.H. WIND VELOCITY

~ of
WALKWAY LOADING: Dead load plus 500 lbs. concentrated live load.
Truss
Lower Chord
DESIGN STRESSES:
Bracing, typ.
Field Units

TYPICAL PLAN f’c = 3,500 p.s.i.


fy = 60,000 p.s.i. (reinforcement)
(Walkway not shown)

WELDING: All welds to be continuous unless otherwise shown. All welding to be done in
accordance with current AWS D1.1 and D1.2 Structural Welding Codes (Steel and Aluminum)
and the Standard Specificiations.
Alternate Vertical Diagonal Bracing for Each
Sign Panel
Bay in Planes of Front and Back Chords
MATERIALS: Aluminum Alloys as shown throughout plans. All Structural Steel Pipe shall be
Ds )

ASTM A53 Grade B or A500 Grade B or C. If A500 pipe is substituted for A53, then the
Truss Type Maximum Sign Area Maximum Length outside diameter shall be as detailed and wall thickness greater than or equal to A53.
gn (

I-C-A 170 Sq. Ft. 25 Ft. All Structural Steel Plates and Shapes shall conform to AASHTO M270 Gr. 36, Gr. 50 or
Depth of Si

II-C-A 340 Sq. Ft. 30 Ft. Gr. 50W*. Stainless steel for shims, sleeves and handhole covers shall be ASTM A240, Type

III-C-A 400 Sq. Ft. 40 Ft. 302 or 304, or another alloy suitable for exterior exposure and acceptable to the Engineer.
The steel pipe and stiffening ribs at the base plate for the column shall have a minimum
longitudinal Charpy V-Notch (CVN) energy of 15 lb.-ft. at 40 F. (Zone 2) before galvanizing.
~ Upper Chord
FASTENERS FOR ALUMINUM TRUSSES: All bolts noted as "high strength" must satisfy the
requirements of AASHTO M164 (ASTM A325), or approved alternate, and must have matching


-0’
Walkway, railing and 30 p.s.f. on lock nuts. Threaded studs for splices (if Members interfere) must satisfy the requirements of

15’
lights (if required) Maximum Sign Area 10 p.s.f. ASTM A449, ASTM A193, Grade B7, or approved alternate, and must have matching lock nuts.
structure above
Lowest part of

omitted for clarity (See Table) Bolts and lock nuts not required to be high strength must satisfy the requirements of ASTM
on A.

’ Max.
earance

A307. All bolts and lock nuts must be hot dip galvanized per AASHTO M232. The lock nuts
Cantilever Length (L) and Basis of Payment must have nylon or steel inserts. A stainless steel flat washer conforming to ASTM A240
evati

Type 302 or 304, is required under both head and nut or under both nuts where threaded

-0’
~ Steel Maximum Length (See Table)
mun Cl

studs are used. High strength bolt installation shall conform to Article 505.04 (f) (2)d of the

30’
El

Post Support IDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Rotational capacity ("ROCAP")
testing of bolts will not be required.
ni
’ Mi

U-BOLTS AND EYEBOLTS: U-Bolts and Eyebolts must be produced from ASTM A276 Type
-3’

304, 304L, 316 or 316L, Condition A, cold finished stainless steel, or an equivalent material
D 1 acceptable to the Engineer. All nuts for U-Bolts and Eyebolts must be lock nuts equivalent
17’

(along ~ of truss) Bottom of


to ASTM A307 with nylon or steel inserts and hot dip galvanized per AASHTO M232. A
Elev. A Base Plate
Edge of stainless steel flat washer conforming to ASTM A240, Type 302 or 304, is required under
(Location varies)
Pavement each U-Bolt and Eyebolt lock nut.

GALVANIZING: All Steel Grating, Plates, Shapes and Pipe shall be Hot Dip Galvanized after
DESIGN WIND LOADING DIAGRAM
fabrication in accordance with AASHTO M111. Painting is not permitted.
Parameters shown are basis for I.D.O.T. Standards
Elev. A = Elevation at point of minimum Installations not within dimensional limits shown ANCHOR RODS: Shall conform to ASTM F1554 Gr. 105.
clearance to sign, walkway support or truss. require special analysis for all components.

CONCRETE SURFACES: All concrete surfaces above an elevation 6’’ below the lowest final

TYPICAL ELEVATION ground line at each foundation shall be cleaned and coated with Bridge Seat Sealer in
accordance with the Standard Specifications.
Looking in Direction of Traffic

Note: REINFORCEMENT BARS: Reinforcement Bars designated (E) shall be epoxy coated in

Trusses shall be shipped individually with adequate provision accordance with the Standard Specifications.
Sign support structures may be subject to damaging vibrations and
oscillations when sign panels are not in place during erection or to prevent detrimental motion during transport. This may
require ropes between horizontals and diagonals or energy FOUNDATIONS: The contract unit price for Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundations shall include
maintenance of the structure. To avoid these vibrations and oscillations,
dissipating (elastic) ties to the vehicle. The contractor is reinforcement bars complete in place.
consideration should be given to attaching temporary blank sign panels to
the structure. responsible for maintaining the configuration and protection
of the trusses.

1 After adjustments to level truss and insure adequate vertical


clearance, all top and leveling nuts shall be tightened against
the base plate with a minimum torque of 200 lb.-ft. Stainless
steel mesh shall then be placed around the perimeter of the
base plate. Secure to base plate with stainless steel banding.
TOTAL BILL OF MATERIAL
* If M270 Gr. 50W (M222) steel is proposed, chemistry for
ITEM UNIT TOTAL
plate to be used shall first be approved by the Engineer as
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE CANTILEVER TYPE I-C-A Foot
suitable for galvanizing and welding.
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE CANTILEVER TYPE II-C-A Foot
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE CANTILEVER TYPE III-C-A Foot
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE WALKWAY, TYPE A Foot

DRILLED SHAFT CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Cu. Yds.


OSC-A-1 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - GENERAL PLAN & ELEVATION RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Horizontal Diagonal
Horizontal
Hidden lines show alternating
’’, min.
direction of wind bracing
Interior Diagonal 1’’, max.
in plane of lower chords.
Interior Diagonal (Each End)
Reverse direction at ends of
truss. See isometric view.
Interior Horizontal Horizontal
Upper Back Toe edge of diagonal
Diagonal Horizontal Upper Front Chord Diagonal
Diagonal

a
Chord member shall be cut
Horizontal back to facilitate
throat thickness per
AWS D1.1, Fig 3.2

Horizontals
PLAN (Lower Chord - all vertical panel points)
(Walkway not shown) (Upper Chord - end and each side of post only)

Detail A Chord typ.


L

DETAIL A
A
B Sign Panel TRUSS INTERIOR JOINT DETAIL
9’’, max.
9’’
P*, typical s s
9’’, max. 3’’ 3’’ 9’’ max.
3’’ Chord
(See table for spacing limits)
max. ’’, min.

b
1’’, max.
Interior Diagonal
(Ends of truss Interior Diagonal
Interior ~ Truss & Sign Vertical Vertical
only - roadside
Diagonal Vertical Diagonal
of post)
Vertical
B Roadway
Vertical Post
For sign and walkway

b
’’ end plate**
C brackets, see Base
Typical both ends
No Interior Sheets OSC-A-6
of each chord
Interior Diagonal at and OSC-A-7.
Diagonal this end

Chord typ.
** typ.

Elevation Y Vertical Diagonal. Vertical diagonals Elevation X


A Lower Back a CANTILEVER END JOINT DETAIL POST END JOINT DETAIL
(~ Lower in front and back face shall alternate. (~ Post at
Chord
chord at end) ~ lower chord) ** Contractor may alternatively use standard
ELEVATION C aluminum drive-fit cap to close ends.

(Sign and walkway omitted for clarity)


SECTION A-A Lower Front Chord ’’ } Drain hole in end plate / drive-fit
cap. Elevation Y
TYPICAL TRUSS UNIT
Elevation X
For Section B-B and Section C-C, see Base Sheet OSC-A-3.
Note:
Chord
There are twice as many
horizontal diagonals as
there are vertical diagonals. TRUSS UNIT TABLE Roadway face
Shop camber at end: 90 of post
Vertical
Up. & Low. Verticals; Horizontals; Vertical, measured without dead
Truss Dimension Dimension Dimension Limits for Panel Horizontal Diagonal
Chord Horizontal, and Interior Diagonals load deflection (See
Type ’’a’’ ’’b’’ ’’s’’ Spacing (P)*
O.D. Wall O.D. Wall elevation of typical unit)

Diagonal
24’’ 54’’ 16’’ 36’’ min. to 48’’ max. 5’’ ’’ 2’’ ’’ CAMBER DIAGRAM
I-C-A Interior
Horizontal
Vertical (For Fabrication Only)
Diagonal
II-C-A 36’’ 66’’ 21’’ 42’’ min. to 54’’ max. 6’’ ’’ 3’’ ’’

III-C-A
36’’ 84’’ 21’’ 48’’ min. to 66’’ max. 7’’ ’’ 3’’ ’’
(35’ Max.) Interior Diagonal

III-C-A
36’’ 84’’ 21’’ 48’’ min. to 66’’ max. 8’’ ’’ 3’’ ’’
(>35’ to 40’)

L-s-3’’
SHOP CAMBER TABLE
*P =
# Panels
Unit Shop Camber
Vertical
Structure Truss Design Number of Panel Length (L) at End Horizontal
Station
Number Type Length (L) Panels Per Unit Length (P)* Diagonal
15’ 1’’

16’-17’ 1’’

18’-20’ 2’’ Horizontal


ISOMETRIC VIEW
(Lower Chord Only)
21’-22’ 2’’
TYPICAL TRUSS UNIT
23’-25’ 2’’
ASTM B221 Alloy 6061 Temper T6 Horizontal
26’-27’ 2’’
Chord
28’-30’ 3’’

31’-32’ 3’’

33’-35’ 3’’

36’-37’ 4’’

38’-40’ 4’’

OSC-A-2 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - TRUSS DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ Damping
Device

’’ } stainless steel U-bolt


~ Top Chord
with hot dip galvanized locknut 7’’ 7’’
(See Table on Standard OSC-A-2)
and two stainless steel washers, 2’’, typ.
~ Damping
typ. ’’ } holes in 2’’ } Device
D
tube

See Plan Detail


~ Cross Tubes
~’’ }
Horizontal
hole 7’’ 7’’
Diagonal ~ ’’ } hole
’’ } stainless steel U-bolt

a / 2
2’’
2’’ } OD with hot dip galvanized locknut
typ.
x ’’ Wall and two stainless steel washers,
Horizontal Aluminum typ. ’’ } holes in mounting tube
Tube
~ Damping
Device

a
ELEVATION
2’’ } OD Mounting Tube Aluminum Cantilever
Interior
x ’’ Wall Sign Structure
Diagonal
Cross

a / 2
Aluminum
Tube Tube

Damping Device
A A

TRUSS DAMPING

DEVICE CONNECTION DETAIL

2’-0’’ (|6’’) ~ Top Chord


GENERAL NOTES
Damper: One damper per truss. (31 lbs. Stockbridge-Type Aluminum-
29’’ minimum between ends of weights)

PLAN DETAIL Materials: Aluminum tubes shall be ASTM B221 alloy 6061
temper T6

~ Damping
Device

~ Top Chord D
R = + ’’
2

R = 1’’


+ 3 ’
D
2

4’


1’
1’

’’ } stainless steel U-bolt


SECTION A-A

DAMPING DEVICE MOUNTING TOP CHORD TO CROSS TUBE


TUBE U-BOLT DETAIL U-BOLT DETAIL
(Typical) (Typical)

OSC-A-D 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURE RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
DAMPING DEVICE
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
’’ aluminum cover and HH + 2’’ }
’’ neoprene gasket

8-’’-20 machine B.C. } =


screws. Tap holes in HH + 1’’ a + O.D. Chord + 1’’
Holes in galvanized steel post and
typ.
aluminum collar = bolt } + ’’. cap plate.
a a + O.D. Chord + 1’’
Holes in stainless steel sleeve = ’’
bolt } + ’’. typ. a
HH } Handhole
25 6


opening in Orient pipe toward walkway side. "c"

1’

D. Chord
2’’
cap plate Hole in post = O.D. pipe + ’’. typ.
See Detail
D and 6

O.
5
~ 2 bolts


’3 ’
9’
per side 3

~ 3 bolts



typ.

per side 3

Bo er

2

2

4’
p
ts
Up


D. Post + 10’
40
t 16 ga. stainless steel

s
See Detail B
strip - 9’’ wide


D. Post + 10’
(See Detail of Sleeve)

20
4 Collar I.D. shall be manufactured to correspond C C
to O.D. of actual galvanized post and stainless SECTION B-B
B B

O.
40
steel sleeve plus ’’ (|’’). Maximum gap Bolts, washers (including contoured washers),

s
between post and collar at any location equals and locknuts shall be stainless steel.
2 3

20
’’ before tightening bolts.

O.
Cap plate

’)
5’’

| ’

40

s
Top of support post

’(


’’ 4


’’ and stainless steel sleeve
1’


’’ clear a - (O.D. Chord + 1’’)


’- x


L SECTION THRU POST ABOVE LOWER CHORDS

6 ’

6 ’
o
B we
O.D. of 16 gage stainless steel sleeve 4 ol r

y
t- ts
3
Detail A

x
Wrap Hole in aluminum plate

9’

’’
3 sides outside end (and 16 ga. stnl. stl. sheet)
typ. I.D. of collar 4
PLAN VIEW - TOP OF COLUMN to be O.D. post + ’’ typ.
’’ thick
’’
ribs, typ. 5 Optional full penetration weld in collar.
’’ thick
~ Bolt (Two locations maximum....(180 apart)....X-ray or UT 100%)
ribs, typ.


2

1’

1’
’’ DETAIL B
t Bottom edge of stainless Two locations 2
steel sleeve and collar (For details not shown, see Detail C) See Detail D

ded to post
’’

ess steel sheet


’’

ons same as
Detail C
and 6
typ.
’’ - 45 chamfer
on inside of collar to Galv. coupling
DETAIL A
facilitate field assembly and plug.


8’
(Two locations) Inside wall

s wel
Install after

mensi
O.D. chord


of post

4’
B galv. post.

nl
’’ ’’

ate that i
16 ga. stai
G

de di
1’’ } pipe with ’’
Clip ’’ x ’’ 1
formed 90 bend. typ.
Grind or Grind or machine

outsi
typ.
Threaded one end.
machine to to fit inside
B

pl
fit outside radius of post
’’ ’’
radius of collar
Bevel inside to typ. ’’ thick ribs
3 sides

facilitate wiring (four locations)


8 ’

CONTOURED WASHERS DETAIL D


SECTION C-C DETAIL C
Contoured

Bolt Washers ’’ (|’’) opening


Size Hole
B Upper & Lower Lower Juncture Collar
Truss Post Opening in Cap Side Ribs
Dia. DETAIL OF STAINLESS STEEL SLEEVE Connection Bolt Bolt Spacing 1 Grind top if required to fully seat aluminum plate and stainless steel
Thickness
Type Size Plate "HH" sheet.
Weld to post after galvanizing. Diameter 3 Dimension "c" 3 (t) x y
’’ 1’’ 2’’
(Prepare post surface to insure
1’’ 3’’ 16’’ } 2 After tightening lower connection bolts, fill gap with non-hardening,
1’’ tight, uniform fit and allow welding.) I-C-A ’’ 3’’ 8’’ ’’ 1’’ 2’’
(83#/’) silicone caulk suitable for exterior exposure and acceptable to the
Welds to be 1’’ long at 6’’ cts.
1’’ 1’’ 3’’ Engineer. Cost is included in Overhead Sign Structure Cantilever.
along top edge and at ’’ opening. 24’’ }
II-C-A 1’’ 3’’ 12’’ ’’ 2’’ 1’’
(125#/’)
3 Upper and lower connection bolts in collar and bolts at lower chord
III-C-A 24’’ }
1’’ 3’’ 12’’ ’’ 2’’ 1’’ connection shall be high strength with matching locknuts. Connection
(35’ max.) (125#/’)
bolts shall have 2 stainless steel flat washers each.
III-C-A 24’’ }
1’’ 3’’ 12’’ ’’ 2’’ 1’’
(>35’ to 40’) (171#/’)

OSC-A-3 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - JUNCTURE DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
10 Ga. stainless steel or hot
dip galvanized carbon steel 2’’, typ.


3’’, typ.

4’’, typ.

.
45
typ


-6’
3’’, typ.

4’
See Detail A
B for geometry
Axis of
sign HANDHOLE COVER
1’-10’’
8’’ } hole
Bolt Circle

2’’ } holes for B See Detail D on


SUGGESTED POSITIONING PLATE
2’’ } anchor rods Base Sheet OSC-A-3.
1’-10’’
Bolt Circle t
typ.
1’-2’’ 1’-2’’ t-


For UT, grind top of


2’-4’’ Utilize positioning plate and temporary nuts
4’’ rod square and smooth
16’’ O.D. Pipe with leveling nuts or other Engineer approved
Drill & tap before galvanizing.
83 lb./ft. methods to maintain anchor bolts’ alignment
SECTION A-A * for ’’ - 20 screws.

)
, max.
0.500’’ wall during concrete placement. Plate, extra nuts
Chase thread
Type I-C-A 3’’ and other positioning aids become Contractor’s
’’ ’’ after galvanizing.

n.
Threaded
property. Cost included in Drilled Shaft

, mi

3’’

-6’
5’’ Concrete Foundations.

zed***
At base


25’

8’
m Protect threads during concreting with

H (
1’’
**

vani
’’ Rib tape, sleeves, or other means.
G **
Plate, typ.

’ Gal

6 ’
3 ’
’’ x 2’’ flat


8’

-0’
bar frame* *** 18’’ is minimum to be galvanized.

18’
Entire rod may be galvanized at

6’
3 sides 2’’ }
Contractor’s option.
MT 25%

10’

’’ x 1’’, min.

n.
Continuous backing ring 1’’ R

, mi

All Thread = NC
1 ’

(National Coarse)


-0’
2’’ Base Plate

Threaded
Provide 8’’ x 4’’ cover. Outside

9’


corners = 2’’ radius. Provide 4-’’ }

4’
holes in cover for ’’ - 20 round head Provide 1 nut per rod.

hot dip galvanized or stainless steel Deform thread or use chemical


Bottom of ~ Handhole thread lock to secure.
machine screws. (See cover details.) Top of
See Detail A


Base Plate

-6’
Detail B Anchor rods
DETAIL A

1’
Top of
SECTION B-B A A


Foundation

8’
* Bent bars may be butt welded top and bottom ANCHOR ROD DETAIL
3’’ Stainless Steel Std. or bottom only. In lieu of fabricated handhole
Anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F1554 Grade 105.
2’’ (|’’) gap Gr. Wire Cloth, ’’ max. frame as shown, may cut from 2’’ plate (rolling
Galvanize the upper 18’’ (minimum***) and associated AASHTO
opening with minimum wire direction vertical). All cut faces to be ground
M291, Grade A, C or DH heavy hex nuts and hardened washers
3’’ } Galvanized steel conduit diameter of AWG No. 16 to ANSI Roughness of 500m in or less.
per AASHTO M232. No welding shall be permitted on rods.
Thread and cap both ends with 2’’ lap. Secure with
Provide a nut at bottom, a hexagon locknut and washer above
’’ stainless steel banding ** Butt welded joint in post is only allowed for post base plate and a leveling nut and washer below base plate.
after anchor bolt nuts are heights (H) over 20 ft. in length. If used, weld
Nuts shall each be tightened with 200 lb.-ft. minimum torque
fully tightened. procedure must be preapproved by Engineer and
against base plate. Before or after threading, but before
joint shall receive 100% RT or UT (tension criteria)
galvanizing, each anchor rod shall be ultrasonically tested (UT)
at Contractor’s expense.
by a Level II or III inspector, qualified in accord with ANSI
m
UT 25% 6’’ guidelines, to insure no rejectable flaws exist in the upper 18’’
(tension criteria). Cost of testing included in Drilled Shaft
Concrete Foundations.
’’ x 1’’, min.
Structure
Continuous backing ring Station H
Number
Clip heel of ribs Tack weld only
1’’ x 1’’ , typ. in root area 3’-0’’ } 3’-0’’ }
of final weld

FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION


For Foundation Details
see Base Sheet OSC-A-9.

DETAIL B
(Typical rib)

Note: "H" based on 15’-0’’ or actual sign height, whichever is greater.


OSC-A-4 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - TYPE I-C-A TRUSS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SUPPORT POST - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Type III-C-A
Type II-C-A
10 Ga. stainless steel or hot
dip galvanized carbon steel
2’’, typ.


3’’, typ.

4’’, typ.



-6’
-0’
3’’, typ.

15

5’
7’
See Detail A
B

15
for geometry
Axis of
sign HANDHOLE COVER
8’’ } hole 2’-6’’
Bolt Circle
2’’ } holes for B See Detail D on
2’’ } anchor rods Base Sheet OSC-A-3.
SUGGESTED POSITIONING PLATE
2’-6’’
Bolt Circle 24’’ O.D. Pipe t
125 lb./ft. typ.
1’-6’’ 1’-6’’ t-
0.500’’ wall
For UT, grind top of



3’-0’’ (For Type II-C-A Utilize positioning plate and temporary nuts
4’’ rod square and smooth
and III-C-A < 35’) with leveling nuts or other Engineer approved
Drill & tap before galvanizing.
methods to maintain anchor bolts’ alignment
SECTION A-A * for ’’ - 20 screws.
during concrete placement. Plate, extra nuts
24’’ O.D. Pipe Chase thread
3’’ and other positioning aids become Contractor’s

) Type III-C-A
after galvanizing.

) Type II-C-A
171 lb./ ft. ’’ ’’

n.
Threaded
property. Cost included in Drilled Shaft

, mi
0.688’’ Wall 3’’
5’’ Concrete Foundations.

zed***
(For Type III-C-A
At base


8’
> 35’ to 40’)
1’’ Protect threads during concreting with

vani
’’ Rib m tape, sleeves, or other means.
** **

, max.
, max.
Plate, typ.

’ Gal

6 ’
G

3 ’
’’ x 2’’ flat


8’
*** 18’’ is minimum to be galvanized.

-0’
bar frame*

18’
Entire rod may be galvanized at



-6’

6’
-0’
3 sides 2’’ } Contractor’s option.

24’
23’
MT 25%

H (
10’

’’ x 1’’, min.

H (
n.
1’’ R All Thread = NC
Continuous backing ring

, mi

1 ’

(National Coarse)


-0’
2’’ Base Plate Provide 8’’ x 4’’ cover. Outside

Threaded
corners = 2’’ radius. Provide 4-’’ }

9’


4’
holes in cover for ’’ - 20 round head Provide 1 nut per rod.
hot dip galvanized or stainless steel Deform thread or use chemical
Bottom of ~ Handhole machine screws. (See cover details.) thread lock to secure.
Base Plate See Detail A Top of


-6’
Detail B Anchor rods
DETAIL A

1’
Top of
SECTION B-B Foundation A A ANCHOR ROD DETAIL


8’
* Bent bars may be butt welded top and bottom
Anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F1554 Grade 105.
or bottom only. In lieu of fabricated handhole
Galvanize the upper 18’’ (minimum***) and associated AASHTO
3’’ Stainless Steel Std. frame as shown, may cut from 2’’ plate (rolling
2’’ (|’’) gap M291, Grade A, C or DH heavy hex nuts and hardened washers
Gr. Wire Cloth, ’’ max. direction vertical). All cut faces to be ground
per AASHTO M232. No welding shall be permitted on rods.
opening with minimum wire m in or less.
to ANSI Roughness of 500
3’’ } Galvanized steel conduit Provide a nut at bottom, a hexagon locknut and washer above
diameter of AWG No. 16
Thread and cap both ends base plate and a leveling nut and washer below base plate.
with 2’’ lap. Secure with ** Butt welded joint in post is only allowed for post
Nuts shall each be tightened with 200 lb.-ft. minimum torque
’’ stainless steel banding heights (H) over 20 ft. in length. If used, weld
against base plate. Before or after threading, but before
after anchor bolt nuts are procedure must be preapproved by Engineer and
galvanizing, each anchor rod shall be ultrasonically tested (UT)
fully tightened. joint shall receive 100% RT or UT (tension criteria)
by a Level II or III inspector, qualified in accord with ANSI
at Contractor’s expense.
m guidelines, to insure no rejectable flaws exist in the upper 18’’
UT 25%
6’’ (tension criteria). Cost of testing included in Drilled Shaft
Concrete Foundations.

’’ x 1’’, min.
Continuous backing ring Structure
Station H
Number
Clip heel of ribs Tack weld only
1’’ x 1’’, typ. in root area
3’-6’’ } 3’-6’’ }
of final weld

FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION


For Foundation Details
see Base Sheet OSC-A-9.
DETAIL B
(Typical rib)

Note: "H" based on 15’-0’’ or actual sign height, whichever is greater.


OSC-A-5 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - TYPE II-C-A & III-C-A RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
TRUSS SUPPORT POST - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Top of WF(A-N)4x3.06 walkway Top of WF(A-N)4x1.79
Sign panel
support and sign bracket B (Sign Support Only)

Top of WF(A-N)4x3.06
(Walkway Support Only)

ic
Traffi

ff
ra
T
c
Traffi
A A

WGL ED

Walkway and truss grating dimensions PLAN


are nominal and may vary (width |’’,
B WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH
h* h* depth |’’) based on available standard
(Road plan beneath truss varies)
TYPICAL FRONT ELEVATION widths.
With lights and handrail omitted for clarity.

Truss Grating Length (TGL)

Truss grating Splice** Structure


Station WGL ED TGL
Number

ng

Truss
-2’

Grati
1’
*** Alternate angle


WF(A-N)4x3.06*

-4’
for safety chain
f* g* WF(A-N)4x3.06
Grating f*

1’
attachment
Sign Panel ~ Walkway Grating Splice**
Tie-downs
Standard Aluminum

kway
ng

Bar Grating

-0’

Grati
Wal
2’
Safety Chain

-6 "
~ Handrail Joint** Notes:
Each end
Space walkway brackets WF(A-N)4x3.06 and sign brackets WF(A-N)4x1.79 for efficiency and

1’
* within limits shown:

f = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of sign to ~ of nearest bracket)


g = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of walkway to ~ of nearest bracket)


6 ’
h = 6’-0’’ maximum (~ to ~ sign and/or walkway support brackets, WF(A-N)4x1.79 or WF(A-N)4x3.06)


6 ’
g* h*
Walkway grating Detail F Detail G *** If walkway bracket at safety chain location is behind sign, add angle to bracket. See alternate safety chain
attachment on base sheet OSC-A-8
Light fixture supports.
Handrail
Length as required for For details of sign placement, sign/walkway brackets, truss and walkway gratings, grating splices
lighting fixtures. (If required) End Distance and Section B-B, see Base Sheet OSC-A-7.
(ED) For details of handrail, handrail joint, safety chain and Details F and G, see Base Sheet OSC-A-8.
Walkway Grating Length (WGL)

Design Length (L)


~ Column

SECTION A-A
Truss grating to facilitate inspection BRACKET TABLE
Handrail and walkway grating shall span a minimum of three brackets between splices.
shall run full length of cantilevers. Cost
of truss grating is included in Overhead ** Use and location of handrail joints or grating splices are optional, based on lengths needed and material availability.
WF(A-N)4x1.79 or WF(A-N)4x3.06
Sign Structure Cantilever.
Post O.D. ASTM B308, Alloy 6061-T6
TGL = L - ( + 6’’)
2
Sign Width Number

Less Than or Brackets


Greater Than
Equal To Required

8’-0’’ 2
8’-0’’ 14’-0’’ 3
14’-0’’ 20’-0’’ 4
20’-0’’ 26’-0’’ 5
26’-0’’ 32’-0’’ 6
OSC-A-6 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - ALUMINUM WALKWAY RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
DETAILS - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Top of WF(A-N)4x3.06 walkway Top of WF(A-N)4x1.79
Sign panel
support and sign bracket B (Sign Support Only)

Top of WF(A-N)4x3.06
(Walkway Support Only)

ic
Traffi

ff
ra
T
c
Traffi
A A

WGL ED

Walkway and truss grating dimensions PLAN


are nominal and may vary (width |’’,
h* B h*
WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH
depth |’’) based on available standard
TYPICAL FRONT ELEVATION widths. (Road plan beneath truss varies)

With lights and handrail omitted for clarity.

Truss Grating Length (TGL)

Aluminum plank Truss grating Splice** Structure


Station WGL ED TGL
Number

ng

Truss
-2’

Grati
1’
*** Alternate angle


WF(A-N)4x3.06*

-4’
for safety chain
f* Grating g* WF(A-N)4x3.06
f*

1’
attachment
Sign Panel ~ Walkway Grating Splice**
Tie-downs

kway
ng

-0’

Grati
Galvanized Steel Walkway

Wal
2’

Safety Chain


~ Handrail Joint** Notes:
Each end
Space walkway brackets WF(A-N)4x3.06 and sign brackets WF(A-N)4x1.79 for efficiency and

-6
* within limits shown:

1’
f = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of sign to ~ of nearest bracket)
g = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of walkway to ~ of nearest bracket)


6 ’
h = 6’-0’’ maximum (~ to ~ sign and/or walkway support brackets, WF(A-N)4x1.79 or WF(A-N)4x3.06)


6 ’
g* h*
Walkway grating Detail G *** If walkway bracket at safety chain location is behind sign, add angle to bracket. See alternate safety
Detail F
chain attachment on base sheet OSC-A-8.
Light fixture supports.
Handrail
Length as required for For details of sign placement, sign/walkway brackets, truss and walkway gratings, grating splices
lighting fixtures. (If required) End Distance and Section B-B, see Base Sheet OSC-A-7S.
(ED) For details of handrail, handrail joint, safety chain and Details F and G, see Base Sheet OSC-A-8.
Walkway Grating Length (WGL)

Design Length (L)


~ Column

SECTION A-A
Truss grating to facilitate inspection Handrail and walkway grating shall span a minimum of three brackets between splices.
BRACKET TABLE
shall run full length of cantilevers. Cost
** Use and location of handrail joints or grating splices are optional, based on lengths needed and material availability.
of truss grating is included in Overhead WF(A-N)4x1.79 or WF(A-N)4x3.06
Sign Structure Cantilever. Post O.D. ASTM B308, Alloy 6061-T6
TGL = L - ( + 6’’)
2
Sign Width Number

Less Than or Brackets


Greater Than
Equal To Required

8’-0’’ 2
8’-0’’ 14’-0’’ 3
14’-0’’ 20’-0’’ 4
20’-0’’ 26’-0’’ 5
26’-0’’ 32’-0’’ 6
OSC-A-6S 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - ALTERNATE STEEL RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
WALKWAY DETAILS - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ Truss & Truss Grating
WF(A-N)4x1.79 sign support SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD ALUMINUM GRATING
or WF(A-N)4x3.06 sign and walkway support Main Bearing Bars (MBB) shall be ’’ x 1’’ on 1’’ centers and conform to
Minimum elevation for top of
ASTM B211 Alloy 6061-T6.

n.
WF(A-N)4x3.06 for walkway only
Continuous handrail hinge Handrail joint location Cross bars (CB) shall be ’’ x 1’’ on 4’’ centers and conform to ASTM B221

, mi
’’ gap (|’’)
~ ’’ } holes, typ. (Shown) (If needed) Alloy 6063-T5 or 6061-T6.

typ.

6’


1’
OR

A
Aluminum Grating with modified ’’t’’ sections for main bearing bars shall meet


the following requirements:

6’
~ ’’ } Stainless steel u-bolts. Main bars shall conform to ASTM B221 Alloy 6061-T6 and have a minimum
Provide 2 stainless steel washers section modulus equal to 0.0705 3in. per bar, a depth of 1’’, spaced on 1’’

n.
, mi
and 2 hexagon locknuts per bolt. centers.
(4 bolts required per walkway bracket,

typ.
Cross bars shall conform to ASTM B221 Alloy 6063-T5 or T-42 and spaced


1’
2 top and 2 bottom). on 4’’ centers.
L 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ L 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’
’’ 3
2’’ long 6’’ long
~ WF(A-N)4 and grating splice ’’ } bolt with locknut
C

and two stainless steel ~ Splice in truss grating


~ Truss and sign
(CONTINUOUS WALKWAY GRATING) (AT WALKWAY GRATING SPLICE) washers (2 per splice) and ~ horizontal

SECTION W-W
D


Sign Panel Banded Grating Ends


Place symmetrical Handrail
Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway
about ~ truss See Details on Base
for ’’ } bolts, 1’’ long, each
4 Sheet OSC-A-8.
with one locknut and two stainless
Grating width plus ’’ 2’’ steel flat washers.

n.
Handrail Hinge T’


mi
1’
A
See Details on Base
Sheet OSC-A-8.
Walkway grating W W
Light Fixture
See Detail W ’’ d
1’-2’’ standard (If required)
B

aluminum grating,

n.
-3’

see Details T Stainless Steel


mi
1’

and T’ 2 . L2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ T’ Shim. if needed.


2’’ long at continuous grating, full width (one d+’’ (|’’)
6’’ long at grating splices. clamp each end).

3 sides SECTION T’-T’


Bottom of WF(A-N)4x1.79 1’-4’’ 2’-0’’ Standard 7’’ 10’’ 6’’ 6’’
1’’ typ. 3 DETAIL T’
and sign Aluminum Grating
Detail D 6’-0" (Truss grating splice) 4’’ 2’’
DETAIL W
Details not shown same as Detail T.
(Walkway grating)
SECTION B-B Sign shall be even with the top of the bracket, Alternate materials may be used subject to the
’’
but it may extend no more than 6’’ above the Engineer’s review and approval.
2-L2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ ~ ’’ } bolt

’ or 16 ga. 2
top of the bracket for field adjustments.

R
at each horizontal (two per angle)

Main bearing bars 1’’ |’’, spaced to


Cross bars Continuous Truss Grating
Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway miss cross bars, typ. R = bend to match tube (approximately)
T 1’’ 2’’ 2 1’’ for ’’ } bolts, 1’’ long, each 1’’, min.
5

n.
ELEVATION END VIEW
typ. with one locknut and two stainless typ.


mi
steel flat washers.
1’’
SHIM DETAIL

n.

4’


WF(A-N)4x3.06

mi

ng

grati
1 ’

’2
L2’’ x 1’’ x ’’, typ.

1 ’
’2
1 Drilling holes in grating may be done in shop or field, based

1’
on Contractor’s preference and subject to accurate alignment.
3’’

Stainless steel shim(s). 2 If needed, place on d 2 Stainless steel shims shall be placed as shown in Detail T
SECTION D-D T Horizontal
top of horizontals and horizontal diagonals. ~ ’’ } holes, typ. Stainless steel shim(s) 2 if needed to compensate for alignment variations between horizontal
~ ’’ } holes in angles for Secure with one stainless steel clamp per side. and diagonal pipes beyond adjustment provided by angles. Thicker
~ ’’ } stainless steel d = outside diameter
Screw type stainless steel ’’ } stainless steel u-bolts. See ’’Shim Detail’’. shims may be used subject to shims performing properly.
u-bolt. Two bolts of horizontal
tube clamp at shim location Two stainless steel washers required per horizontal.
and hot dip galvanized steel d+’’ (|’’) 3 If Handrail Joint present, weld angle to WF(A-N)4 and ’’ extension bars.
nuts required per bolt. (See Base Sheet OSC-A-8.)
5’’
U-bolt and angle connections SECTION T-T
required at horizontals only. 4 ‘ ’’ x ’’ x 2’’ welded to handrail posts to protect locations that
contact grating.
1
’’ x 5’’ plate DETAIL T
1 Structure 6 6
(Continuous Truss grating) Station A B C D 5 Tube to grating gap may vary from 0 to ’’, max. to align walkway,
Number
allow for camber, etc.
D
6 Based on actual sign height, DS, given on OSC-A-1.

WF(A-N)4x3.06
ASTM B308,
60 Alloy 6061-T6

No back D
gouge

DETAIL D

OSC-A-7 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - WALKWAY DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ Truss & Truss Grating WF(A-N)4x1.79 sign support Sign shall be even with the top of the bracket,
Walkway
or WF(A-N)4x3.06 sign and walkway support but it may extend no more than 6’’ above the
top of the bracket for field adjustments. Grating sym.
Minimum elevation for top of
at ~
WF(A-N)4x3.06 for walkway only


5

1 ’
~ ’’ } holes, typ. 2’-0’’, typ. 7 1’’ Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway 5


1’

6’
W W for ’’ } bolts, 1’’ long, each
4 4

A
Limit of shim ’’ with stainless steel flat washers
under bolt head and locknut.


2’
7’
**
~ ’’ } stainless steel u-bolts. ’’



Provide two stainless steel washers and


typ.

2’

1 ’
two hexogon locknuts per bolt. (4 required

2
~ WF(A-N)4x3.06
per walkway bracket, two top and two bottom).


1’’, typ. ’’

1’

1 ’
typ.


typ.
~ Truss

.
1 ’

’ cl
5

n.
and sign
WALKWAY GRATING CONTINUOUS AT WALKWAY GRATING SPLICE

mi

C

Walkway Grating:
Galvanized steel, 2’-0 ’’ wide
see Detail W. 7 1’’, typ.
Sign Panel WF(A-N)4x3.06 4 SECTION W-W
Placed symmetrical
D

4’’ 2’’
about ~ truss Handrail
See Details on Base
Sheet OSC-A-8.
DETAIL W

’ or 16 ga. 2
GALVANIZED STEEL WALKWAY GRATING

R
3 Handrail Hinge

A
See Detail E on
Base Sheet OSC-A-8. R = bend to match tube (approximately)
1’-2’’
See Detail D

)
n.
ELEVATION END VIEW
on Base Sheet Light Fixture

Mi

(
(If required)
B

OSC-A-7.
SHIM DETAIL

n.
-3’

Bottom of
mi
1’

WF(A-N)4x1.79 1 Drilling holes in grating may be done in shop or field, based on


and sign Contractor’s preference and subject to accurate alignment.

~ Splice and Horizontal 2 Stainless steel shims shall be placed under angles at horizontals
1’-4’’ 2’-0’’ walkway 8’’ 10’’ 6’’ 6’’
Truss Grating: 1’’ and horizonal diagonals if needed to compensate for alignment
Aluminum angles
6’-1" ’’ (|’’) gap variations and differences in horizontal diagonal pipe sizes beyond
Aluminum plank, 1’-2’’ wide 2-L2’’ x 1’’ x ’’, typ.
see Detail T. 7 at each horizontal adjustment provided by angles. Secure with one stainless steel
Grating 1’’ 1’’ 1’’ 1’’ 1’’ 1’’
clamp per location, se ’’Shim Detail’’. Thicker shim plates may be
SECTION B-B 1’’, min. 1’’, min. ~ ’’ } bolt used when needed subject to shims performing properly.
typ. typ. (two per angle)
3 ‘ " x " x 2" welded to handrail posts to protect locations that
contact grating.

’2
4 ’’ (or 16 ga.) x 2’’ x 4’’ stainless steel shim adhered to top

2’

n.


1’’ 2’-0’’ 7 Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway for

2’

’’ of WF(A-N)4x3.06 beneath each galvanized angle, typ. Adhesives


mi

1 ’
’’ } bolts, 1’’ long, each with one
for shims shall be suitable for materials joined and full exposure
T 1’’ stainless steel flat washer between
conditions.
typ. bolt head and angle.

d 5 Galvanized steel L2’’ x 2’’ x ’’, 3’’ long with continuous


~ ’’ } holes, typ. Stainless steel shim(s) 2
~ ’’ } bolts grating 7’’ long at grating splice.
~ ’’ } stainless steel d = outside diameter (four per angle)
u-bolt. Two bolts of horizontal 6 Details shown are considered equal alternatives to Aluminum
Aluminum
required per horizontal. Walkway Details and may be substituted by Contractor at no
L2’’ x 1’’ x ’’, typ. SECTION T-T
d+’’ (|’’) charge in contract cost.
(Truss Grating Splice)
T
Stainless steel shim(s), SECTION T-T Alternate splice details and locations may be used 7 Perforated or expanded metal grating providing a skid resistant
if needed for alignment. 2 (Truss Grating Continuous) subject to the Engineer’s review and approval. (non-serrated) surface and capable of supporting a 500 pound
~ ’’ } holes in angles for
concentrated load with a 6’-0’’ clear span. Walkway and truss
’’ } stainless steel u-bolts.
grating dimensions are nominal and may vary (width |’’, depth
Two stainless steel washers ALUMINUM TRUSS GRATING
DETAIL T ’’) based on available standard sizes. Cut ends of grating
and hot dip galvanized steel
(Truss grating at horizontal) shall be free of burrs or hazardous projections and coated with
nuts required per bolt.
zinc-rich primer or equivalent.
U-bolt and angle connections
required at horizontals only. Structure 8 8
Station A B C D
Number 8 Based on actual sign height, Ds, given on OSC-A-1.

OSC-A-7S 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALTERNATE WALKWAY DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ Light Suppport
" Minimum gap F F
Snap Length as required Length as required
4’’ sag rail and grating shall span a
Eyebolt
(Approx.) minimum of three brackets


-3’
1’’ } Sch. 40 Typ. on


Eyebolt 2 1 Install standard force-fit end caps

6 ’
1’
Chain 3 aluminum pipe verticals ’’ } holes for ’’ }
or weld ’’ end plates with ’’ c.f.w.


bolts. (Drill in field)


and grind smooth. (All rail ends)

-10
WF(A-N)4x3.06 WF(A-N)4x3.06

2’

ASTM B-308, Alloy 6061-T6 Fittings-ASTM B26,

-6’
Alloy 356-T7

1’
Grating tie down
or 1’’}
2’-0’’ grating
aluminum pipe
G G

F F



1
1’-4’’ 2’-0’’ Standard 7’’ DETAIL F DETAIL G
Standard
Aluminum Grating
8’’ 2 Horizontal handrail member shall be continuous
Alternate 1’’ ’’ } bolt round head, hexagon
SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION thru fitting. Provide ’’ } hole in fitting for
locknut, two stainless steel washers
(Showing Safety Chain W/O Sign) ’’ } bolt. Field drill ’’ } hole in horizontal
’’
HANDRAIL DETAILS rail member. Provide locknut and two stainless ASTM B221,
Handrail pipe shall be ASTM B241 or B429, Alloy 6063-T6 or Alloy 6061-T6. steel washers for bolt. (Use ’’ eyebolts in ’’ Alloy 6062-T6 ’’ gap |’’ 5


P ’’ } holes on top rail at ends only.) 7’’


or Alloy 6061-T6
1" 5’’
2’’
1’’ 1’’ ~ Sym.
1" 3’’


2’
1’’ 1’’
’’ 1’’ 2’’ ’’ 1’’
’’
’’
~ " } hole in angle
‘ " x 3" x 7" ’’
for " } eyebolt with
one nut and stainless 6’’
steel washer. ~ ’’ } hole for WF(A-N)4x3.06

1 pin chain ring


2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ L
1
~ " } holes for " } 5’’ long (Each side) 4
hex head bolts, each with SECTION F-F SECTION G-G


-10 ’


nut and two stainless
Flat,
steel washers.
out-out LIGHTING FIXTURE MOUNTS (IF REQUIRED)
2’



Sign panel 5 Field cut ends of light support channels shall be free of burrs or




hazardous projections and coated with zinc-rich primer or equivalent.



’’ plate

2
P 1 G

1
1’’ }
No back Extension bar
gouge ’’ x 2’’ x 6’’

Each side
Field drill ’’ } hole for

4 ’’ } eye-bolt. (At
ELEVATION AT HANDRAIL JOINT Vertical member of
approximately elevation of
SIDE ELEVATION Details not shown same as "FRONT ELEVATION" walkway bracket (No
ALTERNATE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT upper handrail pipe.)
FRONT ELEVATION sign interference)
(With Sign Present) Drill and ream for ’’ } bolt 3’-6’’ of chain
Items not shown same as ’’Side Elevation" of "Handrail Details" with two hexagon locknuts and Details not shown same as "ELEVATION" at right. required for each
two stainless steel washers. 2" x 2" x "
location. (Approx.) 3 ’’ } stainless steel
~" } holes
‘ " x 3" x 7" ’’ } ring-grip quick 6’’ eye-bolts. Provide washer
for " } hex Stainless steel swivel

Eyebolt and hexagon locknut.


release self-locking
head bolts eye snap at handrail end
2" x 2" x " stainless steel pin
2

1’’ } Sch. 40 3’-10" chain 3 Sign panel SAFETY CHAIN


aluminum pipe (Approx.)


2’’ One required for each end of each walkway.

2’
typ. ’’, typ. Walkway bracket

5’

’’ } pin Stainless steel swivel


Eyebolt
1 "

keeper hole typ. eye snap at handrail end


typ.

1’

1’’ ALTERNATE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT


’’ stainless steel chain,
WF(A-N)4x3.06 web Details not shown similar to ’’Safety Chain’’ Details
~" } eyebolt hole 6’’ long, with ’’ stainless
(Walkway omitted for clarity)
PLAN steel ring each end
1’-2"
DETAIL E HANDRAIL HINGE 3 ’’ Type 304L stainless steel chain, approximately 12 links
SECTION P-P per foot.

4 Extrusions may be used in lieu of the details shown, with


approval of the Engineer.

PLAN AT HANDRAIL JOINT


Details not shown same as "PLAN"
OSC-A-8 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - HANDRAIL DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
3’’ cl.
* Grind anchor rod to bright finish #4 bar spiral (E)
at ground clamp location before
installing clamp.
10-#9 v(E) bars
D 3’’ } galvanized steel conduit. D 3’’ } galvanized steel conduit. equally spaced Anchor Rod
Distance to edge of pavement Thread and cap both ends. Distance to edge of pavement Thread and cap both ends. Circle Diameter

.
’ cl

’ cl
Elevation


2’

2’
9’

9’


8’
8’
Top

* For details of anchor rods


and positioning templates see
Truss Support Post Base
SECTION A-A

mum
mum
Sheets OSC-A-4 and OSC-A-5.
mum
mum
3’-0’’ } shaft

, maxi
ni
, maxi
ni

, mi
#5 bar spiral (E)
, mi

A
A A B B



-0’
-6’


-0’
-6’

2’
3’
12-#9 v(E) bars
2’
3’

equally spaced
Anchor Rod


| 12’
| 12’
Circle Diameter

F
F

n.
n.


12’
12’

mi
mi
* For details of anchor rods
and positioning templates see
Approved clamps Approved clamps
3’’ cl. Truss Support Post Base
for grounding to for grounding to
Sheets OSC-A-4 and OSC-A-5.
Anchor Rod* 6’’ Anchor Rod* 6’’

tch
tch

SECTION B-B

’ pi
’ pi

#6 braided copper #6 braided copper 3’’ cl. 3’-6’’ } shaft

E) at 6’
E) at 6’

wire or cable wire or cable

B
B
10-#9 v(E) bars
equally spaced

ral (
ral (

# 5 bar spi
# 4 bar spi

’’ } x 10’-0’’ copper ’’ } x 10’-0’’ copper ground


ground rod driven into rod driven into natural ground. #4 bar spiral (E)

natural ground. Cost of Cost of rod, cable and clamps


rod, cable and clamps shall be included in cost of
shall be included in cost C C Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundations. D D
of Drilled Shaft Concrete
Foundations.
SECTION C-C

.
3’’ cl.

’ cl
3’-0’’ } shaft Elevation 3’-6’’ } shaft for Type II-C-A
for Type I-C-A Truss 3’-0’’ } shaft #5 bar spiral (E)

3’
3 hoops minimum Bottom and III-C-A Trusses
top and bottom

ELEVATION 3 hoops minimum ELEVATION


top and bottom

FOUNDATION DESIGN TABLE


NOTES:
Maximum Maximum Shaft "B" Anchor Rods Anchor Rod
The foundation dimensions shown in the Foundation Design Table are based on the presence Truss Post Base
CantileverLength Total Sign Area Diameter Depth Diameter Circle Diameter
of mostly cohesive soils with an average Unconfined Compressive Strength (Qu) of at least Type Sheet No.
(ft) (sq ft) (in) (ft) (in) (in)
1.25 tsf, which must be determined by previous soil investigations at the jobsite. When other
conditions are indicated, the boring data will be included in the plans and the foundation I-C-A OSC-A-4 25 170 3.0 16.0 8 2 22
dimensions shown in the Foundation Data Table will be the result of site specific designs. II-C-A OSC-A-5 30 170 3.5 17.0 12 2 30
If the conditions encountered are different than those indicated, the Contractor shall notify the II-C-A OSC-A-5 30 340 3.5 21.5 12 2 30 12-#9 v(E) bars
Engineer to determine if the foundation dimensions need to be modified. If dimensions ’’B’’ or III-C-A OSC-A-5 35 170 3.5 19.0 12 2 30 equally spaced
’’F’’ are revised by more than 12’’ by the Contractor, ’’as-built’’ plans shall be prepared and III-C-A OSC-A-5 35 250 3.5 22.5 12 2 30
3’’ cl.
submitted to the District Bureau of Operations for future reference. III-C-A OSC-A-5 35 400 3.5 26.5 12 2 30
No sonotubes or decomposable forms shall be used below the lower conduit entrance. III-C-A OSC-A-5 40 400 3.5 32.0 12 2 30
SECTION D-D
Permanent metal forms or other shielding may not be left in place below that elevation without
the Engineer’s written permission. 3’-6’’ } shaft
Concrete shall be placed monolithically, without construction joints.
Backfill shall be placed per Article 502 of Standard Specification and prior to erection of FOUNDATION DATA TABLE
support column. Class DS
Structure Truss Shaft Elevation Elevation Qu A B F
A normal surface finish followed by a Bridge Seat Sealer application will be required on Station Concrete
Number Type Diameter Top Bottom
concrete surfaces above the lowest elevation 6’’ below finished ground line. Cost included in Cubic Yards
’’Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundation’’.

OSC-A-9 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - DRILLED SHAFT RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

2.3 Bridge Mounted Sign Structures

Bridge mounted sign structures are usually more economical than span or
cantilever sign structures, but less economical than breakaway signposts. Use
the following procedures when preparing plans:

1. For mounting sign supports on the fascia of existing bridges, critical


dimensions correlating new and existing elements should be field measured
and verified before plans are finalized (whenever possible).

2. For skews (angle between the centerline of the road under the bridge and a
line perpendicular to the fascia beam of the bridge) up to 15 degrees, signs
must be parallel to the fascia beam. For skews greater than 15 degrees, the
distance angle between the back of the sign and fascia beam is limited by
dimensions "k" and " l " shown on the plans. The maximum for "k" must be

10 feet and for " l ", 8 feet.

3. The maximum allowable sign height “m” is 15 feet, but may be taller for
specific projects. For specific installations requiring sign heights over 15
feet, up to 18 feet, revise all W6 x 12 to W6 X 16 and rename all base
sheets, “BM-1-Special”, etc. When possible within dimensional limits, all
signs must share a common horizontal centerline. On bridges with
excessive grades, especially with multiple large signs, bracket elevations
must be constant for each sign (sign set horizontal), but brackets may need
to be stepped vertically between sign panels, using the T-bracket (details
available).

4. The sign will not extend more than 6 inches above the top of the brackets.

5. Locate all holes drilled in steel beams or girders in the middle half of the
member’s depth. On shallow beams, align centerline of brackets

June 2012 2.3-1


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

approximately with the centerline of the web. There must be no holes drilled
in the lower quarter of a concrete member’s depth. For a cast-in-place
reinforced concrete (RC) beam, the depth is the area from the bottom of the
deck to the bottom of the girder at the bracket location.

6. For new RC or pre-stressed beams, coordinate locations of bracket


connection holes with the bridge’s structural designer, since specifications
require forming holes before casting. For existing beams, determine pre-
stressing strand and/or primary tension and shear reinforcement locations
and space brackets so holes miss strands by 6 inches minimum.

7. Walkway grating should extend a minimum of 4 feet past the edge of


pavement into the shoulder unless the shoulder width is less than 10 feet. If
shoulder width is less than 10 feet or if the sign structure is over a low speed
ramp, the walkway grating may begin at edge of pavement.

8. Submit proposed designs exceeding dimensional and/or loading limits to the


BBS for special analysis and/or approval.

9. In the table on sheet BM-1, record the 15-digit sign structure number and
the bridge structure number.

10. For projects with aesthetic mandates requiring bridge mounted sign
structures painted a specific color over the galvanizing, consult the Bureau
of Materials and Physical Research (BMPR) early in the planning process to
determine acceptable color alternatives and allow time for testing and pre-
approval.

2.3-2 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

Bridge Mounted Sign Structure Base Sheets


U. S. Standard Units

SHEET TITLE

BM - 1 ................................General Plan & Elevation


BM - 2 ................................Walkway & Connection Details
BM - 3 ................................Connection Details
BM - 4 ................................Walkway Details

June 2012 2.3-3


cw ’’a’’ and ’’f’’ are measured along ~ of A Sign panels. For location GENERAL NOTES
and data see Sign Detail Sheet.
facia beam/girder to center of bracket SPECIFICATIONS:
Face of b p

Increases
ng
oni
Pier
DESIGN: AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway

Stati
c s & ds = sign width
Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals. ("AASHTO Specifications") 2

c
Traffi
cw & dw = walkway lengths

See Base Sheet BM-2)


CONSTRUCTION: Current (at time of letting) Illinois Department of
Top of parapet
Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction,
B B

ght
~
a cs Supplemental Specifications and Special Provisions. ("Standard Specifications")

h Bracket hei
Br
g .
ds f ~ 3’’ } standard pipe LOADING: 90 M.P.H. WIND VELOCITY
Br
g .

c
Traffi
WALKWAY LOADING: Dead load plus 500 lbs. concentrated live load.

W6x12, typ.
Sign MINIMUM CLEARANCE: 3’’ greater than bridge members at all locations.
Skew (All Obstructions)

(
Angle e
q Face of
(L) WELDING: All welds to be continuous unless otherwise shown. All welding to
Pier
dw be done in accordance with current AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code (Steel)
and the Standard Specificiations.
PLAN

(Left Sign Skew 15) MATERIALS: All Structural Steel Pipe shall be ASTM A53 Grade B with a
W10x22, typ.
minimum yield of 35,000 p.s.i., or A500 Grade B or C with a minimum yield of
WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH
46,000 p.s.i. If A500 pipe is substituted for A53, then the outside diameter
(Road plan beneath structure varies.) W6x12, typ. shall be as detailed and wall thickness greater than or equal to A53.
A All Structural Steel Plates and Shapes shall conform to AASHTO M270

n.
Gr. 36, Gr. 50 (M183, M223 Gr. 50,).
Increases
ng


mi
3’
’’a’’ and ’’f’’ are measured along ~ of
oni

facia beam/girder to center of bracket g 1 Facia Beam 12’’


cw 12’’ g
Stati

HIGH STRENGTH BOLTS: All bolts, washers, nuts and locknuts shall satisfy
max. max. the requirements of ASTM designation A307 unless noted as "H.S." which shall
Face of b p
require AASHTO M164 (A325), ASTM A449, or approved alternate. All
TYPICAL FRONT ELEVATION
el

Pier cs & ds = sign width


c
l

fasteners shall be hot dip galvanized per AASHTO M232 unless otherwise
Paral

Traffi

cw & dw = walkway- (With lights, safety chain and handrail omitted for clarity.)
lengths specified.

W10x22 Exterior face of facia Beam GALVANIZING: All Steel Grating, Plates, Shapes and Pipe shall be Hot Dip

(10’-0’’ Galvanized after fabrication in accordance with AASHTO M111. Painting is not

k max.
ds f ~ max. length) permitted.
~ a cs Sign Skew
Brg.
Brg. Angle (L) ~ Anchor bolts in

max.

n.
3’’ } ANCHOR RODS: All-threaded rod shall conform to ASTM F1554 Grade 105,

n.
parapet or sidewalk

mi

k mi
standard pipe ’’ } x 12’’ long, each with one plate washer and locknut and be hot dip
c
Traffi

(8’-0’’, max. galvanized per AASHTO M232. They shall be either cast into the concrete
length) Sign or epoxy grouted in accordance with Section 584 of the Standard
panel Specifications. Minimum embedment in concrete shall be 9’’.
Alternate angle Parallel
q e W6x12, typ.
Face of
for safety chain
Pier
dw attachment 4 12’’ 12’’ p or q
PLAN Grating Tie-downs
max. max.
(For Sign Skew 15, all brackets constant) Steel Grating
See Detail D
WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH 1 Bracket spacing g < 6’-0’’, max. Spacing shall be uniform if
(Road plan beneath structure varies.) possible but may vary |6’’ to miss existing obstruction (rail
post, light poles, web stiffeners, splice plates, etc.). Adjust
Safety Chain bracket lengths accordingly on skewed structures.
cw ’’a’’ and ’’f’’ are measured along ~ of
Each end
Increases
ng

facia beam/girder to center of bracket


oni

Face of b p 2 Any design modifications shall be based on the current


c s & ds = sign width
Stati

Pier version of applicable specifications and submitted for the


c
Traffi

cw & dw = walkway-
Sign Engineer’s approval.
lengths
Skew
Angle 3 Unit price includes grating, handrail, brackets, supports,
(R) ~ g 1 anchor bolts, fasteners, fabrication, delivery, erection, field
f 12’’
g
Br . Details F and G Handrail, see Detail D
ds max. drilling and other necessary items. Limits of payment are
SECTION B-B based on grating length (cw, dw) unless otherwise specified.
a For Safety Chain Details and Details D, F and G, see Base
~ (Shown: Left Sign Skew 15)
g . Sheet BM-4.
Br
c
Traffi

Sign Skew Bridge Contract No. of Total Grating/


Face of Structure Bridge 4 If walkway bracket at safety chain location is behind sign,
Angle Structure Route a b c c d d e f g Brackets p q Hndrl. Lengths
Pier Number Station s w s w add angle to bracket. See detail on Base Sheet BM-4.
(L) or (R) Number Designation (Total) (c
w + dw )
q e

dw

PLAN
(Right Sign Skew 15)

WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH


(Road plan beneath structure varies.)
TOTAL BILL OF MATERIAL

3 OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE-


Foot
BRIDGE MOUNTED

Dimensions a, b, e, f & g may vary as approved by the Engineer, see 1 .


When w
c < c
s and/or d w< d s
, use alternate brackets without walkway supports where applicable, see 3 .
BM-1 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BRIDGE MOUNT SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
GENERAL PLAN AND ELEVATION
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
4
Detail A

5
ght = m
Detail A
6
Top of parapet or

gn hei
sidewalk if no
Top of parapet or

m
2
parapet exists.
sidewalk if no

m
2
Si
parapet exists. 6
~ ’’ }
Anchor Rods 4 E E
6’’ 6’’
min. min. Detail B ~ ’’ }

ght = m
ght = h
Anchor Rods

ght = h
W6x12
6’’ 6’’
min. min.
~ Sign(s) 5

gn hei
W10x22 No minimum
Bracket hei

ght = m

Bracket hei
~ Sign(s) 5
(Sign shall not

W6x12
extend below bracket)

Si
6’’, min.
Elevation at bottom

gn hei
of beam or girder
Top of W10

n.
Handrail


Si

mi
3’

W6x12
(See Detail D) Handrail

SECTION A-A (See Detail D)

Top of W10
’’ Handrail Hinge
Alternate with no lights or walkways
E E (See Detail E) Handrail Hinge
pads D Walkway Grating
(See Detail E)
(See Detail D) E E Walkway Grating
Light Fixture
(See Detail D)
(If required) C Detail B Light Fixture
W10x22
(If required)
j


i

n.
-5’
mi


W10x22

n.
-5’
D Detail B

1’

mi
1’
W6x12

n. C W6x12

1’-6’’ 2’-0’’ Grating 7’’ 5’’ 6’’


~ 1’’ } H.S. bolts


mi
3’

1’’
1’-6’’ 2’-0’’ Grating 7’’ 5’’ 6’’

n.
through 1’’ } holes 5’-2" 1’’


4’’ x 4’’ x ’’ k

mi
3’
in beam web. 2 ~ ’’ } H.S.
plate washer k 5’-2"
Details for mounting to PPC I Beam or Bulb "T" bolts, drill
SECTION A-A & Details for mounting to parapet w/o rail ’’ } holes in
SECTION A-A
beam web. 1
Details for mounting to steel beam or girder
Notes: & Details for mounting with existing parapet mounted rail
5

Installations not within dimensional limits shown require


special analysis for all components and must be submitted 1 Holes in new steel members may be drilled in the fabrication 5 Sign shall not extend more than 6’’ above top of bracket,
to the Bureau of Bridges and Structures for approval. shop or in the field. Field drill existing members. and this dimension may vary to keep sign level if bridge is on
Detail A Contractor shall field check all pertinent existing bridge grade or vertical curve. Multiple signs of various heights
dimensions shown on plans before submitting shop 2 For new PPC I beams, holes shall be formed during casting. shall share a common horizontal centerline and use equal
drawings. For existing PPC I beams, prestressing strand locations shall bracket heights. If no sign is attached to a W6x12 vertical
All holes in bridge beams or girders should be located be determined and spaced to miss strands by 6’’, min. (bracket only supporting walkway), dimension h shall be the
ght = h

m
2

in the middle half of the member. There shall be no Minimize spalling during field drilling of existing beams. same as an adjacent bracket with a sign attached, unless
ght = m

holes drilled in the lower quarter of the member’s depth. Engineer specifically directs shorter brackets due to locational
(For R.C. girder, depth = bottom of deck to bottom of 3 For new construction, form holes. For existing RC beams, restraints on future uses. (See Detail A for minimum bracket
Bracket hei

the girder.) Proposed exceptions must be approved by locate primary reinforcement and space holes to miss by 6’’, height.)
gn hei

Top of parapet or the Bureau of Bridges and Structures. min. Minimize spalling and concrete fracturing/damage during
sidewalk if no The Engineer may adjust dimension "i" to meet the field drilling of existing concrete. Spalls over ’’ deep or 6 For bridge mounted sign structures installed on new bridges
6 beyond the coverage of the 4x4 plate washer shall be
parapet exists. above condition and to keep the sign level. with railing, during design, bracket spacing must be
Si

~ Sign(s) 5 repaired with epoxy mortar before installing washer. coordinated with railing post spacing and the Contractor must
install upper brackets prior to railing installation. For bridge
4 For attachment details of 3’’ pipe and W10x22, see other mounted sign structures installed on existing bridges with
Handrail
~ ’’ } 6’’ 6’’ sections as applicable. railing, during design, brackets spacing must be coordinated
(See Detail D)
Anchor Rods min. min. with railing post spacing and the Contractor must temporarily
Top of W10

remove sections of railing to facilitate upper bracket


W6x12

Handrail Hinge
installation. If it is determined during design that existing
(See Detail E)
railings can’t be removed, alternate upper connection details
Detail B must be developed for the contract plans and approved by
Walkway Grating
E E the Bureau of Bridges and Structures.
D (See Detail D)
Light Fixture
(If required)
Structure k max. max. m
Station

i j (10’-0’’ max.) (8’-0’’ max.) (15’-0’’ max.)


n.
-5’

Number
h
mi
j

W10x22
i

1’

W6x12
D
n.

1’-6’’ 2’-0’’ Grating 7’’ 5’’ 6’’



mi

1’’
3’

3 ~ 1’’ } H.S. bolts 4’’ x 4’’ x ’’


’’ k 5’-2"
through 1’’ } holes plate washer
pads
in girder.
For Details A & B, Sections C-C, D-D
SECTION A-A and E-E, see Base Sheet BM-3.

Details for mounting to integral reinforced concrete girder & Details For Details D & E, see Base Sheet BM-4.

for mounting on safety curb with surface-mount bridge rail


BM-2 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BRIDGE MOUNT SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
WALKWAY AND CONNECTION DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
n.)
Stiffener plate

, mi
W6x12 to ’’ ‘

To top
Stiffener plate ’’ x 4’’ x 4’’, typ.

of W6
’’ x 4’’ x 4’’, typ.


(2 req’d.)

2’
7’’ (2 req’d.)
L L

(
Clamp
1’’ 5’’ 1’’ typ.
plates typ.
Stiffener plate ’’ x 3’’ x 3’’, typ.
W6 K K


2’
Plate ’’ x 7’’ x 10’’
I


H

’1 ’
F G
5’’ 5’’

1 ’

W6x12
W6x12
~ 3’’ } Std. Pipe Plate ’’ x 5’’


3 ’


-2’

-6’

Plate ’’ x 5’’

10’
1


6’

1’
**

1’
~ ’’ } W10x22 1
W10x22 1
holes 1
J


3 ’
J


’1 ’
1’’ 4’’ 1


1 ’

2’
1 W6x12 1
6’’ G 1 Clamp plate H I W6x12
F 1 1
(Beyond section)
’’ pads of unvulcanized
~ ’’ } holes for
rubber and unfused fabric fibers ’’ } bolt, ’’ } holes ’’ ’’ } H.S. bolts. J
or of 50 durometer neoprene 2 flat washers and 1 locknut J Fully tighten by the
1’-0’’, min. (4 req’d. each location) turn-of-the-nut
No back No back
gouge method. gouge
SECTION G-G
DETAIL A
60 60
12’’
DETAIL B - WELDED W10x22 DETAIL B - ALTERNATE BOLTED
~ ’’ x 1’’ slotted holes in base plate 1’-6’’ typ.
for ’’ } H.S. bolts with two hardened TO W6x12 CONNECTION W10x22 TO W6x12 CONNECTION typ.
2’’ 7’’ 7’’ 2’’
2’’ 4’’ 4’’ 2’’ washers, and nut for each. Fully
tighten using turn-of-the-nut-method. ~ 1’’ x 2’’ slotted holes in plate for 1’’ } Alternate may be substituted by contractor
(~ ’’ }holes thru web of facia beam.) H.S. bolts with hardened plate washer over
E E
to facilitate construction or galvanizing,

slot, and standard flat washer and 4’’ x 4’’ x ’’ especially on long struts for skewed bridges.
2’

plate washer on far end. Use locknuts and only

N N snug-tighten bolts, insuring pad is in uniform


L 6’’ x 6’’ x ’’ lg. Web

contact with concrete before tightening begins. ~ 3’’ } Std. Pipe W10x22
7’

cut vert. leg


3’
W10x22


-6’


1 3’’ Clip flanges M M



1’


-0’

’ 2
of W10x22
’’ thick plate

1’

4


7’

9’
1’-0’’ x 1’-6’’ W6x12
W6x12
W10x22

2
W10x22 **

2’

Outside face 1’’ 4’’ 4’’ 1’’


of facia beam
member ~’’ } holes for

SECTION N-N Plate 1’’ x 12’’ x 1’-6’’ ’’ } Anchor Rods. 4’’


12’’
Skewed connection detail
for W10x22 to facia beam.
SECTION C-C SECTION D-D SECTION E-E VIEW F-F SECTION H-H
Steel beam or girder connection plate details Concrete beam or girder connection plate details. ** ’’ } holes for galvanizing. After galvanizing,
10’’ install ’’ } A307 hot-dip galvanized bolt to
close hole in angle. (No bolt required in ’’ plate.)
2’’ 3’’ 3’’ 2’’
Note: For constant slab overhang at facia ’’
, typ.

beam, = = sign angle. For Clamp plate


~ ’’ } holes 1 2
’’ (4 req’d. each location)
for ’’ } H.S. bolts flared beams or other special cases where

typ. = , = sign angle.


1


2 1

1 ’
1 ’

2’

Parallel to parapet
~ Stiffener @


or curb line

1 ’
~ W6 web @ back of
’’ plate, typ.

7’


5’
’’ ‘ ’’ x 3’’ x 3’’


1 ’

-6’

‘’s


~ 3’’ } Std. pipe

1 ’
1’

’’ x 10’’ x 1’-6’’


W10x22

3’

1 ’
7’


1 ’


2




1 ’
~ ’’ } hole
W10x22
2 ‘’s ’’ x

10’’ x 1’-6’’ W6x12 Bar ’’ x ’’ x 3’’


SECTION L-L
2’



W6x12
’’ 1’’ 1’’
’’ (+0, -’’)
4’’ 3’’
4’’

SECTION M-M CLAMP PLATE DETAILS


SECTION J-J SECTION K-K
SECTION I-I Skewed connection detail
for 3’’ } pipe to parapet.
BM-3 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BRIDGE MOUNT SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
CONNECTION DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Length as required 2’’
’’ gap (|’’) ’’ gap (|’’) 8
1’’
rail and grating shall span a ’’ bolt, round head, ~ Light Suppport ’’ } hole
F F
minimum of three brackets hexagon locknut
’’
1’’ x 2’’ x 12 ga.
’’


6


continuous slot channel


Detail H

-3’
(Hot dip galvanized.) 1’’ } Std. pipe
Welded Bar or Formed Plank Steel Grating 3 typ. typical 2

1’
1’’ } Std. pipe Weld to vertical


Formed plank grating is considered an 1’’ } Std. pipe



’’ } holes

6 ’
equal alternative to welded bar grating
W6x9 for ’’ }

2
and may be substituted by Contractor

-10
bolts. (Drill
at no change in contract cost.

2’

in field.) 1’’ } vent/fill

-6’
Continuous rail 2
1’’ } Std. steel pipe
6’’ 1’’ holes in 1’’
Grating tie down

1’
Steel grating Detail E
pipe, typ. DETAIL H
Welds ’’ continuous

SECTION F-F
Face-to-Face of angles


LIGHTING FIXTURE MOUNTS F F


1’’ equals grating width
~ ’’ } holes for ’’ }
typ. (For bolted angles)

1
(If required)
1’-6’’ 2’-0’’ Steel 7’’ bolts with one washer
Detail E
Grating |’’ DETAIL F DETAIL G Sym. at ~ and locknut per bolt, typ.

~" } holes
SIDE ELEVATION DETAIL D HANDRAIL FRONT ELEVATION ‘ " x 3" x 7"


for " } hex ~ W6x12


head bolts 2’’ x 2’’ x ’’, 5’’ long
5’’

2
2" x 2" x " 1’’, typ.
4
7’’ Drill ’’ } hole for’’ }
~ W6x12, angle

typ.
1’’ 3’’ 1’’ ~ ’’ } hole for ’’ } ring-grip quick release self-


and grating splice

1’
2’’ bolt with washer and


locking stainless steel pin

3’
~ Sym. 1’’ 2’’


’’ hexagon locknut

5’
1’’ 1’’
’’ 1’’


’’ ’’ 1’’ } Std.

2’
1 "

typ.

’’ Steel pipe

1’
2’’ L 2’’ x 2’’ x ’’,
~ ’’ }
typ. 2’’ long
hole for pin
W6x12 web
chain ring ’’ } pin 1"
GRATING CONTINUOUS AT GRATING SPLICE

typ.
keeper


1

1’
~" } eyebolt hole

hole, typ.
3’


VIEW W-W


1’-2"
Face-to-Face of
’’
~ W6, angle angles equals grating
SECTION P-P



Flat, ’’ stainless steel chain, and grating splice width plus ’’ Single
4

typ.

out-out 6’’ long, with ’’ stainless handrail


(For welded angles)


1’
hinge shown

2
steel ring each end

1
PLAN AT SINGLE HANDRAIL HINGE

ange



4’

2’
2’

G

fl
No back
DETAIL E
Extension bar


typ.
1 ’
gouge 7 ’’ x 1’’ x 6’’ Field drill ’’ } hole for ’’ } Vertical member
Each side ~ W6
eye-bolt. (At approximately of walkway
L 2’’ x 2’’ x ’’ and angle
elevation of upper handrail pipe.) bracket 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’, 5’’ long Handrail splice
ELEVATION AT HANDRAIL JOINT SIDE ELEVATION 4’’ long
hinge shown
(Details not shown same as "FRONT ELEVATION") P ’’ welded links stainless steel chain. ’’ } eye-bolts.
(AT WALKWAY GRATING SPLICE)
(WALKWAY GRATING CONTINUOUS)
5 Approximately 12 links per foot. Provide washer
L 2’’ x 2’’ x ’’, 1" PLAN

and hexagon locknut.


1 ’

7 6’’
5’’ long, cut horizontal
1" Attach stainless steel swivel (Stainless steel.)
leg
eye snap at handrail end.

NOTES
’’
‘ " x ~ " } hole in angle No Sign at Bracket 1 Drilling holes in grating may be done in shop or field, based on
typ.
3" x 7" for " } eyebolt with Contractor’s preference and subject to accurate alignment. Field
one nut and washer. SAFETY CHAIN drilled holes must be touched up with galvanized paint.
’’
typ. One (1) required for each end of each walkway.
2 Horizontal rail member shall be continuous thru 1’’ } pipe.
Provide ’’ } hole in 1’’} pipe for ’’ } bolt. Field drill
~ " } holes for" }
’’ } hole in horizontal rail member. Provide washer and locknut
hex head bolts, each with

Flush under
-10 ’

5’’ for bolt. (Use ’’ eyebolts in ’’ } holes on top rail at


vert. rail nut and two washers.
2’-0’’ (|’’) 2’’ ends only.)
member
2’

FRONT ELEVATION PLAN AT HANDRAIL JOINT W W Drill 1 ’’ } holes in


Sign panel walkway and support for 3 Install standard force-fit end caps or weld " end plates with
(See above Elevations for dimensions.) (For Details, see Elevations.)
’’ } bolts with flat ’’ c.f.w. and grind smooth. (All rail ends.)

washers under locknut.


P

1 ’

4 ’’ (|’’) gap between grating panels at splice.


1 ’’ W W 2’’ x 2’’ x ’’ L 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’
cut vertical leg cut vertical leg. 5 Chain to be type 304L stainless steel suitable for prolonged exterior
typ.

exposure. Approximately 3’-6’’ long chain per location. Maximum


sag with handrail erected = 4’’.

SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT 1’’ 6 ‘ " x " x 2" welded to handrail posts to protect locations
W6x9
typ. that contact grating.
~ ’’ } holes for ’’ } (With Sign Present)
2’’
bolts with one washer Items not shown same as ’’SIDE ALTERNATE FORMED PLANK GRATING DETAILS
’’ x 1’’ bearing bars, 7 Extrusions may be used in lieu of details shown, with approval by
and locknut per bolt, typ. ELEVATION’’ and "SAFETY CHAIN"
Plank Grating: nominal depth = 2’’ (|’’); perforated or expanded Engineer.
1’’ O.C. cross bars 4’’ O.C.
steel sheet with a non-skid surface (non-serrated) concentrated load
WELDED BAR GRATING DETAILS capacity = 500 lbs. with 6’-0’’ clear span. 8 Field cut ends of light support channels shall be free of burrs or
hazardous projections and coated with zinc-rich primer or equivalent.
BM-4 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BRIDGE MOUNT SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
WALKWAY DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

2.4 Monotube Sign Structures

Monotube sign structures are economical when total sign area is small, compared
to those mounted on large truss structures, and span length is 100 feet or less. In
addition, consider using monotubes for traffic signals, if there is no interference with
sight lines or other space limitations. The monotubes included herein are thin-
walled, tapered steel tubes, similar to those used for traffic signal mast arms and
have pinned joints at the arm-to-column connection. Some SPUDI projects may
require non-tapered, long span, rigid frame monotubes mounted to the bridge
substructure and details are available from BBS on request.

Monotubes are primarily for mounting trailblazers and other small directional signs
over state or business routes passing through urban areas and generally not for
use over interstate highways. In addition, for installations requiring large and heavy
changeable / dynamic / variable message sign cabinets do not use monotube
structures - use Type III-A, III-S span or center mounted butterfly structures only.
However, span monotubes and the cantilever equivalent shown in the catalogs of
traffic pole manufacturers may have the capacity for smaller, relatively flat panel
LED signs. The maximum allowable total area of signs plus signals is 160 square
feet for the single monotube or 300 square feet for the dual, but may be larger for
specific projects and within manufacturers’ limits.

Use the following procedures when preparing contract plans:

1. Determine the 15-digit sign structure number, station, location of the


sign(s)/signal(s) over the roadway, design length (center to center poles),
distance from the right foundation to edge of pavement, total area of proposed
sign(s)/signal(s) and roadway cross section/Elevation A for point of minimum
clearance to lowest part of sign structure (signs, lights, signals).

2. Determine pole height dimensions for the right and left poles using the
following criteria:

June 2012 2.4-1


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

(a) Minimum vertical clearance is 17 feet 3 inches from Elevation A to lowest


point on structure (signs, sign brackets, lights, light brackets, signals).

(b) Top of foundation is a minimum of 2 inches and a maximum of 24 inches


above grade elevation at centerline of foundation.

(c) The total pole height will not exceed 25 feet for single monotubes or 28 feet
for double monotubes, unless allowed by the BBS.

3. Obtain soil-boring data and determine the average Qu per Section 1.6 for all
strata within and below the “B” portion of the drilled shaft foundation. If
average and minimum Qu values meet the requirements of Section 1.6, the
depth may be determined from the Foundation Depth Table on the applicable
monotube standard. As described in Section 1.6, if average and minimum Qu
values do not meet the requirements, the BBS must provide a depth or a
special design.

4. With the information from Steps 2(b) and 3, and/or information obtained from
the BBS, determine the drilled shaft vertical limits (Elevation Top, Elevation
Bottom), and dimensions “A” and “B”.

5. Fill in all tables on base sheets including sign structure number, station, total
sign area and foundation dimensions.

6. Calculate quantities as needed for foundations and complete the Total Bill of
Material.

7. The Contractor will submit detailed shop drawings from the manufacturer
showing design materials, diameter and thickness of sections, camber, weld
sizes, sign panel/signal mounting hardware, anchor bolts, etc., for structural
review by the BBS.

2.4-2 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

Monotube Sign Structure Base Sheets


U. S. Standard Units

SHEET TITLE

MONOTUBE-1...................Single Monotube Sign Structure – Elevation & Notes


MONOTUBE-2...................Single Monotube Sign Structure – Details & Foundation
DUALTUBE-1 ....................Double Monotube Sign Structure – Elevation & Notes
DUALTUBE-2 ....................Double Monotube Sign Structure – Details & Foundation

June 2012 2.4-3


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

2.4-4 June 2012


Center sign(s) and/or signals on arm 6’-0’’, max. ~ Monotube
1’-0’’, typ.
Removable weatherproof
cap, typ.

Design Sign/Signal Area 160 Sq.Ft., max.

amped
Tapered Arm, typ.
GENERAL NOTES

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Handholes and conduit DESIGN: Current (at time of letting) AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports
Specifications for Traffic Control Items

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25’
Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Supplemental Specifications and Recurring

owest part (
25’

to pol
Special Provisions. ("Standard Specifications") All references to "Mast Arm Assembly

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WELDING: All welds to be continuous unless otherwise shown. All welding to be done in
accordance with current AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code and the Standard Specifications.

of roadway to l

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Left Pol

|2’’ stainless steel standard grade

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wire cloth, ’’ maximum opening with ANCHOR RODS: Shall conform to ASTM F1554 Grade 105. No welding shall be permitted on

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Handhole with frame rods.

Ri
minimum wire diameter of AWG No. 16
and cover both poles.

-3’
with 2’’ lap. Secure to the base plate
(Away from traffic) FASTENERS: All connection bolts shall be High Strength Bolts M164, Galvanize M232 (A153),
with ’’ stainless steel banding after

17’
Edge of


-6’
i
Type 3, or stainless steel heavy hex conforming to ASTM A193, Grade B8 or B8M, Class 1.

typ.
l
anchor bolt nuts are fully tightened. Pavement
Elevation A Shoulder U-bolts shall be produced from ASTM A276 Type 304, 304L, 316 or 316L, Condition A,

1’
Add bolt covers or shrouds where Bottom of Base
(Location varies) cold finished, or an equivalent material acceptable to the Engineer. Nuts for stainless steel
applicable. Plate, typ.
bolts shall be stainless steel conforming to ASTM A194, Grade 8 (AISI Type 304) or Grade
8F (AISI Type 303). All nuts shall be "locknuts" with nylon or steel inserts and semifinished
hexagonal heads equivalent to the finished heavy hex series of the American National Standard.
Top of Right Washers for stainless steel bolts shall be stainless steel conforming to ASTM A240, Type
Top of Left
Foundation 302 or 304.
Foundation
Elevation
Elevation Drilled Shaft Foundation
(See Details, typ.) The Contractor shall verify the span length (center to center of poles), REINFORCEMENT BARS: Reinforcement Bars designated (E) shall be epoxy coated in
pole heights and top elevation of foundations prior to ordering materials. accordance with the Standard Specifications.

~ to ~ Poles (80’-0’’, maximum) CAMBER: Minimum AASHTO camber = L / 1000 + dead load camber.

FOUNDATIONS: The contract unit price for Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundations shall include
ELEVATION reinforcement bars complete in place.
Looking at face of signs.
Looking upstation for structures with signs both sides.

SIGN STRUCTURE DATA TABLE

Actual Left Foundation Right Foundation Class SI


Structure ~ to ~ Elevation Dimension
Station Sign/Signal Elevation Elev. Elevation Elev. Concrete
Number Poles A D A B F A B F
Area Top Bottom Top Bottom (Cu. Yds.)

BILL OF MATERIAL
ITEM UNIT TOTAL

OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE MONOTUBE SINGLE Foot


DRILLED SHAFT CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Cu. Yds.

MONOTUBE - 1 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS MONOTUBE SIGN STRUCTURE
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN - REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ anchor rod. Thread upper 8’’. Galvanize upper
18’’ per AASHTO M232. Provide one hexagon locknut
~ 3’’ } galvanized steel conduit.
and washer (top) and one leveling nut and washer
Thread and cap both ends.
(bottom). Galvanize per AASHTO M232. Nuts shall

n.
each be tightened against base plate with 200 lb.-ft.

’ mi
Elevation

typ.
torque.
2’’ cl. Top

9’

A
Limits of Bridge Seat Sealer
(Cost included in "Drilled FOUNDATIONS:
Foundation Design Table
Shaft Concrete Foundations") The foundation dimensions shown are based on the presence of mostly cohesive soils with an
Span (Ft.) B (Ft.)

n.
average Unconfined Compressive Strength (Qu) of at least 1.25 tsf, which must be determined

, mi
Span _ 45 9


24’’, max. by previous soil investigations at the jobsite. When other conditions are indicated, the boring

6’
2’’, min. 45 Span _ 65 10
A A data will be included in the plans and the foundation dimensions shown will be the result of site


12’
at ~ Pole 65 Span _ 80 11
specific designs.
If the conditions encountered are different than those indicated, the Contractor shall notify the
Engineer to determine if the foundation dimensions need to be modified. If dimensions "B" or

e)
Approved clamps "F" are revised by more than 12’’ by the Contractor, ’’as-built’’ plans shall be prepared and

See Tabl
for grounding to submitted to the District Bureau of Operations for future reference.

F
tch
Anchor Bolt 6’’ No sonotubes or decomposable forms shall be used below the lower conduit entrance.

E) at 150 pi
Permanent metal forms or other shielding may not be left in place below that elevation
#6 braided copper without the Engineer’s written permission.

B (
wire or cable Concrete shall be placed monolithically, without construction joints.
Backfill shall be placed per Article 502 of Standard Specification and prior to erection of
support column.

ral (
A normal surface finish followed by a Bridge Seat Sealer application will be required on
concrete surfaces above the lowest elevation 6’’ below finished ground line. Cost included
# 4 bar spi
’’ x 8’-0’’ copper ground rod Class SI in Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundation.
driven into natural ground. Cost Concrete

of rod, cable and clamps shall


be included in cost of "Drilled
Shaft Concrete Foundations". 8-#6(E) bars
.
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6’’ Elevation ’’ } stainless steel U-bolt


Bottom
3’

2’-6’’ } shaft (Provide 2 stainless steel washers


T (varies)
and 2 hex locknuts per bolt.)
3 hoops minimum 2 bolts required per bracket.
T
top and bottom B (See U-Bolt Detail) R = + ’’
B 2
FOUNDATION DETAILS
Typical, except conduit may only be required at one foundation.

, max.
Provide conduit openings both poles.


+ 1’


-0’

2
6’


2

1’
8-#6 (E) bars
Anchor Rods T (varies)
equally spaced

’’ } stainless steel U-bolt


#4 bar spiral (E)

45, typ.
W6x9
U-BOLT DETAIL
m
~ Ar (Typical)

SECTION B-B
3’’ cl.
SIGN MOUNTING BRACKET 6’-0’’ maximum spacing.
(Minimum 2 Brackets Each Sign) 2’-0’’ maximum sign
typ.
overhang beyond end
bracket.

Bolt Circle

2’-6’’ }

SECTION A-A

MONOTUBE - 2 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
MONOTUBE SIGN STRUCTURE RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FOUNDATION AND SIGN BRACKETS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Center sign(s) and/or signals on arm 9’-0’’, max. ~ Dual Monotube
1’-0’’
Sign Panel
typ. Removable weatherproof
cap, typ.
GENERAL NOTES
DESIGN: Current (at time of letting) AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports


-0’

n.
for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals (Fatigue Category II - natural wind gust

mi
Design Sign/Signal Area 300 Sq. Ft., max.

3’
only).

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WELDING: All welds to be continuous unless otherwise shown. All welding to be done in

28’
28’

accordance with current AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code and the Standard Specifications.

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owest part (
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ANCHOR RODS: Shall conform to ASTM F1554 Grade 105. No welding shall be permitted

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FASTENERS: All connection bolts shall be High Strength Bolts M164, Galvanize M232 (A153),
Left Pol

|2’’ stainless steel standard grade

of roadway to l
Type 3, or stainless steel heavy hex conforming to ASTM A193, Grade B8 or B8M, Class 1.
wire cloth, ’’ maximum opening with U-bolts shall be produced from ASTM A276 Type 304, 304L, 316 or 316L, Condition A, cold
Handhole with frame

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Ri
minimum wire diameter of AWG No. 16 finished, or an equivalent material acceptable to the Engineer. Nuts for stainless steel bolts

’ mi
and cover both poles.
with 2’’ lap. Secure to the base plate shall be stainless steel conforming to ASTM A194, Grade 8 (AISI Type 304) or Grade 8F
(Away from traffic)
with ’’ stainless steel banding after

-3’
Edge of


(AISI Type 303). All nuts shall be "locknuts" with nylon or steel inserts and semifinished

-6’
typ.
anchor bolt nuts are fully tightened. Pavement hexagonal heads equivalent to the finished heavy hex series of the American National Standard.

17’
Elevation A Shoulder

1’
i
Add bolt covers or shrouds where Bottom of Base

l
(Location varies) Washers for stainless steel bolts shall be stainless steel conforming to ASTM A240,
applicable. Plate, typ. Type 302 or 304.

REINFORCEMENT BARS: Reinforcement Bars designated (E) shall be epoxy coated in


accordance with the Standard Specifications.
Top of Right
Top of Left
Foundation
Foundation
CAMBER: Minimum AASHTO camber = L / 1000 + dead load camber
Drilled Shaft Foundation Elevation
Elevation
(See Details, typ.) The Contractor shall verify the span length (center to center of poles),
FOUNDATIONS: The contract unit price for Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundations shall include
pole heights and top elevation of foundations prior to ordering materials.
reinforcement bars complete in place.

~ to ~ Poles (100’-0’’, Maximum)

ELEVATION
Looking at face of signs.
Looking upstation for structures with signs both sides.

SIGN STRUCTURE DATA TABLE

Actual Left Foundation Right Foundation Class SI


Structure ~ to ~ Elevation Dimension Concrete
Station Sign/Signal Elevation Elev. Elevation Elev.
Number Poles A D A B F A B F (Cu. Yds.)
Area Top Bottom Top Bottom

BILL OF MATERIAL
ITEM UNIT TOTAL

OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE MONOTUBE DUAL Foot


DRILLED SHAFT CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Cu. Yds.

DUALTUBE - 1 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS DUAL MONOTUBE SIGN STRUCTURE
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN - REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ anchor rod. Thread upper 8’’. Galvanize upper
19’’ per AASHTO M232. Provide one hexagon locknut ~ 3’’ } galvanized steel conduit.
and washer (top) and one leveling nut and washer Thread and cap both ends.
(bottom). Galvanize per AASHTO M232. Nuts shall

n.
each be tightened against base plate with 200 lb-ft

’ mi
typ.
Elevation
torque.
2’’ cl. Top

9’

A
Limits of Bridge Seat Sealer
(Cost included in "Drilled
Shaft Concrete Foundations")

n.

24’’, max.

, mi
6’
Foundation Design Table
2’’, min. A A Span (Ft.) B (Ft.)


12’
at ~ Pole
Span _ 65 12
65 Span _ 85 13
85 Span _ 100 14 FOUNDATIONS:

e)
Approved clamps
The foundation dimensions shown are based on the presence of mostly cohesive soils with

See Tabl
for grounding to
an average Unconfined Compressive Strength (Qu) of at least 1.25 tsf, which must be
Anchor Bolt 6’’

F
tch
determined by previous soil investigations at the jobsite. When other conditions are

E) at 6" pi
indicated, the boring data will be included in the plans and the foundation dimensions shown
#6 braided copper

B (
will be the result of site specific designs.
wire or cable
If the conditions encountered are different than those indicated, the Contractor shall notify
the Engineer to determine if the foundation dimensions need to be modified. If dimensions
"B" or "F" are revised by more than 12’’ by the Contractor, ’’as-built’’ plans shall be
ral ( prepared and submitted to the District Bureau of Operations for future reference.
No sonotubes or decomposable forms shall be used below the lower conduit entrance.
# 4 bar spi

" } x 8’-0’’ copper ground rod Class SI


Permanent metal forms or other shielding may not be left in place below that elevation
driven into natural ground. Cost Concrete
without the Engineer’s written permission.
of rod, cable and clamps shall Concrete shall be placed monolithically, without construction joints.
be included in cost of "Drilled Backfill shall be placed per Article 502 of Standard Specification and prior to erection
Shaft Concrete Foundations". 8-#6(E) bars
of support column.
A normal surface finish followed by a Bridge Seat Sealer application will be required on
concrete surfaces above the lowest elevation 6’’ below finished ground line. Cost included
.

in ’’Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundation’’.


’ cl

6’’ Elevation
Bottom
3’

3’-0’’ } shaft

3 hoops minimum T
R = + ’’
top and bottom 2

FOUNDATION DETAILS
Typical, except conduit may only be required at one foundation.
’’ } stainless steel U-bolt T (varies)
Provide conduit openings both poles.


(Provide 2 stainless steel washers

+ 25’
8-#6 (E) bars and 2 hex locknuts per bolt.)
Anchor Rods
equally spaced B B 2 bolts required per bracket.


(See U-Bolt Detail)

1’
T
2
#4 bar spiral (E)

45, typ.

, max.
’’ } stainless steel U-bolt


m
~ Ar

-0’


3’



-0’
U-BOLT DETAIL

2
3’’ cl.

9’
(Typical)
typ.

Bolt Circle

T (varies)
3’-0’’ }

W6x9
SECTION A-A SECTION B-B
SIGN MOUNTING BRACKET 6’-0’’ maximum spacing.
2’-0’’ maximum sign
overhang beyond end
bracket.

DUALTUBE - 2 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS DUAL MONOTUBE SIGN STRUCTURE
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN - REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

2.5 Breakaway Wide Flange Steel Signposts

Breakaway wide flange steel signposts are the most economical sign structures
when similar tubular posts are not adequate. In general, locate ground-
mounted signs on level ground for shorter posts and accompanying cost
savings (see the Bureau of Operations Traffic Policies and Procedures Manual
for guidance). Use the minimum number of posts that satisfy the design criteria.
Whenever practical, avoid placing posts directly in ditch flow lines or in other
areas where debris accumulates and erosion is likely, or if seasonal icing would
be deep enough to interfere with proper operation of the slip base.

Use the following procedures for selecting wide flange breakaway designs:

1. Utilize the latest version of the Breakaway Wide Flange Signpost base
sheets.

2. Determine actual sign area in terms of design width and height.


(See Figure 1, page 2.5-3)

3. Calculate “Clear Height”. Clear height is the difference in elevation


between the top of the foundation (or grade elevation at centerline of post)
and the bottom edge of sign for the longest post.

4. Check the calculated clear height at longest post with respect to the
following criteria: (See Figure 2, page 2.5-3).
(a). For signs less than 30 feet from edge of pavement, the bottom edge
of sign must be set level at an elevation of at least 7 feet above grade
elevation at edge of pavement (supplemental panels may be set at 6
feet).

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(b). For signs 30 feet and greater from edge of pavement, the bottom
edge of sign must be set level at an elevation of at least 5 feet above
grade elevation at edge of pavement.
(c). For signs on rising embankment slopes, the bottom edge of sign must
be set to provide at least 7 feet between it and the top of the stub post
for the shortest post. This may be reduced to 5 feet when either the
distance from the edge of pavement is greater than 30 feet and the
slope is greater than 2:1 (horizontal: vertical) or where other factors
would prevent an out of control vehicle from reaching the post.

5. With sign height, width and clear height, enter the charts and select the
number and size of posts.

6. In cases where the sign and post dimensions fall between those
tabulated on the selection charts, the plan preparer should round up to
the larger post size.

7. In cases where the sign dimensions are greater than the maximum 40
feet width by 24 feet height given in the charts, the plan preparer must
contact the BBS for post designs.

2.5-2 June 2012


Exit Sign Width
610 mm

gn Depth
gn Depth

gn Si
Desi
Si

Design Sign Width

Hatched area is the equivalent design sign area.

Figure 1

D Sign Width
Depth
gn
Si

ght
ear

1.52 m for D 9.15 m


Hei
Cl

*2.13 m for D 9.15 m

Shoulder
2.13 m**

Figure 2

*May be reduced to 1.83 m when a supplemental panel is mounted below the

main panel.

**Between top of stud post and fuse plate. May be reduced to 1.52 m when

D = 9.15 m and the slope is 2:1 or steeper or where it would be unlikely for

an out of control vehicle to reach the post.

The criteria illustrated in Figure 2 above is for expressways or fully access

controlled freeways. All mounting heights shall be in accordance with the latest

edition of the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

2.5-3
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2.5-4 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 10 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 2

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15
8 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15
10 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W8 X 18
12 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22
14 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26
16 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26
18 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W12 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30
20 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
22 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
24 W10 X 22 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W12 X 26
8 W8 X 18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30
10 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
12 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
14 W12 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
16 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
18 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
24 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45

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Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 12 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 2

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15
8 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18
10 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22
12 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22
14 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26
16 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30
18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
20 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
24 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26
8 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
10 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
14 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
24 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45

2.5-6 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 14 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 2

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15
8 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W8 X 18
10 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22
12 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26
14 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30
16 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
20 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
24 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W8 X 18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30
8 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
24 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45

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Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 16 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 2

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18
8 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22
10 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26
12 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26
14 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30
16 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
20 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
24 W12 X 26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
8 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20 21 22
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

2.5-8 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 16 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 3

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15
8 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15
10 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22
12 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22
14 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26
16 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30
18 W8 X 18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
20 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
24 W10 X 22 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26
8 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W8 X 18 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30
10 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
14 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
16 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
24 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
6 W12 X 26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45

June 2012 2.5-9


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 18 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 2

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18
8 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22
10 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26
12 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W14 X 30
14 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
16 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
20 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
24 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20 21
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45

2.5-10 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 18 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 3

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15
8 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18
10 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22
12 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22
14 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26
16 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30
18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
20 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
24 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
26 W12 X 26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26
8 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
10 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
14 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
24 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W16 X 45
28 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45

June 2012 2.5-11


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 20 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 2

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W8 X 18
8 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22
10 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26
12 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30
14 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
16 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
20 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W12 X 26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
24 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20
6 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45

2.5-12 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 20 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 3

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15
8 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18
10 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22
12 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26
14 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30
16 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
20 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
22 W10 X 22 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
24 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30
8 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
24 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

June 2012 2.5-13


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 20 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15
8 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15
10 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W8 X 18
12 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22
14 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26
16 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26
18 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
20 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
22 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
24 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
26 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26
8 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30
10 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
12 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
14 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
16 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
18 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
24 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
6 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45

2.5-14 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 22 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 3

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15
8 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22
10 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22
12 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26
14 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30
16 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
20 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
24 W12 X 26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30
8 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20 21 22 23
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45

June 2012 2.5-15


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 22 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15
8 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18
10 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22
12 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22
14 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26
16 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30
18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
20 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
24 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26
8 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30
10 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
14 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
24 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

2.5-16 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 24 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 3

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18
8 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22
10 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26
12 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26
14 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W14 X 30
16 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
20 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
24 W12 X 26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
8 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20 21 22
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

June 2012 2.5-17


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 24 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15
8 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18
10 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22
12 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22
14 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26
16 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30
18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
20 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
24 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
26 W12 X 26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30
8 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
10 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
14 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
24 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45

2.5-18 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 26 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 3

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18
8 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22
10 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26
12 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30
14 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
16 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
20 W10 X 22 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
24 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20 21
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45

June 2012 2.5-19


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 26 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15
8 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18
10 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22
12 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26
14 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26
16 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
20 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
24 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W8 X 18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30
8 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
24 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

2.5-20 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 26 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 5

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15
8 W6 X 9 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15
10 W6 X 9 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W8 X 18
12 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22
14 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26
16 W6 X 15 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30
18 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
20 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
24 W10 X 22 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
26 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6 W6 X 15 W8 X 18 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26
8 W8 X 18 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W14 X 30
10 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
14 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
24 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
26 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
28 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
6 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45

June 2012 2.5-21


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 28 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 3

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W12 X 26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21
6 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

SIGN WIDTH = 28 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W10 X 26 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45

2.5-22 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 28 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 5

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
8 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45

SIGN WIDTH = 30 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 3

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20
6 W16 X 45
8 W16 X 45

June 2012 2.5-23


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 30 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22 23
6 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

SIGN WIDTH = 30 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 5

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

2.5-24 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 32 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 3

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45

SIGN WIDTH = 32 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22
6 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45

June 2012 2.5-25


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 32 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 5

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45

SIGN WIDTH = 32 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 6

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
8 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45

2.5-26 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 34 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 3

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45

SIGN WIDTH = 34 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22
6 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

June 2012 2.5-27


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 34 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 5

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

SIGN WIDTH = 34 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 6

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
8 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45

2.5-28 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 36 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21
6 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W16 X 45

SIGN WIDTH = 36 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 5

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

June 2012 2.5-29


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design
SIGN WIDTH = 36 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 6

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

SIGN WIDTH = 36 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 7

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 30
8 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45

2.5-30 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 38 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20
6 W16 X 45
8 W16 X 45

SIGN WIDTH = 38 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 5

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22 23
6 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45

June 2012 2.5-31


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 38 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 6

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45

SIGN WIDTH = 38 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 7

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 22 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
8 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45

2.5-32 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 40 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20
6 W16 X 45
8 W16 X 45

SIGN WIDTH = 40 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 5

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22
6 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45

June 2012 2.5-33


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 40 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 6

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
8 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45

SIGN WIDTH = 40 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 7


CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)
HEIGHT
(FEET) 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 W10 X 22 W10 X 26 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38
8 W10 X 26 W12 X 26 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
10 W14 X 30 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38
12 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
14 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
16 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
18 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
20 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
22 W16 X 45

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 20 21 22 23 24
6 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
8 W14 X 38 W14 X 38 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
10 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45 W16 X 45
12 W16 X 45 W16 X 45

2.5-34 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

Breakaway Wide Flange Steel Signpost Standards


U. S. Standard Units

SHEET TITLE

BAW-A-1 ...................... Breakaway Wide Flange Steel Signpost Details


BAW-A-2 ...................... Breakaway Wide Flange Steel Signpost Tables

June 2012 2.5-35


J
W
L K L
0.15W 2 spaces at 0.35W 0.15W FUSE PLATE DATA
for 3 posts
0.125W 3 spaces at 0.25W 0.125W N = Bolt
for 4 posts G H
D Diameter

H
0.1W 4 spaces at 0.2W 0.1W
for 5 posts " 2" 1"
W
0.1W 5 spaces at 0.16W 0.1W ~ post cut

P
for 6 posts " 2" 1"

F
0.2W 0.6W 0.2W

G
0.08W 6 spaces at 0.14W 0.08W
" 2" 1"

P
for 7 posts
45
" 2" 1"
Plate thickness = 3
t
1" 3" 1"
F = H + G + N

N
1" 3" 1"
N = Bolt diameter
1" Hole } and slot 1" 3" 1"
G
P = width = N + "
2
"
FUSE PLATE DETAIL
(Install with notches down.)

t } + 1"
Bolt diameter plus " y = " maximum

Bol
width of cut Sign

See Detail H Post

3 "
y Fuse plate
SHIM DETAIL
Furnish two 0.01" thick and two 0.03" thick stainless ~ H.S. Bolts, nuts and
D steel or brass (ASTM B36) shims per post. two washers per bolt

ELEVATION
Drill " }
hole before Remove all galvanizing runs or
making cut. beads in washer and fuse plate
X
contact areas., typ.
Pavement Shoulder

X = flange and fillet Flame cut slot in web


0 B and saw cut flange
9 Face of sign depth plus "
3
C
DETAIL H
"
R, typ.
typ.

E
15
LOCATION SKETCH

.
A

2" cl
typ. 2" Stub Plate thickness = 2
t
projection

A
Sign post

"
E

Stub post

Sign post

Stub post
A A Stiffener plate typ.
typ. W B
W
Remove all galvanizing
SECTION A-A SECTION B-B

tch
runs or beads in washer
t1, typ. STIFFENER PLATE DETAIL

ral at 8" pi
contact areas., typ.
C C Diameter

on depth
w (See table for dimensions.)
w1 = f - "
w1 GENERAL NOTES
B B

Foundati

# 3 bar spi
G Posts shall be plumbed by using shims with post-to-stub post
8-#5 bars
2" stub projection connection bolts snug tight only. Final tightening of all High
equally spaced
Strength Bolts shall be in accordance with Article 727.05
High Strength Bolt
and threads at the junction of the bolt and nut shall be burred
with hex nut and three
2" cl. or center punched to prevent the nut from loosening.
washers, typ. Top of foundation

LOADING: 80 m.p.h. wind with 30% gust factor, normal to sign.


f
DESIGN STRESSES:
Structural steel - 20,000 p.s.i.
Stub post
Reinforcing steel - 20,000 p.s.i.
3 hoops minimum Concrete - 1,400 p.s.i.

3 "
2" x 2" x "

.
cl
Length = flange Diameter top and bottom Footing soil pressure - 2,000 p.s.f.
width of post

ELEVATION After fabrication, the post, fuse plate and upper 6", min.
of the stub post shall be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with
SIGN POST & STUB POST SECTION C-C SECTION D-D AASHTO M111. All bolts, nuts and washers shall be hot-dip
galvanized in accordance with AASHTO M232.

Work this sheet with Base Sheet BAW-A-2.

BAW-A-1 6-1-12 (Sheet 1 of 2)


F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BREAK-AWAY WIDE FLANGE RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
STEEL SIGN POST DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
CONCRETE FOUNDATION TABLE POST TO STUB POST CONNECTION DATA FUSE PLATE DATA
Foundation Reinforcement Stub Post
POST
Minimum Concrete 1 Vertical Bars Bar Spirals Bolt Size A B C D E t1 t
2 R W J K L t
3
Diameter * lbs. 2 Length
Depth cu. yds.) Length Diameter Length

W6x9 2’-0" 6’-0" 0.70 5’-9" 1’-8" 79’-0" 78 2’-3" " x 3" 6" 2" 1" 3" 1" " " " " 4" 2" " "

W6x15 2’-0" 6’-0" 0.70 5’-9" 1’-8" 79’-0" 78 2’-6" " x 3" 6" 2" 1" 3" 1" " " " " 6" 3" 1" "

W8x18 2’-0" 6’-0" 0.70 5’-9" 1’-8" 79’-0" 78 2’-6" " x 3" 6" 2" 1" 3" 1" 1" " " " 5" 2" 1" "

W10x22 2’-6" 6’-6" 1.18 6’-3" 2’-2" 105’-0" 92 3’-0" " x 3" 6" 2" 1" 3" 1" 1" " " " 5" 2" 1" "

W10x26 2’-6" 7’-0" 1.27 6’-9" 2’-2" 112’-0" 98 3’-0" " x 4" 7" 2" 1" 4" 1" 1" " " " 5" 2" 1" "

W12x26 2’-6" 7’-9" 1.41 7’-6" 2’-2" 119’-0" 107 3’-0" " x 4" 7" 2" 1" 4" 1" 1" " " " 6" 3" 1" "

W14x30 3’-0" 7’-3" 1.90 7’-0" 2’-8" 145’-0" 113 3’-0" " x 4" 7" 2" 1" 4" 1" 1" " " " 6" 3" 1" "

W14x38 3’-0" 8’-0" 2.09 7’-9" 2’-8" 153’-0" 122 3’-6" 1" x 4" 7" 3" 1" 4" 1" 1" " " " 6" 3" 1" "

W16x45 3’-0" 8’-6" 2.23 8’-3" 2’-8" 162’-0" 130 3’-6" 1" x 4" 7" 3" 1" 4" 1" 1" " " " 7" 3" 1" "

*Dimensional changes required for varying site conditions shall be approved by the Engineer.

FUSE PLATE BOLT SIZE


Sign Height
POST
4’-0" 5’-0" 6’-0" 7’-0" 8’-0" 9’-0" 10’-0" 11’-0" 12’-0" 13’-0" 14’-0" 15’-0" 16’-0" 17’-0’’ 18’-0’’ 19’-0’’ 20’-0’’ 21’-0’’ 22’-0’’ 23’-0’’ 24’-0’’

W6x9 " x 1" " x 1" " x 1" " x 1"

W6x15 " x 1" " x 1" " x 1" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2"

W8x18 " x 1" " x 1" " x 1" " x 1" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2"

W10x22 " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2"

W10x26 " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2"

W12x26 " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2"

W14x30 " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2"

W14x38 " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" 1" x 2" 1" x 2" 1" x 2" 1" x 2" 1" x 2" 1" x 2" 1" x 2" 1" x 2"

W16x45 " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" " x 2" 1" x 2" 1" x 2" 1" x 2" 1" x 2" 1" x 2" 1" x 2"

"Clearance Line"
Chord** Top of stub post
(Parallel to chord)**
Ground line

max.
4"
2

Quantity includes all concrete necessary for one


1
Point 1** foundation.

Point 2** Includes reinforcement bars and spiral hooping


2
for one foundation.

5’
-0"

ELEVATION
GROUND LINE & STUB POST

** For all "Point 1" and "Point 2" locations, "Clearance


Line" must be at or above top of stub post.

BAW-A-2 6-1-12 (Sheet 2 of 2)


F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BREAK-AWAY WIDE FLANGE RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
STEEL SIGN POST TABLES
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

2.6 Breakaway Tubular Steel Signposts

Breakaway tubular steel signposts are the most economical sign structure when
clear height and sign size allow the use of no more than two posts. In general,
locate ground-mounted signs on level ground for shorter posts and
accompanying cost savings (see the Bureau of Operations Traffic Policies and
Procedures Manual for guidance). Use the minimum number of posts that
satisfy the design criteria, noting that tubular posts are more expensive than
wide flange posts of similar weight and length. Whenever practical, avoid
placing posts directly in ditch flow lines or in other areas where debris
accumulates and erosion is likely, or if seasonal icing would be deep enough to
interfere with proper operation of the slip base.

Use the following procedures for selecting tubular steel breakaway designs:

1. Utilize the latest version of the Breakaway Tubular Signpost base


sheets.

2. Determine actual sign area in terms of design width and height (See
Figure 1, page 2.5-3).

3. Determine “Clear Height”. Clear height is the difference in elevation


between the top of the foundation (or grade elevation at centerline of
post) and the bottom edge of sign for the longest post.

4. Check the calculated clear height at longest post with respect to the
following criteria: (See Figure 2, page 2.5-3).
(a). For signs less than 30 feet from edge of pavement, the bottom edge
of sign must be set level at an elevation of at least 7 feet above grade

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elevation at edge of pavement (supplemental panels may be set at 6


feet).
(b). For signs 30 feet and greater from edge of pavement, the bottom
edge of sign must be set level at an elevation of at least 5 feet above
grade elevation at edge of pavement.
(c). For signs on rising embankment slopes, the bottom edge of sign must
be set to provide at least 7 feet between it and the top of the stub post
for the shortest post. This may be reduced to 5 feet when either the
distance from the edge of pavement is greater than 30 feet and the
slope is greater than 2:1 (horizontal: vertical) or where other factors
would prevent an out of control vehicle from reaching the post.

5. With sign width, height and clear height, enter the charts and select the
number and size of posts.

6. In cases where the sign and post dimensions fall between those
tabulated on the selection charts, the plan preparer should round up to
the dimensions giving the larger post size.

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SIGN WIDTH = 3 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 1

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 3 4 5 6
4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4
5 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4
6 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
7 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
8 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
9 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
10 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
11 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
12 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
13 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
14 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
15 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
16 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
17 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
18 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 7 8 9 10
4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
5 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
6 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
9 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
10 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
11 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
12 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
13 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
14 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
15 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
16 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
17 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
18 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4

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SIGN WIDTH = 4 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 1

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 3 4 5 6
4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
5 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
6 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
7 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
9 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
10 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
11 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
12 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
13 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
14 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
15 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
16 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
17 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
18 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 7 8 9 10
4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
5 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
6 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
9 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
10 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
11 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
12 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
13 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
14 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
15 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
16 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4
17 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
18 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4

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SIGN WIDTH = 4 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 2

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 3 4 5 6
4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4
5 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4
6 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4
7 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4
8 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4
9 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4
10 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
11 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
12 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
13 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
14 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
15 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
16 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
17 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
18 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 7 8 9 10
4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
5 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
6 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
7 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
9 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
10 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
11 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
12 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
13 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
14 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
15 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
16 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
17 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
18 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4

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SIGN WIDTH = 5 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 1

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 3 4 5 6
4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
5 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
6 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
9 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
10 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
11 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
12 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
13 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
14 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
15 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
16 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
17 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
18 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 7 8 9 10
4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
5 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
6 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
8 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
9 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
10 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
11 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
12 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4
13 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4
14 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
15 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
17 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
18 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4

2.6-6 June 2012


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SIGN WIDTH = 5 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 2

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 3 4 5 6
4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4
5 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4
6 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4
7 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
8 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
9 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
10 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
11 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
12 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
13 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
14 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
15 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
16 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
17 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
18 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 7 8 9 10
4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
5 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
6 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
9 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
10 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
11 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
12 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
13 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
14 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
15 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
16 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
17 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
18 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16

June 2012 2.6-7


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 6 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 1

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 3 4 5 6
4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
5 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
6 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
9 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
10 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
11 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
12 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
13 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
14 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
15 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
16 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
17 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
18 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 7 8 9 10
4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
5 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
6 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
7 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
8 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
9 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
10 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
11 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4
12 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
13 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
14 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
15 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
17 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
18 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4

2.6-8 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 6 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 2

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 3 4 5 6
4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4
5 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4
6 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
7 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
8 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
9 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
10 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
11 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
12 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
13 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
14 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
15 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
16 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
17 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
18 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 7 8 9 10
4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
5 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
6 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
9 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
10 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
11 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
12 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
13 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
14 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
15 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
16 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
17 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
18 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4

June 2012 2.6-9


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 7 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 1

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 3 4 5 6
4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
5 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
6 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
9 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
10 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
11 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
12 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
13 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
14 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
15 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
16 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
17 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4
18 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 7 8 9 10
4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
5 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
6 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
7 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
8 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
9 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
10 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
11 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
12 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
13 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
14 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
15 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
16 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
17 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
18 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4

2.6-10 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 7 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 2

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 3 4 5 6
4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
5 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
6 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
7 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
8 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
9 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
10 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
11 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
12 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
13 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
14 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
15 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
16 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
17 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
18 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 7 8 9 10
4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
5 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
6 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
9 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
10 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
11 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
12 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
13 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
14 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
15 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
16 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
17 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
18 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4

June 2012 2.6-11


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 8 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 1

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 3 4 5 6
4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
5 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
6 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
9 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
10 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
11 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
12 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
13 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
14 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
15 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4
16 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
17 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
18 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 7 8 9 10
4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
5 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
6 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
7 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
8 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4
9 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
10 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
11 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
12 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
13 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
14 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
15 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
16 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
17
18

2.6-12 June 2012


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 8 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 2

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 3 4 5 6
4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
5 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
6 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
7 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
9 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
10 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
11 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
12 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
13 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
14 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
15 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
16 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
17 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
18 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 7 8 9 10
4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
5 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
6 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
9 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
10 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
11 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
12 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
13 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
14 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
15 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
16 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
17 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
18 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4

June 2012 2.6-13


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

SIGN WIDTH = 9 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 1

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 3 4 5 6
4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
5 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
6 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
9 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
10 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
11 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
12 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
13 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4
14 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
15 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
16 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
17 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
18 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 7 8 9 10
4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
5 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
6 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
7 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
8 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
9 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
10 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
11 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
12 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4
13 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
14 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
15
16
17
18

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SIGN WIDTH = 9 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 2

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 3 4 5 6
4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
5 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
6 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
9 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
10 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
11 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
12 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
13 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
14 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
15 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
16 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
17 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
18 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 7 8 9 10
4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
5 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
6 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
9 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
10 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
11 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
12 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
13 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
14 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4
15 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4
16 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
17 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
18 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4

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SIGN WIDTH = 10 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 1

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 3 4 5 6
4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
5 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
6 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
8 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
9 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
10 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
11 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
12 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
13 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
14 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
15 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
16 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
17 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
18 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 7 8 9 10
4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
5 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
6 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
7 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
8 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
9 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
10 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
11 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
12 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
13
14
15
16
17
18

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SIGN WIDTH = 10 FEET NUMBER OF POSTS = 2

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 3 4 5 6
4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4
5 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
6 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4
8 HSS3 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
9 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
10 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
11 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
12 HSS4 X 2 X 1/4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
13 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
14 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
15 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
16 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
17 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
18 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16

CLEAR SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)


HEIGHT
(FEET) 7 8 9 10
4 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4
5 HSS4 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
6 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4
7 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
8 HSS5 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
9 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4
10 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16
11 HSS6 X 3 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
12 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4
13 HSS6 X 4 X 1/4 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4
14 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 4 X 1/4
15 HSS6 X 4 X 5/16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
16 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
17 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4
18 HSS7 X 5 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4 HSS8 X 6 X 1/4

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Breakaway Tubular Steel Signpost Standards


U. S. Standard Units

SHEET TITLE

BAT-A-1 ........................Breakaway Tubular Steel Signposts and Foundations


BAT-A-2 ........................Breakaway Tubular Steel Signposts and Detail

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GENERAL NOTES

1", max.
n.
1", max.
W1

n.
W W W

0", mi
0", mi
Posts shall be plumbed by using shims with post-to-stub
0.5W 0.5W 0.5W a s a s
a1 a1

c1
c1
post connection bolts snug tight only. Final tightening

c
of all High Strength Bolts shall be in accordance with
Article 727.05 and threads at the junction of the
bolt and nut shall be burred or center punched to prevent
the nut from loosening.

v1

v1
v

v
One foundation requires 0.7 cubic yards of concrete and 46
pounds of reinforcement bars and spiral hoops.
D1

D1
D
LOADING: 80 mph wind with 30% gust factor, normal

v1

v1
to sign.

b1

b1
D

c
v

v
DESIGN STRESSES:
Structural steel - 20,000 psi
Reinforcing steel - 20,000 psi
Concrete - 1,400 psi

c
e

b
Footing soil pressure - 2,000 psf
v
D

v
typ.

ght

v
typ.
After fabrication, the post, fuse plate, base plate and

ear hei
upper 6", min. of the stub post shall be hot-dip
galvanized in accordance with AASHTO M111. All bolts,

Cl
nuts and washers shall be hot-dip galvanized in accordance
ght

b
e Main post e with AASHTO M232.

b
ear hei

typ. typ. a s a

ght

ght
. For Sections A-A and B-B, see Base Sheet BAT-A-2.

ear hei

ear hei
2" cl
Cl

3" stub
FOUNDATIONS:
B B projection Main
All necessary excavation or drilling

Cl

Cl
posts
(except in rock); backfilling with excavated
embedment
material; disposal of unsuitable or surplus
Stub

material; formwork; and furnishing and placing


ral at

Stub

embedment
the Class SI Concrete and reinforcement bars,
-0"*

tch

post shall be included in the pay item used for


A A

Stub
6" pi
# 2 spi
6’

3’’ stub foundations.


8-#4 x 5’-9" long
projection, typ.
bars, equally spaced The measurement of the tubular steel shall be
computed on the basis of the weight per foot of
3 hoops minimum
the support, multiplied by the combined length of
top & bottom
the main posts and stub posts.
.
3" cl

(Typical Foundation)

SINGLE POST ASSEMBLY EXAMPLES DUAL POST ASSEMBLY EXAMPLES


* Dimensional changes required for varying site conditions
shall be approved by the Engineer.

STUB POST TABLE MAIN POST TABLE


MAIN POST WEIGHT
a or a 1= 6" min. to 2’-0" max. (Approximately 0.2W or 0.2W1 )
Stub
STEEL PER FOOT Stub Bolt
b or b 1= 3" min. to 4" max Post Bolt Size A t R
TUBING (POUND) Embedment Circle
c or c 1= 3" min. to 4" max Length

e = 0" min. to 6" max 3" x 2" x " 7.11 2’-0" 2’-3" " x 2" 8" " " 6"
s = 3’-0" min. to 6’-0" max. (Approximately 0.6W or 0.6W1 )
4" x 2" x " 8.81 2’-0" 2’-3" " x 2" 8" " " 6"
v or v1 = 2’-0" min. to 2’-11" max.
4" x 3" x " 10.51 2’-3" 2’-6" " x 3" 10" " " 8"

5" x 3" x " 12.21 2’-3" 2’-6" " x 3" 10" " " 8"

6" x 3" x " 13.91 2’-3" 2’-6" " x 3" 11" " " 9"

6" x 4" x " 15.62 2’-3" 2’-6" " x 3" 11" " " 9"

6" x 4" x " 19.08 2’-3" 2’-6" " x 3" 11" " " 9"

7" x 5" x " 19.02 2’-6" 2’-9" " x 3" 1’-2" " " 1’-0"

8" x 4" x " 19.02 2’-6" 2’-9" " x 3" 1’-2" " " 1’-0"

8" x 6" x " 22.42 2’-6" 2’-9" " x 3" 1’-2" " " 1’-0"

BAT-A-1 6-1-12 (Sheet 1 of 2)


F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BREAK-AWAY TUBULAR STEEL RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SIGN POSTS AND FOUNDATIONS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Post size plus 2"

1", max.
n.
4"* 4"*

0", mi
2" cl.
" plate seal
Top of sign, typ.
3" welded to post
" } hole Grout mixture shall be placed

1"
in void before stub post is
inserted. Stub post shall be

3"
10 leveled and firmly held while

ze
us 2"
Post si
grout is curing.

4"

2"

pl
" x 2" slotted holes
#2 spiral, 1’-8" outside diameter
(Length = 92’-0")
L 3" x 2" x ", typ.

2" 2’-0" 2’-0"

SECTION A-A OR SECTION A-A


(CAST-IN-PLACE) (PRECAST)

* Hot dip galvanized lifting loops or inserts may be placed


in precast foundation inside the spiral reinforcement but

n post
not within 6" of the long axis of the post. Inserts must
be adequate for safely lifting a total of 3,000 pounds
C C

Mai
and must not interfere with installation of the stub post
or proper functioning of the slip base.

"Clearance Line"
Chord* Top of stub post
(Parallel to chord)*
Ground line

4", max.
3"
W = tube wall Point 1*
thickness plus "

" drain notch, Point 2*


typ.
W both sides, typ.

5’
-0"
t

Top of
B B
stub post

ELEVATION
A
3"

Remove all galvanizing


Base plate diameter
GROUND LINE & STUB POST
t

runs or beads in washer 1"


contact areas., typ. 15 15 * For all "Point 1" and "Point 2" locations, "Clearance
Line" must be at or above top of stub post.
on

High Strength Bolt


foundati

"
Top of

with hex nut and

Stub post
three washers., typ.

t } + 1"
45
Bolt diameter
plus "

Bol
SHIM DETAIL
L 3" x 2" x ", typ.
Bolt circle Furnish two 0.01" thick and two 0.03" thick stainless

45
diameter Seal weld steel or brass (ASTM B36) shims per post.

R G

FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION

15 15
MAIN POST & STUB POST 3 sides

To edge of Axis parallel


Post
pavement to roadway

SECTION B-B SECTION C-C


Weld continuously around corners.

BAT-A-2 6-1-12 (Sheet 2 of 2)


F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BREAK-AWAY TUBULAR STEEL RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SIGN POSTS AND DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

2.7 Aluminum Butterfly Sign Structures

Use butterfly sign structures for the condition where a center median barrier is
close to both outside left lanes of an interstate or expressway and warrants
require signing for traffic in both directions. The plan preparer should consider
all MUTCD governing factors and alternatives before selecting butterflies. For
installations using changeable / dynamic / variable message sign cabinets,
butterfly structures are acceptable, only with the sign cabinet centered on the
column. Do not mount heavy DMS cabinets on the end of a cantilever truss.

Use the following procedures when preparing plans:

1. Determine the 15-digit sign structure number, station, location of the sign
over the roadway, distance from foundation to edge of pavement (D1 and

D2), design length (L1 and L2), proposed height of signs (Ds1 and Ds2) and
total sign areas and roadway cross section/Elevation A for point of minimum
clearance to sign structure (usually the sign and walkway bracket). Select
the appropriate structure from the three design types shown below:

Maximum Length each Maximum Sign Area each


Butterfly Type
Wing (feet) Wing (square feet)
I-F-A 25 100
II-F-A 30 200
III-F-A 35 200

With butterfly sign trusses, the maximum sign areas in the table above apply
to any span length for each given truss type. For example, the maximum
sign area for a 23-foot wing on a Type I-F-A butterfly is 100 square feet. For

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a 32-foot wing on a Type III-F-A truss, the maximum sign area is 200 square
feet.

2. Determine a constant panel spacing (P) by dividing the centerline column to


end of truss cantilever length (L1 or L2) minus the centerline column to
second vertical distance (“s” + 15 inches for splice) minus the last vertical to
end of truss dimension (3 inches), into the least whole number of panels.
Below are the panel spacing limits for each structure:

Butterfly Type Panel Spacing (feet)


I-F-A 3.0 minimum to 4.0 maximum
II-F-A 3.5 minimum to 4.5 maximum
III-F-A 4.0 minimum to 5.5 maximum

3. Determine the column height (dimension H) using the following criteria:

(a) Minimum vertical clearance is 17 feet 3 inches from highest Elevation A


to sign, walkway support, or truss.

(b) Top of foundation is a minimum of 2 feet and a maximum of 3 feet 6


inches above grade elevation at centerline of foundation.

(c) The total column height must not exceed 30 feet, unless allowed by the
BBS. Smaller sign areas on specific projects may allow taller columns.

(d) Use a minimum sign height of 15’-0” to calculate the column height. To
calculate H for a butterfly with walkway brackets: To Elevation A, add 17’
3” plus 1’ 3” (8” for DMS), plus 7’-6” or half the height of the tallest sign
(whichever is greater), minus half the truss height, minus top of
foundation elevation minus 2 ¾”.

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4. Obtain soil-boring data and determine the average Qu per Section 1.6 for all
strata within and below the “B” portion of the drilled shaft foundation. If
average and minimum Qu values meet the requirements of Section 1.6, the
depth may be determined from the drilled shaft foundation standard OSF-A-
9. As described in Section 1.6, if average and minimum Qu values do not
meet the requirements, the BBS must provide a depth or a special design.

5. With the information from Steps 3(b) and 4, and/or information obtained
from the BBS, determine the drilled shaft vertical limits (Elevation Top,
Elevation Bottom), and dimensions “A”, “B”, and “F”.

6. Walkway and/or truss grating have two alternate sets of plans: 1-1/2 inch
deep aluminum grating and galvanized steel plank grating. The plan
preparer should consult District personnel for grating preference and select
the correct sheets. Walkway grating should cover the full width of all signs
and extend a minimum of 4 feet past the edge of pavement into the shoulder
unless the shoulder width is less than 10 feet. If shoulder width is less than
10 feet or if the structure is on a low speed ramp, the walkway grating may
begin at edge of pavement, while still covering the full width of all signs.
Truss inspection grating extends full length of the truss, unless specifically
exempted by the District and BBS. For projects that omit front walkway and
lighting, details provide the option of plain vertical sign supports in lieu of the
L-brackets.

7. For installations using large, heavy-weight dynamic message sign cabinets


which require walkways for door access, use Type III-F-A butterfly structures
only, center the sign cabinet on the column (do not mount cabinets at the
ends of cantilevers) and make the following general plan, detail and walkway
sheet substitutions (other standard sheets for foundations, handrails, etc.
still required to make a complete set – see item 13 following):

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Replace: With:
OSF-A-1 OSF-A-1-DMS
OSF-A-2 OSF-A-2-DMS
OSF-A-5 OSF-A-5-DMS
OSF-A-6 and/or OSF-A-6S OSF-A-6-DMS
OSF-A-7 and/or OSF-A-7S OSF-A-7-DMS

8. For shoulder installations using smaller, lighter-weight variable message


sign cabinets with front access not requiring walkways, use Type I-F-A
butterfly structures, center the sign cabinet on the column (do not mount
cabinets at the ends of cantilevers) and use the following general plan and
detail sheets for a complete set of plans:

Replace: With:
OSF-A-1 OSF-A-1-VMS
OSF-A-2 OSF-A-2-VMS
OSF-A-2A OSF-A-2A-VMS
OSF-A-3 OSF-A-3-VMS
OSF-A-4 OSF-A -4-VMS
OSF-A-9 OSF-A-9-VMS

9. The Truss Damper base sheet OSF-A-D will be included with all butterfly
sign structure projects, except on 20’ maximum length trusses for front
access VMS.

10. Fill in all tables on applicable base sheets including sign structure number,
station, height of tallest sign, total sign area, column heights and sign
bracket and foundation dimensions.

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11. Calculate quantities as needed for foundations and complete the Total Bill of
Material.

12. Submit proposed designs exceeding dimensional and/or loading limits to the
BBS for special analysis and/or approval.

13. To provide uniformity for all aluminum butterfly sign structure plans, place
the sheets in the following order:

General Plan and Elevation (OSF- A - 1)


Aluminum Truss Details (OSF- A - 2) & (OSF-A-2A)
Damping Device (OSF- A - D)
Juncture Details (OSF- A - 3)
Truss Support Post Details for applicable aluminum cantilever truss types
(i.e., OSF- A -4 for Type I-F-A, OSF- A -5 for Type II-F-A or III-F-A)
Aluminum Walkway Details (OSF- A - 6)
Alternate Steel Walkway Details (OSF- A - 6S) (optional)
Aluminum Walkway Details (OSF- A -7)
Alternate Steel Walkway Details (OSF- A - 7S) (optional)
Aluminum Handrail Details (OSF- A - 8)
Drilled Shaft Foundation (OSF- A - 9)

June 2012 2.7-5


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 - Design

Aluminum Butterfly Sign Structure Base Sheets


U. S. Standard Units

SHEET TITLE

OSF - A - 1 ................. General Plan & Elevation, Aluminum Truss & Steel Post
OSF - A - 1 - DMS ...... Alternate General Plan & Elevation For DMS
OSF - A - 2 ................. Truss Details Aluminum Truss & Steel Post
OSF - A - 2 - DMS ...... Alternate Truss Details For DMS
OSF - A - 2A............... Truss Details Aluminum Truss & Steel Post
OSF - A - D ................ Damping Device
OSF - A - 3 ................. Juncture Details Aluminum Truss & Steel Post
OSF - A - 4 ................. Type I-F-A Truss Support, Aluminum Truss & Steel Post
OSF - A - 5 ................. Type II-F-A & III-F-A Truss Support
OSF - A - 5 - DMS ...... Alternate Type III-F-A Truss Support For DMS
OSF - A - 6 ................. Aluminum Walkway Details, Aluminum Truss & Steel Post
OSF - A - 6 - DMS ...... Alternate Aluminum Walkway Details For DMS
OSF - A - 6S............... Alternate Steel Walkway Details
OSF - A - 7 ................. Walkway Details Aluminum Truss & Steel Post
OSF - A - 7 - DMS ...... Alternate Walkway Details For DMS
OSF - A - 7S............... Alternate Steel Walkway Details
OSF - A - 8 ................. Handrail Details, Aluminum Truss & Steel Post
OSF - A - 9 ................. Drilled Shaft Foundation Detail
OSF - A - 1 - VMS ...... Plan & Elevation For Front Access VMS
OSF - A - 2 - VMS ...... Truss Details For Front Access VMS
OSF - A - 2A - VMS .... Truss Details For Front Access VMS
OSF - A - 3 - VMS ...... Juncture Details For Front Access VMS
OSF - A - 4 - VMS ...... Type I-F-A Support Post For Front Access VMS
OSF - A - 9 - VMS ...... Drilled Shaft For Front Access VMS

2.7-6 June 2012


Alternate Direction of Horizontal
GENERAL NOTES
Diagonal Bracing for Each Bay in
Planes of Upper and Lower Chords Upper Chord DESIGN: AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway
Bracing, typ. Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals. ("AASHTO Specifications")

MAXIMUM SIGN AREA MAXIMUM LENGTH CONSTRUCTION: Current (at time of letting) Illinois Department of Transportation
TRUSS TYPE
EACH WING EACH WING Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Supplemental
~ of
I-F-A 100 Sq. Ft. Specifications and Special Provisions. ("Standard Specifications")
Truss 25 Ft.
II-F-A 200 Sq. Ft. 30 Ft.
LOADING: 90 M.P.H. WIND VELOCITY
III-F-A 200 Sq. Ft. 35 Ft.
Lower Chord
Bracing, typ. TYPICAL PLAN WALKWAY LOADING: Dead load plus 500 lbs. concentrated live load.

(Walkway not shown)


DESIGN STRESSES
L1 L2
Alternate Vertical Diagonal Bracing for Each FIELD UNITS
Bay in Planes of Front and Back Chords f’c = 3,500 p.s.i.

Sign Panel fy = 60,000 p.s.i. (reinforcement)

~ Upper Chord
D s1 )

WELDING: All welds to be continuous unless otherwise shown. All welding to be

D s2 )
ght of

ght of
done in accordance with current AWS D1.1 and D1.2 Structural Welding Codes (Steel
gn (

gn (
and Aluminum) and the Standard Specifications.


-0’
30 p.s.f. on 30 p.s.f. on
Hei

Hei
Si

Si
Maximum Sign Area 10 p.s.f. Maximum Sign Area

15’
MATERIALS: Aluminum Alloys as shown throughout plans. All Structural Steel
(See Table) (See Table)
Pipe shall be ASTM A53 Grade B or A500 Grade B or C. If A500 pipe is

, max.
Walkway, railing and substituted for A53, then the outside diameter shall be as detailed and wall

lights (if required) thickness greater than or equal to A53.


earance


Butterfly Length (L) and Basis of Payment All Structural Steel Plates and Shapes shall conform to AASHTO M270 Gr. 36,

-0’
omitted for clarity
structure above
Lowest part of

Gr. 50 or Gr. 50W* (M183, M223 Gr. 50, or M222). Stainless steel for shims,

30’
on A.

sleeves and handhole covers shall be ASTM A240, Type 302 or 304, or another
mum Cl

~ Steel alloy suitable for exterior exposure and acceptable to the Engineer.
The steel pipe and stiffening ribs at the base
evati

Post Support Bottom of


ni

Base Plate plate for the column shall have a minimum longitudinal Charpy V-Notch (CVN) energy
’ Mi
El

of 15 lb.-ft. at 40 F. (Zone 2) before galvanizing.


-3’

D1 D2
FASTENERS FOR ALUMINUM TRUSSES: All bolts noted as "high strength" must
17’

Elev. A 1 (along ~ of truss)


1 Elev. A2 satisfy the requirements of AASHTO M164 (ASTM A325), or approved alternate,
Edge of
(Location varies) (Location varies)
Pavement DESIGN WIND LOADING DIAGRAM and must have matching lock nuts. Threaded studs for splices (if Members
interfere) must satisfy the requirements of ASTM A449, ASTM A193, Grade B7, or
Parameters shown are basis for I.D.O.T. Standards
approved alternate, and must have matching lock nuts. Bolts and lock nuts not
Installations not within dimensional limits shown
required to be high strength must satisfy the requirements of ASTM A307. All
require special analysis for all components.
Elev. A = Elevation at point of minimum bolts and lock nuts must be hot dip galvanized per AASHTO M232. The lock nuts
clearance to sign, walkway support or truss. must have nylon or steel inserts. A stainless steel flat washer conforming to
ASTM A240 Type 302 or 304, is required under both head and nut or under both
nuts where threaded studs are used. High strength bolt installation shall conform
TYPICAL ELEVATION to Article 505.04 (f) (2)d of the IDOT Standard Specifications for Road and

Looking in Direction of Traffic Bridge Construction. Rotational capacity ("ROCAP") testing of bolts will not be
required.

Sign support structures may be subject to damaging vibrations and Note:


Trusses shall be shipped individually with adequate provision U-BOLTS AND EYEBOLTS: U-Bolts and Eyebolts must be produced from
oscillations when sign panels are not in place during erection or
to prevent detrimental motion during transport. This may ASTM A276 Type 304, 304L, 316 or 316L, Condition A, cold finished stainless
maintenance of the structure. To avoid these vibrations and oscillations,
require ropes between horizontals and diagonals or energy steel, or an equivalent material acceptable to the Engineer. All nuts for U-Bolts
consideration should be given to attaching temporary blank sign panels to
dissipating (elastic) ties to the vehicle. The contractor is and Eyebolts must be lock nuts equivalent to ASTM A307 with nylon or steel
the structure.
responsible for maintaining the configuration and protection inserts and hot dip galvanized per AASHTO M232. A stainless steel flat washer
of the trusses. conforming to ASTM A240, Type 302 or 304, is required under each U-Bolt and
Total
Design Total Total Eyebolt lock nut.
Structure Butterfly
Truss Dim. D2 Sign Sign 1 After adjustments to level truss and insure adequate vertical
Number Station Length Elev. A1 Elev. A2 Dim. D1 Ds1 D s2
Type Area 1 Area2 clearance, all top and bottom leveling nuts shall be tightened GALVANIZING: All Steel Grating, Plates, Shapes and Pipe shall be Hot Dip
(L)
against the base plate with a minimum torque of 200 lb.-ft. Galvanized after fabrication in accordance with AASHTO M111. Painting is not
Stainless steel mesh shall then be placed around the perimeter permitted.
of the base plate. Secure to base plate with stainless steel
banding. ANCHOR RODS: Shall conform to ASTM F1554 Gr. 105.

* If M270 Gr. 50W (M222) steel is proposed, chemistry for CONCRETE SURFACES: All concrete surfaces above an elevation 6’’ below the
plate to be used shall first be approved by the Engineer as lowest final ground line at each foundation shall be cleaned and coated with Bridge
suitable for galvanizing and welding. Seat Sealer in accordance with the Standard Specifications.

REINFORCEMENT BARS: Reinforcement Bars designated (E) shall be epoxy coated


in accordance with the Standard Specifications.

FOUNDATIONS: The contract unit price for Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundations
shall include reinforcement bars complete in place.

TOTAL BILL OF MATERIAL


ITEM UNIT TOTAL

OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE BUTTERFLY TYPE I-F-A Foot


OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE BUTTERFLY TYPE II-F-A Foot
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE BUTTERFLY TYPE III-F-A Foot
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE WALKWAY, TYPE A Foot

DRILLED SHAFT CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Cu. Yds.

OSF-A-1 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
GENERAL PLAN & ELEVATION - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Alternate Direction of Horizontal
GENERAL NOTES
Diagonals for Each Bay in
Planes of Upper and Lower Chords Upper Horizontal DESIGN: AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires
Diagonals, typ. and Traffic Signals. ("AASHTO Specifications")

MAXIMUM TOTAL CONSTRUCTION: Current (at time of letting) Illinois Department of Transportation Standard
TRUSS TYPE
DMS SIGN CABINET AREA Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Supplemental Specifications and Special
~ of
Provisions. ("Standard Specifications")
Truss III-F-A 300 Sq. Ft.

LOADING: 90 M.P.H. WIND VELOCITY


Mamimum DMS weight = 5000 LB.
WIND LOADING: 30 p.s.f. normal to DMS Cabinet Area and truss elements not behind sign
Lower Horizontal
TYPICAL PLAN ~ Column
Loading Diagram.
Diagonals, typ.
(Walkway not shown) WALKWAY LOADING: Dead load plus 500 lbs. concentrated live load.
and cabinet 2

Truss extension for L1 L2 DESIGN STRESSES


Alternate Vertical Diagonal Bracing for Each
Bay in Planes of Front and Back Chords mounting walkway FIELD UNITS

Sign Cabinet may be located at f’c = 3,500 p.s.i.


right or left end. DMS
fy = 60,000 p.s.i. (reinforcement)
30’ max. design length

D s)
ght of
WELDING: All welds to be continuous unless otherwise shown. All welding to be done in

gn (


accordance with current AWS D1.1 and D1.2 Structural Welding Codes (Steel and Aluminum)

-0’
max.
30 p.s.f. on

Hei
and the Standard Specifications.

Si
Maximum Sign Area

10’
10 p.s.f.

, max.
(See Table)
MATERIALS: Aluminum Alloys as shown throughout plans. All Structural Steel Pipe shall

Walkway, railing and be ASTM A53 Grade B or A500 Grade B or C. If A500 pipe is substituted for A53, then the


-0’
DMS Length (30’ max) outside diameter shall be as detailed and wall thickness greater than or equal to A53.
lights (if required)
earance

30’
omitted for clarity All Structural Steel Plates and Shapes shall conform to AASHTO M270 Gr. 36, Gr. 50
structure above
Lowest part of

Butterfly Length (L) and Basis of Payment or Gr. 50W* (M183, M223 Gr. 50, or M222). Stainless steel for shims, sleeves and
on A.

handhole covers shall be ASTM A240, Type 302 or 304, or another alloy suitable for
mum Cl

2 ~ Steel exterior exposure and acceptable to the Engineer.


Post Column The steel pipe and stiffening ribs at the base plate for the column shall have a minimum
evati

Bottom of
longitudinal Charpy V-Notch (CVN) energy of 15 lb.-ft. at 40 F. (Zone 2) before galvanizing.
ni

and cabinet
Base Plate
’ Mi
El

FASTENERS FOR ALUMINUM TRUSSES: All bolts noted as "high strength" must satisfy the
-3’

D1 **D2 requirements of AASHTO M164 (ASTM A325), or approved alternate, and must have matching
17’

Elev. A 1 (along ~ of truss)


1 **Elev. A 2 lock nuts. Threaded studs for splices (if Members interfere) must satisfy the requirements of
Edge of
(Location varies) (Location varies) ASTM A449, ASTM A193, Grade B7, or approved alternate, and must have matching lock nuts.
Pavement DESIGN WIND LOADING DIAGRAM
Bolts and lock nuts not required to be high strength must satisfy the requirements of ASTM
Parameters shown are basis for I.D.O.T. Standards
A307. All bolts and lock nuts must be hot dip galvanized per AASHTO M232. The lock nuts
Installations not within dimensional limits shown
must have nylon or steel inserts. A stainless steel flat washer conforming to ASTM A240
require special analysis for all components.
Elev. A = Elevation at point of minimum Type 302 or 304, is required under both head and nut or under both nuts where threaded

clearance to sign, walkway support or truss. studs are used. High strength bolt installation shall conform to Article 505.04 (f) (2)d of the
IDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Rotational capacity ("ROCAP")
testing of bolts will not be required.
TYPICAL ELEVATION
** Elevation A2 and dimension D
2

Looking in Direction of Traffic U-BOLTS AND EYEBOLTS: U-Bolts and Eyebolts must be produced from ASTM A276 Type
not used when butterfly
304, 304L, 316 or 316L, Condition A, cold finished stainless steel, or an equivalent material
structure is mounted on Sign support structures may be subject to damaging vibrations and
acceptable to the Engineer. All nuts for U-Bolts and Eyebolts must be lock nuts equivalent
right side of the shoulder. Note:
oscillations when signs are not in place during erection or
to ASTM A307 with nylon or steel inserts and hot dip galvanized per AASHTO M232. A
Trusses shall be shipped individually with adequate
maintenance of the structure. To avoid these vibrations and oscillations,
stainless steel flat washer conforming to ASTM A240, Type 302 or 304, is required under
provision to prevent detrimental motion during transport.
consideration should be given to attaching temporary blank sign panels to
each U-Bolt and Eyebolt lock nut.
This may require ropes between horizontals and diagonals
the structure.
or energy dissipating (elastic) ties to the vehicle. The
GALVANIZING: All Steel Grating, Plates, Shapes and Pipe shall be Hot Dip Galvanized after
contractor is responsible for maintaining the configuration
Total fabrication in accordance with AASHTO M111. Painting is not permitted.
and protection of the trusses.
Butterfly Total Access door and
Structure
Length Dim. D1 Dim. D2 Ds Sign walkway location ANCHOR RODS: Shall conform to ASTM F1554 Gr. 105.
Number Station Elev. A1 Elev. A2 1 After adjustments to level truss and insure adequate
(L) Area (Right or Left end)
vertical clearance, all top and bottom leveling nuts shall
CONCRETE SURFACES: All concrete surfaces above an elevation 6’’ below the lowest final
be tightened against the base plate with a minimum torque
ground line at each foundation shall be cleaned and coated with Bridge Seat Sealer in
of 200 lb.-ft. Stainless steel mesh shall then be placed
accordance with the Standard Specifications.
around the perimeter of the base plate. Secure to base
plate with stainless steel banding.
REINFORCEMENT BARS: Reinforcement Bars designated (E) shall be epoxy coated in
accordance with the Standard Specifications.
2 Centerline cabinet must be located at centerline of column.

* If M270 Gr. 50W (M222) steel is proposed, chemistry for


plate to be used shall first be approved by the Engineer
as suitable for galvanizing and welding.

TOTAL BILL OF MATERIAL


ITEM UNIT TOTAL

OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE BUTTERFLY TYPE III-F-A Foot


OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE WALKWAY, TYPE A Foot
DRILLED SHAFT CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Cu. Yds.

OSF-A-1-DMS 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - ALTERNATE PLAN & ELEVATION RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FOR DMS - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Horizontal Diagonal
Hidden lines show alternating Interior Diagonal
direction of wind bracing ~ Interior Diagonal (Each End)
in plane of lower chords. Reverse direction at ends of
truss. See isometric view.
Upper Back
Upper Front Chord
Interior Chord
Diagonal Horizontal

a
Horizontal

Horizontals
(Lower Chord - all vertical panel points)
(Upper Chord - end and each side of splices only)
Note:
There are twice as many horizontal diagonals
as there are vertical diagonals.
PLAN
Sign Panel
(Walkway not shown)

L1 L2

Unit 1 Unit 2

b
A
B ~ Truss & Sign
7’’ 7’’, typ.
9’’, max.
P1 *, typ. s s P2 *, typ.
3’’ Chord 9’’, max.
(See table for (See table for
For sign and walkway brackets,
spacing limits) spacing limits)
see Base Sheets OSF-A-6
and OSF-A-7.

Interior
Diagonal
Vertical
B
Vertical

b
C
Lower Back a
Chord
Interior
Diagonal
SECTION A-A Lower Front Chord

Elevation Y Vertical Diagonal. Vertical diagonals


Elevation X 9’’, max.
(~ Lower A in front and back face shall alternate.
(~ Post at
chord at end)
~ lower chord) C

ELEVATION
(Sign and walkway omitted for clarity)

TYPICAL TRUSS UNIT


For Section B-B and Section C-C, see Base Sheet OSF-A-3. Structure Number of Panel Number of Panel
Truss
Station L1 L2
Number Type Panels Unit 1 Length (P1 )* Panels Unit 2 Length (P2 )*

TRUSS UNIT TABLE

Up. & Low.


Truss Dimension Dimension Dimension Limits for Panel Verticals; Horizontals; Vertical
Chord
Type ’’a’’ ’’b’’ ’’s’’ Spacing (P)* Horizontals; and Interior Diagonals
O.D. Wall

I-F-A 24’’ 54’’ 16’’ 36’’ min. to 48’’ max. 5’’ ’’ 2’’ ’’

II-F-A 36’’ 66’’ 21’’ 42’’ min. to 54’’ max. 6’’ ’’ 3’’ ’’

III-F-A 36’’ 84’’ 21’’ 48’’ min. to 66’’ max. 7’’ ’’ 3’’ ’’

L-s-1’-6’’
*P =
# Panels

OSF-A-2 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
TRUSS DETAILS - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Horizontals
(Lower Chord - all vertical panel points)
(Upper Chord - end and each side of splices only)
Horizontal Diagonal
Hidden lines show alternating Interior Diagonal
direction of wind bracing ~ Interior Diagonal (Each End)
in plane of lower chords. Reverse direction at ends of
truss. See isometric view.
Upper Back
Upper Front Chord
Interior Chord
Diagonal Horizontal

a
Horizontal

Dynamic Message Sign Cabinet


Place symmetrical about ~ truss.

Note: PLAN
There are twice as many horizontal diagonals (Walkway not shown)
as there are vertical diagonals.

L1 L2

Unit 1 Unit 2

b
A
B ~ Truss & Sign
7’’ 7’’, typ.
9’’, max.
P1 *, typ. s s P2 *, typ.
3’’ Chord 9’’, max.
(See table for (See table for
For sign and walkway brackets,
spacing limits) spacing limits)
see Base Sheets OSF-A-6-DMS
and OSF-A-7-DMS.

Interior
Diagonal
Vertical
B
Vertical

b
C
Lower Back a
Chord
Interior
Diagonal
SECTION A-A Lower Front Chord

Elevation Y Vertical Diagonal. Vertical diagonals


Elevation X 9’’, max.
(~ Lower A in front and back face shall alternate.
(~ Post at
chord at end)
~ lower chord) C

ELEVATION
(Sign and walkway omitted for clarity)

Structure Truss Number of Panel Number of Panel


TYPICAL TRUSS UNIT Station L1 L2
Number Type Panels Unit 1 Length (P1 )* Panels Unit 2 Length (P2 )*
For Section B-B and Section C-C, see Base Sheet OSF-A-3-DMS

TRUSS UNIT TABLE

Up. & Low.


Truss Dimension Dimension Dimension Limits for Panel Verticals; Horizontals; Vertical
Chord
Type ’’a’’ ’’b’’ ’’s’’ Spacing (P)* Horizontals; and Interior Diagonals
O.D. Wall

III-F-A 36’’ 84’’ 21’’ 48’’ min. to 66’’ max. 7’’ ’’ 3’’ ’’

L-s-1’-6’’
*P =
# Panels

OSF-A-2-DMS 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - ALTERNATE TRUSS DETAILS FOR DMS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
SHOP CAMBER TABLE

Unit Bolts
Shop Camber Truss Weld Sizes
Length Drill 6 holes
at End Type A B B
L1 or L 2 Dia. W W1 ’’ larger than
bolt diameter.
15’ 1’’
I-F-A ’’ ’’ ’’ 8’’ 11’’
16’-17’ 1’’ Chord

60
18’-20’ 2’’ Interior Diagonal II-F-A 1’’ ’’ ’’ 11’’ 14’’
21’-22’ 2’’ Horizontal

23’-25’ 2’’ Vertical Diagonal


III-F-A 1’’ ’’ ’’ 11’’ 15’’
26’-27’ 2’’ Horizontal Vertical
Diagonal
28’-30’ 3’’
Interior Diagonal
31’-32’ 3’’

33’-35’ 3’’ Horizontal


B
Diagonal
Horizontal
*Flange I.D.
Diagonal
Chord
Horizontal A

(Lower Chord Only) B


Vertical
Elevation Y
Diagonal
~
Elevation X
Interior Diagonal
SPLICING FLANGE
Horizontal
Vertical ASTM b221, Alloy 6061-T6
Diagonal
or ASTM B209, Alloy 6061-T651
Horizontal
ISOMETRIC VIEW * To fit O.D. of Chord with maximum gap of ’’.
Roadway face (Lower Chord Only)
Shop camber at end: 90 of post TYPICAL TRUSS UNIT Horizontal
measured without dead
ASTM B221 Alloy 6061 Temper T6
load deflection (See
elevation of typical unit)

1’’
CAMBER DIAGRAM See Table
(For Fabrication Only) & Note 1 W

See Table
W1

’’
High strength bolts with
locknuts or (if members
9’’ Horizontal interfere) threaded studs
3’’ max. ’’, min. with two locknuts. Use
9’’
1’’
max. ’’, min. 1’’, max. stainless steel washers under
head and nut. See table.
1’’, max.
Interior Diagonal Toe edge of diagonal
member shall be cut
SECTION B-B
(Ends of truss Interior Diagonal
Vertical Vertical
only - roadside back to facilitate Horizontal Diagonal
Horizontal Diagonal
of post) Vertical Diagonal throat thickness per

Roadway AWS D1.1, Fig 3.2


1 Splicing Flanges shall be attached to
Post
’’ end plate** each truss unit with the truss shop
Typical both ends assembled to camber shown. Truss units
of each chord shall be in proper alignment and flange
surfaces shall be shop bolted into full

Detail A contact before welding. Sufficient


Chord
Chord typ. DETAIL A external welds or tacks shall be made
** typ.
to secure flanges until remaining welds
typ.
are made after disassembly. Adjacent
BUTTERFLY END JOINT DETAIL POST END JOINT DETAIL flanges shall be "match marked" to insure
proper field assembly.
** Contractor may alternatively use standard
aluminum drive-fit cap to close ends. TRUSS INTERIOR JOINT DETAIL
’’ } Drain hole in end plate / drive-fit
cap.

OSF-A-2A 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - TRUSS DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ Damping
Device

’’ } stainless steel U-bolt ~ Damping


~ Top Chord
with hot dip galvanized locknuts 7’’ 7’’ Device
(See Table on Standard OSF-A-2)
and stainless steel washers, typ. 2’’, typ.
’’ } holes in 2’’ } tube D

See Plan Detail

~’’ }
Horizontal ~
hole
Diagonal

a / 2
~ Cross Tubes
2’’ } OD
x ’’ Wall
Horizontal Aluminum
Tube ~ ’’ } hole
~ Damping ’’ } stainless steel U-bolt 7’’ 7’’
Device with hot dip galvanized locknuts
and stainless steel washers, typ. 2’’, typ. ELEVATION

a
’’ } holes in mounting tube
Aluminum Butterfly
Sign Structure
2’’ } OD
Interior x ’’ Wall
Diagonal Aluminum

a / 2
Tube
Cross
Tube Mounting Tube

A A

Damping Device

2’-0’’ (|6’’) ~ Top Chord TRUSS DAMPING


DEVICE CONNECTION DETAIL
GENERAL NOTES
PLAN DETAIL Damper: One damper per truss. (31 lbs. Stockbridge-Type Aluminum-
29’’ minimum between ends of weights)

Materials: Aluminum tubes shall be ASTM B221 alloy 6061


temper T6

~ Damping
Device

~ Top Chord
D
R = + ’’
2

R = 1’’


+ 3 ’

D
2
4’


1’
1’

SECTION A-A ’’ } stainless steel U-bolt

DAMPING DEVICE MOUNTING TOP CHORD TO CROSS TUBE


TUBE U-BOLT DETAIL U-BOLT DETAIL
(Typical) (Typical)

OSF-A-D 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURE RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
DAMPING DEVICE
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
’’ aluminum cover and HH + 2’’ }
’’ neoprene gasket

8-’’-20 machine B.C. } =


Holes in galvanized steel post and screws. Tap holes HH + 1’’ a + O.D. Chord + 1’’
typ.
aluminum collar = bolt } + ’’. holes in cap plate.
a a + O.D. Chord + 1’’
Holes in stainless steel sleeve = ’’
bolt } + ’’. typ. a
HH } Handhole


opening in 25 6 Orient pipe toward walkway side.

1’
"c"

D. Chord
2’’
cap plate Hole in post = O.D. pipe + ’’. typ.
See Detail
D and 6
5

O.
~ 2 bolts


’3 ’
9’
per side 3

~ 3 bolts


per side 3


typ.
Bo er

s
2

p
ts

2
Up


D. Post + 10’
40
t 16 ga. stainless steel

s
See Detail B
strip - 9’’ wide


D. Post + 10’
(See Detail of Sleeve)

20
4 Collar I.D. shall be manufactured to correspond
SECTION B-B C C
to O.D. of actual galvanized post and stainless B B
Bolts, washers (including contoured washers),

O.
40
steel sleeve plus ’’ (|’’). Maximum gap
and locknuts shall be stainless steel.

s
between post and collar at any location equals
2 3

20
’’ before tightening bolts.

O.
Cap plate

’)
5’’

| ’

40

s
Top of support post

’(


’’ ’’ 4


and stainless steel sleeve
1’


’’ clear a - (O.D. Chord + 1’’)

’- x

L SECTION THRU POST ABOVE LOWER CHORDS


o

6 ’

6 ’
B we
ol r
O.D. of 16 gage stainless steel sleeve 4 ts

y
t-
3
Detail A

x
Wrap

Hole in aluminum plate


9’

’’
3 sides outside end (and 16 ga. stnl. stl. sheet)
typ. I.D. of collar 4 ’’ thick PLAN VIEW - TOP OF COLUMN to be O.D. post + ’’ typ.

Increase)
’’
ribs, typ. 5 Optional full penetration weld in collar.

May
’’ thick (Two locations maximum....(180 apart)....X-ray or UT 100%)
~ Bolt

’(
ribs, typ.
2

1’

1’
’’ DETAIL B
t Bottom edge of stainless Two locations 2
steel sleeve and collar (For details not shown, see Detail C) See Detail D
’’

ded to post
’’

ess steel sheet


Detail C

ons same as
and 6
typ.
’’ - 45 chamfer
on inside of collar to
DETAIL A
facilitate field assembly Galv. coupling


8’
(Two locations) and plug.

s wel
mensi
O.D. chord


Inside wall

4’
B Install after

nl
’’ ’’ galv. post. of post

ate that i
16 ga. stai
G

de di
’’
1’’ } pipe with Clip ’’ x ’’ 1
Grind or typ.
Grind or machine typ.

outsi
formed 90 bend.
machine to to fit inside
B

pl
Threaded one end.
fit outside radius of post
’’ ’’
radius of collar ’’ thick ribs
typ.
3 sides
Bevel inside to (four locations)

facilitate wiring
8 ’

CONTOURED WASHERS SECTION C-C DETAIL C


DETAIL D
Contoured 1 Grind top if required to fully seat aluminum plate and stainless steel

Washers sheet.
Bolt
Size Hole ’’ (|’’) opening
B 2 After tightening lower connection bolts, fill gap with non-hardening,
Dia.
Upper & Lower Lower Juncture silicone caulk suitable for exterior exposure and acceptable to the
DETAIL OF STAINLESS STEEL SLEEVE Truss Post Opening in Cap
Collar Side Ribs
’’ 2’’ Connection Bolt Bolt Spacing Thickness Engineer. Cost is included in Overhead Sign Structure Butterfly.
1’’ Weld to post after galvanizing. Type Size Plate "HH"
Diameter 3 Dimension "c" 3 (t) x y
1’’ 1’’ 3’’ (Prepare post surface to insure
tight, uniform fit and allow welding.) 16’’ }
1’’ 1’’ 3’’ I-F-A ’’ 3’’ 8’’ ’’ 1’’ 2’’
Welds to be 1’’ long at 6’’ cts. (83#/’)
along top edge and at ’’ opening.
24’’ }
II-F-A 1’’ 3’’ 12’’ ’’ 2’’ 1’’
(125#/’)

24’’ }
III-F-A 1’’ 3’’ 12’’ ’’ 2’’ 1’’
(125#/’)

3 Upper and lower connection bolts in collar and bolts at lower chord connection must be
high strength with matching locknuts. Connection bolts shall have two stainless steel flat
washers each.
OSF-A-3 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - JUNCTURE DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
10 Ga. stainless steel or hot
dip galvanized carbon steel 2’’, typ.

3’’, typ.

4’’, typ.

.
45
typ
3’’, typ.


-6’
4’
B See Detail A
Axis of
for geometry
sign

8’’ } hole HANDHOLE COVER


1’-10’’

2’’ } holes for B Bolt Circle

2’’ } anchor rods See Detail D on


1’-10’’
SUGGESTED POSITIONING PLATE
Base Sheet OSF-A-3.
Bolt Circle
t
1’-2’’ 1’-2’’
typ.
t-
2’-4’’


For UT, grind top of


Utilize positioning plate and temporary
4’’ rod square and smooth
16’’ O.D. Pipe nuts with leveling nuts or other
SECTION A-A Drill & tap before galvanizing.
107 lb./ft. Engineer approved methods to maintain
* for ’’ - 20 screws.

)
, max.
0.656’’ wall anchor bolts’ alignment during concrete
Chase thread
Type I-F-A 3’’ placement. Plate, extra nuts and other
’’ ’’ after galvanizing.

n.
Threaded
5’’ positioning aids become Contractor’s

, mi

3’’

-6’
At base property. Cost included in "Drilled

zed***
Shaft Concrete Foundations".


25’

8’
1’’
’’ Rib m

H (
Protect threads during concreting with
**

vani
Plate, typ. tape, sleeves, or other means.
G **

’ Gal
6 ’

3 ’
’’ x 2’’ flat


8’

-0’
bar frame* *** 18’’ is minimum to be galvanized.
3 sides

18’
Entire rod may be galvanized at

6’
MT 25% 2’’ } Contractor’s option.

10’

’’ x 1’’, min.

All Thread = NC

n.
1 ’

Continuous backing ring 1’’ R

, mi
(National Coarse)
2’’ Base Plate


-0’
Provide 8’’ x 4’’ cover. Outside corners =

Threaded
2’’ radius. Provide 4-’’ } holes in for

9’


4’
’’ - 20 round head hot dip galvanized or Provide 1 nut per rod.
stainless steel machine screws. (See cover Deform thread or use chemical
Bottom of ~ Handhole details.) thread lock to secure.
Detail B Top of
Base Plate


See Detail A

-6’
Anchor rods
SECTION B-B DETAIL A

1’
Top of
Foundation A A ANCHOR ROD DETAIL


8’
* Bent bars may be butt welded top and bottom
Anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F1554 Grade 105.
or bottom only. In lieu of fabricated handhole
3’’ Stainless Steel Std. Galvanize the upper 18’’ (minimum***) and associated AASHTO
2’’ (|’’) gap frame as shown, may cut from 2’’ plate (rolling
Gr. Wire Cloth, ’’ max. M291, Grade A, C or DH heavy hex nuts and hardened washers
direction vertical). All cut faces to be ground
opening with minimum wire per AASHTO M232. No welding shall be permitted on rods.
to ANSI Roughness of 500
m in or less.
3’’ } Galvanized steel conduit diameter of AWG No. 16 Provide a nut at bottom, a hexagon locknut and washer above
Thread and cap both ends with 2’’ lap. Secure with base plate and a leveling nut and washer below base plate.
** Butt welded joint in post is only allowed for post
’’ stainless steel banding Nuts shall each be tightened with 200 lb.-ft. minimum torque
heights (H) over 20 ft. in length. If used, weld
after anchor bolt nuts are against base plate. Before or after threading, but before
procedure must be preapproved by Engineer and
fully tightened. galvanizing, each anchor rod shall be ultrasonically tested (UT)
joint shall receive 100% RT or UT (tension criteria)
by a Level II or III inspector, qualified in accord with ANSI
at Contractor’s expense.
guidelines, to insure no rejectable flaws exist in the upper 18’’
6’’ (tension criteria). Cost of testing included in Drilled Shaft

1’’ Preformed Concrete Foundations.

Joint Filler, typ.

m Structure
UT 25% Station H
Number

3’-0’’ } 3’-0’’ }
’’ x 1’’, min.
Continuous backing ring
FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION
Clip heel of ribs Tack weld only
1’’ x 1’’, typ. in root area For Foundation Details

of final weld see Base Sheet OSF-A-9.

DETAIL B
(Typical rib)
Note: "H" based on 15’-0’’ or actual sign height, whichever is greater.

OSF-A-4 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - TYPE I-F-A TRUSS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SUPPORT POST - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Type III-F-A
Type II-F-A
10 Ga. stainless steel or hot
dip galvanized carbon steel

’ 2’’, typ.

3’’, typ.

4’’, typ.

3’’, typ.

15



B

15

-6’
-0’
Axis of See Detail A

5’
7’
sign for geometry

8’’ } hole HANDHOLE COVER


2’-6’’
2’’ } holes for B
Bolt Circle
2’’ } anchor rods
2’-6’’
SUGGESTED POSITIONING PLATE
Bolt Circle
See Detail D on
1’-6’’ 1’-6’’ t
Base Sheet OSF-A-3.
typ.
3’-0’’ t-


For UT, grind top of


Utilize positioning plate and temporary nuts
rod square and smooth

) Type III-F-A
4’’

) Type II-F-A
with leveling nuts or other Engineer approved
SECTION A-A Drill & tap before galvanizing.
methods to maintain anchor bolts’ alignment
* for ’’ - 20 screws.
during concrete placement. Plate, extra nuts
Chase thread
3’’ and other positioning aids become Contractor’s
5’’ 24’’ O.D. Pipe ’’ ’’ after galvanizing.

n.
Threaded
property. Cost included in Drilled Shaft

, mi
At base 125 lb./ft. 3’’
Concrete Foundations.

zed***
0.500’’ wall

, max.
, max.


1’’

8’
’’ Rib Protect threads during concreting with

vani
Plate, typ.


tape, sleeves, or other means.


-6’
-0’
m

’ Gal

24’

6 ’

**

23’

3 ’
’’ x 2’’ flat


8’
*** 18’’ is minimum to be galvanized.

-0’
G **

H (
3 sides bar frame*

H (

18’
Entire rod may be galvanized at

6’
MT 25%
2’’ } Contractor’s option.

10’

1 ’

1’’ R All Thread = NC


2’’ Base Plate ’’ x 1’’, min. (National Coarse)

n.
Continuous backing ring

, mi
Provide 8’’ x 4’’ cover. Outside corners =

Threaded
2’’ radius. Provide 4-’’ } holes in for


4’
-0’
’’ - 20 round head hot dip galvanized or Provide 1 nut per rod.

9’
stainless steel machine screws. (See cover Deform thread or use chemical
Detail B details.) thread lock to secure.

Bottom of ~ Handhole
SECTION B-B DETAIL A Top of


Base Plate See Detail A

-6’
Anchor rods ANCHOR ROD DETAIL
* Bent bars may be butt welded top and bottom

1’
Top of
Anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F1554 Grade 105.
A A or bottom only. In lieu of fabricated handhole


Foundation

8’
Galvanize the upper 18’’ (minimum***) and associated AASHTO
frame as shown, may cut from 2’’ plate (rolling
M291, Grade A, C or DH heavy hex nuts and hardened washers
3’’ Stainless Steel Std. direction vertical). All cut faces to be ground
per AASHTO M232. No welding shall be permitted on rods.
Gr. Wire Cloth, ’’ max. m in or less.
to ANSI Roughness of 500
2’’ (|’’) gap Provide a nut at bottom, a hexagon locknut and washer above
opening with minimum wire
base plate and a leveling nut and washer below base plate.
diameter of AWG No. 16 ** Butt welded joint in post is only allowed for post
3’’ } Galvanized steel conduit Nuts shall each be tightened with 200 lb.-ft. minimum torque
with 2’’ lap. Secure with heights (H) over 20 ft. in length. If used, weld
Thread and cap both ends against base plate. Before or after threading, but before
’’ stainless steel banding procedure must be preapproved by Engineer and
galvanizing, each anchor rod shall be ultrasonically tested (UT)
after anchor bolt nuts are joint shall receive 100% RT or UT (tension criteria)
by a Level II or III inspector, qualified in accord with ANSI
fully tightened. at Contractor’s expense.
guidelines, to insure no rejectable flaws exist in the upper 18’’
(tension criteria). Cost of testing included in Drilled Shaft
m Concrete Foundations.
UT 25%
6’’
1’’ Preformed
Joint Filler, typ. Structure
Station H
’’ x 1’’, min. Number
Continuous backing ring

Clip heel of ribs Tack weld only


1’’ x 1’’, typ. in root area
3’-6’’ } 3’-6’’ }
of final weld

FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION


For Foundation Details
see Base Sheet OSF-A-9.
DETAIL B
(Typical rib)

Note: "H" based on 15’-0’’ or actual sign height, whichever is greater.


OSF-A-5 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - TYPE II-F-A & III-F-A RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
TRUSS SUPPORT POST - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Type III-F-A
10 Ga. stainless steel or hot
dip galvanized carbon steel
2’’, typ.

3’’, typ.

4’’, typ.


-0’
3’’, typ.

15

7’
B See Detail A

15
Axis of for geometry
sign
HANDHOLE COVER
8’’ } hole
2’-6’’
2’’ } holes for B Bolt Circle
2’’ } anchor rods
2’-6’’ SUGGESTED POSITIONING PLATE
Bolt Circle See Detail D on
Base Sheet OSF-A-3-DMS t
1’-6’’ 1’-6’’ typ.
t-

) Type III-F-A
For UT, grind top of
3’-0’’ Utilize positioning plate and temporary nuts



rod square and smooth
with leveling nuts or other Engineer approved
4’’ before galvanizing.
Drill & tap methods to maintain anchor bolts’ alignment
SECTION A-A during concrete placement. Plate, extra nuts
24’’ O.D. Pipe * for ’’ - 20 screws.
125 lb./ft. Chase thread and other positioning aids become Contractor’s
3’’

n.
Threaded
0.500’’ wall after galvanizing. property. Cost included in Drilled Shaft
’’ ’’

, mi
, max.
5’’ 3’’ Concrete Foundations.

zed***
At base


8’

Protect threads during concreting with

-0’
1’’
m

vani
’’ Rib tape, sleeves, or other means.
**

23’
Plate, typ.

’ Gal
G **

H (


6 ’

*** 18’’ is minimum to be galvanized.

-0’
3 ’
’’ x 2’’ flat


8’

18’
bar frame* Entire rod may be galvanized at

6’
3 sides 2’’ } Contractor’s option.
MT 25%

10’

’’ x 1’’, min. All Thread = NC

n.

1’’ R
1 ’

Continuous backing ring

, mi
(National Coarse)

2’’ Base Plate

Threaded
-0’
Provide 8’’ x 4’’ cover. Outside corners =


4’
2’’ radius. Provide 4-’’ } holes in for

9’
Provide 1 nut per rod.
’’ - 20 round head hot dip galvanized or
Deform thread or use chemical
stainless steel machine screws. (See cover
thread lock to secure.
Bottom of ~ Handhole details.)
Detail B Top of


Base Plate See Detail A

-6’
Anchor rods

1’
SECTION B-B
Top of DETAIL A ANCHOR ROD DETAIL
A A


Foundation

8’
Anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F1554 Grade 105.
* Bent bars may be butt welded top and bottom
3’’ Stainless Steel Std. or bottom only. In lieu of fabricated handhole Galvanize the upper 18’’ (minimum***) and associated AASHTO

Gr. Wire Cloth, ’’ max. frame as shown, may cut from 2’’ plate (rolling M291, Grade A, C or DH heavy hex nuts and hardened washers
2’’ (|’’) gap
opening with minimum wire direction vertical). All cut faces to be ground per AASHTO M232. No welding shall be permitted on rods.

diameter of AWG No. 16 m in or less.


to ANSI Roughness of 500 Provide a nut at bottom, a hexagon locknut and washer above
3’’ } Galvanized steel conduit
with 2’’ lap. Secure with base plate and a leveling nut and washer below base plate.
Thread and cap both ends
’’ stainless steel banding ** Butt welded joint in post is only allowed for post Nuts shall each be tightened with 200 lb.-ft. minimum torque

after anchor bolt nuts are heights (H) over 20 ft. in length. If used, weld against base plate. Before or after threading, but before

m fully tightened. procedure must be preapproved by Engineer and galvanizing, each anchor rod shall be ultrasonically tested (UT)
UT 25%
joint shall receive 100% RT or UT (tension criteria) by a Level II or III inspector, qualified in accord with ANSI
at Contractor’s expense. guidelines, to insure no rejectable flaws exist in the upper 18’’
(tension criteria). Cost of testing included in Drilled Shaft
’’ x 1’’, min. 6’’ Concrete Foundations.
Continuous backing ring 1’’ Preformed
Joint Filler, typ.
Clip heel of ribs Tack weld only
1’’ x 1’’, typ. in root area Structure
Station H
of final weld For Foundation Details Number

see Base Sheet OSF-A-9-DMS.


3’-6’’ } 3’-6’’ }

FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION


DETAIL B
(Typical rib)

OSF-A-5-DMS 6-1-12 Note: "H" based on 15’-0’’ or actual sign height, whichever is greater.
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - TYPE II-F-A TRUSS SUPPORT POST RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FOR DMS ALUMNINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Top of WF(A-N)4x3.06 walkway Top of WF(A-N)4x1.79
Sign panel
support and sign bracket B (Sign Support Only)
ED 1
WGL 1

Top of WF(A-N)4x3.06
(Walkway Support Only)

c
Traffi

c
Traffi
A A

WGL ED

PLAN
WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH
h* B h* (Road plan beneath truss varies)
TYPICAL FRONT ELEVATION
Walkway and truss grating dimensions
With lights and handrail omitted for clarity.
are nominal and may vary (width |’’,
depth |’’) based on available standard
Truss Grating Length (TGL) or (TGL1 ) Opposite side
widths.

Truss grating Splice**

Structure
Station WGL ED TGL WGL 1 ED 1 TGL 1

ng

Number

Truss
-2’

Grati
1’
***Alternate angle


WF(A-N)4x3.06*

-4’
for safety chain
Grating g* WF(A-N)4x3.06
f* f*

1’
attachment
Sign Panel ~ Walkway Grating Splice**
Tie-downs
Standard Aluminum

kway
ng

Bar Grating

-0’

Grati
Wal
2’
Safety Chain

-6 "
~ Handrail Joint**
Each end

1’
Notes:
Space walkway brackets WF(A-N)4x3.06 and sign brackets WF(A-N)4x1.79 for efficiency and
* within limits shown:


6 ’
f = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of sign to ~ of nearest bracket)


6 ’
g* g = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of walkway to ~ of nearest bracket)
h*
Walkway grating Detail F Detail G h = 6’-0’’ maximum (~ to ~ sign and/or walkway support brackets, WF(A-N)4x1.79 or WF(A-N)4x3.06)

Light fixture supports.


Handrail
Length as required for *** If walkway bracket at safety chain location is behind sign, add angle to bracket. See alternate safety
chain attachment on base sheet OSF-A-8.
lighting fixtures. (If required) End Distance
(ED)
For details of sign placement, sign/walkway brackets, truss and walkway gratings, grating splices
Walkway Grating Length (WGL)
and Section B-B, see Base Sheet OSF-A-7.
Design Length (L) For details of handrail, handrail joint, safety chain and Details F and G, see Base Sheet OSF-A-8.
~ Column

SECTION A-A
Handrail and walkway grating shall span a minimum of three brackets between splices. BRACKET TABLE
**Use and location of handrail joint or grating splices are optional, based on lengths needed and material availability.
WF(A-N)4x1.79 or WF(A-N)4x3.06
Post O.D. ASTM B308, Alloy 6061-T6
TGL = L - ( + 6’’)
2
Truss grating to facilitate inspection
Sign Width Number
shall run full length of cantilevers. Cost
Less Than or Brackets
of truss grating is included in "Overhead Greater Than
Equal To Required
Sign Structure Butterfly".

8’-0’’ 2
8’-0’’ 14’-0’’ 3
14’-0’’ 20’-0’’ 4
20’-0’’ 26’-0’’ 5
26’-0’’ 32’-0’’ 6
OSF-A-6 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - ALUMINUM WALKWAY RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
DETAILS - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ Column
B
Top of WF6x5.40
DMS Sign cabinet TGL TGL 1
sign bracket

Top of WF6x5.40
(Walkway Support Only)

c
Traffi
Support Truss

A A

DMS Length WGL


6’’ min.

L1 L 2

PLAN
WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH
(Road plan beneath truss varies)
6’-0’’ *g Butterfly may be located in shoulder area.
h*
Walkway may be located at right or left end of truss.

Notes:
Bracket and grating dimensions TYPICAL FRONT ELEVATION B Space walkway brackets and sign brackets WF6x5.40
are nominal and will vary based With handrail omitted for clarity. for efficiency and within limits shown:
on actual DMS cabinet dimensions For section B-B see base sheet OSF-A-7-DMS
plus manufacturer’s mounting f = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of sign to ~ of nearest bracket)
devices. g = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of walkway grating to ~ of nearest support bracket)
~ Column and Cabinet
h = 6’-0’’ maximum (~ to ~ sign and/or walkway support brackets, WF6x5.40
Design Length (L
1 ) Design Length (L
2 )

Maximun DMS weight = 5000 lbs.


4’-2’’ maximun cabinet depth includes depth of cabinet plus connection to WF6x5.40
Truss Grating Length (TGL) Truss Grating Length (TGL
1 )
For Section B-B and Grating Splice Details, see Base Sheet OSF-A-7-DMS.
For Handrail Splice Details, see Base Sheet OSF-A-8-DMS.
Truss grating Splice** Truss grating Splice**
Walkway and truss grating width dimensions are nominal and may vary |’’ based
on available standard width.

num

ng
-2’
umi
Truss
Grati
1’
Al
BRACKET TABLE
WF6x5.40*
’ max.

Grating Tie-downs WF(A-N)4x3.06


ASTM B308, Alloy 6061-T6

3’-0’’ Aluminum walkway grating


-2’

Sign Width Number


(Right or Left end of truss)
4’

Less Than or Brackets


Greater Than
Equal To Required

8’-0’’ 2
Dynamic Message
Safety Chain, typ. 8’-0’’ 14’-0’’ 3
g*
f* Sign Cabinet
14’-0’’ 20’-0’’ 4
Handrail, see sheet OSF-A-8-DMS 20’-0’’ 26’-0’’ 5

DMS Length 26’-0’’ 32’-0’’ 6


6’’ 6’-0’’
min.

SECTION A-A
Handrail and walkway shall span a minimum of three Walkway Location
Structure DMS
brackets between splices and/or gap joints. Station TGL TGL 1 (Right or Left
Number Length
Place all sign and walkway brackets as close to end of Truss)
panel points as practical.
Grating splices and handrail joints placed as needed.
**
Truss grating to facilitate inspection shall run full
length (center to center of support frames) |12’’ on
overhead trusses. Cost of truss grating is included
in Butterfly Sign Structure.

Post O.D.
TGL = L
1 (or L
2 )-( +6’’)
2

OSF-A-6-DMS 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - ALTERNATE RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALUMINUM WALKWAY DETAILS FOR DMS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Top of WF(A-N)4x3.06 walkway Top of WF(A-N)4x1.79
Sign panel
support and sign bracket B (Sign Support Only) ED 1
WGL 1

Top of WF(A-N)4x3.06
(Walkway Support Only)

c
Traffi

c
Traffi
A A

WGL ED

PLAN
WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH
Walkway and truss grating dimensions
h* B h*
are nominal and may vary (width |’’, (Road plan beneath truss varies)
TYPICAL FRONT ELEVATION depth |’’) based on available standard
With lights and handrail omitted for clarity. widths.

Truss Grating Length (TGL) or (TGL


1 ) Opposite side

Aluminum plank Truss grating Splice** Structure Station WGL ED TGL WGL 1 ED TGL
1 1
Number

ng

Truss
-2’

Grati
1’
***Alternate angle


WF(A-N)4x3.06*

-4’
for safety chain
f* Grating f* g* WF(A-N)4x3.06
attachment

1’
Sign Panel ~ Walkway Grating Splice**
Tie-downs

kway
ng

Galvanized Steel

-0’

Grati
Walkway

Wal
’2’
Safety Chain


~ Handrail Joint** Notes:
Each end Space walkway brackets WF(A-N)4x3.06 and sign brackets WF(A-N)4x1.79 for efficiency and

-6
*
within limits shown:

1’
f = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of sign to ~ of nearest bracket)
g = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of walkway to ~ of nearest bracket)


h = 6’-0’’ maximum (~ to ~ sign and/or walkway support brackets, WF(A-N)4x1.79 or WF(A-N)4x3.06)

6 ’


6 ’
g* h*
Walkway grating Detail F Detail G *** If walkway bracket at safety chain location is behind sign, add angle to bracket. See alternate safety chain
attachment on base sheet OSF-A-8.
Light fixture supports.
Handrail
Length as required for For details of sign placement, sign/walkway brackets, truss and walkway gratings, grating splices
lighting fixtures. (If required) End Distance and Section B-B, see Base Sheet OSF-A-7S.

(ED) For details of handrail, handrail joint, safety chain and Details F and G, see Base Sheet OSF-A-8.

Walkway Grating Length (WGL)

Design Length (L)


~ Column

SECTION A-A
Handrail and walkway grating shall span a minimum of three brackets between splices.
BRACKET TABLE
**Use and location of handrail joint or grating splices are optional, based on lengths needed and material availability.
WF(A-N)4x1.79 or WF(A-N)4x3.06
Post O.D. ASTM B308, Alloy 6061-T6
TGL = L - ( + 6’’)
2
Sign Width Number
Truss grating to facilitate inspection
Less Than or Brackets
shall run full length of cantilevers. Cost Greater Than
Equal To Required
of truss grating is included in "Overhead
Sign Structure Butterfly".
8’-0’’ 2
8’-0’’ 14’-0’’ 3
14’-0’’ 20’-0’’ 4
20’-0’’ 26’-0’’ 5
26’-0’’ 32’-0’’ 6
OSF-A-6S 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - ALTERNATE STEEL RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
WALKWAY DETAILS - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Main bearing bars Cross bars
~ Truss & Truss Grating WF(A-N)4x1.79 sign support
Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway
or WF(A-N)4x3.06 sign and walkway support T 1’’ 2’’ 2 5 1’’ for ’’ } stainless steel bolts,
Minimum elevation for top of
typ. 1’’ long, each with one locknut
WF(A-N)4x3.06 for walkway only 5’’
’’ and two stainless steel flat washers.
~ ’’ } holes, typ. 1’’


6’
1
’’ x 5’’ plate

A
1
L 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’, typ.
~ ’’ } U-bolts.
D
Provide two stainless steel washers and
two locknuts per bolts (four required per
Stainless steel shim(s). 2 If needed, place on
walkway bracket two top and two bottom.) WF(A-N)4x3.06 T Horizontal


4’
WF(A-N)4x3.06 top of horizontals and horizontal diagonals.
ASTM B308,
60 ~ ’’ } holes in angles for Secure with one stainless steel clamp per side.
Alloy 6061-T6
Screw type stainless steel See ’’Shim Detail’’.
tube clamp at shim location
C

No back D 3’’
~ Truss and sign
gouge
D

Sign Panel DETAIL D SECTION D-D DETAIL T


Place symmetrical Handrail (Truss grating at horizontal)
about ~ truss See Details on Base
2-L 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ ~ ’’ } stainless steel bolt
4 Sheet OSF-A-8.
at each horizontal (two per angle)
’’ } bolt with ~ Splice in truss grating
Handrail Hinge 1’’ |’’, spaced to
Continuous Truss Grating T’ locknut and two and ~ horizontal

A
See Details on Base miss cross bars, typ.
Stainless steel washers
Sheet OSF-A-8. 1’’ Min.


(2 per splice) Banded Grating Ends


Walkway grating typ.
Light Fixture
See Detail W
1’-2’’ standard (If required)
B

)
n.
aluminum grating,

n.
-3’


Mi
ng



see Details T
mi

Stainless Steel

1 ’
grati

n.
1’

’2
and T’ 2 . T’ Shim. if needed.

mi

1’
1 ’
’2
full width (one

1’
clamp each end).

1’-4’’ 7’’ 10’’ 6’’ 6’’ d


Bottom of WF(A-N)4x1.79 2’-0’’ Standard
1’’ d DETAIL T’
and sign Aluminum Grating ~ ’’ } holes, typ. Stainless steel shim(s) 2
6’-0" (Truss grating splice)
Detail D
~ ’’ } stainless steel d = outside diameter Details not shown same as Detail T.
u-bolt. Two bolts of horizontal Alternate materials may be used subject to the
SECTION B-B d+’’ (|’’)
required per horizontal. Engineer’s review and approval.
d+’’ (|’’)
Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway for ’’ } SECTION T’-T’
bolts, 1’’ long, each with one locknut and SECTION T-T

n.
two stainless steel washers.
Handrail splice location

’ Mi
Continuous handrail hinge ’’ gap (|’’)

typ.
(Shown) (If needed)

1’
Grating width plus ’’ 2’’

W Cross bars W
’’


6’
SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD ALUMINUM GRATING
Main Bearing Bars (MBB) shall be ’’ x 1’’ on 1’’ centers and conform to

n.
’ Mi
ASTM B211 Alloy 6061-T6.

typ.
Cross bars (CB) shall be ’’ x 1’’ on 4’’ centers and conform to ASTM B221

1’
L 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ Alloy 6063-T5 or 6061-T6.
L 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ 3
3 sides ’’ 6’’ long OR
L 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ 2’’ long
typ. ~ WF(A-N)4 and grating splice
2’’ long at continuous grating, Aluminum Grating with modified ’’t’’ sections for main bearing bars shall meet
DETAIL W
6’’ long at grating splices. the following requirements:
(Walkway grating)
(CONTINUOUS WALKWAY GRATING) (AT WALKWAY GRATING SPLICE) Main bars shall conform to ASTM B221 Alloy 6061-T6 and have a minimum
3
Sign shall be even with the top of the bracket, section modulus equal to 0.0705 in. per bar, a depth of 1’’, spaced on 1’’

but it may extend to no more than 6’’ above the 1 Drilling holes in grating may be done in shop or field, centers.

top of the bracket for field adjustments. based on Contractor’s preference and subject to
SECTION W-W Cross bars shall conform to ASTM B221 Alloy 6063-T5 or T-42 and spaced

accurate alignment. on 4’’ centers.

2 Stainless steel shims shall be placed as shown in


Detail T if needed to compensate for alignment
Structure 6 6
variations between horizontal and diagonal pipes Station A B C D
Number
beyond adjustment provided by angles. Thicker
shims may be used subject to shims performing
properly.

3 If Handrail Joint present, weld angle to WF(A-N)4


and ’’ extension bars. (See Base Sheet OSF-A-8)

4 ‘ ’’ x ’’ x 2’’ welded to handrail posts to


protect locations that contact grating.

5 Tube to grating gap may very from 0 to ’’ max. to


align walkway, allow for camber, etc.

6 Based on actual sign height, D


S1 or DS2, given on
OSF-A-7 6-1-12 OSF-A-1.
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - WALKWAY DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ Truss & Truss Grating Main bearing bars Cross bars
WF6x5.40 sign support 6 Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway
T 1’’ 2’’ 2 1’’ for ’’ } stainless steel bolts,
5
Minimum elevation for top of typ. 1’’ long, each with one stainless
WF6x5.40 for walkway only 7’’ steel flat washer under stainless
’’ 1’’ steel locknut.
~ ’’ } holes, typ.


6’
1
’’ x 7’’ plate

A
1
L 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’, typ.

~ ’’ } U-bolts.
D
Provide two stainless steel washers and two
hexagon locknuts per bolt (4 bolts required Stainless steel shim(s). 2 If needed, place on
T Horizontal
top of horizontals and horizontal diagonals.
per walkway bracket.) WF6x5.40


WF6x5.40

6’
ASTM B308, ~ ’’ } holes in angles for Secure with one stainless steel clamp per side.
Dynamic Message 60 Alloy 6061-T6 Screw type stainless steel ’’ } stainless steel u-bolts. See ’’Shim Detail’’.
Sign housing tube clamp at shim location Two stainless steel washers
C

Place symmetrical and nuts required per bolt.


No back D 6’’
~ Truss and sign about ~ truss U-bolt and angle connections
gouge required at horizontals only.
D

DETAIL D SECTION D-D


Handrail DETAIL T
See Details on Base (Continuous Truss grating)
2- L 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ ~ ’’ } stainless steel bolt
4 Sheet OSF-A-8-DMS. ~ Splice in truss grating
at each horizontal (two per angle)
T’ ’’ } bolt and ~ horizontal
Handrail Hinge 1’’ |’’, spaced to
Continuous Truss Grating (2 per splice)

A
See Details on Base miss cross bars, typ.


Banded Grating Ends


Sheet OSF-A-8-DMS. 1’’ Min.
Walkway grating
typ.
See Detail W

1’-2’’ standard
B

n.
aluminum grating, Stainless Steel


n.

n.

ng

Mi

8’

see Details T T’
mi


Shim. if needed.

mi

grati
1 ’

1’
’2
and T’ 2 . full width (one

1 ’
’2
clamp each end).

1’
DETAIL T’ d

Bottom of WF6x5.40 *1’-4’’ *3’-0’’ Standard *7’’ (Truss grating splice)


d Details not shown same as Detail T.
and sign Aluminum Grating ~ ’’ } holes, typ. Stainless steel shim(s) 2
Detail D Alternate materials may be used subject to the
*4’-11"
~ ’’ } stainless steel d = outside diameter Engineer’s review and approval.
u-bolts. Two bolts required d+’’ (|’’)
of horizontal
SECTION B-B
* Bracket and grating dimensions are per horizontal.
d+’’ (|’’) 4’’ 2’’ SECTION T’-T’
nominal and will vary based on actual
Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway for ’’} stainless steel
DMS cabinet dimensions plus
bolts, 1’’ long, each with one stainless steel locknut and 2 SECTION T-T
manufacturers mounting device.
stainless steel flat washers.

n.

’ or 16 ga. 2
Continuous handrail hinge Handrail joint location

, mi

R
’’ gap (|’’)
(Shown) (If needed)

typ.
Grating width plus ’’ 2’’


1’
W W R = bend to match tube (approximately)
’’

)
n.
ELEVATION END VIEW


6 ’

Mi

(
SHIM DETAIL

n.
, mi
typ.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD ALUMINUM GRATING

1’
3 sides 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’
’’ 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ 3
2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ Main Bearing Bars (MBB) shall be ’’ x 1’’ on 1’’ centers and conform to
typ. 2’’ long
6’’ long
DETAIL W 2’’ long at continuous ~ WF6x5.40 and grating splice ASTM B211 Alloy 6061-T6.
grating. 6’’ long Cross bars (CB) shall be ’’ x 1’’ on 4’’ centers and conform to ASTM B221
(Walkway grating)
at grating splices. (CONTINUOUS WALKWAY GRATING) (AT WALKWAY GRATING SPLICE) Alloy 6063-T5 or 6061-T6.

OR
Aluminum Grating with modified ’’t’’ sections for main bearing bars shall meet
SECTION W-W
the following requirements:
Main bars shall conform to ASTM B221 Alloy 6061-T6 and have a minimum
1 Drilling holes in grating may be done in shop or field, 4 ‘ ’’ x ’’ x 2’’ welded to handrail posts to 3
section modulus equal to 0.0705 in. per bar, a depth of 1’’, spaced on 1’’
based on Contractor’s preference and subject to protect locations that contact grating. Structure 7 7
Station A B C D centers.
accurate alignment. Number
Cross bars shall conform to ASTM B221 Alloy 6063-T5 or T-42 and spaced
5 Tube to grating gap may very from 0 to ’’ max. to on 4’’ centers.
2 Stainless steel shims shall be placed as shown in align walkway, allow for camber, etc.
Detail T if needed to compensate for alignment
variations between horizontal and diagonal pipes 6 Cabinet manufacturer must design and supply
beyond adjustment provided by angles. Thicker hardware for connection of cabinet to WF6’s. Bolts
shims may be used subject to shims performing must be stainless steel or hot dip galvanized high
properly. strength per IDOT specifications.

3 If Handrail Joint present, weld angle to WF(A-N)4 7 Based on actual sign height, Ds, given on
and ’’ extension bars. (See Base Sheet OSF-A-8) OSF-A-1-DMS.

OSF-A-7-DMS 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - ALTERNATE WALKWAY RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
DETAILS FOR DMS - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
1’’ 1’-2’’ 7 Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway
~ Truss & Truss Grating WF(A-N)4x1.79 sign support for ’’ } bolts, 1’’ long, each
or WF(A-N)4x3.06 sign and walkway support with one locknut and two stainless
T steel washers.
Minimum elevation for top of
WF(A-N)4x3.06 for walkway only
~ ’’ } Stainless steel u-bolts. Provide 2
stainless steel washers and 2 hexogen locknuts


6’
per bolt. (4 bolts required per walkway bracket

A
Aluminum
2 top and 2 bottom).
L 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’, typ.

Stainless steel shim(s). 2 If needed, place on


~ ’’ } holes, typ. T top of horizontals and horizontal diagonals.
~ ’’ } holes in angles for
Secure with one stainless steel clamp per side.
’’ } stainless steel u-bolts. See ’’Shim Detail’’.
Two stainless steel washers
~ Truss and hot dip galvanized steel nuts
and sign required per bolt. U-bolt and
C

Walkway Grating: angle connections required at


Galvanized steel, 2’-0 ’’ wide horizontals only.
see Detail W. 7
Sign Panel
Placed symmetrical DETAIL T
D

about ~ truss Handrail


(Truss Grating at Horizontal)
See Details on Base
Sheet OSF-A-8.
Aluminum angles
2-L 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’, typ.
3 Handrail Hinge ~ Splice and Horizontal
Grating at each horizontal

A
See Detail E on
’’ (|’’) gap
Base Sheet OSF-A-8.
1’-2’’ 1’’, min. 1’’, min. ’’ } bolt
See Detail D 1’’ 1’’
typ. typ. (two per angle) 1’’ 1’’ 1’’ 1’’
on Base Sheet Light Fixture
(If required)
B

OSF-A-7.

-3’

n.
n.


Bottom of


mi
mi


1’

WF(A-N)4x1.79

2’


2’
and sign


1 ’
1’-4’’ 2’-0’’ walkway 8’’ 10’’ 6’’ 6’’
Truss Grating: 1’’
d
Aluminum plank, 1’-2’’ wide ~ ’’ } holes, typ. Stainless steel shim(s) 2
6’-1"
see Detail T. 7
d = outside diameter
SECTION B-B ~ ’’ } stainless steel u-bolt. of horizontal
~ ’’ } bolts
Two bolts required per horizontal.
(four per angle)
d+’’ (|’’)
Sign shall be even with the top of the bracket, Walkway
but it may extend to no more than 6’’ above the SECTION T-T
top of the bracket for field adjustments. Grating sym.
SECTION T-T (Truss Grating Splice)
at ~
(Truss Grating Continuous) Alternate splice details and locations may be used


5 subject to the Engineer’s review and approval.

1 ’
5


1’
2’-0’’, typ. 7 2’’ Drill 1 ’’ } holes for ’’ } bolts,
W W 1’’ long, with stainless steel flat washers 4 4
ALUMINUM TRUSS GRATING
Limit of shim ’’ under bolt head and under locknut.


1 Drilling holes in grating may be done in shop or field, based on

2’
7’
’’ Contractor’s preference and subject to accurate alignment.
**


typ.

1 ’


2’

~ WF(A-N)4x3.06 2 When truss grating must be spliced, use suggested details or other
2


’’


1’’, typ. methods in accord with grating manufacturer’s recommendation and

1’

1 ’
typ. subject to the Engineer’s review and approval.
.
’ cl

5
WALKWAY GRATING CONTINUOUS AT WALKWAY GRATING SPLICE
n.

‘ ’’ x ’’ x 2’’ welded to handrail posts to protect locations that



typ.

3
1 ’

mi

contact grating.

1’’, typ. WF(A-N)4x3.06 4 SECTION W-W 4 ’’ (or 16 ga.) x 2’’ x 4’’ stainless steel shim adhered to top of
WF(A-N)4x3.06 beneath each galvanized angle, typ. Adhesives for
shims shall be suitable for materials joined and full exposure conditions.

DETAIL W Structure
Station A
8
B C
8
D
Number 5 Galvanized steel L2’’ x 2’’ x ’’, 3’’ long with continuous grating
GALVANIZED STEEL WALKWAY GRATING 7’’ long at grating splice.

4’’ 2’’
6 Details shown are considered equal alternatives to Aluminum Walkway
Details and may be substituted by Contractor at no charge in contract
cost.
’ or 16 ga. 2

7 Perforated or expanded metal grating providing a skid resistant (non-


serrated) surface and capable of supporting a 500 pound concentrated
R = bend to match tube (approximately) load with a 6’-0’’ clear span. Walkway and truss grating dimensions
are nominal and may vary (width |’’, depth |’’) based on available
)
n.

ELEVATION END VIEW


standard sizes. Cut ends of grating shall be free of burrs or
Mi

(

hazardous projections and coated with zinc-rich primer or equivalent.


SHIM DETAIL
8 Based on actual sign height, D
S1 or DS2, given on OSF-A-1.
OSF-A-7S 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALTERNATE WALKWAY DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
" Minimum gap ~ Light Suppport
F F
Snap Length as required Length as required
4’’ sag rail and grating shall span a
Eyebolt
(Approx.) minimum of three brackets


-3’
1’’ } Sch. 40 Typ. on
Eyebolt 2 1 Install standard force-fit end caps or

1’


Chain 3 aluminum pipe verticals

6 ’
weld ’’ end plates with ’’ c.f.w. ’’ } holes for ’’ }



and grind smooth. (All rail ends) bolts. (Drill in field)

-10
WF(A-N)4x3.06
WF(A-N)4x3.06

2’

ASTM B-308, Alloy 6061-T6 Fittings-ASTM B26,

-6’
Alloy 356-T7

1’
Grating tie down or 1’’}
2’-0’’ grating
aluminum pipe
G G


F


F

1
1’-4’’ 2’-0’’ Standard 7’’
Standard 2 Horizontal handrail member shall be continuous DETAIL F DETAIL G
Aluminum Grating
8’’ thru fitting. Provide ’’ } hole in fitting for
Alternate
’’ } bolt. Field drill ’’ } hole in horizontal
SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION rail member. Provide locknut and two stainless
1’’ ’’ } bolt round head, hexagon

(Showing Safety Chain W/O Sign) steel washers for bolt. (Use ’’ eyebolts in locknut, two stainless steel washers
HANDRAIL DETAILS ’’
’’ } holes on top rail at ends only.)
Handrail pipe shall be ASTM B241 or B429, Alloy 6063-T6 or Alloy 6061-T6. ASTM B221,
7’’
P ’’ Alloy 6062-T6 ’’ gap |’’ 5



5’’ 2’’ or Alloy 6061-T6
1" ~ Sym.
1’’ 3’’ 1’’ 1’’ 1’’
1" ’’ 1’’


2’
’’ 1’’ 2’’
’’ ’’

~ " } hole in angle 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ 5’’ long


‘ " x 3" x 7" ’’
for " } eyebolt with (Each side) 4
one nut and washer.
6’’
~ ’’ } hole for
WF(A-N)4x3.06
1 pin chain ring

~ " } holes for " } 1

hex head bolts, each with



SECTION F-F SECTION G-G
-10 ’


Flat,
nut and two stainless ’’ plate
out-out
steel washers. 1’’ }
LIGHTING FIXTURE MOUNTS (IF REQUIRED)
2’



Sign panel


5 Field cut ends of light support channels shall be free of burrs or





G hazardous projections and coated with zinc-rich primer or equivalent.

2
P 1 No back Extension bar

1
gouge ’’ x 2’’ x 6’’
Each side

FRONT ELEVATION
Details not shown same as "ELEVATION" at right. ELEVATION AT HANDRAIL JOINT 4
Details not shown same as "FRONT ELEVATION"
SIDE ELEVATION
ALTERNATE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT
Field drill ’’ } hole for
(With Sign Present) Drill and ream for ’’ } 6’’
’’ } eye-bolt. (At
Items not shown same as ’’Side Elevation" of "Handrail Details" bolt with two stainless steel Vertical member of
approximately elevation
washers and hexagon locknut 2" x 2" x " walkway bracket
of upper handrail pipe.)
~" } holes Drill ’’ } hole for (No sign interference)
‘ " x 3" x 7"
for " } hex ’’ } ring-grip quick 3’-6’’ of chain required for


Eyebolt

2’
head bolts release self-locking each location. (Approx.) 3
2" x 2" x " ’’, typ. ’’ } stainless steel
2

stainless steel pin


3’-10" chain 3 Sign panel eye-bolts. Provide
1’’ } Sch. 40 Stainless steel swivel washer and hexagon
(Approx.)
2’’ aluminum pipe eye snap at handrail end. locknut.

typ. Walkway bracket


5’

’’ } pin Stainless steel Eyebolt


SAFETY CHAIN
1 "

swivel eye snap at handrail end. One required for each end of each walkway.
typ.

keeper typ.
1’

1’’
’’ stainless steel chain,
ALTERNATE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT
WF(A-N)4x3.06 web
6’’ long, with ’’ stainless Details not shown similar to ’’Safety Chain’’ Details
~" } eyebolt hole
(Walkway omitted for clarity)
PLAN steel ring each end
1’-2"
DETAIL E HANDRAIL HINGE
3 ’’ type 304L stainless steel chain, approximately 12 links per foot.
SECTION P-P
4 Extrusions may be used in lieu of the details shown, with
PLAN AT HANDRAIL JOINT
approval of the Engineer.
Details not shown same as "PLAN"

OSF-A-8 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - HANDRAIL DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
* Grind anchor rod to bright finish
at ground clamp location before
installing clamp. 3’’ cl. #4 bar spiral (E)
D 3’’ } galvanized steel conduit. D 3’’ } galvanized steel conduit.
Distance to edge of pavement Thread and cap both ends. Distance to edge of pavement Thread and cap both ends.
10-#9 v(E) bars
Anchor Rod

.
.
equally spaced

’ cl
’ cl
Circle Diameter
Elevation


2’
2’

9’

9’


8’
8’
Top

mum * For details of anchor rods

mum
mum

mum
and positioning templates see
, maxi

, maxi
ni

ni
Truss Support Post Base
, mi

, mi
SECTION A-A Sheets OSF-A-4 and OSF-A-5.

A
A 3’-0’’ } shaft

A
A B


B


-0’

-0’
-6’

-6’
#4 bar spiral (E)
2’

2’
3’

3’
12-#8 v(E) bars


| 12’
| 12’

equally spaced
Anchor Rod

n)
Circle Diameter

mi
n)
mi

’(
’(

12’
F

F
12’
Approved clamps Approved clamps
for grounding to For details of anchor rods
for grounding to *
6’’ Anchor Rod* 6’’ and positioning templates
Anchor Rod*

tch
tch

3’’ cl. see Truss Support Post

’ pi
’ pi

Base Sheets OSF-A-4 and


#6 braided copper #6 braided copper

E) at 6’
E) at 6’

SECTION B-B OSF-A-5.


wire or cable wire or cable

B
B
3’’ cl. 3’-6’’ } shaft

ral (
ral (

10-#9 v(E) bars

# 4 bar spi
# 4 bar spi

equally spaced
’’ } x 10’-0’’ copper ’’ } x 10’-0’’ copper ground
ground rod driven into rod driven into natural ground.
natural ground. Cost of Cost of rod, cable and clamps
rod, cable and clamps shall be included in cost of #4 bar spiral (E)
shall be included in cost C C "Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundations". D D
of "Drilled Shaft Concrete
Foundations".

.
3’’ cl.

’ cl
3’-0’’ } shaft Elevation 3’-6’’ } shaft for Type II-F-A
for Type I-F-A Truss #4 bar spiral (E)
Bottom and III-F-A Trusses

3’
3 hoops minimum
SECTION C-C
top and bottom
3’-0’’ } shaft
ELEVATION 3 hoops minimum ELEVATION
top and bottom

NOTES:
The foundation dimensions shown in the Foundation Design Table are based on the presence of
mostly cohesive soils with an average Unconfined Compressive Strength (Qu) of at least 1.25 tsf,
which must be determined by previous soil investigations at the jobsite. When other conditions are FOUNDATION DESIGN TABLE
indicated, the boring data will be included in the plans and the foundation dimensions shown in the Maximum Maximum "B" Anchor Rods
Shaft Anchor Rod
Foundation Data Table will be the result of site specific designs. Truss Post Base
CantileverLength Total Sign Area Diameter Depth Diameter Circle Diameter
If the conditions encountered are different than those indicated, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer Type Sheet No.
(ft) (sq ft) (in) (ft) (in) (in)
12-#8 v(E) bars
to determine if the foundation dimensions need to be modified. If dimensions ’’B’’ or ’’F’’ are revised by
I-F-A OSF-A-4 25 200 3.0 17’-6’’ 8 2 22 equally spaced
more than 12’’ by the Contractor, ’’as-built’’ plans shall be prepared and submitted to the District Bureau
of Operations for future reference. II-F-A OSF-A-5 30 400 3.5 22’-0’’ 12 2 30
3’’ cl.
No sonotubes or decomposable forms shall be used below the lower conduit entrance. III-F-A OSF-A-5 35 400 3.5 24’-0’’ 12 2 30

Permanent metal forms or other shielding may not be left in place below that elevation SECTION D-D
without the Engineer’s written permission.
3’-6’’ } shaft
Concrete shall be placed monolithically, without construction joints.
Backfill shall be placed per Article 502 of Standard Specification and prior to erection
of support column. FOUNDATION DATA TABLE
A normal surface finish followed by a Bridge Seat Sealer application will be required Class DS
Structure Truss Shaft Elevation Elevation A B F
on concrete surfaces above the lowest elevation 6’’ below finished ground line. Cost included Station Concrete
Number Type Diameter Top Bottom
in ’’Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundation’’. Cubic Yards

OSF-A-9 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - DRILLED SHAFT RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
ces.
’ max total
Alternate Direction of Horizontal GENERAL NOTES

ng
Diagonals for Each Bay in

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udi
Upper Horizontal DESIGN: AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires
Planes of Upper and Lower Chords
and Traffic Signals. ("AASHTO Specifications")

ncl
Diagonals, typ.

depth i
MAXIMUM TOTAL

mounti
TRUSS TYPE

-2’
VMS AREA CONSTRUCTION: Current (at time of letting) Illinois Department of Transportation Standard
Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Supplemental Specifications and Special

2’
~ of I-F-A 200 Sq. Ft.
Provisions. ("Standard Specifications")
Truss

Maximum VMS (Variable Message Sign) Weight = 2500 LB. LOADING: 90 M.P.H. WIND VELOCITY
WIND LOADING: 30 p.s.f. normal to DMS Cabinet Area and truss elements not behind sign
Lower Horizontal ~ Column
TYPICAL PLAN 2
Loading Diagram.
Diagonals, typ. and sign
WALKWAY LOADING: Dead load plus 500 lbs. concentrated live load.
(Walkway not shown)
L1 L2

Alternate Vertical Diagonal Bracing for Each DESIGN STRESSES

Bay in Planes of Front and Back Chords FIELD UNITS


VMS f’c = 3,500 p.s.i.
Lift Face VMS Sign
20’ max. design length fy = 60,000 p.s.i. (reinforcement)

D s)
ght of
WELDING: All welds to be continuous unless otherwise shown. All welding to be done in


-0’
max.
gn (
30 p.s.f. on accordance with current AWS D1.1 and D1.2 Structural Welding Codes (Steel and Aluminum)

10’
Hei

, max.
Maximum Sign Area and the Standard Specifications.

Si
MATERIALS: Aluminum Alloys as shown throughout plans. All Structural Steel Pipe shall


-0’
be ASTM A53 Grade B or A500 Grade B or C. If A500 pipe is substituted for A53, then the
earance
structure above
Lowest part of

VMS Length (20’ max) outside diameter shall be as detailed and wall thickness greater than or equal to A53.

30’
on A.

All Structural Steel Plates and Shapes shall conform to AASHTO M270 Gr. 36, Gr. 50
3 Butterfly Length (L) and Basis of Payment or Gr. 50W* (M183, M223 Gr. 50, or M222). Stainless steel for shims, sleeves and
mum Cl
evati

handhole covers shall be ASTM A240, Type 302 or 304, or another alloy suitable for

2 ~ Steel exterior exposure and acceptable to the Engineer.


Bottom of
El

ni

Post Column The steel pipe and stiffening ribs at the base plate for the column shall have a minimum
Base Plate
’ Mi

and cabinet longitudinal Charpy V-Notch (CVN) energy of 15 lb.-ft. at 40 F. (Zone 2) before galvanizing.
-3’

FASTENERS FOR ALUMINUM TRUSSES: All bolts noted as "high strength" must satisfy the
17’

D1 **D2 requirements of AASHTO M164 (ASTM A325), or approved alternate, and must have matching
Elev. A 1 (along ~ of truss) lock nuts. Threaded studs for splices (if Members interfere) must satisfy the requirements of
1 **Elev. A 2
Edge of DESIGN WIND LOADING DIAGRAM
(Location varies) (Location varies) ASTM A449, ASTM A193, Grade B7, or approved alternate, and must have matching lock nuts.
Pavement Parameters shown are basis for I.D.O.T. Standards.
Bolts and lock nuts not required to be high strength must satisfy the requirements of ASTM
Installations not within dimensional limits shown
A307. All bolts and lock nuts must be hot dip galvanized per AASHTO M232. The lock nuts
require special analysis for all components.
must have nylon or steel inserts. A stainless steel flat washer conforming to ASTM A240

Elev. A = Elevation at point of minimum Type 302 or 304, is required under both head and nut or under both nuts where threaded

clearance to sign, walkway support or truss. studs are used. High strength bolt installation shall conform to Article 505.04 (f) (2)d of the
IDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Rotational capacity ("ROCAP")
TYPICAL ELEVATION testing of bolts will not be required.
2

** Elevation A2 and dimension D Looking in Direction of Traffic


U-BOLTS AND EYEBOLTS: U-Bolts and Eyebolts must be produced from ASTM A276 Type
not used when butterfly
304, 304L, 316 or 316L, Condition A, cold finished stainless steel, or an equivalent material
structure is mounted on Sign support structures may be subject to damaging vibrations and
acceptable to the Engineer. All nuts for U-Bolts and Eyebolts must be lock nuts equivalent
right side of the shoulder. oscillations when signs are not in place during erection or
to ASTM A307 with nylon or steel inserts and hot dip galvanized per AASHTO M232. A
maintenance of the structure. To avoid these vibrations and oscillations,
Note: stainless steel flat washer conforming to ASTM A240, Type 302 or 304, is required under
consideration should be given to attaching temporary blank sign panels to
Trusses shall be shipped individually with adequate provision each U-Bolt and Eyebolt lock nut.
the structure.
to prevent detrimental motion during transport. This may require
ropes between horizontals and diagonals or energy dissipating GALVANIZING: All Steel Grating, Plates, Shapes and Pipe shall be Hot Dip Galvanized after

(elastic) ties to the vehicle. The contractor is responsible for fabrication in accordance with AASHTO M111. Painting is not permitted.
3 Total
Total
Structure Butterfly maintaining the configuration and protection of the trusses.
Elev. A1 Elev. A2 Dim. D1 Dim. D2 Ds Sign ANCHOR RODS: Shall conform to ASTM F1554 Gr. 105.
Number Station Length
Area
(L) 1 After adjustments to level truss and insure adequate vertical
clearance, all top and bottom leveling nuts shall be tightened CONCRETE SURFACES: All concrete surfaces above an elevation 6’’ below the lowest final

against the base plate with a minimum torque of 200 lb.-ft. ground line at each foundation shall be cleaned and coated with Bridge Seat Sealer in

Stainless steel mesh shall then be placed around the perimeter accordance with the Standard Specifications.

of the base plate. Secure to base plate with stainless steel


banding. REINFORCEMENT BARS: Reinforcement Bars designated (E) shall be epoxy coated in
accordance with the Standard Specifications.

2 Centerline sign must be located at centerline of column.

3 Total truss length to match VMS length.

* If M270 Gr. 50W (M222) steel is proposed, chemistry for plate


to be used shall first be approved by the Engineer as suitable
for galvanizing and welding.

TOTAL BILL OF MATERIAL


ITEM UNIT TOTAL

OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE BUTTERFLY TYPE I-F-A Foot


DRILLED SHAFT CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Cu. Yds.

OSF-A-1-VMS 6-1-12
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BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - PLAN & ELEVATION RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FOR FRONT ACCESS VMS - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Horizontal Diagonal Interior Diagonal (Each End)
Hidden lines show alternating Interior Diagonal Reverse direction at ends of WF(A-N)4x3.06 spaced at 5’-0’’
direction of wind bracing ~ truss. See isometric view. max. behind sign and 1’-0’’ max.
in plane of lower chords.
T 3 1’’ x ’’ main bearing bars from each end of sign. 4
Upper Back Upper Front
2’’ Chord Chord
Cross 1’’ Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway
bars for ’’ } bolts, 1’’ long, each
Interior
Horizontal with one locknut and two stainless ~ ’’ } holes, typ.
Diagonal 1’’

a
steel washers.
Horizontal

A
~ ’’ } U-bolts.
Provide two stainless steel washers
2’’ x 1’’ x ’’, typ.
and two locknuts per U-bolt (four
Horizontals U-bolts required per walkway
(Lower Chord - all vertical panel points) bracket, two top and two bottom.)
(Upper Chord - end and each side of splices only) Horizontal
T
Note:
There are twice as many
~ ’’ } holes in angles for ’’ } stainless steel u-bolts.
horizontal diagonals as PLAN
Two stainless steel washers and nuts required per bolt.
there are vertical diagonals.

b
L1 (Walkway not shown) L2 U-bolt and angle connections required at horizontals only.

Unit 1 Unit 2 DETAIL T


~ Truss & Sign
A
B 2- 2 x 1’’ x ’’
7’’ 7’’, typ.
9’’, max. at each horizontal
VMS Sign
P1 *, typ. 9’’ s s P2 *, typ. 1’’ |’’, spaced to
Chord Place symmetrical
3’’ (See table for miss cross bars, typ.
(See table for max. Truss Grating
about ~ truss
spacing limits) spacing limits)
1’’, min. ’’ } bolt
typ. (two per angle)

Interior
Diagonal

n.

Vertical

ng

mi

B


grati
1 ’
Vertical Lower Back a


1 ’
b
Chord
C


1’
1’-2’’ standard
aluminum grating, SECTION A-A Lower Front Chord
Interior
see Details T
Diagonal d

3
~ ’’ } holes, typ. and T’ 2 .

’’ } stainless steel u-bolt


d = outside diameter of horizontal SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD ALUMINUM GRATING
Two bolts required
9’’, max.
A per horizontal
Main Bearing Bars (MBB) shall be ’’ x 1’’ on 1’’ centers
Vertical Diagonal. Vertical diagonals Elevation Y d+’’ (|’’) and conform to ASTM B211 Alloy 6061-T6.
in front and back face shall alternate. (~ Lower C Elevation X Cross bars (CB) shall be ’’ x 1’’ on 4’’ centers and
(~ Post at SECTION T-T
chord at end) conform to ASTM B221 Alloy 6063-T5 or 6061-T6.
~ lower chord)
(Truss grating at horizontal) ~ Splice in truss grating OR
ELEVATION
’’ } bolt and ~ horizontal Aluminum Grating with modified ’’t’’ sections for main bearing
(Sign omitted for clarity)
(2 per splice) bars shall meet the following requirements:


Banded Grating Ends


TYPICAL TRUSS UNIT Main bars shall conform to ASTM B221 Alloy 6061-T6 and
3
have a minimum section modulus equal to 0.0705 in. per bar,
For Section B-B and Section C-C, see Base Sheet OSF-A-3-VMS. a depth of 1’’, spaced on 1’’ centers.
T’
Cross bars shall conform to ASTM B221 Alloy 6063-T5 or
T-42 and spaced on 4’’ centers.

n.
mi

1’
1 Drilling holes in grating may be done in shop or field, based on 4 Sign manufacturer must design and supply hardware for
Contractor’s preference and subject to accurate alignment. connection of VMS to WF(A-N)4’s. Bolts must be stainless
d
steel or hot dip galvanized high strength per IDOT Stainless Steel
2 Stainless steel shims shall be placed as shown in Detail T if specifications T’ Shim. if needed.
needed to compensate for alignment variations between horizontal full width (one
and diagonal pipes beyond adjustment provided by angles. Thicker clamp each end).
DETAIL T’
shims may be used subject to shims performing properly. d+’’ (|’’)
(Truss grating splice)

3 Tube to grating gap may vary from 0 to ’’ max. to align walkway, SECTION T’-T’ Details not shown same as

allow for camber, etc. Detail T. Alternate materials


may be used subject to the
Engineer’s review and
approval.
TRUSS UNIT TABLE

Structure Truss Number of Panel Number of Panel Up. & Low.


Station Truss Dimension Dimension Dimension Limits for Panel Verticals; Horizontals; Vertical
L1 L2 Panels Unit 1 Length (P1 )* Panels Unit 2 Length (P2 )* Chord
Number Type
Type ’’a’’ ’’b’’ ’’s’’ Spacing (P)* Horizontals; and Interior Diagonals
O.D. Wall
I-F-A 2 2
I-F-A 24’’ 54’’ 16’’ 36’’ min. to 48’’ max. 5’’ ’’ 2’’ ’’

L-s-1’-6’’
*P =
# Panels
OSF-A-2-VMS 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - TRUSS DETAILS FOR RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FRONT ACCESS VMS - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
B Drill 6 holes
’’ larger than
bolt diameter.
Chord

60
Interior Diagonal
Horizontal
Vertical Diagonal

Horizontal Vertical
Diagonal

Interior Diagonal

Horizontal
Diagonal B
Horizontal
Diagonal *Flange I.D.
Chord
Horizontal A
(Lower Chord Only)
Vertical B
Diagonal

Interior Diagonal
Horizontal SPLICING FLANGE
Vertical
Diagonal ASTM b221, Alloy 6061-T6
or ASTM B209, Alloy 6061-T651
Horizontal
ISOMETRIC VIEW
(Lower Chord Only) * To fit O.D. of Chord with maximum gap of ’’.
TYPICAL TRUSS UNIT Horizontal

ASTM B221 Alloy 6061 Temper T6


3’’ 9’’
max.

Interior Diagonal
(Ends of truss
Vertical only - roadside
of post) 1’’
See Table
& Note 1 W
’’ end plate**
Horizontal
Typical both ends
’’, min.
of each chord
1’’, max.
See Table
W1
Toe edge of diagonal

** typ. member shall be cut ’’


back to facilitate Horizontal Diagonal High strength bolts with
Horizontal Diagonal
throat thickness per locknuts or (if members
BUTTERFLY END JOINT DETAIL AWS D1.1, Fig 3.2 interfere) threaded studs
** Contractor may alternatively use standard with two locknuts. Use
aluminum drive-fit cap to close ends. 1’’
stainless steel washers under
head and nut. See table.

SECTION B-B
Detail A
DETAIL A Chord 1 Splicing Flanges shall be attached to
each truss unit with the truss shop
typ.
assembled to camber shown. Truss units
9’’
shall be in proper alignment and flange
max.
surfaces shall be shop bolted into full
’’, min. contact before welding. Sufficient
TRUSS INTERIOR JOINT DETAIL
1’’, max. external welds or tacks shall be made
to secure flanges until remaining welds
Interior Diagonal are made after disassembly. Adjacent
Vertical
flanges shall be "match marked" to insure
Vertical Diagonal
proper field assembly.
Roadway
Post

Bolts Weld Sizes


Truss
Type A B
Dia. W W1
Chord typ.
I-F-A ’’ ’’ ’’ 8’’ 11’’

POST END JOINT DETAIL

OSF-A-2A-VMS 6-1-12
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BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - TRUSS DETAILS FOR RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FRONT ACCESS VMS - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
’’ aluminum cover and HH + 2’’ }
’’ neoprene gasket

8-’’-20 machine B.C. } =


Holes in galvanized steel post and screws. Tap holes HH + 1’’ a + O.D. Chord + 1’’
typ.
aluminum collar = bolt } + ’’. holes in cap plate.
a a + O.D. Chord + 1’’
Holes in stainless steel sleeve = ’’
bolt } + ’’. typ. a
HH } Handhole


opening in 25 6 Orient pipe toward walkway side.

1’
"c"

D. Chord
2’’
cap plate Hole in post = O.D. pipe + ’’. typ.
See Detail
D and 6
5

O.
~ 2 bolts


’3 ’
9’
per side 3

~ 3 bolts


per side 3


typ.
Bo er

s
2

p
ts

2
Up


D. Post + 10’
40
t 16 ga. stainless steel

s
See Detail B
strip - 9’’ wide


D. Post + 10’
(See Detail of Sleeve)

20
4 Collar I.D. shall be manufactured to correspond
SECTION B-B C C
to O.D. of actual galvanized post and stainless B B
Bolts, washers (including contoured washers),

O.
40
steel sleeve plus ’’ (|’’). Maximum gap
and locknuts shall be stainless steel.

s
between post and collar at any location equals
2 3

20
’’ before tightening bolts.

O.
Cap plate

’)
5’’

| ’

40

s
Top of support post

’(


’’ ’’ 4


and stainless steel sleeve
1’


’’ clear a - (O.D. Chord + 1’’)

’- x

L SECTION THRU POST ABOVE LOWER CHORDS


o

6 ’

6 ’
B we
ol r
O.D. of 16 gage stainless steel sleeve 4 ts
t-

y
3
Detail A

x

Wrap Hole in aluminum plate


9’

’’
3 sides outside end (and 16 ga. stnl. stl. sheet)
typ. I.D. of collar 4 ’’ thick PLAN VIEW - TOP OF COLUMN to be O.D. post + ’’ typ.

Increase)
’’
ribs, typ. 5 Optional full penetration weld in collar.

May
’’ thick (Two locations maximum....(180 apart)....X-ray or UT 100%)
~ Bolt

’(
ribs, typ.
2

1’

1’
’’ DETAIL B
t Bottom edge of stainless 2
Two locations
steel sleeve and collar See Detail D
’’ (For details not shown, see Detail C)

ded to post
’’

ess steel sheet


Detail C

ons same as
and 6
typ.
’’ - 45 chamfer
on inside of collar to
DETAIL A
facilitate field assembly


8’
(Two locations)

s wel
mensi
O.D. chord


4’
B
Galv. coupling

nl
’’ ’’

ate that i
16 ga. stai
and plug. G

de di
Install after Inside wall ’’
Clip ’’ x ’’ 1
galv. post. of post typ.
Grind or Grind or machine typ.

outsi
machine to to fit inside
B

pl
fit outside radius of post 1’’ } pipe with
’’ ’’
radius of collar formed 90 bend.
typ. ’’ thick ribs
Threaded one end. 3 sides
(four locations)

SECTION C-C DETAIL C


Bevel inside to
1 Grind top if required to fully seat aluminum plate and stainless steel

facilitate wiring
8 ’

sheet.
CONTOURED WASHERS DETAIL D
2 After tightening lower connection bolts, fill gap with non-hardening,
Contoured
silicone caulk suitable for exterior exposure and acceptable to the
Bolt Washers
’’ (|’’) opening Engineer. Cost is included in Overhead Sign Structure Butterfly.
Size Hole
B Upper & Lower Lower Juncture
Dia. DETAIL OF STAINLESS STEEL SLEEVE Collar Side Ribs
Truss Post Opening in Cap
Connection Bolt Bolt Spacing Thickness
Weld to post after galvanizing. Type Size Plate "HH"
’’ 1’’ 2’’ Diameter 3 Dimension "c" 3 (t) x y
(Prepare post surface to insure
tight, uniform fit and allow welding.) 16’’ }
I-F-A ’’ 3’’ 8’’ ’’ 1’’ 2’’
Welds to be 1’’ long at 6’’ cts. (83#/’)
along top edge and at ’’ opening.
3 Upper and lower connection bolts in collar and bolts at lower chord connection must be
high strength with matching locknuts. Connection bolts shall have two stainless steel flat
washers each.

OSF-A-3-VMS 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - JUNCTURE DETAILS FOR RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FRONT ACCESS VMS - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
10 Ga. stainless steel or hot
dip galvanized carbon steel 2’’, typ.

3’’, typ.

4’’, typ.

.
45
typ
3’’, typ.


-6’
4’
B See Detail A
Axis of
for geometry
sign

8’’ } hole HANDHOLE COVER


1’-10’’

2’’ } holes for B Bolt Circle

2’’ } anchor rods


1’-10’’
SUGGESTED POSITIONING PLATE
Bolt Circle
See Detail D on t
1’-2’’ 1’-2’’
typ.
Base Sheet OSF-A-3. t-
2’-4’’


For UT, grind top of


Utilize positioning plate and temporary
4’’ rod square and smooth
16’’ O.D. Pipe nuts with leveling nuts or other Engineer
SECTION A-A Drill & tap before galvanizing.
107 lb./ft. approved methods to maintain anchor
* for ’’ - 20 screws.

)
, max.
0.656’’ wall bolts’ alignment during concrete
Chase thread
Type I-F-A 3’’ placement. Plate, extra nuts and other
’’ ’’ after galvanizing.

n.
Threaded
5’’ positioning aids become Contractor’s

, mi

3’’

-6’
At base property. Cost included in "Drilled

zed***
Shaft Concrete Foundations".


25’

8’
1’’
’’ Rib m

H (
** Protect threads during concreting with

vani
Plate, typ. tape, sleeves, or other means.
G **

’ Gal
6 ’

3 ’
’’ x 2’’ flat


8’

-0’
bar frame* *** 18’’ is minimum to be galvanized.
3 sides

18’
Entire rod may be galvanized at

6’
MT 25% 2’’ } Contractor’s option.

10’

’’ x 1’’, min.

n.
1 ’

1’’ R All Thread = NC


Continuous backing ring

, mi
(National Coarse)
2’’ Base Plate


-0’
Provide 8’’ x 4’’ cover. Outside corners =

Threaded
2’’ radius. Provide 4-’’ } holes in for

9’


4’
’’ - 20 round head hot dip galvanized or Provide 1 nut per rod.
stainless steel machine screws. (See cover Deform thread or use chemical
Bottom of ~ Handhole details.) thread lock to secure.
Detail B Top of
Base Plate


See Detail A

-6’
Anchor rods
SECTION B-B DETAIL A

1’
Top of
Foundation A A


8’
Bent bars may be butt welded top and bottom
ANCHOR ROD DETAIL
*
or bottom only. In lieu of fabricated handhole Anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F1554 Grade 105.
3’’ Stainless Steel Std.
frame as shown, may cut from 2’’ plate (rolling Galvanize the upper 18’’ (minimum***) and associated AASHTO
2’’ (|’’) gap Gr. Wire Cloth, ’’ max.
direction vertical). All cut faces to be ground M291, Grade A, C or DH heavy hex nuts and hardened washers
opening with minimum wire
to ANSI Roughness of 500
m in or less. per AASHTO M232. No welding shall be permitted on rods.
3’’ } Galvanized steel conduit diameter of AWG No. 16
Provide a nut at bottom, a hexagon locknut and washer above
Thread and cap both ends with 2’’ lap. Secure with
** Butt welded joint in post is only allowed for post base plate and a leveling nut and washer below base plate.
’’ stainless steel banding
heights (H) over 20 ft. in length. If used, weld Nuts shall each be tightened with 200 lb.-ft. minimum torque
after anchor bolt nuts are
procedure must be preapproved by Engineer and against base plate. Before or after threading, but before
fully tightened.
joint shall receive 100% RT or UT (tension criteria) galvanizing, each anchor rod shall be ultrasonically tested (UT)
at Contractor’s expense. by a Level II or III inspector, qualified in accord with ANSI
guidelines, to insure no rejectable flaws exist in the upper 18’’
6’’ (tension criteria). Cost of testing included in Drilled Shaft
m 1’’ Preformed Concrete Foundations.
UT 25%
Joint Filler, typ. Structure
Station H
Number

’’ x 1’’, min.
Continuous backing ring
3’-0’’ } 3’-0’’ }
Clip heel of ribs Tack weld only
1’’ x 1’’, typ. in root area
of final weld FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION
For Foundation Details
see Base Sheet OSF-A-9.

DETAIL B
(Typical rib)

OSF-A-4-VMS 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - TYPE I-F-A SUPPORT POST RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FOR FRONT ACCESS VMS - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
* Grind anchor rod to bright finish
at ground clamp location before
installing clamp.

D 3’’ } galvanized steel conduit.


Distance to edge of pavement Thread and cap both ends.

.
’ cl
NOTES:


2’

9’


3’’ cl.

8’
#4 bar spiral (E) The foundation dimensions shown in the Foundation Design Table are based on the presence of
mostly cohesive soils with an average Unconfined Compressive Strength (Qu) of at least 1.25 tsf,
which must be determined by previous soil investigations at the jobsite. When other conditions are
10-#9 v(E) bars
indicated, the boring data will be included in the plans and the foundation dimensions shown in the
equally spaced Anchor Rod
Foundation Data Table will be the result of site specific designs.
Circle Diameter

mum
mum
If the conditions encountered are different than those indicated, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer
to determine if the foundation dimensions need to be modified. If dimensions ’’B’’ or ’’F’’ are revised by

, maxi
ni
, mi
more than 12’’ by the Contractor, ’’as-built’’ plans shall be prepared and submitted to the District Bureau
of Operations for future reference.

A
A A


-0’
-6’ No sonotubes or decomposable forms shall be used below the lower conduit entrance.
2’ Permanent metal forms or other shielding may not be left in place below that elevation
3’

* For details of anchor rods


without the Engineer’s written permission.
and positioning templates see
Concrete shall be placed monolithically, without construction joints.
Truss Support Post Base
SECTION A-A Sheets OSF-A-4 and OSF-A-5.
Backfill shall be placed per Article 502 of Standard Specification and prior to erection


of support column.

| 12’
3’-0’’ } shaft
A normal surface finish followed by a Bridge Seat Sealer application will be required
on concrete surfaces above the lowest elevation 6’’ below finished ground line. Cost included

n)
in ’’Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundation’’.

’(mi

F
12’
Approved clamps 3’’ cl.

for grounding to
Anchor Rod* 6’’
tch

10-#9 v(E) bars


’ pi

equally spaced
#6 braided copper
E) at 6’

wire or cable

B
#4 bar spiral (E)
ral (
# 4 bar spi

’’ } x 10’-0’’ copper ground


rod driven into natural ground.
Cost of rod, cable and clamps
shall be included in cost of SECTION C-C
"Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundations". C C 3’-0’’ } shaft

3’’ cl.
3’-0’’ } shaft
for Type I-F-A Truss
3 hoops minimum
top and bottom

ELEVATION

FOUNDATION DATA TABLE


Class DS
Structure Truss Shaft Elevation Elevation A B F
Station Concrete
Number Type Diameter Top Bottom
Cubic Yards

FOUNDATION DESIGN TABLE

Maximum Maximum Shaft "B" Anchor Rods Anchor Rod


Truss Post Base
CantileverLength Total Sign Area Diameter Depth Diameter Circle Diameter
Type Sheet No.
(ft) (sq ft) (in) (ft) (in) (in)

I-F-A OSF-A-4 10 200 3.0 17’-6’’ 8 2 22

OSF-A-9-VMS 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURES - DRILLED SHAFT FOR RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FRONT ACCESS VMS - ALUMINUM TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Sign Structures Manual Section 2 – Design (Aesthetic)

Aesthetic Sign Structures

2.8 Steel Span Sign Structures

Use galvanized steel trusses only for projects with aesthetic mandates requiring
span sign structures painted a specific color. To determine acceptable color
alternatives and allow time for testing and pre-approval, consult the Bureau of
Materials and Physical Research (BMPR) early in the planning process.

The current designs of span sign structures with galvanized steel trusses
originated for the Peoria area Interstate 74 project, which had an aesthetic
mandate requiring structures painted black. To avoid potential problems with
painting aluminum, the BBS designed galvanized steel trusses and the BMPR
developed a “Painting Galvanized Steel Structures” special provision. A paint
system of epoxy over-coated with urethane was already in use for bridges and
compatible with application over pre-treated galvanized steel. In addition to the
benefit of satisfying aesthetic mandates, the duplex system of paint over
galvanizing may significantly extend the life of the structures’ corrosion
protection.

Span sign structures are the least economical sign structure type. The plan
preparer should consider all MUTCD governing factors and alternatives before
selecting spans. Use the following procedures when preparing plans:

1. Determine the 15-digit sign structure number, station, location of the sign
over the roadway, distance from right foundation to edge of pavement (D),
design span length (center to center support frames), proposed height of
sign(s) (Ds), total sign area and Elevation A for point of minimum clearance to
sign structure (sign, sign bracket, walkway support, or truss).

2. With the design span length and total sign area, select type of truss and truss
member sizes from the following table. Design of each structure listed in the
table accounts for the maximum span length, total sign area and maximum
end support height. Always choose the next largest structure design that will

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meet all three parameters. For example, a project requires a 70 ft. span with
560 sq. ft. total sign area and 28 ft. maximum end support height. Because
the total sign area is greater than the 550 square feet maximum for the 70 ft.
span listed in the table, choose a 70 ft. span, Type I-S structure using the
members and foundation dimensions for the 80 ft. span, Type I-S. In
addition, since total sign area is already significant, consider using the 90-foot
Type I-S or the 90-foot Type II-S design for more future additional sign
capacity. Before making a final structure selection, complete Step 3 for end
support height.

STEEL SPAN SIGN STRUCTURE DESIGNS


MAX. MAX. CHORD *WEB MEMBERS END SUPPORT MAX. END SPREAD DRILLED
SPAN SIGN STEEL STEEL STEEL PIPE SUPPORT FOOTING SHAFT
LENGTH AREA PIPE SIZE PIPE SIZE SIZE X WALL HEIGHT(H) DIM. "M" DIM. "B"
(FT) (SQ FT) (IN) (IN) (IN) (FT) (FT) (FT)

TYPE I-S (4'-0" X 4'-6")


70 550 4 X 0.237(Std) 2 X 0.154(Std) 8 X 0.322(Std) 28.0 18.5 13.5
80 570 5 X 0.258(Std) 2 1/2 X 0.203(Std) 8 X 0.322(Std) 28.0 19.5 14.5
90 610 5 X 0.258(Std) 2 1/2 X 0.203(Std) 10 X 0.279 31.0 21.5 16.5
100 610 5 X 0.258(Std) 2 1/2 X 0.203(Std) 10 X 0.279 31.0 21.5 16.5

TYPE II-S (4'-6" X 5'-3")


90 740 5 X 0.258(Std) 2 1/2 X 0.203(Std) 10 X 0.365 (Std) 31.0 22.5 17.5
100 740 5 X 0.258(Std) 2 1/2 X 0.203(Std) 10 X 0.365 (Std) 31.0 22.5 17.5
110 740 6 X 0.280(Std) 2 1/2 X 0.203(Std) 10 X 0.365 (Std) 31.0 24.5 20.5
120 740 6 X 0.280(Std) 2 1/2 X 0.203(Std) 10 X 0.365 (Std) 31.0 24.5 20.5
130 740 6 X 0.344 2 1/2 X 0.203(Std) 10 X 0.365 (Std) 31.0 25.0 21.0

TYPE III-S (5'-0" X 7'-0")


120 900 6 X 0.28(Std) 2 1/2 X 0.203(Std) 12 X 0.33 34.0 --- 18.0
130 975 8 X 0.322(Std) 3 X 0.216(Std) 12 X 0.33 34.0 --- 19.0
140 1050 8 X 0.322(Std) 3 X 0.216(Std) 12 X 0.375 (Std) 34.0 --- 22.0
150 1125 8 X 0.375 3 X 0.216(Std) 12 X 0.5 (XS) 36.0 --- 25.0
160 1200 8 X 0.406 3 X 0.216(Std) 12 X 0.5 (XS) 36.0 --- 27.0
* (Verticals; Horizontals; Vertical, Horizontal, and Interior Diagonals)

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Note: For installations using large, heavyweight dynamic message sign


cabinets, use Type III-S structures only. The cell library includes special
walkway details for interior cabinet access.

3. Determine height dimensions H and A and final pipe size for each support
frame using the following criteria:

(a) Minimum vertical clearance is 17 feet 3 inches from Elevation A to sign,


walkway support, or truss.

(b) Top of foundation above grade elevation is a minimum of 2 feet and a


maximum of 4 feet 6 inches for spread footings and a minimum of 2 feet
and a maximum of 3 feet 6 inches for dual drilled shafts, as shown on
the plans.

(c) Use a minimum sign height of 15’-0” to calculate the end support
heights. To calculate H for a span structure with walkway brackets: To
Elevation A, add 17’ 3”, plus 1’ 3” (8” for DMS), plus 7’-6” or half the
height of the tallest sign (whichever is greater), plus half the truss height,
plus 7 ½”, minus top of foundation elevation, minus 2”.

(d) If the height dimension H exceeds the maximum end support height
allowed for the selected truss design, choose a truss design with the
appropriate maximum end support height. For example, if the 70 ft.
span with 560 sq. ft. total sign area requires a 30 ft. maximum end
support height, choose a 70 ft. span Type I-S structure using the
members and foundation dimensions designed for the 90 ft. span Type
I-S structure, which allows up to a 31 ft. end support height.

There may be situations where tall signs are required and the end
support is taller than the maximum height allowed for Type I-S and II-S

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structures. For these cases, make the following adjustments to the


column wall thickness:

If a Type I-S structure requires an end support height greater than 31


feet and up to 35 feet, use a pipe 10-inch diameter by 0.365-inch wall
thickness for the end supports. For a Type II-S structure requiring a
height greater than 31 feet and up to 35 feet, use a pipe 10-inch
diameter by 0.500-inch wall thickness.

4. With the truss type and chord size, select splicing flange details from the
following charts:

Type I-S Truss Use chart on page 2.8-9


Type II-S Truss Use chart on page 2.8-11
Type III-S Truss Use chart on page 2.8-13

Note: When completing the table on base sheet OS4-S-2 under “Splicing
Flange” “Bolts” “No. /Splice”, enter 6 or 8.

5. Using the proposed span length, select camber at mid-span of truss from
the following charts:

Type I-S Truss Use chart on page 2.8-10


Type II-S Truss Use chart on page 2.8-12
Type III-S Truss Use chart on page 2.8-14

For shorter spans, not included on the camber graphs:


Minimum AASHTO Camber = L (in.)/1000.

6. Determine the number of exterior and interior truss units required. Use the
minimum number of units for each truss, keeping the maximum unit length

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at approximately 40 feet or less. For example, use only two exterior units for
a design length (L) of 80 feet, even though one or both may be slightly
greater than 40 feet. Calculate exterior unit panel spacing (P) by dividing
the Unit Length (Le) minus 22.5 inches ( 1 inch), by the number of panels.
Calculate interior unit panel spacing (P) by dividing the Unit Length (L i)
minus 15 inches, by number of panels. The minimum panel spacing for all
truss types is 4 feet. Maximum panel spacing is 5.0 feet for Type I-S trusses
and 5 feet 6 inches for Type II-S and III-S trusses.

To maintain the pattern of the vertical diagonals, single interior units must
have an even number of panels per unit while exterior units may have an odd
or even number of panels. When two interior units are used, each interior
unit may have an odd or even number of panels, resulting in an even number
for all interior units combined. For ease of fabrication and the most
economical design, all panels on a truss should be the same length. The
aluminum truss tables on pages 2.1-15, 2.1-16 and 2.1-17 provide
recommended dimensions for one-foot increment span lengths. Use the
dimensions in the Type II tables for Type III structures less than 100 feet.

7. Obtain soil-boring data and determine the average Qu per Section 1.6 at the
bottom of the spread footing or for all strata within and below the “B” portion
of the dual drilled shaft foundation. If average and minimum Q u values meet
the requirements of Section 1.6, use dimension “M” for the spread footing or
the depth “B” for dual drilled shaft foundations from the selected sign
structure design in the table on page 2.8-2. Dimension “N” may be
determined from the spread footing foundation standards OS-F1, OS-F2,
OS-F3 or OS-F4 and the soil boring data. As described in Section 1.6, if
average and minimum Qu values do not meet the requirements, the BBS
must provide a special design.

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8. With the information from Steps 3(b) and 7, and/or information obtained
from the BBS, determine the spread footing or drilled shaft vertical limits
(Elevation Top, Elevation Bottom), dimensions “M” and “N” for a spread
footing foundation or dimensions “A”, “B”, and “F” for a dual drilled shaft
foundation. The traffic barrier shaped foundations on sheets OS4-MED or
OS4-MED2 are required for all new span overhead sign structure end
supports located within medians of divided highways.

9. Walkway and/or truss grating have two alternate sets of plans: 1-1/2 inch
deep galvanized steel and galvanized steel plank grating. The plan preparer
should consult District personnel for grating preference and select the
correct sheets. Walkway grating should cover the full width of all signs and
extend a minimum of 4 feet past the edge of pavement into the shoulder
unless the shoulder width is less than 10 feet. If shoulder width is less than
10 feet or if the structure is on a low speed ramp, the walkway grating may
begin at edge of pavement, while still covering the full width of all signs.
Truss inspection grating extends full length of the truss, unless specifically
exempted by the District and BBS. For projects that omit front walkway and
lighting, details provide the option of plain vertical sign supports in lieu of the
L-brackets.

10. For installations using large, heavy weight dynamic message sign cabinets
which require walkways for interior access, use span Type III-S structures
only and make the following walkway sheet substitutions:

Replace: With:
OS-S-9 and/or OS-S-9S OS-S-9-DMS
OS-S-10 and/or OS-S-10S OS-S-10-DMS
OS-S-11 OS-S-11-DMS

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11. If the left and right support heights on a structure are not equal, fill in two
rows of the table on the “Support Frame” sheet for that structure, checking
the boxes labeled “Left” and “Right” to designate each end support.

12. Include the Damping Device base sheet OS-S-D with all steel span sign
structure projects.

13. Fill in all tables on base sheets including sign structure number, station,
height of tallest sign, total sign area, support heights and sign bracket and
foundation dimensions.

14. Calculate quantities as needed for foundations and complete the Total Bill of
Material.

15. If the proposed structure is replacing a Vierendeel span on an existing


foundation, contact the BBS for special support frame and foundation
designs and details.

16. Submit proposed designs exceeding dimensional and/or loading limits to the
BBS for special analysis and/or approval.

17. To provide uniformity for all steel span sign structure plans, place the sheets
in the following order:

General Plan and Elevation (OS-S-1)


Steel Truss Details (OS-S-2 followed by OS4-S-2)
Damping Device (OS-S-D)
Support Frame for applicable Steel truss types
Support Frame Details for applicable Steel truss types
(i.e., OS-S-3 followed by OS-S-3A, OS-S-4 followed by OS-S-4A, etc.)
Steel Walkway Details (OS-S-9)
Alternate Walkway Details (OS-S-9S) (optional)

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Steel Walkway Details (OS-S-10)


Alternate Walkway Details (OS-S-10S) (optional)
Steel Handrail Details (OS-S-11)

Include Foundation Details required for truss types and support frame sizes,
using the same foundation sheets used for aluminum trusses, with a choice
between dual drilled shafts or spread footings.

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Typ.
W

Typ.
W1 "

"

B 1’’ (Typ.)

6-BOLT SPLICE

CHORD BOLT
W W1 A B
SIZE SIZE

4’’ } Std. Pipe " " " 8" 11"

5’’ } Std. Pipe " " " 9" 12"

SPLICING PLATE for

STEEL TRUSS

TYPE I-S (4’-0" x 4’-6")

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Camber at ~ - Inches
3

1
2

1
2
3

100
95
90
85

gn Span - Feet
80

Desi
75
70
65
60

CAMBER for
Note: For shorter spans, not included
on the graph, STEEL TRUSS
minimum AASHTO camber = {/
1000
TYPE I-S (4’-0" x 4’-6")

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Typ.
W

Typ.
W1 "

"

B 1’’ (Typ.)

8-BOLT SPLICE

Typ.
W

Typ.
W1 "

"

B 1’’ (Typ.)

6-BOLT SPLICE

CHORD BOLT No.


W W1 A B
SIZE SIZE Bolts

5’’ } Std. Pipe " " " 9" 12" 6

6’’ } Std. Pipe " " " 11" 15 " 8

6’’ } x 0.344’’ Pipe " " " 11" 15" 8

SPLICING PLATE for

STEEL TRUSS

TYPE II-S (4’-6" x 5’-3")

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2.8-11
5

Camber at ~ - Inches
3

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

Design Span - Feet

CAMBER for
Note: For shorter spans, not included
on the graph, STEEL TRUSS
minimum AASHTO camber = {/
1000
TYPE II-S (4’-6" x 5’-3")

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Typ.
W

Typ.
W1 "

"

B 1’’ (Typ.)

8-BOLT SPLICE

Typ.
W

Typ.
W1 "

"

B 1’’ (Typ.)

6-BOLT SPLICE

CHORD BOLT No.


W W1 A B
SIZE SIZE Bolts

6’’ } Std. Pipe 1" " " 11" 15" 6

8’’ } Std. Pipe 1" " " 13 " 16" 8

8’’ } x 0.375’’ 1" " " 13 " 16" 8

8’’ } x 0.406’’ 1" " " 13" 16" 8

SPLICING PLATE for

STEEL TRUSS

TYPE III-S (5’-0" x 7’-0")

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5

Camber at ~ - Inches
3

90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160

Design Span - Feet

CAMBER for
Note: For shorter spans, not included STEEL TRUSS
on the graph,
minimum AASHTO camber = {/
1000 TYPE III-S (5’-0" x 7’-0")

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Steel Span Sign Structure Base Sheets


U. S. Standard Units
SHEET TITLE

OS - S - 1 ...................... General Plan, Steel Truss & Steel Supports


OS - S - 2 ...................... Steel Truss Details Truss Type I-S, II-S, & III-S
OS4 - S - 2 .................... Steel Truss Details Truss Type I-S, II-S, & III-S
OS - S - D ..................... Damping Device
OS - S - 3 ...................... 6” Dia. Pipe Support Frame for Type I-S Steel Truss
OS - S - 3A ................... 6” Dia. Pipe Support Frame Details
OS - S - 4 ...................... 8” Dia. Pipe Support Frame for Steel Truss
OS - S - 4A ................... 8” Dia. Pipe Support Frame Details
OS - S - 6 ...................... 10” Dia. Pipe Support Frame for Steel Truss
OS - S - 6A ................... 10” Dia. Pipe Support Frame Details
OS4 - S- 8a ................... 12” Dia. Pipe Support Frame for Type III-S Steel Truss
OS4 - S - 8aA ............... 12” Dia. Pipe Support Frame Details
OS - S - 9 ...................... Steel Walkway Details
OS - S – 9 - DMS .......... Alternate Steel Walkway Details For DMS
OS - S - 9S ................... Alternate Steel Walkway Details
OS - S - 10 .................... Steel Walkway Details
OS - S – 10 - DMS ........ Alternate Steel Walkway Details For DMS
OS - S - 10S ................. Alternate Steel Walkway Details
OS - S - 11 .................... Steel Handrail Details
OS - S – 11 - DMS ........ Alternate Steel Handrail Details For DMS
Foundations – (same sheets used with Aluminum Span Sign Structures):
OS - F1 ......................... Foundation Details (6” Dia. Pipe, Spread Footing)
OS - F2 ......................... Foundation Details (8” Dia. Pipe, Spread Footing)
OS - F3 ......................... Foundation Details (10” Dia. Pipe, Spread Footing)
OS – F4 ........................ Foundation Details (12” Dia. Pipe, Spread Footing)
OS4 - F1 ....................... Foundation Details (6” Dia. Pipe, Drilled Shaft)
OS4 - F2 ....................... Foundation Details (8” Dia. Pipe, Drilled Shaft)
OS4 - F3 ....................... Foundation Details (10” Dia. Pipe, Drilled Shaft)
OS4 - F4 ....................... Foundation Details (12” Dia. Pipe, Drilled Shaft)
OS4 – MED ................... Median Support Foundation Details
OS4 – MED2 ................. Median Support Foundation Details

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Alternate direction of horizontal GENERAL NOTES
diagonal bracing for each bay in
DESIGN: AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs,
planes of upper and lower chords
Luminaires and Traffic Signals. ("AASHTO Specifications")

CONSTRUCTION: Current (at time of letting) Illinois Department of Transportation Standard


Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Supplemental Specifications and Special
Provisions. ("Standard Specifications")

LOADING: 90 M.P.H. WIND VELOCITY

WALKWAY LOADING: Dead load plus 500 lbs. concentrated live load.

Alternate vertical diagonal bracing for each


TYPICAL PLAN
Sign Panel ALLOWABLE UNIT STRESSES:
bay in planes of front and back chords (Interior diagonals not shown)
Structural Steel - 20,000 p.s.i.
Reinforcing Steel - 20,000 p.s.i.
Class SI Concrete - 1,400 p.s.i.
Allowable unit stresses due to wind load in combination with other forces, are increased 1.33

MINIMUM CLEARANCE: Vertical Roadway Clearance = 17’-3’’ (All Obstructions)

WELDING: All welds to be continuous unless otherwise shown. All welding to be done in
Walkway, railing and lights
accordance with current AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code (Steel) and the Standard
(if required) omitted for clarity.
Specificiations.

Sign support structures may be subject to damaging vibrations and MATERIALS: All Structural Steel Pipe shall be ASTM A53 Grade B or A500 Grade B or C.
Lowest part of structure If A500 pipe is substituted for A53, then the outside diameter shall be as detailed and wall
oscillations when sign panels are not in place during erection or
above Elevation A. thickness greater than or equal to A53.
maintenance of the structure. To avoid these, attach temporary blank sign
panels or other bracing to the structure until permanent signs are installed. All Structural Steel Plates and Shapes shall conform to AASHTO M270 Gr. 36, Gr. 50 or

.
n. Cl
Gr. 50W* (M183, M223 Gr. 50 or M222). Stainless steel for handhole covers shall be ASTM
~ Support A240, Type 302 or 304, or another alloy suitable for exterior exposure and acceptable to

’ Mi
~ Support the Engineer.
The steel pipe and stiffening ribs at the base plate for the column shall have a minimum

-3’
longitudinal Charpy V-Notch (CVN) energy of 15 lb.-ft. at 40 F. (Zone 2) before galvanizing.

17’
D FASTENERS FOR STEEL TRUSSES: All bolts noted as ’’high strength’’ (HS) must satisfy

Edge of the requirements of AASHTO M164 (ASTM A325), ASTM A449, or an Engineer approved
Elev. A Pavement alternate, and must have matching lock nuts and washers. All bolts, u-bolts, eye bolts, lock
Shoulder nuts and washers not specified to be ’’high strength’’ must satisfy the requirements of
(Location varies)
ASTM A307 Gr B. All lock nuts must have nylon or steel inserts. High strength bolt
installation shall conform to Article 505.04 (f) (2)d of the Standard Specifications.
Rotational capacity (’’ROCAP’’) testing will not be required. All bolts, locknuts and washers
must be hot dip galvanized per AASHTO M232.

Spread footing-type foundations. Typical for GALVANIZING: All Steel Grating, Plates, Shapes and Pipe shall be Hot Dip Galvanized after
Drilled Shaft-Type Foundation.
Truss Types I-S and II-S depending on soil fabrication in accordance with AASHTO M111.
Typical for Type III-S Truss and
conditions. May be modified by design either for
may be adapted for Type I-S, and II-S,
Type III-S or for any Type requiring a pile supported ANCHOR RODS: Shall conform to ASTM F1554 Gr. 105.
based on soil conditions.
foundation.
c. to c. Support Frames CONCRETE SURFACES: All concrete surfaces above an elevation 6’’ below the lowest final
ground line at each foundation shall be cleaned and coated with Bridge Seat Sealer in
accordance with the Standard Specifications.
Elev. A = Elevation at point of minimum
See Sign TYPICAL ELEVATION clearance to sign, walkway support or truss.
REINFORCEMENT BARS: Reinforcement Bars designated (E) shall be epoxy coated in
Structures Manual (Looking at Face of Signs**)
accordance with the Standard Specifications.
Top of
End Support
Design FOUNDATIONS: The contract unit price for "Concrete Foundations" or "Drilled Shaft

c. to c. Height of
-0’

30 p.s.f. Structure Total


Station Truss Elev. A Dim. D Concrete Foundations" shall include: All necessary excavation or drilling (except in rock);
(See Sign Structures Number Supports Tallest Sign Sign Area
10 p.s.f.
15’

10 p.s.f. Type backfilling with excavated material; disposal of unsuitable or surplus material; formwork; and
Manual for max. sign areas)
furnishing and placing the Concrete, reinforcement bars, conduit, anchor bolts, nuts,
Type I-S , II-S

, Max.
, Max.

washers and ground rods complete in place.


Type III-S

-0’

-0’

34’
31’

* If M270 Gr. 50W (M222) steel


Maximum Length is proposed, chemistry for plate to
c. to c. Support Frames be used shall first be approved by
(See Sign Structures Manual) the Engineer as suitable for
galvanizing and welding.

**Looking upstation for structures with signs both sides.

DESIGN WIND LOADING DIAGRAM TOTAL BILL OF MATERIAL


Parameters shown are basis for I.D.O.T. Standards and Sign Manual ITEM UNIT TOTAL
Tables. Installations not within dimensional limits shown require special
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE SPAN TYPE I-S Foot
analysis for all components.
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE SPAN TYPE II-S Foot
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE SPAN TYPE III-S Foot
OVERHEAD SIGN WALKWAY TYPE S Foot
CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Cu. Yds.
DRILLED SHAFT CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Cu. Yds.

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FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES - GENERAL PLAN & RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ELEVATION - STEEL TRUSS & STEEL SUPPORTS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Horizontal
(Lower Chord-all panel points)
(Upper Chord- each end of each unit only) ~ Vertical and Horizontal
Horizontal Diagonal Horizontal Tubes Diagonal
Chord 15’’ ’’, Min., Interior Diagonal
See Note 5
1’’, Max.
See Note 6
Interior Diagonal
(One shown - Typ.
all panel points) Horizontal Horizontal
Drive-fit
Diagonal Diagonal
end cap

’’, Min.
PLAN
5’’ |1’’ 1’’, Max.
See Note 2 See Note 6

Li
Detail A
~ Support Frame Chord

9’’, Max.

l
7’’ P See Note 3 Toe edge of

See Support
Frame Detai
A See Note 4 7’’ Typ.
’’ Vertical Diagonal See Note 6
typical diagonal member
O.D. + 3’’
1’’ shall be cut back
Interior Diagonal to facilitate throat

Vertical thickness per AWS

(Each end of . Vert. D1.1, Fig 3.2


.D Interior Diagonal
O

D. + 3
units only)

2
Horiz.

O.
Vertical
A ~ Lower Chord
Chord Diagonal Interior Diagonal

See Note 1 Chord Typ.

and 7
ELEVATION
SUPPORT END DETAIL FOR EXTERIOR UNIT TYPICAL JOINT DETAILS
TYPICAL INTERIOR UNIT
Even number of panels/interior unit required.
DETAIL A
Horizontal
NOTES
(Lower Chord-all panel points)
(Upper Chord- each end of each unit only) 1 Contractor must use standard drive-fit cap to close end. ’’ } drain hole in
Horizontal Diagonal drive-fit cap installed after galvanizing. (Typ. at non-splice ends of chords)
See Note 5
2 5’’ end dimension may vary by |1’’ to provide uniform panel spacing (P).

Interior Diagonal 3 Panel spacing (P) shall be uniform for entire truss and between 4’-0’’ and

(One shown - Typ. all panel points) 5’-0’’ for Type I-S or 4’-0’’ and 5’-6’’ for Types II-S and III-S.

Upper Front Chord 4 Vertical Diagonals in front and back face shall alternate inclination.
Interior Diagonal
5 Hidden lines show wind bracing alternates direction between planes of top and

|9" PLAN Chord


Upper Back Chord bottom chords.

6 All diagonals shall be offset from the panel point based on the following:

Le offset shall provide a ’’ minimum to 1’’ maximum clearance between


diagonal and any other diagonal, horizontal or vertical member, and to
provide clearance for U-bolt connections of signs or walkway brackets.


P See Note 3

-0’

-3’
7’’


A

-6’
typical

Type III-S 7’

Type II-S 5’
~ Truss & ~ Sign 7 Galvanizing vent holes of adequate size shall be provided on underside at each end

Type I-S 4’
of truss members except chords. Alternately, holes may be provided in wall of
"R" on Support chords. All vent holes shall be drilled and de-burred, typ.
Frame Details

Vertical Reverse direction of interior


(Each end of diagonals at alternate panels.
units only)

Vertical Diagonal
See Support
A
See Note 4 Chord Sign panel See sign panel
End Detail
sheet for details.

Lower Back Chord


Type I-S 4’-0’’

ELEVATION See Note 7 Type II-S 4’-6’’

TYPICAL EXTERIOR UNIT Type III-S 5’-0’’ Lower Front Chord


Even or odd number of panels/exterior units allowed.

"T" on Support Frame Details

SECTION A-A
(Vertical and horizontal diagonals not shown)
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OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES - STEEL TRUSS DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FOR TRUSS TYPES I-S, II-S AND III-S
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
TRUSS UNIT TABLE

Structure Design Exterior Units (2) Interior Unit Upper & Lower Verticals; Horizontals; Vertical, Camber Splicing Flange

Number Station Truss Chord Horizontal, and Interior Diagonals at


No. Panels Unit Panel No. No. Panels Unit Panel H.S. Bolts Weld Sizes
Type Midspan A B
per Unit e ) Lgth.(P) Req’d.
Lgth.(L per Unit Lgth.(L
i ) Lgth.(P) O.D. Wall O.D. Wall No./Splice Dia. W W1

Drill 6 holes
B
’’ larger than
bolt diameter.

60
B

*Flange I.D.
Splicing Flange
A
1’’
See Table B
& Note 1 W

Upper Chord TRUSS TYPES I-S, II-S, & III-S

See Table
W1 B
Horizontal Diagonal Drill 8 holes
’’ larger than
’’ 22
bolt diameter.

5
4
High strength bolts with
lock nuts and flat washers
1’’ Vertical
under head and nut.
(Each end of

22
units only) Vertical Diagonal
SECTION B-B
ISOMETRIC VIEW
Interior Diagonal
TYPICAL TRUSS UNIT
1 Splicing Flanges shall be attached to
each truss unit with the truss shop B
assembled to camber shown. Truss units
Lower Chord *Flange I.D.
shall be in proper alignment and flange Note:
surfaces shall be shop bolted into full Units shall be shipped individually with adequate provision to prevent Bolt Circle } = A
contact before welding. Sufficient Horizontal detrimental motion during transport. This may require ropes between
Flange O.D. = B
external welds or tacks shall be made (Lower Chord - all panel points) horizontals and diagonals or energy dissipating (elastic) ties to the vehicle.
to secure flanges until remaining welds (Upper Chord - each end of each unit only) The Contractor is responsible for maintaining the configuration and
are made after disassembly. Adjacent protection of the units. TRUSS TYPES II-S & III-S
flanges shall be "match marked" to insure
proper field assembly. SPLICING FLANGES
c to c of support frame
*To fit O.D. of Chord with maximum gap of ’’.

Camber required
See table.

CAMBER DIAGRAM
Camber curve shown is theoretical. Actual camber
attained by slope changes at splices between units.

CAMBER ATTAINMENT EXAMPLES: camber at


midspan

camber at camber at 2/3 camber 2/3 camber


midspan midspan at midspan at midspan

2 units 3 units 4 units

Camber shown is for fabrication only, measured with truss fully supported. (No-load condition)

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OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES - STEEL TRUSS DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FOR TRUSS TYPES I-S, II-S AND III-S
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Center of horizontal to center of
splice dimension may vary. Verify
~ Span ~ Span ~ Span & Splice before drilling holes in mounting tube.

D, typ.
~ Span
’’ } U- bolt with * *
7’’ 7’’ ~ Top Chord 12’’ 12’’ 7’’ 7’’
locknut and washer, typ. 2’’
See Plan Detail A, B, C,
’’} holes in 2’’ } pipe typ.
for truss damping device

~’’ Cross
hole Tube 2’’ } Std.

’*

’*

T / 2
’*
d d
T / 2

T / 2
steel pipe
2’’ } Std. Horizontal

-6’

-0’
-0’
steel pipe 1’’ } Std.

Type II-S 4’
~ Damping

Type III-S 5’
Type I-S 4’
~ Damping ~ Damping steel pipe
Device Device Device ELEVATION

T
Steel Overhead
T

Sign Truss
B B
C C

T / 2

T / 2
T / 2

Cross
Tube 1’’ } Std. Horizontals
steel pipe
A A

NOTES
Damper: One damper per truss. (31 Lbs. Stockbridge-Type -
29’’ minimum between ends of weights) Cost
1’’ } Std. ~ Top Chord
included in Overhead Sign Structure...
steel pipe

PLAN DETAIL "C"


PLAN DETAIL "A" PLAN DETAIL "B"
~ Span at ~ chord splice
~ Span between panel points ~ Span at panel point

~ Span ~ Span ~ Span and Splice

~ Top Chord ~ Top Chord

SECTION A-A SECTION B-B SECTION C-C


~ Span

~ cross tubes (Detail ’’A’’ and ’’B’’) or


D
Horizontal (Detail ’’C’’) R = +’’
2

’’ } U- bolt with ~’’ } hole


locknut and washer, typ.
d R = 1’’
R = + ’’
2’’, typ. 2
’’ } holes in mounting pipe (Plan Detail ’’A’’ and ’’B’’)
(Plan Detail ’’C’’)


+ 3 ’


- + 2

d
2

Mounting Tube
4’
d



2

1’
1’

Damping Device
"A" and "B"
l

s
an Detai

l
an Detai

’’} U-bolt
TRUSS DAMPING
"C"

DEVICE CONNECTION DETAIL


Pl

Pl

(Typical)

DAMPING DEVICE MOUNTING TOP CHORD TO CROSS TUBE


TUBE U-BOLT DETAIL U-BOLT DETAIL
(Typical) (Typical - Detail ’’A’’ and ’’B’’)

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OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
DAMPING DEVICE
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
5’-7’’ 10 Ga. stainless steel or hot
’’ carbon steel. Hot dip
galvanized after fabrication. dip galvanized carbon steel.
5’-1’’
’’ } U-bolt. 3’’ 3’’
Provide two washers and two 4’-0’’
hexagon locknuts. 4 At ~ pipe 6’’
Support Design Loads:
’’ x 2’’ slots on ~ 6’’ } pipe. See Base Sheet OS-S-1 for design and loading criteria.


(4 slots required per pipe)

7 ’
Load combinations checked include deadload plus:
1’’ } pipe coupling
A a) 100% wind normal to sign, 20% parallel to sign


and plug, and 1’’ }


Type I-S b) 60% wind normal to sign, 30% parallel to sign
hole in cover


Truss

-4

-6’
’’ cap plate See Detail D
Detail A

5’
for geometry

4’
A

7 ’
UPPER LOWER
B B 1 In lieu of fabricated handhole frame as shown, may cut

D + 1’

HANDHOLE COVERS



typ.

from 2’’ plate (rolling direction vertical). All cut faces

12’
1 ’

m in or less.
to be ground to ANSI Roughness of 500
~ Upper Handhole
(See Detail D)



2 Galvanizing vent holes of adequate size shall be provided
ots

on underside at each end of bracing pipes. Alternately,

3
~ sl

Detail C (See Base


holes may be provided in wall of pipe column. All vent
W6x20 3 Sheet OS-S-3A.)
holes shall be drilled and de-burred, typ.
6’’

A/3
t 3 Steel pipe, plate, carbon steel handhole covers and rolled
Typ. sections shall be hot dip galvanized after fabrication.
DETAIL A t-
Painting is not permitted. See Base Sheet OS-S-1.
2’’ } Pipe 3



typ.
4’’ 4 See General Notes for fasteners.
’’ 4-’’ } Drill & tap
Min. 1 for ’’ - 20 screws.
Galv. Bolts 5 This standard may be utilized for special short
Typ. Chase thread
(ASTM A307) span and/or short end support applications subject to
3’’

ds, typ.
’’ ’’ after galvanizing.
verification of maximum loads and capacities by the
3’’ designer.

n. from
’’ galv. cap plate

other wel
with 4-’’ } holes 6 Dimensions shown are based on selection criteria in the

A/3
H
)

’ mi
A
at 90 intervals.
Approx.

Sign Structures Manual. Nonstandard applications must


m
’ gap

Install after ** ** have dimensions verified or amended as appropriate.

6’
6’’ } pipe 3


galvanizing frame.

6 ’


’’ x 2’’ flat G

3 ’

5’
0.280’’ Wall

7 "H" based on 15’-0’’ or actual sign height, whichever is


(

bar frame 1
4-’’ hex nuts greater.
at 90 intervals ’’ x 1’’, min.
welded to pipe. Continuous backing ring
Chase threads after
1’’ R
galvanizing frame.

Provide 6’’ x 4’’ cover. ~ of frame


-0’
n.
Provide 4-’’ } holes in cover for within 1’’ of plumb
SECTION A-A

mi
A/3

’’-20 round head hot dip

9’
As an alternate to bolts, may use galvanized
9’-0’’ galvanized or stainless steel
drive-fit caps installed after galvanizing frame.
7’-0’’ machine screws. (See cover details)

DETAIL D



-1 ’

3’’ wide - 10 Ga.

-3’
-0’

bent cover plate with

1’
~ Lower Handhole
1’
1’

two ’’ } holes 2
(See Detail D)
Backfill shall be placed

1 ’

Detail B (See Base


’| ’

prior to erection of
’’D’’ = Outside Sheet OS-S-3A.)
support frame
Chord Diameter
2’

For Foundation Details 3’’ Galvanized Steel


Conduit @ leg Conduit. Thread
see Base Sheet OS-F1.
with handhole and cap both ends.
or OS4-F1

SECTION B-B
Support H
Structure
Station A
Number 7
SIDE ELEVATION END ELEVATION Left Right

6’’} PIPE TRUSS SUPPORT DETAILS


** One butt welded joint is allowed only on one post per
support frame. If used, weld procedure must be pre-
approved by Engineer and joint shall receive 100%
RT or UT (tension criteria) at Contractor’s expense.

OS-S-3 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SUPPORT FRAME FOR TYPE I-S STEEL
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
4’’ 1’-2’’

es
At base

’ } hol
’’ 5’’
5’’
’’ Rib Plate typ.
Hexagon locknut and washer
typ.

~ 1’
(top), leveling nut and

typ.
1’’


4’
washer (bottom). Galvanize typ.
Rib-Col.
per AASHTO M232. Nuts
shall each be tightened Typ. Col-Base,
against base plate with and Rib-Base 1’-2’’
200 lb.-ft. minimum torque. ’’ Max. gap


4’’

8’
before fillet


Optionally may use four (4)

-2’
1’’ x 1’’ 5’’ 5’’ typ.
welding (Adj.


separate bars. Weld to

11’
1’

1’
weld size maintain perpendicularity.


typ.
per code) 1’’

1 ’
typ.
B B

’| ’

8’’ } hole


typ.
1 ’
Alternate detail if welding No snip req’d. at rib
2’


6’


col. to base plate first, inside corner if placed

-2’

then snip inside corner before col. to base

11’
POSITIONING PLATE(S)

1’
of ribs. Terminate weld plate welding.**
Base ‘

Anchor Plate
on rib ’’ from snip.

1 ’

Stainless Steel Standard SECTION D-D


Grade Wire Cloth, 3’’ wide,
’’ maximum opening with a At each location, provide ’’ thick

DETAIL B minimum wire diameter of 6’’ positioning plate(s) and six (6)
AWG. No. 16 with a minimum ~ 1’’ } holes additional nuts to be used with
Ribs shall be cut to fit slope of pipe. 1’’ 3’’ ~ 1’’ } holes D + 1’’
2’’ lap. Secure to base plate leveling nuts to with leveling nuts
typ. for U-bolts
after erection with ’’ to maintain anchor bolts position
a
1’-3’’ stainless steel banding. * during concrete placement.
R

Threaded
3 ’

n.
Threaded

, Mi
5’’

n.
2’’ 5’’

, Mi
typ. ’’ plate and extra nuts become


6’
4’’ } hole in


D + 3’’ Contractor’s property. Cost included

6’
D

D
each base plate *R=2 + at 90 in Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundations.

D = Outside Diameter of Chord.


es

SADDLE SHIM DETAIL


’ } hol

~ ’’ } rod
’ rods

~ ’’ } rods

Truss Chord


-3’

-0’
a



-6’
11’

-8’
Nominal Dia.


1’

-2’
3’

~ 1 ’

Provide 2 uncoated nuts per rod.

3’

2’
4’’ ’’
D

2’
Nuts shall be "snug tight" against
for

All Thread = NC
5’’ ’’ anchor plate. (National Coarse)
5’’ ’’

Threaded
n.
Threaded



Mi
typ.


4’

2’


Base ‘ 1’’ x 1’-3’’ x 1’-3’’

4’
30 Provide 1 nut
30
All Thread = NC per rod. Deform thread
(National Coarse) or use chemical thread
’ Parallel to

~ of truss 1’’ } pipe coupling for conduit lock to secure.
attachment (plug for shipping)
Anchor plate

SECTION B-B ~ Bottom Chord ANCHOR ROD DETAIL ANCHOR ROD DETAIL
Spread Footing Foundation Drilled Shaft Foundation

’’ } U-bolts. Provide
washers and hexagon
locknuts. (2 required) Anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F1554
Grade 105. Galvanize upper 12’’ minimum
C C



per AASHTO M232. No welding shall be


12’
Saddle shim permitted on rods.

3

3 ’

W6x20

Field drill
’’ } holes
Touch up holes with
W6x20 Typ.
galvanizing paint.
TYPE I-S STEEL TRUSS
SECTION C-C
(Handhole cover not shown)
6’’ } PIPE SUPPORT FRAME DETAILS
Drain hole (See
Base Sheet OS-S-2.)

’’ fabric or
neoprene pad.

DETAIL C

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SUPPORT FRAME FOR TYPE I-S STEEL TRUSS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
6’-0’’
’’ carbon steel. Hot dip 10 Ga. stainless steel or hot
galvanized after fabrication. dip galvanized carbon steel.
’’ } U-bolt. 5’-4’’
4’’ 4’’
Provide two washers and two 4’-0’’
At ~ pipe 8’’
hexagon locknuts. 4
’’ x 2’’ slots on ~ 8’’ } pipe.


(4 slots required per pipe)

7 ’
Support Design Loads:
See Base Sheet OS-S-1 for design and loading criteria.
1’’ } pipe coupling


-5 ’
A and plug, and 1’’ }


Load combinations checked include deadload plus:

-6’
hole in cover

5’
’’ cap plate See Detail D a) 100% wind normal to sign, 20% parallel to sign

4’
Detail A
for geometry b) 60% wind normal to sign, 30% parallel to sign


A

7 ’
UPPER LOWER
B B

D + 1’

HANDHOLE COVERS



typ.

12’
1 ’

1 In lieu of fabricated handhole frame as shown, may cut


~ Upper Handhole from 2’’ plate (rolling direction vertical). All cut faces
(See Detail D) m in or less.
to be ground to ANSI Roughness of 500


4’
ots

2 Galvanizing vent holes of adequate size shall be provided


~ sl

Detail C (See Base


W8x28 3 Sheet OS-S-4A.) on underside at each end of bracing pipes. Alternately,
holes may be provided in wall of pipe column. All vent
8’’

A/3
holes shall be drilled and de-burred, typ.
t
Typ.
3 Steel pipe, plate, carbon steel handhole covers and rolled
DETAIL A 2’’ } Pipe 3
t-
sections shall be hot dip galvanized after fabrication.



typ.
Painting is not permitted. See Base Sheet OS-S-1.
4’’
’’ 4-’’ } Drill & tap

H
Min. 1 for ’’ - 20 screws. 4 See General Notes for fasteners.
Galv. Bolts
(ASTM A307) Typ. Chase thread
3’’

ds, typ.
5 Dimensions shown are based on selection criteria in the
’’ ’’ after galvanizing.
Sign Structures Manual. Nonstandard applications must
3’’

n. from
have dimensions verified or amended as appropriate.
’’ galv. cap plate

other wel
with 4-’’ } holes

A/3
6 "H" based on 15’-0’’ or actual sign height, whichever is

’ mi
)

A
at 90 intervals.
Approx.

m greater.
’ gap

Install after ** **

6’


galvanizing frame.

6 ’

8’’ } Std. pipe 3


3 ’
’’ x 2’’ flat G

5’

(0,322’’ wall)
(

bar frame 1
4-’’ hex nuts
at 90 intervals ’’ x 1’’, min.
welded to pipe. Continuous backing ring
Chase threads after
galvanizing frame. 1’’ R

Provide 6’’ x 4’’ cover. ~ of frame


-0’
n.
Provide 4-’’ } holes in cover for within 1’’ of plumb
SECTION A-A

mi
A/3

’’-20 round head hot dip gavanized

9’
As an alternate to bolts, may use galvanized
9’-9’’ or stainless steel machine screws.
drive-fit caps installed after galvanizing frame.
(See cover details)
7’-6’’
DETAIL D


3’’ wide - 10 Ga.

-3’
-1 ’

-0’

bent cover plate with

1’
~ Lower Handhole
1’
1’

two ’’ } holes 2
(See Detail D)
Backfill shall be placed

1 ’

Detail B (See Base


’| ’

prior to erection of
’’D’’ = Outside Sheet OS-S-4A.)
support frame
Chord Diameter
2’

For Foundation Details


3’’ Galvanized Steel
see Base Sheet OS-F2. Conduit @ leg Conduit. Thread
or OS4-F2 with handhole and cap both ends.

SECTION B-B
SIDE ELEVATION END ELEVATION

Support H
Structure Station A
Number Left Right 6
8’’ } PIPE TRUSS SUPPORT FRAME
** One butt welded joint is allowed only on one post per
support frame. If used, weld procedure must be pre-
approved by Engineer and joint shall receive 100%
RT or UT (tension criteria) at Contractor’s expense.

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F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SUPPORT FRAME FOR TYPE I-S STEEL TRUSS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
4’’
1’-4’’

es
At base

’ } hol
’’
’’ Rib Plate 6’’ 6’’
Hexagon locknut and washer typ.
typ.

~ 1 ’
(top), leveling nut and

typ.
washer (bottom). Galvanize 1’’


Rib-Col.

4’
per AASHTO M232. Nuts typ.
shall each be tightened Typ. Col-Base,
against base plate with and Rib-Base
’’ Max. gap 1’-4’’
200 lb.-ft. minimum torque.


8’
before fillet


4’’


-4 ’

-1 ’
1’’ x 1’’ welding (Adj. Optionally may use four (4)
6’’ 6’’ typ.


1’
weld size separate bars. Weld to

1’
1’
per code) maintain perpendicularity.


typ.
1’’

1 ’
typ.
B B

’| ’


typ.
1 ’
8’’ } hole
2’

** Alternate detail if welding No snip req’d. at rib


6’
col. to base plate first, inside corner if placed


-4 ’
-1 ’
then snip inside corner before col. to base
Base ‘

of ribs. Terminate weld plate welding.**


POSITIONING PLATE(S)

1’

1’
on rib ’’ from snip. Anchor Plate

1 ’

Stainless Steel Standard SECTION D-D


Grade Wire Cloth, 3’’ wide,
’’ maximum opening with a
At each location, provide ’’ thick
DETAIL B minimum wire diameter of
6’’
positioning plate(s) and six (6)
AWG. No. 16 with a minimum
Ribs shall be cut to fit slope of pipe. ~ 1’’ } holes
1’’ 3’’ ~ 1’’ } holes D + 1’’ additional nuts to be used with
2’’ lap. Secure to base plate
typ. for U-bolts leveling nuts to with leveling nuts
after erection with ’’
1’-5’’ a to maintain anchor bolts position
stainless steel banding. *


R


during concrete placement.

Threaded
n.
2’’ 6’’ 6’’

Threaded
n.
3

, Mi
, Mi
typ.
5’’ } hole in ’’ plate and extra nuts become


6’

D

each base plate

6’
D + 3’’ Contractor’s property. Cost included
D
*R=2 + at 90 in Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundations.

D = Outside Diameter of Chord.


es
’ rods
’ } hol

Truss Chord
-5 ’

SADDLE SHIM DETAIL a


-1 ’

~ 1’’ } rods ~ 1’’ } rod


Nominal Dia.


-0’
for 1 ’


1’

-6’

-8’


1’

5’’ ’’

-2’
3’
D

Provide 2 uncoated nuts per rod.

3’
~ 1

2’
5’’ ’’

2’
Nuts shall be "snug tight" against
All Thread = NC
6’’ ’’ anchor plate.
(National Coarse)

6’’ ’’

Threaded
n.

typ.

Threaded


Mi
2’


30 Base ‘ 1’’ x 1’-5’’ x 1’-5’’

4’
30


4’
Provide 1 nut
All Thread = NC
per rod. Deform thread
’ Parallel to (National Coarse)
’ or use chemical thread
~ of truss
1’’ } pipe coupling for conduit lock to secure.
attachment (plug for shipping) Anchor plate
SECTION B-B
~ Bottom Chord ANCHOR ROD DETAIL ANCHOR ROD DETAIL
Spread Footing Foundation Drilled Shaft Foundation

’’ } U-bolts. Provide
washers and hexagon
locknuts. (2 required)
Anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F1554
C C Grade 105. Galvanize upper 12’’ minimum



per AASHTO M232. No welding shall be

12’
4’
Saddle shim
permitted on rods.

3 ’

W8x28

W8x28 Typ.
Field drill
SECTION C-C ’’ } holes
TYPE I-S TRUSS
(Handhole cover not shown) Touch-up holes
with galvanizing 8’’ } PIPE SUPPORT FRAME DETAILS
paint

Drain hole (See


Base Sheet OS-S-2.)

’’ fabric or
neoprene pad. DETAIL C

OS-S-4A 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SUPPORT FRAME FOR I-S STEEL TRUSS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
V
’’ carbon steel. Hot dip 10 Ga. stainless steel or hot
galvanized after fabrication. dip galvanized carbon steel.
U
’’ } U-bolt. 5’’ 5’’ Support Design Loads:
Provide two washers and two T See Base Sheet OS-S-1 for design and loading criteria.
hexagon locknuts. 4 At ~ pipe X

’’ x 2’’ slots on ~ 10’’ } pipe.


Load combinations checked include deadload plus:


(4 slots required per pipe)

7 ’
a) 100% wind normal to sign, 20% parallel to sign
b) 60% wind normal to sign, 30% parallel to sign
1’’ } pipe coupling
A and plug, and 1’’ }
hole in cover
’’ cap plate See Detail D 1 In lieu of fabricated handhole frame as shown, may cut

S
Detail A

R
for geometry from 2’’ plate (rolling direction vertical). All cut faces


A UPPER LOWER

7 ’
m in or less.
to be ground to ANSI Roughness of 500
B B

HANDHOLE COVERS
D + 1’



typ.

12’
1 ’

2 Galvanizing vent holes of adequate size shall be provided


~ Upper Handhole on underside at each end of bracing pipes. Alternately,
(See Detail D) holes may be provided in wall of pipe column. All vent

W
holes shall be drilled and de-burred, typ.
ots
~ sl

Detail C (See Base


W8x28 3 Sheet OS-S-6A.) 3 Steel pipe, plate, carbon steel handhole covers and rolled
sections shall be hot dip galvanized after fabrication.
10’’
Painting is not permitted. See Base Sheet OS-S-1.

A/3
t
Typ.
4 See General Notes for fasteners.
DETAIL A t-
3’’ } pipe 3



typ. 5 Dimensions shown are based on selection criteria in the
4’’
Drill & tap Sign Structures Manual. Nonstandard applications must
’’ 4-’’ }

H
1 for ’’ - 20 screws. have dimensions verified or amended as appropriate.
Min. Galv. Bolts
(ASTM A307) Typ. Chase thread
3’’

ds, typ.
after galvanizing. 6 "H" based on 15’-0’’ or actual sign height, whichever is
’’ ’’
greater.
3’’

n. from
’’ galv. cap plate

other wel
with 4-’’ } holes

A/3

’ mi
)

A
at 90 intervals.
Approx.

m
’ gap

Install after ** **

6’
10’’ } pipe 3


galvanizing frame.

6 ’


G

3 ’
’’ x 2’’ flat

5’
(For wall thickness

(

see table.) bar frame 1


4-’’ hex nuts
at 90 intervals ’’ x 1’’, min.
welded to pipe. Continuous backing ring
Chase threads after
galvanizing frame. 1’’ R

Provide 6’’ x 4’’ cover. ~ of frame


-0’
n.
Provide 4-’’ } holes in cover for within 1’’ of plumb
SECTION A-A

mi
A/3

’’-20 round head hot dip gavanized

9’
As an alternate to bolts, may use galvanized
Z or stainless steel machine screws.
drive-fit caps installed after galvanizing frame.
(See cover details)
Y

DETAIL D



-1 ’

3’’ wide - 10 Ga.

-3’
-0’

bent cover plate with


~ Lower Handhole

1’
1’
1’

two ’’ } holes 2
(See Detail D)
Backfill shall be placed

1 ’

Detail B (See Base


’| ’

prior to erection of
’’D’’ = Outside Sheet OS-S-6A.)
support frame
Chord Diameter
2’

3’’ Galvanized Steel


Conduit @ leg Conduit. Thread
with handhole and cap both ends.

SECTION B-B FOR FOUNDATION DETAILS SEE BASE SHEET END ELEVATION
OS-F3 (Spread Footing) or OS4-F3 (Drilled Shaft).

SIDE ELEVATION Support


Structure Truss Pipe Wall H
Station A
Number Left Right Type Thickness 6

10’’ } PIPE TRUSS SUPPORT FRAME


Truss Dimensions ** One butt welded joint is allowed only on one post per
support frame. If used, weld procedure must be pre-
Type V W X Y Z
R S T U approved by Engineer and joint shall receive 100%
RT or UT (tension criteria) at Contractor’s expense.
I-S 4’-6’’ 5’-5’’ 4’-0’’ 5’-6’’ 6’-4’’ 4’’ 9’’ 8’-3’’ 10’-9’’

II-S 5 5’-3’’ 6’-3’’ 4’-6’’ 6’-1’’ 6’-11’’ 4’’ 9’’ 8’-3’’ 10’-9’’

OS-S-6 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SUPPORT FRAME FOR STEEL TRUSS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
4’’

es
1’-6’’

’ } hol
At base
’’
’’ Rib Plate 7’’ 7’’
typ.
Hexagon locknut and washer


typ.
(top), leveling nut and

~ 1

typ.
1’’


washer (bottom). Galvanize

4’
Rib-Col. typ.
per AASHTO M232. Nuts
shall each be tightened Typ. Col-Base,
against base plate with 1’-6’’
and Rib-Base
200 lb.-ft. minimum torque. ’’ Max. gap


8’
before fillet 4’’
7’’ 7’’


Optionally may use four (4)

-6’

-3’
1’’ x 1’’ welding (Adj. typ.


separate bars. Weld to

1’

1’
weld size

1’

typ.
1’’ maintain perpendicularity.

1 ’
per code)
typ.

B B

’| ’

8’’ } hole


typ.
1 ’
2’

** Alternate detail if welding No snip req’d. at rib


6’


inside corner if placed

-3’
col. to base plate first,

-6’
then snip inside corner before col. to base

1’

1’
plate welding.** POSITIONING PLATE(S)
Base ‘

of ribs. Terminate weld Anchor Plate


on rib ’’ from snip.

1 ’

Stainless Steel Standard SECTION D-D


Grade Wire Cloth, 3’’ wide,
At each location, provide ’’ thick positioning
’’ maximum opening with a
plate(s) and six (6) additional nuts to be used
minimum wire diameter of
DETAIL B 6’’ ~ 1’’ } holes with leveling nuts to maintain anchor bolts
AWG. No. 16 with a minimum
Ribs shall be cut to fit slope of pipe. position during concrete placement.
2’’ lap. Secure to base plate 1’’ 3’’ ~ 1’’ } holes D + 1’’
after erection with ’’ typ. for U-bolts
1’-8’’ stainless steel banding. a

Threaded
n.
*

Threaded
R

W- ’

n.

, Mi
2’’ 7’’ 7’’

, Mi
typ. ’’ plate and extra nuts become Contractor’s


6’

6’’ } hole in property. Cost included in "Drilled Shaft

6’
D

each base plate Concrete Foundations".


D D + 3’’
*R=2 + at 90

D = Outside Diameter of Chord. ~ 1’’ } rod


es

-0’
’ rods
’ } hol

For W, see Base Sheet OS-S-6. ~ 1’’ } rods


- 2’
3’



-8’


Truss Chord

-6’
-3’

-8’
a
for 1 ’

SADDLE SHIM DETAIL Nominal Dia.

2’
1’

Provide 2 uncoated nuts per rod.

3’
1’

2’
~ 1 ’
D

5’’ Nuts shall be "snug tight" against All Thread = NC


’’
anchor plate. (National Coarse)
5’’ ’’

Threaded
6’’ ’’

n.


Threaded


Mi

4’

6’’

typ.

’’


Provide 1 nut

4’
30 Base ‘ 1’’ x 1’-8’’ x 1’-8’’
30
2

7’’ 1’’ All Thread = NC per rod. Deform thread


(National Coarse) or use chemical thread
’ Parallel to
’ lock to secure.
~ of truss
1’’ } pipe coupling for conduit Anchor plate
attachment (plug for shipping)
SECTION B-B ANCHOR ROD DETAIL ANCHOR ROD DETAIL
~ Bottom Chord
Spread Footing Foundation Drilled Shaft Foundation

’’ } U-bolts. Provide
washers and hexagon
locknuts. (2 required)

C Anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F1554 Grade 105.


C


Galvanize upper 12’’ minimum per AASHTO M232. No

12’
Saddle shim

W
welding shall be permitted on rods.

3 ’

W8x28

W8x28 Field drill ’’ } holes. Typ.


10’’ } PIPE SUPPORT FRAME DETAILS
Touch up holes with
SECTION C-C galvanizing paint.
(Handhole cover not shown)

Drain hole (See


Base Sheet OS-S-2.)

’’ fabric or
neoprene pad.
DETAIL C

OS-S-6A 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SUPPORT FRAME DETAILS STEEL TRUSS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
8’-1’’

7’-1’’ ’’ carbon steel. Hot dip 10 Ga. stainless steel or hot


6’’ 6’’
galvanized after fabrication. dip galvanized carbon steel.
’’ } U-bolt. 5’-0’’
At ~ pipe 1’-0’’
Provide two washers and two
hexagon locknuts. 4


’’ x 2’’ slots on ~ 12’’ } pipe.

7 ’
Support Design Loads:
(4 slots required per pipe) See Base Sheet OS-S-1 for design and loading criteria.

1’’ } pipe coupling


A Type III-S Load combinations checked include deadload plus:
and plug, and 1’’ }


Truss a) 100% wind normal to sign, 20% parallel to sign

-0’
Detail A

S
’’ cap plate hole in cover
b) 60% wind normal to sign, 30% parallel to sign
See Detail D

7’

for geometry
A

7 ’


-6’
B B UPPER LOWER 1 In lieu of fabricated handhole frame as shown, may cut

D + 1’

HANDHOLE COVERS from 2’’ plate (rolling direction vertical). All cut faces

1’

typ.
~ Upper Handhole*
1 ’

to be ground to ANSI Roughness of 500m in or less.


(See Detail D)

W
2 Galvanizing vent holes of adequate size shall be provided
Detail C (See Base
ots

on underside at each end of bracing pipes. Alternately,


W8x28 3
~ sl

Sheet OS4-S-8aA.) holes may be provided in wall of pipe column. All vent
holes shall be drilled and de-burred, typ.

A/3
12’’
3 Steel pipe, plate, carbon steel handhole covers and rolled
t sections shall be hot dip galvanized after fabrication.
5’’ } pipe 3 Typ.
DETAIL A t- Painting is not permitted. See Base Sheet OS-S-1.
typ.



4 See General Notes for fasteners.

H
4’’
’’ 4-’’ } Drill & tap
Min. Typ.
Galv. Bolts 1 for ’’ - 20 screws. 5 Dimensions shown are based on selection criteria in the

ds, typ.
(ASTM A307) Chase thread Sign Structures Manual. Nonstandard applications must
3’’
’’ ’’ after galvanizing. have dimensions verified or amended as appropriate.

n. from
3’’

other wel
’’ galv. cap plate 6 "H" based on 15’-0’’ or actual sign height, whichever is greater.

A/3

’ mi
A
with 4-’’ } holes
m
)

at 90 intervals. ** **
Approx.

6’
12’’ } pipe 3
’ gap

Install after G
(For wall thickness * For dynamic message sign installations, provide upper and lower
galvanizing frame.



handholes in both legs of each support frame.

6 ’
see table.)

3 ’


’’ x 2’’ flat

5’
(

4-’’ hex nuts bar frame 1 ’’ x 1’’, min.


at 90 intervals Continuous backing ring
welded to pipe.
Chase threads after
galvanizing frame. 1’’ R ~ of frame


-0’
n.
within 1’’ of plumb
Provide 6’’ x 4’’ cover.

mi
A/3

9’
SECTION A-A Provide 4-’’ } holes in cover for

As an alternate to bolts, may use galvanized ’’-20 round head hot dip gavanized

drive-fit caps installed after galvanizing frame. 9’-0’’ or stainless steel machine screws.
(See cover details)
DETAIL D



-1 ’

-3’
-0’

3’’ wide - 10 Ga.


~ Lower Handhole *

1’
1’
1’

bent cover plate with 2


(See Detail D)
two ’’ } holes

1 ’

Detail B (See Base


’| ’

Sheet OS4-S-8aA.)
Backfill shall be placed
’’D’’ = Outside
2’

prior to erection of
Chord Diameter
support frame

For Foundation Details 3’’ Galvanized Steel


see Base Sheet OS4-F4 Conduit @ leg Conduit. Thread
with handhole and cap both ends.
Dimensions

Truss Chord
W S
Nominal Dia.
SECTION B-B 3’-0’’ }
6’’ 4’’ 8’-0’’ Support
typ. Structure Pipe Wall H
Station A
8’’ 5’’ 8’-1’’ Number Left Right Thickness 6

SIDE ELEVATION
END ELEVATION

TRUSS SUPPORT DETAILS


12’’ } PIPE-TYPE III-S TRUSS
** One butt welded joint is allowed only on one post per
support frame. If used, weld procedure must be pre-
approved by Engineer and joint shall receive 100%
RT or UT (tension criteria) at Contractor’s expense.

OS4-S-8a 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES - SUPPORT FRAME RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FOR TYPE III-S STEEL TRUSS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Hexagon locknut and washer
(top), leveling nut and
washer (bottom). Galvanize
per AASHTO M232. Nuts

es
1’-10’’

’ } hol
shall each be tightened
against base plate with B B


’| ’
200 lb.-ft. minimum torque. 9’’ 9’’


1’’ } pipe coupling for conduit

2’
attachment (plug for shipping)

~ 1

typ.
2’’


6’


4’
typ.
~ Bottom Chord

3
Base ‘
Stainless Steel Standard ’’ } U-bolts. Provide


Grade Wire Cloth, 3’’ wide, 4’’


1 ’
washers and hexagon

-10’


Optionally may use four (4)

-6’
’’ maximum opening with a typ. locknuts. (2 required)
separate bars. Weld to

1’
DETAIL B minimum wire diameter of

1’
maintain perpendicularity. C C


Ribs shall be cut to fit slope of pipe. AWG. No. 16 with a minimum

-6’
2’’ lap. Secure to base plate Saddle shim

1’

3 ’
after erection with ’’
stainless steel banding. W8x28

typ.

2’
1’-11’’ 3
Field drill

9’’ ’’ } holes
2’’ 9’’
Touch up holes with
typ. 2 W8x28 Typ.
6’’ } hole in POSITIONING PLATE(S) galvanizing paint.
SECTION C-C

D
each base plate
(Handhole cover not shown)
Drain hole (See
At each location, provide ’’ thick positioning
Base Sheet OS-S-2.)

1
es
plate(s) and six (6) additional nuts to be used
’ 3

’ } hol
’ rods
with leveling nuts to maintain anchor bolts

-11’

-6’

position during concrete placement. ’’ fabric or

for 1 ’
1’
1’

neoprene pad.

~ 1 ’
D

n.
Threaded
DETAIL C

, Mi
’’ plate and extra nuts become Contractor’s property.


6’
Cost included in Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundation.
2

6’’


typ.

30 Base ‘ 1’’ x 1’-11’’ x 1’-11’’ 3 1’’ 3’’ ~ 1’’ } holes


30 D + 1’’
2

typ. for U-bolts


~ 1’’ } rod 1 a
Parallel to

’ *


R

W- ’
~ of truss

-1’


-3’
5’
SECTION B-B

4’
All Thread = NC D D + 3’’
(National Coarse) *R=2 + at 90
4’’
At base D = Outside Diameter of Chord.

Threaded
For W, see Base Sheet OS-S-6.
’’


4’
’’ Rib Plate typ. Provide 1 nut Truss Chord
typ. a SADDLE SHIM DETAIL
per rod. Deform thread Nominal Dia.
or use chemical thread
Rib-Col. 7’’ 1’’
lock to secure.
8’’ 1’’
Typ. Col-Base,
and Rib-Base 9’’ 1’’
’’ Max. gap ANCHOR ROD DETAIL

8’

before fillet Anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F1554


1’’ x 1’’ welding (Adj. Grade 105. Galvanize upper 12’’ minimum

1’

weld size per AASHTO M232. No welding shall be


per code) permitted on rods.

** Alternate detail if welding No snip req’d. at rib TYPE III-S STEEL TRUSS
col. to base plate first, inside corner if placed
then snip inside corner before col. to base
12’’ } PIPE SUPPORT FRAME DETAILS
of ribs. Terminate weld plate welding.**
on rib ’’ from snip.
SECTION D-D
Notes:
For Type III-S Truss spans greater than
150 ft, and up to 160 ft.:

1 1’’ } rod, 2’’ } holes

2 2’’ edge distance

3 Base ‘ 1’’ x 1’-11’’ x 1’-11’’

OS4-S-8aA 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES - SUPPORT FRAME RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FOR TYPE III-S STEEL TRUSS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Top of W6x9 Top of W6x9 ~ Support Frame
Sign panels. For location,
B
sign bracket support and sign bracket see sign detail sheet(s). d e
Top of W6x9
walkway support only

c
Traffi

c
ffi
Tra
c
Traffi
~ Support Frame
A A

a b c

PLAN
WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH
(Road plan beneath truss varies)
h* B
TYPICAL FRONT ELEVATION
With lights and handrail omitted for clarity.
Walkway and Truss Grating BRACKET TABLE
width dimensions are nominal
and may vary |’’ based on
available standard widths. W6x9
~ Truss Grating Splice
Sign Width Number

ng

Truss
-0’

Grati
Less Than or Brackets
Greater Than

2’
Equal To Required

8’-0’’ 2
8’-0’’ 14’-0’’ 3
W6x9* 14’-0’’ 20’-0’’ 4
20’-0’’ 26’-0’’ 5
** Alternate angle


W6x9*

-4’
26’-0’’ 32’-0’’ 6
for safety chain
f h* h* f f g g

1’
attachment W6x9 Grating Tie-downs Sign Panels

Notes:

kway
Standard Steel

ng

* Space W6x9 walkway brackets and sign brackets W6x9

-0’

Grati
Grating, see for efficiency and within limits shown:

Wal
2’
Details T and W

f = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of sign to ~ of nearest bracket)


Safety Chain g = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of walkway grating to ~ of nearest

-6 "
~ Walkway Grating Splice k
Each end support bracket)
h = 6’-0’’ maximum (~ to ~ sign and/or walkway support brackets,

1’
W6x9)
k = 2’’ maximum gap between adjacent walkway grating sections and
handrail ends


6 ’
** If walkway bracket at safety chain location is behind sign, add angle


6 ’
g h* Handrail, see Details F and G Light fixture supports. to bracket, see Alternate Safety Chain Attachment on Base Sheet
~ Handrail Joint OS-S-11
OS-S-11 see OS-S-11 Length as required for
lighting fixtures. (If required)
For Details T and W, Section B-B and Grating Splice Details, see
SECTION A-A Base Sheet OS-S-10.
Handrail and walkway shall span a minimum of three brackets between splices and/or gap joints. For Handrail Details, see Base Sheet OS-S-11.
Place all sign and walkway brackets as close to panel points as practical.
Handrail joints, grating, and light support splices placed as needed.

Walkway Grating
Structure Truss grating to facilitate inspection shall run full length
Station a b c d e and
Number (center to center of support frames) |12’’ on overhead trusses.
Handrail Lengths
Cost of truss grating is included in "Overhead Sign Structure".

OS-S-9 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
STEEL WALKWAY DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
1 If walkway is required left of the
DMS cabinet, a=1’-6’’ and b=walkway lengths. ~ Support Frame
If walkway is not required left of the DMS
cabinet, b=0 and ’’a’’ is dimension from
left support frame to left end of cabinet.

c
Traffi

c
ffi
Top of W6x9 walkway
B
support and sign bracket

Tra
Top of W6x9
walkway support only

~ Support Frame

b Ls c
a a
A
A
PLAN
WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH
(Road plan beneath truss varies)

BRACKET TABLE

*h

Walkway and Truss Grating W6x9


h*
width dimensions are nominal
B Bracket and grating dimensions Sign Width
and may vary |’’ based on Number
are nominal and will vary based on
available standard widths. Less Than or Brackets
TYPICAL FRONT ELEVATION actual DMS cabinet dimensions plus Greater Than
Equal To Required
With handrail omitted for clarity. manufacturer’s mounting devices.
8’-0’’ 2
8’-0’’ 14’-0’’ 3
14’-0’’ 20’-0’’ 4
20’-0’’ 26’-0’’ 5
~ Truss Grating Splice
26’-0’’ 32’-0’’ 6

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Truss
-0’

Grati
Notes:

2’
Space W6x9 walkway brackets and sign brackets
*
for efficiency and within limits shown:
f
W6x9*
f = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of sign to ~ of nearest bracket)
g = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of walkway grating to ~ of nearest
W6x9* support bracket)
h = 6’-0’’ maximum (~ to ~ sign and/or walkway support brackets,
Grating Tie-downs
W6x9)
mum

kway
-2’


-0’
Maxi
4’

Wal
** Maximum DMS weight = 5000 lbs. 4’-2’’ maximum cabinet depth includes

3’
depth of cabinet plus connection to WF6x5.40.

For Section B-B and Grating Splice Details, see Base Sheet OS-S-10-DMS.
For Handrail Splice Details, see Base Sheet OS-S-11-DMS.
g Safety Chain
Dynamic Message Sign Cabinet Standard Steel Grating
Handrail, see typ.
OS-S-11-DMS

Truss grating to facilitate inspection shall run full length


(center to center of support frames) |12’’ on overhead trusses.
SECTION A-A Cost of truss grating is included in "Overhead Sign Structure".
Handrail and walkway shall span a minimum of three brackets between splices and/or gap joints.
Place all sign and walkway brackets as close to panel points as practical.
Grating and handrail splices placed as needed. Walkway Grating
Structure
Station a c Ls and
Number b
Handrail Lengths

OS-S-9-DMS 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES - ALTERNATE RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
STEEL WALKWAY DETAILS FOR DMS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Top of W6x9 Top of W6x9 walkway Sign panels. For location,
B
sign bracket support and sign bracket see sign detail sheet(s).
Top of W6x9
walkway support only ~ Support Frame

d e

c
Traffi

c
ffi
Tra
A A
~ Support

c
Traffi
Frame

a b c

PLAN
h* B
TYPICAL FRONT ELEVATION Truss grating to facilitate inspection shall run full length WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH
(center to center of support frames) |12’’ on overhead trusses. (Road plan beneath truss varies)
With lights and handrail omitted for clarity.
For Section B-B, see Base Sheet OS-S-10. Cost of truss grating is included in "Overhead Sign Structure".

~ Truss Grating Splice

Walkway and Truss Grating

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Truss
-0’

Grati
width dimensions are nominal

2’
and may vary |’’ based on
available standard widths.
Galvanized Steel
Plank, See Detail T
W6x9

** Alternate angle


W6x9

-4’
for safety chain
f h* h* f f g g BRACKET TABLE

1’
attachment W6x9 Grating Tie-downs Sign Panels

kway
ng

-0’
Galvanized steel W6x9

Grati
Walkway, see Detail W

Wal
2’
Sign Width Number

Less Than or Brackets


Safety Chain


~ Walkway Grating Splice k Greater Than
Equal To Required
Each end

-6
1’
8’-0’’ 2
8’-0’’ 14’-0’’ 3
14’-0’’ 20’-0’’ 4
20’-0’’ 26’-0’’ 5


6 ’
26’-0’’ 32’-0’’ 6


6 ’
g h* Handrail Details F and G Light fixture supports.
~ Handrail Joint
see OS-S-11 see OS-S-11 Length as required for
lighting fixtures. (If required)

SECTION A-A Notes:

Handrail and walkway shall span a minimum of three brackets between splices and/or gap joints. * Space W6x9 walkway brackets and sign brackets for efficiency and
Place all sign and walkway brackets as close to panel points as practical. within limits shown:

Grating, handrail and light support splices placed as needed.


Note: f = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of sign to ~ of nearest bracket)
Details shown are considered equal alternatives g = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of walkway grating to ~ of nearest
Walkway Grating to the Steel Walkway on Base Sheet OS-S-9, and support bracket)
Structure
Station a b c d e and may be substituted by Contractor at no change h = 6’-0’’ maximum (~ to ~ sign and/or walkway support brackets,
Number
Handrail Lengths in contract cost. W6x9)
k = 2’’ maximum gap between adjacent walkway grating sections and
handrail ends

** If walkway bracket at safety chain location is behind sign, add angle to


bracket, see Alternate Safety Chain Attachment on Base Sheet OS-S-11.

For Details T and W, Section B-B and Grating Splice Details, see Base
Sheet OS-S-10.
For Handrail Details, see Base Sheet OS-S-11.

OS-S-9S 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALTERNATE STEEL WALKWAY DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ Truss and Truss
Minimum elevation for W6x9
Grating
top of W6x9
for support walkway only.
Sign shall be even with the top of
~ ’’ } holes, typ.


the bracket, but it may extend no

6’
T’
more than 6’’ above the top of the Drill 1 ’’ } holes

A
bracket for field adjustments. for ’’ } bolts, 1’’ long,
each with one flat washer ~ Splice in truss grating
’’ } bolt and ~ horizontal
~ ’’ } u-bolts. 1’’ Grating width plus ’’ 2’’ under locknut.
(2 per splice)
Provide 2 washers and 2 hexagon


Banded Grating Ends


locknuts per bolt. (4 bolts required
per walkway bracket. 2 top and 2 bottom). W W
’’
T’
~ Truss
and sign

n.

1’
Mi
C

L 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’
4’’ long at continuous grating,
6’’ long at grating splices. DETAIL T’ d
Sign Panel (with vertical leg cut)
(Truss grating splice)
D

Place symmetrical
about ~ truss Details not shown same as Detail T.
Alternate materials may be used subject to the
DETAIL W
Engineer’s review and approval.
d+’’ (|’’)
(Walkway grating)

A
2 SECTION T’-T’
Handrail
See Base Sheet OS-S-11. Main bearing bars Cross bars
2’-0’’ Standard Drill 1 ’’ } holes in
Walkway grating T 2’’ 1’’
Steel Grating walkway for ’’ } bolts,
See Detail W
Handrail Hinge
1’’ long, each with one
Truss grating See Detail E on Base
Detail C flat washer under
B

See Detail T 1’’ 2- 2’’ x 2’’ x ’’ ~ ’’ } bolt


Sheet OS-S-11.
locknut.
and Detail T’ at each horizontal (two per angle)

n.
-3’

Light Fixture 1’’ |’’, spaced to


Continuous Truss Grating
Mi

Bottom of W6x9 L 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’, typ.


(If required) miss cross bars, typ.
1’

and sign 3 (with vertical leg cut)


1’’, Min.
typ.

1’-4’’ 2’-0’’ Standard 7’’ 10’’ 6’’ 6’’ T Horizontal


1’’

n.

Steel Grating

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Mi
~ ’’ } holes in angles for


grati
1 ’


6’-0’’ ’’ } u-bolts. Two

1 ’

1’
washers and nuts required
per bolt. U-bolt and angle
SECTION B-B ’’ gap (|’’)
Handrail joint location
connections required at
(If needed)
horizontals only. d
n.

~ ’’ } holes, typ.
’ mi
typ.

DETAIL T ~ ’’ } d = outside diameter


1’

6’

(Continuous Truss grating) u-bolt. Two bolts of horizontal


required per horizontal.
d+’’ (|’’)
typ.
1’’

5’’
’’
BARS SIZES FOR STANDARD STEEL GRATING SECTION T-T
1 L 2’’ x 2’’ x ’’ TRUSS GRATING Main bearing bars ’’ x 1’’ on 1’’ centers.
Plate ’’ x 5’’
1 Cross bars ’’ x 1’’ on 4’’ centers. 1 Drilling holes in grating may be done in shop or field, based
~ WF(A-N)4 and grating splice
WALKWAY GRATING Main bearing bars ’’ x 1’’ on 1’’ centers. on Contractor’s preference and subject to accurate alignment.

C (AT WALKWAY GRATING SPLICE) Cross bars ’’ x 1’’ on 4’’ centers.


2 ‘ ’’ x ’’ x 2’’ welded to handrail posts to protect locations that
60 Continuous handrail hinge contact grating.

(Shown)
W6x9
W6x9 3 Tube to grating gap may vary from 0 to ", max. to align walkway, allow for
5

typ.

camber, etc.
2’
ange

4 Based on actual height of tallest sign given on OS-S-1.


4’

No back C 4’’
fl

gouge

DETAIL C SECTION C-C Structure 4 4


Station A B C D
L 2’’ x 2’’ x ’’ Number
’’
4’’ long

(CONTINUOUS WALKWAY GRATING)

SECTION W-W

OS-S-10 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
STEEL WALKWAY DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
T’
~ Truss and
Truss Grating W6x9 behind signs 4 Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway
~ Splice in truss grating
1’’ Grating width plus ’’ 2’’ for ’’ } bolts, 1’’ long, each
and ~ horizontal
with one flat washer under locknut.
’’ } bolt



Banded Grating Ends
(2 per splice)
~ ’’ } holes, typ. W W
’’ T’

n.

1’
Mi
L 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’
~ ’’ } u-bolts. Provide two (with vertical leg cut)
DETAIL T’
washers and two hexagon locknuts (Truss grating splice)
4’’ long at continuous grating,
per bolt. (4 bolts required per walkway Details not shown same as Detail T. d
6’’ long at grating splices.
bracket. Two top and two bottom). Alternate materials may be used subject to the
Engineer’s review and approval.
~ Truss
DETAIL W
and sign
C

(Walkway grating) d+’’ (|’’)

SECTION T’-T’
Dynamic Message Sign Housing Main bearing bars Cross bars
Place symmetrical Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway
T
D

about ~ truss 2’’ 1’’ for ’’ } bolts, 1’’ long, each


with one flat washer under locknut.

1’’
2- L 2’’ x 1’’ x ’’ ~ ’’ } stainless steel bolt
2
Handrail at each horizontal (two per angle)

A
See Base Sheet OS-S-11-DMS 1’’ |’’, spaced to
Continuous Truss Grating
2’’ x 2’’ x ’’, typ. miss cross bars, typ.
3
2’-0’’ Standard Walkway grating
(with vertical leg cut). 1’’, Min.
Steel Grating See Detail W
typ.

Truss grating
Detail C
T Horizontal
B

See Detail T

n.
* Bracket and grating dimensions



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Mi
and Detail T’ are nominal and will vary based on ~ ’’ } holes in angles for


grati

1 ’
8’


Bottom of W6x9 actual DMS cabinet dimensions plus ’’ } u-bolts. Two

1 ’

and sign

1’
manufacturer’s mounting devices. washers and nuts required
per bolt. U-bolt and angle
connections required at
1’-4’’ *3’-0’’ Standard 7’’ horizontals only. d
Steel Grating ~ ’’ } holes, typ.

DETAIL T ~ ’’ } u-bolt.
*4’-11’’ d = outside diameter
(Continuous Truss grating) Two bolts required of horizontal
SECTION B-B per horizontal.
n.

Handrail joint location


’ mi

’’ gap (|’’) d+’’ (|’’)


(If needed)
typ.
1’

SECTION T-T

1 Drilling holes in grating may be done in shop or field, based


BARS SIZES FOR STANDARD STEEL GRATING


6’

on Contractor’s preference and subject to accurate alignment.


5’’ ’’
TRUSS GRATING Main bearing bars ’’ x 1’’ on 1’’ centers.
n.

2 ‘ ’’ x ’’ x 2’’ welded to handrail posts to protect locations that


mi

Cross bars ’’ x 1’’ on 4’’ centers.


1’

1 contact grating.
Plate ’’ x 5’’ WALKWAY GRATING Main bearing bars ’’ x 1’’ on 1’’ centers.
1 Cross bars ’’ x 1’’ on 4’’ centers.
L2’’ x 2’’ x ’’
3 Tube to grating gap may vary from 0 to ’’, max. to align walkway,
6’’ long.
allow for camber, etc.
C ~ W6x9 and grating splice

4 Cabinet manufacturer must design and supply hardware for connection


60 (AT WALKWAY GRATING SPLICE)

of cabinet to WF6’s. Bolts must be stainless steel or hot dip galvanized


W6x9
W6x9 high strength per IDOT specifications.
Continuous handrail hinge
5

(Shown)
5 Based on actual height of tallest sign given on OS-S-1.
typ.

2’

No back 4’’
C
ange

gouge Structure 5 5
Station A B C D

4’

Number
Fl

DETAIL C SECTION C-C

L2’’ x 2’’ x ’’
’’
4’’ long

(CONTINUOUS WALKWAY GRATING)

SECTION W-W

OS-S-10-DMS 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES - ALTERNATE RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
STEEL WALKWAY DETAILS FOR DMS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Sign shall be even with the top of
the bracket, but it may extend no
Minimum elevation for ~ Truss more than 6’’ above the top of the
W6x9
top of W6x9 and Grating bracket for field adjustments. 5’’ 2’’ 2’-0’’ 2
’’ Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway for
for walkway support only. ’’ } bolts 1’’ long, each with one

1 T flat washer under locknut.


~ ’’ } holes, typ. Plate ’’ x 5’’


1

6’

A
C
~ ’’ } u-bolts. Provide 2
washers and 2 hexagon L 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’, typ.



locknuts per bolt (4 bolts W6x9
W6x9

5
required per walkway bracket.
60 T
2 top and 2 bottom). 1’’

~ Truss ~ ’’ } holes in angles for ’’ }


No back 4’’
and sign C u-bolts. Two washers and nuts
Walkway Grating:
C

gouge
Galvanized steel required per bolt. U-bolt and DETAIL T
2’-0’’ wide, 2 angle connections required at
DETAIL C SECTION C-C (Truss grating at horizontal)
see Detail W. horizontals only.
(See Detail P, on Base Sheet OS-S-11.)
Sign Panel 2- L 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’, typ.
~ Splice and Horizontal
D

Place symmetrical at each horizontal


about ~ truss. Grating ’’ (|’’) gap

1’’, Min. 1’’, Min. ~ ’’ } bolt 1’’ 1’’ 1’’ 1’’ 1’’ 1’’
5 (two per angle)
typ. typ.

A
Handrail
See Base Sheet OS-S-11.
Truss Grating

’2
Bottom of W6x9

2’


n.

2’


and sign

Mi

1 ’
Handrail Hinge
See Detail E on Base
Detail C
B

Sheet OS-S-11.

Truss Grating: d

-3’

Light Fixture ~ ’’ } holes, typ.


n.

Steel plank
(If required)
Mi
1’

2’-0’’ wide, 2 ~ ’’ } u-bolt.


see Detail T. Two bolts required ~ ’’ } bolts

per horizontal. (four per angle)


~ ’’ } holes for ’’ } bolts with one
washer and hexagon nut per bolt, typ. d+’’ (|’’)
1’-4’’ 2’-0’’ Walkway 2 8’’ 2 10’’ 6’’ 6’’
1’’ SECTION T-T
6’-1"
Walkway
SECTION T-T d = outside diameter
(Truss Grating Splice)
of horizontal Alternate splice details and locations may be used
(Truss Grating Continuous)
SECTION B-B Grating sym. subject to the Engineer’s review and approval.
at ~
~ W6x9


3
STEEL TRUSS GRATING

1 ’

3

1’

2’
W Structure 6 6

7’
W 2’-0’’, typ. 2 2’’ Drill 1 ’’ } holes for ’’ } A B C D
Station
’’ Number
bolts 1’’ long with one flat washer


typ.

1 ’
under locknut.


’’

1’’ typ.

1’

1 ’

typ.
2’

WALKWAY GRATING CONTINUOUS AT WALKWAY GRATING SPLICE


.
typ.

’ cl
1 ’

SECTION W-W
3, typ.
n.
mi

1’’, typ.
W6x9 1 Drilling holes in grating may be done in shop or field, based on Contractor’s preference
and subject to accurate alignment.

DETAIL W 2 Perforated or expanded metal grating providing a skid resistant (non-serrated) surface and
capable of supporting a 500 pound concentrated load with a 6’-0’’ clear span. Walkway and
GALVANIZED STEEL WALKWAY GRATING
truss grating dimensions are nominal and may vary (width |’’, depth |’’) based on available
standard sizes. Cut ends of grating shall be free of burrs or hazardous projections and coated
with zinc-rich primer or equivalent.

3 Galvanized steel L 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’, 3’’ long with continuous grating, 7’’ long at grating splice.

4 Details shown are considered equal alternatives to the on Base Sheet OS-S-10
and may be substituted by Contractor at no change in contract cost.

5 ‘ " x " x 2" welded to handrail posts to protect locations that contact grating.

6 Based on actual height of tallest sign given on OS-S-1.

OS-S-10S 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALTERNATE STEEL WALKWAY DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
’’ Minimum gap

Snap Length as required Length as required ~ Light Suppport


F F
4’’ sag rail and grating shall span a
Eyebolt
(Approx.) minimum of three brackets


-3’
1’’ } Std. Steel Typ. on 1’’ } Std. Steel
Eyebolt 2 1 Install standard force-fit end caps or

1’
Chain 3 pipe verticals pipe
weld ’’ end plates with ’’ c.f.w. and



grind smooth. (All rail ends)

6 ’
’’ } holes

-10
for ’’ } bolts.
W6x9

2’
(Drill in field)


-6’
W6x9

1’
Grating tie down
2’-0’’ grating

G G



1
1’-4’’ 2’-0’’ Standard 7’’ 2 Horizontal handrail member shall be continuous F F
Standard
Steel Grating thru 1’’} pipe. Provide ’’ } hole in 1’’} pipe
8’’ DETAIL F DETAIL G
Alternate for’’ } bolt. Field drill ’’ } hole in horizontal

FRONT ELEVATION rail member. Provide washer and locknut for


SIDE ELEVATION
bolt. (Use ’’ eyebolts in ’’ } holes on top 1’’ ’’ bolt, round
(Showing safety chain w/o sign) HANDRAIL DETAILS
rail at ends only.) head, hexagon locknut
’’
P
5’’
1’’ ’’ ’’ gap |’’ 4



1’’ 3’’ 1’’
1’’
7’’
’’ 1’’ 2’’
’’


2’
2’’
~ ’’ } hole in angle ~ Sym.
‘ ’’ x 3’’ x 7’’ ’’ 1’’ 1’’
for ’’ } eyebolt with
’’ 1’’
one nut and washer.

~ ’’ } hole for ’’

1 pin chain ring 6’’


2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’ 5’’ long W6x9
~ ’’ } holes for’’ } 1 (Each side) 4
hex head bolts, each with (cut horizontal leg to 1’’)



-10 ’

nut and two washers.


SECTION F-F SECTION G-G
2’



Sign panel
LIGHTING FIXTURE MOUNTS (IF REQUIRED)




Flat,



’’ plate 4 Field cut ends of light support channels shall be free of burrs or

2
out-out
P
1
1’’ }

1
hazardous projections and coated with zinc-rich primer or equivalent.


G
No back Extension bar
gouge ’’ x 1’’ x 6’’ Field drill ’’ } hole for ’’ }
SIDE ELEVATION Each side
ALTERNATE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT eye-bolt. (At approximately
Vertical member of walkway bracket
(With Sign Present)
FRONT ELEVATION elevation of upper handrail pipe.)
Drill and ream for ’’ } (No sign interference)
Items not shown same as "Side Elevation" of "Handrail Details" See ’’ELEVATION’’ at right for dimensions. ELEVATION AT HANDRAIL JOINT
bolt with washer and
hexagon locknut. 3’-6’’ of chain required for ’’ } eye-bolts Provide.
‘ ’’ x 3’’ x 7’’ ~’’ } holes each location. (Approx.) 3 washer and hexagon locknut.
6’’
for ’’ } hex Drill ’’ } hole for

L 2’’ x 2’’ x ’’

head bolts ’’ } ring-grip quick release


L2’’ x 2’’ x ’’
2

self-locking stainless steel pin Stainless steel swivel eye

Eyebolt snap at handrail end

1’’ } Std. Steel


2’
2’’ pipe
’’
3’-10’’ chain 3 Sign panel SAFETY CHAIN

5’

typ. typ. One required for each end of each walkway.


’’ } pin (Approx.)

1 ’

keeper hole, typ.


Walkway bracket
typ.

1’

Stainless steel swivel eye Eyebolt


snap at handrail end
1’’
W6x9 web ’’ stainless steel chain,
~’’ } eyebolt hole
6’’ long, with ’’ stainless
steel ring each end
ALTERNATE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT
1’-2’’ PLAN
Details not shown similar to ’’Safety Chain’’ Details
DETAIL E HANDRAIL HINGE (Walkway omitted for clarity)
SECTION P-P

3 ’’ Type 304L stainless steel chain,


approximately 12 links per foot.

PLAN AT HANDRAIL JOINT


Details not shown same as "PLAN"

OS-S-11 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
STEEL HANDRAIL DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
" Minimum gap
Snap
Length as required Length as required
4’’ sag
Eyebolt rail and grating shall span a
(Approx.)
minimum of three brackets

7’’


-3’
2’’
Eyebolt 1’’ } Std. Steel Typ. on 1’’ } Std. Steel ~ Sym.

1’
Chain 3 2 1 Install standard force-fit end caps or
pipe verticals pipe 1’’ 1’’


weld ’’ end plates with ’’ c.f.w. and ’’ 1’’


grind smooth. (All rail ends)

-10
L 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’, 5’’ long ’’
W6x9

2’

(Each side)

-6’
(cut horizontal leg to 1’’)

1’
Grating tie down

3’-0’’ grating



’’ plate
Flat,

1
1’’ }
1’-4’’ 3’-0’’ Steel 7’’ out-out
2 Horizontal handrail member shall be continuous
1’-4’’ Grating or Alternate
thru 1’’} pipe. Provide ’’ } hole in 1’’} pipe
for ’’ } bolt. Field drill ’’ } hole in horizontal
SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION rail member. Provide washer and locknut for
HANDRAIL DETAILS G
(Showing safety chain w/o sign) bolt. (Use ’’ eyebolts in ’’ } holes on top
No back Extension bar
rail at ends only.)
gouge ’’ x 1’’ x 6’’
P FRONT ELEVATION Each side
1"
5’’ See "ELEVATION" at right for dimensions.
1" ELEVATION AT HANDRAIL JOINT
1’’ 3’’ 1’’

’’ 1’’ 2’’
~ " } hole in angle ’’
‘ " x 3" x 7" ~" } holes Drill and ream for ’’ }
for " } eyebolt with ‘ " x 3" x 7"
’’ for " } hex bolt with washer and


one nut and washer.


head bolts hexagon locknut.
L 2" x 2" x "

2
~ ’’ } hole for Drill ’’ } hole for

1 pin chain ring ’’ } ring-grip quick release


~ " } holes for " }
self-locking stainless steel pin
hex head bolts, each with 1


5’
-10 ’

nut and two washers. 1’’ } Std. Steel


1 "
2’’ pipe
2’

typ.
Sign panel


’’ } pin


keeper hole, typ.



1"



P


W6x9 web 1’’, typ.

2
~" } eyebolt hole

1
1’-2" ’’ stainless steel chain,


6’’ long, with ’’ stainless


SECTION P-P PLAN steel ring each end
6’’

ALTERNATE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT DETAIL E HANDRAIL HINGE


SIDE ELEVATION
(With Sign Present)
Items not shown same as ’’Side Elevation" of "Handrail Details"


2’
’’, typ.
2" x 2" x "

Field drill ’’ } hole for ’’ }


Eyebolt
eye-bolt. (At approximately
Vertical member of walkway bracket
elevation of upper handrail pipe.)
3’-10" chain 3 Sign panel (No sign interference)
(Approx.)
3’-6’’ of chain required for ’’ } eye-bolts Provide.
Walkway bracket
each location. (Approx.) 3 washer and hexagon locknut.
Stainless steel swivel eye Eyebolt
snap at handrail end
Stainless steel swivel eye
snap at handrail end

ALTERNATE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT SAFETY CHAIN


Details not shown similar to ’’Safety Chain’’ Details One required for each end of each walkway.
(Walkway omitted for clarity)

PLAN AT HANDRAIL JOINT


Details not shown same as "PLAN"

3 ’’ Type 304L stainless steel chain, approximately 12 links per foot.

OS-S-11-DMS 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES - ALTERNATE RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
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STEEL HANDRAIL DETAILS FOR DMS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Sign Structures Manual Section 2 – Design (Aesthetic)

Aesthetic Sign Structures

2.9 Steel Cantilever Sign Structures

Use galvanized steel cantilever trusses only for projects with aesthetic mandates
requiring sign supports painted a specific color. To determine acceptable color
alternatives and allow time for testing and pre-approval, consult the Bureau of
Materials and Physical Research (BMPR) early in the planning process.

The current designs of cantilever sign structures with galvanized steel trusses
originated for the Peoria area Interstate 74 project, which had an aesthetic
mandate requiring structures painted black. To avoid potential problems with
painting aluminum, the BBS designed galvanized steel trusses and the BMPR
developed a “Painting Galvanized Steel Structures” special provision. A paint
system of epoxy over-coated with urethane was already in use for bridges and
compatible with application over pre-treated galvanized steel. In addition to the
benefit of satisfying aesthetic mandates, the duplex system of paint over
galvanizing may significantly extend the life of the structures’ corrosion
protection.

Cantilever sign structures are usually more economical than span sign
structures, but less economical than bridge mounted sign structures or break
away signposts. The plan preparer should consider all MUTCD governing factors
and alternatives before selecting cantilevers.

Do not use cantilever structures for installations with large walk-in changeable /
dynamic / variable message sign cabinets - use only Type III-A or III-S span
structures or butterfly structures with the sign centered on the column. When
small, lightweight, front access LED variable message signs are proposed, use
cantilever sign structures under the following limitations:

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Type Maximum Truss Length Maximum VMS Sign Size, Weight

I-C-S 25 feet 4’ H. X 10’ W. X 1’ D. X 1200 lbs.


II-C-S 30 feet 5’ H. X 16’ W. X 1’ D. X 2000 lbs.
III-C-S 40 feet 8’ H. X 30’ W. X 1’-2” D. X 2500 lbs.

Alternate sign dimensions may be acceptable provided the proposed signs don’t
exceed maximum weight and depth limitations and sign areas listed on the base
sheets. Before using signs with alternate dimensions, consult with the BBS.

The use of these deeper signs will result in elimination of lighting and moving the
walkway grating and handrail outward along the horizontal strut of the L-bracket.
District offices may opt for plain sign brackets, with no walkway or lighting.

Use the following procedures when preparing plans:

1. Determine the 15-digit sign structure number, station, location of the sign
over the roadway, distance from foundation to edge of pavement (D), design
length (L), proposed height of sign (Ds), sign area and Elevation A for point
of minimum clearance to lowest point on sign structure (usually the sign and
walkway bracket). Select the appropriate structure from the three design
types shown below:

Maximum Length Maximum Sign Area


Cantilever Type
(feet) (square feet)
I-C-S 25 170
II-C-S 30 340
III-C-S 40 400

With cantilever sign trusses, the maximum sign areas in the table above
apply to any span length for each given truss type. For example, the

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Sign Structures Manual Section 2 – Design (Aesthetic)

maximum sign area for a 28-foot Type II-C-S truss is 340 square feet. For a
32-foot Type III-C-S truss, the maximum sign area is 400 square feet.

2. Determine a constant panel spacing (P) by dividing the centerline column to


end of truss cantilever length (L), minus the centerline column to first vertical
distance (“s”), minus the last vertical to end of truss dimension (3 inches),
into the least whole number of panels. Below are the panel spacing limits
for each structure:

Cantilever Type Panel Spacing (feet)


I-C-S 3.0 minimum to 4.0 maximum
II-C-S 3.5 minimum to 4.5 maximum
III-C-S 4.0 minimum to 5.5 maximum

3. Determine the column height (dimension H) using the following criteria:

(a) Minimum vertical clearance is 17 feet 3 inches from Elevation A to sign,


walkway support, or truss.

(b) Top of foundation is a minimum of 2 feet and a maximum of 3 feet 6


inches above grade elevation at centerline of foundation.

(c) The total column height must not exceed 30 feet, unless allowed by the
BBS. Smaller sign areas on specific projects may allow taller columns.

(d) Use a minimum sign height of 15’-0” to calculate the column height. To
calculate H for a cantilever with walkway brackets: To Elevation A, add
17’ 3” plus 1’ 3” plus half the height of the tallest sign minus half the
truss height, minus top of foundation elevation minus 2 ¾”.

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4. Obtain soil-boring data and determine the average Qu per Section 1.6 for all
strata within and below the “B” portion of the drilled shaft foundation. If
average and minimum Qu values meet the requirements of Section 1.6, the
depth may be determined from the drilled shaft foundation standard OSC-S-
9. As described in Section 1.6, if average and minimum Qu values do not
meet the requirements, the BBS must provide a depth or a special design.

5. With the information from Steps 3(b) and 4, and/or information obtained
from the BBS, determine the drilled shaft vertical limits (Elevation Top,
Elevation Bottom), and dimensions “A”, “B”, and “F”.

6. Walkway and/or truss grating have two alternate sets of plans: 1-1/2 inch
deep aluminum grating and galvanized steel plank grating. The plan
preparer should consult District personnel for grating preference and select
the correct sheets. Walkway grating should cover the full width of all signs
and extend a minimum of 4 feet past the edge of pavement into the shoulder
unless the shoulder width is less than 10 feet. If shoulder width is less than
10 feet or if the structure is on a low speed ramp, the walkway grating may
begin at edge of pavement, while still covering the full width of all signs.
Truss inspection grating extends full length of the truss, unless specifically
exempted by the District and BBS. For projects that omit front walkway and
lighting, details provide the option of plain vertical sign supports in lieu of the
L-brackets.

7. Include the “Damping Device” base sheet OSC-S-D with all steel cantilever
sign structure projects.

8. Fill in all tables on applicable base sheets including sign structure number,
station, height of tallest sign, total sign area, column heights and sign
bracket and foundation dimensions.

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9. Calculate quantities as needed for foundations and complete the Total Bill of
Material.

10. Submit proposed designs exceeding dimensional and/or loading limits to the
BBS for special analysis and/or approval.

11. To provide uniformity for all steel cantilever sign structure plans, place the
sheets in the following order:

General Plan and Elevation (OSC-S-1)


Steel Truss Details (OSC-S-2)
Damping Device (OSC-S-D)
Juncture Details (OSC-S-3)
Truss Support Post Details for applicable steel cantilever truss types
(i.e., OSC-S-4 for Type I-C-S, OSC-S-5 for Type II-C-S or III-C-S)
Steel Walkway Details (OSC-S-6)
Alternate Steel Walkway Details (OSC-S-6S) (optional)
Steel Walkway Details (OSC-S-7)
Alternate Steel Walkway Details (OSC-S-7S) (optional)
Steel Handrail Details (OSC-S-8)
Drilled Shaft Foundation (OSC-S-9)

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Steel Cantilever Sign Structure Standards


U. S. Standard Units

SHEET TITLE

OSC - S - 1........................ General Plan, Steel Truss & Steel Post


OSC - S - 2........................ Steel Truss Details & Steel Post
OSC - S - D ....................... Damping Device
OSC - S - 3........................ Juncture Details Steel Truss & Steel Post
OSC - S - 4........................ Type I-C-S Truss Support
Steel Truss & Steel Post
OSC - S - 5........................ Type II-C-S & III-C-S Truss Support
Steel Truss & Steel Post
OSC - S - 6........................ Steel Walkway Details
Steel Truss & Steel Post
OSC - S - 6S ..................... Alternate Steel Walkway Details
Steel Truss & Steel Post
OSC - S - 7........................ Walkway Details Steel Truss & Steel Post
OSC - S - 7S ..................... Alternate Steel Walkway Details
OSC - S - 8........................ Handrail Details, Steel Truss & Steel Post
OSC - S - 9........................ Drilled Shaft Foundation Details

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GENERAL NOTES

DESIGN: AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs,
Luminaires and Traffic Signals. ("AASHTO Specifications")
Alternate Direction of Horizontal
Diagonal Bracing for Each Bay in CONSTRUCTION: Current (at time of letting) Illinois Department of Transportation Standard
Upper Chord Design Cantilever
Planes of Upper and Lower Chords Structure Total Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Supplemental Specifications and Special
Bracing, typ. Station Truss Length Elev. A Dim. D Ds
Number Sign Area Provisions. ("Standard Specifications")
Type (L)

LOADING: 90 M.P.H. WIND VELOCITY

~ of WALKWAY LOADING: Dead load plus 500 lbs. concentrated live load.
Truss
Lower Chord ALLOWABLE UNIT STRESSES:
Bracing, typ. Structural Steel - 20,000 p.s.i.
Reinforcing Steel - 20,000 p.s.i.
TYPICAL PLAN Class SI Concrete - 1,400 p.s.i.
(Walkway not shown)
Allowable unit stresses due to wind load in combination with other forces, are increased 1.33

MINIMUM CLEARANCE: Vertical Roadway Clearance = 17’-3’’ (All Obstructions)


Alternate Vertical Diagonal Bracing for Each
Sign Panel
Bay in Planes of Front and Back Chords WELDING: All welds to be continuous unless otherwise shown. All welding to be done in
accordance with current AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code and the Standard Specifications.
Ds )
gn (

MATERIALS: All Structural Steel Pipe shall be ASTM A53 Grade B or A500 Grade B or C.
Truss Type Maximum Sign Area Maximum Length
If A500 pipe is substituted for A53, then the outside diameter shall be as detailed and wall
ght of Si

I-C-S 170 Sq. Ft. 25 Ft. thickness greater than or equal to A53.
II-C-S 340 Sq. Ft. 30 Ft. All Structural Steel Plates and Shapes shall conform to AASHTO M270 Gr. 36, Gr. 50 or
III-C-S 400 Sq. Ft. 40 Ft. Gr. 50W* (M183, M223 Gr. 50 or M222). Stainless steel for handhole covers shall be
~ Upper Chord
ASTM A240, Type 302 or 304, or another alloy suitable for exterior exposure and acceptable
Hei

to the Engineer.


The steel pipe and stiffening ribs at the base plate for the column shall have a minimum

-0’
30 p.s.f. on
longitudinal Charpy V-Notch (CVN) energy of 15 lb.-ft. at 40 F. (Zone 2) before galvanizing.

15’
Walkway, railing and Maximum Sign Area 10 p.s.f.
structure above
Lowest part of

lights (if required) (See Table)


FASTENERS FOR STEEL TRUSSES: All bolts noted as ’’high strength’’ (HS) must satisfy the

’ Max.
on A.

omitted for clarity


requirements of AASHTO M164 (ASTM A325), ASTM A449, or an Engineer approved
alternate, and must have matching lock nuts and washers. All bolts, u-bolts, eye bolts, lock
Cantilever Length (L) and Basis of Payment
evati

-0’
Maximum Length (See Table) nuts and washers not specified to be "high strength" must satisfy the requirements of ASTM
A307 Gr. B. All lock nuts must have nylon or steel inserts. High strength bolt installation shall

30’
~ Steel
El

n.

Post Support conform to Article 505.04 (f) (2)d of the Standard Specifications. Rotational capacity
, Mi

(’’ROCAP’’) testing will not be


required. All bolts, locknuts and washers must be hot dip galvanized per AASHTO M232.

-3’
17’

GALVANIZING: All Steel Grating, Plates, Shapes and Pipe shall be Hot Dip Galvanized after

Bottom of fabrication in accordance with AASHTO M111.


D 1
(along ~ of truss) Base Plate
Elev. A ANCHOR RODS: Shall conform to ASTM F1554 Gr. 105.
Edge of
(Location varies)
Pavement
CONCRETE SURFACES: All concrete surfaces above an elevation 6’’ below the lowest final
DESIGN WIND LOADING DIAGRAM ground line at each foundation shall be cleaned and coated with Bridge Seat Sealer in accordance

Parameters shown are basis for I.D.O.T. Standards with the Standard Specifications.

Elev. A = Elevation at point of minimum Installations not within dimensional limits shown
require special analysis for all components. REINFORCEMENT BARS: Reinforcement Bars designated (E) shall be epoxy coated in
clearance to sign, walkway support or truss.
accordance with the Standard Specifications.

1 After adjustments to level truss and insure adequate vertical


FOUNDATIONS: The contract unit price for "Concrete Foundations" or "Drilled Shaft Concrete
clearance, all top and leveling nuts shall be tightened against
TYPICAL ELEVATION the base plate with a minimum torque of 200 lb.-ft. Stainless
Foundations" shall include: All necessary excavation or drilling (except in rock); backfilling with
Looking in Direction of Traffic excavated material; disposal of unsuitable or surplus material; formwork; and furnishing and
steel mesh shall then be placed around the perimeter of the
placing the Concrete, reinforcement bars, conduit, anchor bolts, nuts, washers and ground
base plate. Secure to base plate with stainless steel banding.
rods complete in place.
Sign support structures may be subject to damaging vibrations and
oscillations when sign panels are not in place during erection or Note:

maintenance of the structure. To avoid these, attach temporary blank Trusses shall be shipped individually with adequate provision to prevent

sign panels or other bracing to the structure until permanent detrimental motion during transport. This may require ropes between
* If M270 Gr. 50W (M222) steel is proposed,
signs are installed. horizontals and diagonals or energy dissipating (elastic) ties to the vehicle.
chemistry for plate to be used shall first be
The contractor is responsible for maintaining the configuration and
approved by the Engineer as suitable for
protection of the trusses.
galvanizing and welding.

TOTAL BILL OF MATERIAL

ITEM UNIT TOTAL

OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE CANTILEVER TYPE I-C-S Foot


OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE CANTILEVER TYPE II-C-S Foot
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE CANTILEVER TYPE III-C-S Foot
OVERHEAD SIGN WALKWAY-CANTILEVER TYPE S Foot

DRILLED SHAFT CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Cu. Yds.


OSC-S-1 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - GENERAL PLAN RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
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& ELEVATION - STEEL TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Horizontal Diagonal Interior Diagonal (Each End)
Hidden lines show alternating Toe edge of diagonal
Reverse direction at ends of
direction of wind bracing member shall be cut
Interior Diagonal truss. See isometric view.
in plane of lower chords. back to facilitate Horizontal
Upper Back
Upper Front Chord throat thickness per ’’, Min.,
Chord
AWS D1.1, Fig 3.2 1’’, Max.
Interior
Diagonal Horizontal

a
Horizontal
Horizontal Diagonal Horizontal Diagonal

DETAIL A
Horizontals
PLAN (Lower Chord - all vertical panel points) Sign Panel
(Walkway not shown) Galvanizing vent holes of adequate size
(Upper Chord - end and each side of post only)
shall be provided on underside at each
L
end of all truss members except chords.
Detail A
Alternately, holes may be provided in Chord
A
B wall of chords.
Typ.
9’’, Max. All vent holes shall be drilled and

b
P* (Typical) s s de-burred, typ.
3’’ Chord 9’’, Max. 3’’
(See table for spacing limits)
~ Truss & Sign TRUSS INTERIOR JOINT DETAIL

Interior
For sign and walkway brackets, 9’’
Diagonal
see Base Sheets OSC-S-6 Max.
Vertical
B and OSC-S-7.
Vertical ’’, Min.,

b
C 1’’, Max.
Elevation Y
No Interior
Interior Diagonal
Diagonal at Vertical
Interior Elevation X
Diagonal this end Vertical Diagonal
a
Roadway
Post
Lower Back
Elevation Y Vertical Diagonal. Vertical diagonals Elevation X Chord Roadway face
(~ Lower A in front and back face shall alternate. (~ Post at Lower Front Chord of post
Shop camber at end: 90
chord at end) ~ lower chord) measured without dead
ELEVATION C SHOP CAMBER TABLE
load deflection (See
(Sign and walkway omitted for clarity)
SECTION A-A Chord Typ.
elevation of typical unit)
Unit Shop Camber
TYPICAL TRUSS UNIT Length (L) at End CAMBER DIAGRAM
POST END JOINT DETAIL
(For Fabrication Only)
For Section B-B and Section C-C, see Base Sheet OSC-S-3. 15’ 2’’
16’-17’ 2’’
Note:
There are twice as many 18’-20’ 3’’
TRUSS UNIT TABLE
Chord horizontal diagonals as 21’-22’ 3’’
there are vertical diagonal.
23’-25’ 3’’ Up. & Low. Verticals; Horizontals; Vertical,
Truss Dimension Dimension Dimension Limits for Panel
26’-27’ 3’’ Chord Horizontal, and Interior Diagonals
Type ’’a’’ ’’b’’ ’’s’’ Spacing (P)*
O.D. Wall O.D. Wall
28’-30’ 3’’
Vertical
31’-32’ 3’’ 24’’ 16’’ 36’’ Min. to 48’’ Max. 0.258’’ 2’’ 0.154’’
Horizontal Diagonal I-C-S 54’’ 5’’
33’-35’ 3’’

Diagonal 36’-37’ 5’’ II-C-S 36’’ 66’’ 21’’ 42’’ Min. to 54’’ Max. 6’’ 0.28’’ 2’’ 0.203’’

Horizontal Interior 38’-40’ 5’’


Vertical III-C-S
36’’ 84’’ 21’’ 48’’ Min. to 66’’ Max. 6’’ 0.344’’ 2’’ 0.203’’
Diagonal (35’ Max.)

III-C-S
36’’ 84’’ 21’’ 48’’ Min. to 66’’ Max. 8’’ 0.322’’ 3’’ 0.216’’
(>35’ to 40’)
Interior Diagonal
L-s-3’’
*P =
3’’ 9’’ # Panels
Max.

Interior Diagonal Structure Truss Design Number of Panel


Station
(Ends of truss Number Type Length (L) Panels Per Unit Length (P)*
Vertical Vertical
only - roadside Horizontal
of post) Diagonal

** Drive-fit end cap


Typical both ends Horizontal

of each chord ISOMETRIC VIEW (lower chord only)

TYPICAL TRUSS UNIT Horizontal

Typ. Chord

CANTILEVER END JOINT DETAIL ** Contractor must use standard drive-fit cap
to close ends after galvanizing. Drive-fit
cap shall have ’’ } drain holes at low edge.
OSC-S-2 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - TRUSS DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
STEEL TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ Damping
Device

’’ } u-bolt with locknut and


~ Top Chord
washer, typ. ’’ } holes 7’’ 7’’
(See Table on Standard OS4-S-2)
in 2’’ } Std. pipe 2’’, typ. ~ Damping
D Device

~ Cross Tubes
See Plan Detail
Horizontal ~ ’’ }
Diagonal hole
~ ’’ } hole
’’ } U-bolt with locknut and 7’’ 7’’

/ 2
2’’ } Std. washer, typ. ’’ } holes
Steel Pipe in mounting tube 2’’, typ.

a
Horizontal

~ Damping
Device

a
ELEVATION
1’’ } Std. Mounting Tube Steel Cantilever
Interior
Steel Pipe Sign Structure
Diagonal
Cross

/ 2
Tube

a
Damping Device

A A

TRUSS DAMPING
DEVICE CONNECTION DETAIL

2’-0’’ (|6’’) ~ Top Chord

GENERAL NOTES
Damper: One damper per truss. (31 Lbs. Stockbridge-Type -
29’’ minimum between ends of weights)
PLAN DETAIL

D
R = + ’’
2

~ Damping
Device
R = 1’’
~ Top Chord


+ 3 ’

D
4’

2


1’

1’
’’ } U-bolt

SECTION A-A

DAMPING DEVICE MOUNTING TOP CHORD TO CROSS TUBE

TUBE U-BOLT DETAIL U-BOLT DETAIL


(Typical) (Typical)

OSC-S-D 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
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DAMPING DEVICE
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
’’ Galvanized or Stainless HH + 2’’ }
steel cover and ’’ neoprene
gasket. a + O.D. Chord + 1’’
8-’’-20 stainless steel B.C. } =
Holes in galvanized steel post and machine screws. Tap HH + 1’’ a a + O.D. Chord + 1’’
Typ.
collar = bolt } + ’’Holes in. holes in cap plate.
a
’’
typ. 25 6 Orient pipe toward walkway side. "c"
HH } Handhole 2’’
Hole in post = O.D. pipe + ’’. typ.


opening in See Detail

1’

D. Chord
cap plate D and 6

O.
~ 2 bolts


’3 ’
9’
per side 3



typ.
3
ol r

s
~ 3 bolts


pe

4’
ts

2
Up
per side 3


D. Post + 10’
2

B
40

s
t


D. Post + 10’
See Detail B

20
C C
B B

O.
4

40
After galvanizing, Collar I.D. shall equal SECTION B-B
O.D. of galvanized post plus ’’ (|’’)

s
2 3

20
Maximum gap between post and collar at

O.
any location shall be ’’ before tightening


bolts.

40

s

’- x
Cap plate
5’’ I.D. of a - (O.D. Chord + 1’’)


6 ’
collar

6 ’
Top of support post

’’ ’’ 4

y
1’

SECTION THRU POST ABOVE LOWER CHORDS


’’ clear

x
Wrap 4
Lower
outside end
Bolts 3 Detail A
O.D. of Hole in plate
’’ thick ’’
post to be O.D. post + ’’
ribs, typ. PLAN VIEW - TOP OF COLUMN
t- Typ.
~ Bolt ’’
5 Optional full penetration weld in collar.

(Two locations maximum....(180 apart)....X-ray or UT 100%)


9’

3 sides DETAIL B All bolts shown are high strength


2

1’
typ.
Two locations


1’
(For details not shown, see Detail C)
’’ thick ribs
2
typ.
See Detail D
’’ Detail C
and 6
typ.
’’ Galv. coupling
t Bottom edge of
and plug.
collar
’’ Inside wall
Install after


8’
of post
galv. post. O.D. chord


’’ - 45 chamfer

4’
DETAIL A on inside of collar to
1’’ } pipe with G
facilitate field assembly
(Two locations) formed 90 bend. ’’
Clip ’’ x ’’ 1
Threaded one end. typ.
typ.

Bevel inside to ’’ ’’
B
’’ typ. ’’ thick ribs
’’ facilitate wiring 3 sides
(four locations)
DETAIL D
SECTION C-C DETAIL C
Contoured
Grind or Grind or machine
Bolt Washers 1 Grind top if required to fully seat plate. Repair damaged galvanizing
B

machine to to fit inside


Size Hole before assembly.
fit outside radius of post B
Dia. Upper & Lower Lower Juncture Collar Side Ribs
radius of collar Truss Post Opening in Cap
Connection Bolt Bolt Spacing Thickness 2 After tightening lower connection bolts, fill gap with non-hardening,
Type Size Plate "HH"
’’ 1’’ 2’’ x y
Diameter 3 Dimension "c" 3 (t) silicone caulk suitable for exterior exposure and acceptable to the
CONTOURED WASHERS Engineer. Cost is included in Overhead Sign Structure Cantilever.
1’’ 1’’ 3’’ 16’’ }
I-C-S ’’ 3’’ 8’’ ’’ 1’’ 2’’
(107.5#/’)
1’’ 1’’ 3’’
24’’ }
II-C-S 1’’ 3’’ 12’’ ’’ 2’’ 1’’
(125#/’)

III-C-S 24’’ }
1’’ 3’’ 12’’ ’’ 2’’ 1’’
(35’ Max.) (171#/’)

III-C-S 24’’ }
1’’ 3’’ 12’’ ’’ 2’’ 1’’
(>35’ to 40’) (171#/’)

3 Upper and lower connection bolts in collar and bolts at lower chord connection must
be high strength with matching lock nuts. Lower connection bolts must have 2 flat
washers each.
OSC-S-3 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - JUNCTURE DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
STEEL TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
10 Ga. stainless steel or hot
dip galvanized carbon steel 2’’, typ.


3’’, typ.
4’’, typ.

.
45
typ


-6’
3’’, typ.

4’
See Detail A
B for geometry
Axis of
sign HANDHOLE COVER
1’-10’’
8’’ } hole
Bolt Circle

2’’ } holes for B See Detail D on


SUGGESTED POSITIONING PLATE
2’’ } anchor rods Base Sheet OSC-S-3.
1’-10’’
Bolt Circle t
Typ.
1’-2’’ 1’-2’’ t-
For UT, grind top of



2’-4’’ Utilize positioning plate and temporary nuts
rod square and smooth
4’’ with leveling nuts or other Engineer approved
16’’ O.D. Pipe Drill & tap before galvanizing.
107 lb./ft. methods to maintain anchor bolts’ alignment
SECTION A-A * for ’’ - 20 screws.
during concrete placement. Plate, extra nuts

)
0.656’’ wall

’ Max.
Chase thread
Type I-C-S 3’’ and other positioning aids become Contractor’s
’’ ’’ after galvanizing.
property. Cost included in "Drilled Shaft

n.
threaded
3’’

-6’

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5’’ Concrete Foundations".

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At base

25’


8’
m Protect threads during concreting with

H (
1’’
**

vani
’’ Rib Plate tape, sleeves, or other means.
G **
typ.

’ Gal

6 ’
3 ’


’’ x 2’’ flat


8’

-0’
bar frame* *** 18’’ is minimum to be galvanized.

18’
6’
Entire rod may be galvanized at
3 sides 2’’ }
Contractor’s option.
MT 25%

10’

’’ x 1’’, Min.

n.
Continuous backing ring 1’’ R All Thread = NC

, Mi

1 ’

(National Coarse)


-0’
2’’ Base Plate Provide 8’’ x 4’’ cover.

Threaded
Outside corners = 2’’ radius.

9’


4’
Provide 4-’’ } holes in cover for
Provide 1 nut per rod.
’’ - 20 round head hot dip galvanized
Deform thread or use chemical
Bottom of ~ Handhole or stainless steel machine screws.
thread lock to secure.
Top of


Base Plate See Detail A (See cover details.)

-6’
Detail B Anchor rods

1’
Top of DETAIL A
SECTION B-B Foundation A A ANCHOR ROD DETAIL


8’
* Bent bars may be butt welded top and bottom Anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F1554 Grade 105.
or bottom only. In lieu of fabricated handhole
3’’ Stainless Steel Std. Galvanize the upper 18’’ (minimum***) and associated AASHTO
frame as shown, may cut from 2’’ plate (rolling
2’’ (|’’) gap Gr. Wire Cloth, ’’ max. M291, Grade A, C or DH heavy hex nuts and hardened washers
direction vertical). All cut faces to be ground
opening with minimum wire per AASHTO M232. No welding shall be permitted on rods.
m in or less.
to ANSI Roughness of 500
3’’ } Galvanized steel conduit diameter of AWG No. 16 Provide a nut at bottom, a hexagon locknut and washer above

Thread and cap both ends with 2’’ lap. Secure with base plate and a leveling nut and washer below base plate.
’’ stainless steel banding ** Butt welded joint in post is only allowed for post
Nuts shall each be tightened with 200 lb.-ft. minimum torque
m heights (H) over 20 ft. in length. If used, weld
UT 25% after anchor bolt nuts are against base plate. Before or after threading, but before
procedure must be preapproved by Engineer and
fully tightened. galvanizing, each anchor rod shall be ultrasonically tested (UT)
joint shall receive 100% RT or UT (tension criteria)
by a Level II or III inspector, qualified in accord with ANSI
at Contractor’s expense.
’’ x 1’’, Min. guidelines, to insure no rejectable flaws exist in the upper 18’’
Continuous backing ring 6’’ (tension criteria). Cost of testing included in Drilled Shaft
Concrete Foundations.
Clip heel of ribs Tack weld only
1’’ x 1’’, typ. in root area Structure
Station H
of final weld Number

For Foundation Details


see Base Sheet OSC-S-9.
3’-0’’ } 3’-0’’ }

DETAIL B FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION


(Typical rib)

Note: "H" based on 15’-0’’ or actual sign height, whichever is greater.

OSC-S-4 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - TYPE I-C-S TRUSS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SUPPORT POST - STEEL TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Type III-C-S
Type II-C-S
10 Ga. stainless steel or hot
dip galvanized carbon steel
2’’, typ.


3’’, typ.

4’’, typ.



-6’
-0’
3’’, typ.

15

5’
7’
See Detail A
B

15
for geometry
Axis of
sign HANDHOLE COVER
8’’ } hole 2’-6’’
Bolt Circle
2’’ } holes for B See Detail D on
2’’ } anchor rods Base Sheet OSC-S-3
SUGGESTED POSITIONING PLATE
2’-6’’
Bolt Circle 24’’ O.D. Pipe t
125 lb./ft. Typ.
1’-6’’ 1’-6’’ t-
0.500’’ wall
For UT, grind top of



3’-0’’ (For Type II-C-S Utilize positioning plate and temporary nuts
4’’ rod square and smooth
< 30’) with leveling nuts or other Engineer approved
Drill & tap before galvanizing.

) Type III-C-S
- methods to maintain anchor bolts’ alignment

) Type II-C-S
SECTION A-A * for ’’ - 20 screws.
during concrete placement. Plate, extra nuts
24’’ O.D. Pipe Chase thread
3’’ and other positioning aids become Contractor’s
171 lb./ ft. ’’ ’’ after galvanizing.

n.
property. Cost included in "Drilled Shaft

threaded
0.688’’ Wall 3’’

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5’’ Concrete Foundations".

zed***
(For Type III-C-S
At base


8’
> 30’ to 40’)

’ Max.
’ Max.
1’’ Protect threads during concreting with

vani
m tape, sleeves, or other means.
’’ Rib Plate
** **

-0’
-6’
typ.

’ Gal

6 ’
G

3 ’


’’ x 2’’ flat


8’
23’
24’

-0’
bar frame* *** 18’’ is minimum to be galvanized.

18’
H (
H (

6’
Entire rod may be galvanized at
3 sides 2’’ }
Contractor’s option.
MT 25%

10’

’’ x 1’’, Min.

n.
continuous backing ring 1’’ R All Thread = NC

, Mi

1 ’

(National Coarse)


Provide 8’’ x 4’’ cover.

-0’
2’’ Base Plate

Threaded
Outside corners = 2’’ radius.

9’


4’
Provide 4-’’ } holes in cover for
Provide 1 nut per rod.
’’ - 20 round head hot dip galvanized
Deform thread or use chemical
Bottom of ~ Handhole or stainless steel machine screws.
thread lock to secure.
(See cover details) Top of


Base Plate See Detail A

-6’
Detail B Anchor rods

1’
Top of DETAIL A
SECTION B-B A A ANCHOR ROD DETAIL


Foundation

8’
Bent bars may be butt welded top and bottom
Anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F1554 Grade 105.
or bottom only. In lieu of fabricated handhole
Galvanize the upper 18’’ (minimum***) and associated AASHTO
3’’ Stainless Steel Std. frame as shown, may cut from 2’’ plate (rolling
2’’ (|’’) gap M291, Grade A, C or DH heavy hex nuts and hardened washers
Gr. Wire Cloth, ’’ max. direction vertical). All cut faces to be ground
per AASHTO M232. No welding shall be permitted on rods.
opening with minimum wire m in or less.
to ANSI Roughness of 500
3’’ } Galvanized steel conduit Provide a nut at bottom, a hexagon locknut and washer above
diameter of AWG No. 16
Thread and cap both ends base plate and a leveling nut and washer below base plate.
with 2’’ lap. Secure with Butt welded joint in post is only allowed for post
Nuts shall each be tightened with 200 lb.-ft. minimum torque
m ’’ stainless steel banding heights (H) over 20 ft. in length. If used, weld
UT 25% against base plate. Before or after threading, but before
after anchor bolt nuts are procedure must be preapproved by Engineer and
galvanizing, each anchor rod shall be ultrasonically tested (UT)
fully tightened. joint shall receive 100% RT or UT (tension criteria)
by a Level II or III inspector, qualified in accord with ANSI
at Contractor’s expense.
’’ x 1’’, Min. guidelines, to insure no rejectable flaws exist in the upper 18’’
continuous backing ring 6’’ (tension criteria). Cost of testing included in Drilled Shaft
Concrete Foundations.
Clip heel of ribs Tack weld only
1’’ x 1’’, typ. in root area Structure
Station H
of final weld Number

For Foundation Details


see Base Sheet OSC-S-9.
3’-6’’ } 3’-6’’ }

DETAIL B
FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION
(Typical rib)

Note: "H" based on 15’-0’’ or actual sign height, whichever is greater.


OSC-S-5 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - TYPE II-C-S & III-C-S RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
TRUSS SUPPORT POST - STEEL TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Top of W6x9 walkway Top of W6x9
Sign panel
support and sign bracket B (Sign Support Only)

ic
Traffi

ff
Top of W6x9

ra
(Walkway Support Only)

T
c
Traffi
A A
WGL ED

PLAN

WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH


(Road plan beneath truss varies)

h* B h*
TYPICAL FRONT ELEVATION
Structure
With lights and handrail omitted for clarity. Station WGL ED TGL
Walkway and truss grating dimensions Number

are nominal and may vary (width |’’,


Truss Grating Length (TGL)
depth |’’) based on available standard
widths.
Truss grating Splice**

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Truss
-2’

Grati
1’
Alternate angle
***


W6x9

-4’
for safety chain
f* Grating g* W6x9
f*

1’
attachment ~ Walkway Grating Splice**
Sign Panel
Tie-downs
Standard Galvanized Steel

kway
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Notes:


-0’
Bar Grating

Grati
Space walkway brackets and sign brackets W6x9 for efficiency and
*

Wal
2’
within limits shown:

Safety Chain f = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of sign to ~ of nearest bracket)

-6 "
~ Handrail Joint**
Each end g = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of walkway to ~ of nearest bracket)
h = 6’-0’’ maximum (~ to ~ sign and/or walkway support brackets, W6x9)

1’
If walkway bracket at safety chain location is behind sign, add angle to bracket. See alternate
***
safety chain attachment on base sheet OSC-S-8.


For details of sign placement, sign/walkway brackets, truss and walkway gratings, grating splices

6 ’
and Section B-B, see Base Sheet OSC-S-7.


6 ’
g* h* For details of handrail, handrail joint, safety chain and Details F and G, see Base Sheet OSC-S-8.
Walkway grating Detail F Detail G

Light fixture supports.


Handrail
Length as required for
lighting fixtures. (If required) End Distance
(ED)
Walkway Grating Length (WGL)

Design Length (L)


~ Column

BRACKET TABLE
SECTION A-A
Truss grating to facilitate inspection Handrail and walkway grating shall span a minimum of three brackets between splices.
W6x9
shall run full length of cantilevers. Cost
** Use and location of handrail joints or grating splices are optional, based on lengths needed and material availability.
of truss grating is included in "Overhead
Post O.D.
Sign Structure Cantilever". TGL = L - ( + 6’’) Sign Width
Number
2
Less Than or Brackets
Greater Than
Equal To Required

10’-0’’ 2
10’-0’’ 16’-0’’ 3
16’-0’’ 22’-0’’ 4
22’-0’’ 28’-0’’ 5
28’-0’’ 34’-0’’ 6

OSC-S-6 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - WALKWAY DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
STEEL TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Top of W6x9 walkway Top of W6x9
Sign panel
support and sign bracket B (Sign Support Only)

Top of W6x9
(Walkway Support Only)

ic
Traffi

ff
ra
T
c
Traffi
A A

WGL ED

PLAN
WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH
(Road plan beneath truss varies)
h* B h*
TYPICAL FRONT ELEVATION
With lights and handrail omitted for clarity.
Walkway and truss grating dimensions
are nominal and may vary (width |’’, Structure
Truss Grating Length (TGL) Station WGL ED TGL
depth |’’) based on available standard Number
widths.
Steel plank Truss grating Splice**

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Truss
-2’

Grati
1’
*** Alternate angle


W6x9*

-4’
for safety chain
f* Grating g* W6x9
attachment f*

1’
Sign Panel ~ Walkway Grating Splice**
Tie-downs

kway
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-0’
Galvanized Steel Walkway

Grati
Wal
2’
Notes:
Space walkway brackets and sign brackets W6x9 for efficiency and
*


Safety Chain within limits shown:


~ Handrail Joint**
Each end

-6
f = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of sign to ~ of nearest bracket)

1’
g = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of walkway to ~ of nearest bracket)
h = 6’-0’’ maximum (~ to ~ sign and/or walkway support brackets, W6x9)


6 ’
If walkway bracket at safety chain location is behind sign, add angle to bracket. See alternate
***


safety chain attachment on base sheet OSC-S-8.

6 ’
g* h* For details of sign placement, sign/walkway brackets, truss and walkway gratings, grating splices
Walkway grating Detail F Detail G
and Section B-B, see Base Sheet OSC-S-7S.

Light fixture supports. For details of handrail, handrail joint, safety chain and Details F and G, see Base Sheet OSC-S-8.
Handrail
Length as required for
lighting fixtures. (If required) End Distance
(ED)
Walkway Grating Length (WGL)

Design Length (L)


~ Column
BRACKET TABLE
SECTION A-A
Truss grating to facilitate inspection Handrail and walkway grating shall span a minimum of three brackets between splices. W6x9
shall run full length of cantilevers. Cost
** Use and location of handrail joints or grating splices are optional, based on lengths
of truss grating is included in "Overhead needed and material availability. Sign Width
Post O.D. Number
Sign Structure Cantilever". TGL = L - ( + 6’’)
2 Less Than or Brackets
Greater Than
Equal To Required

8’-0’’ 2
8’-0’’ 14’-0’’ 3
14’-0’’ 20’-0’’ 4
20’-0’’ 26’-0’’ 5
26’-0’’ 32’-0’’ 6
OSC-S-6S 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - ALTERNATE STEEL RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
WALKWAY DETAILS - STEEL TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ Truss & Truss Grating 1 Drilling holes in grating may be done in shop or field, based on Contractor’s
Sign shall be even with top of the bracket,
preference and subject to accurate alignment.
W6x9 but it may extend no more than 6’’ above

Minimum elevation for top of the top of the bracket for field adjustments.
2 When truss grating must be spliced, use suggested detail or other methods
W6x9 for walkway only
Continuous handrail hinge Handrail joint location subject to the Engineer’s review and approval. Locate splice to avoid
’’ gap (|’’)
~ ’’ } holes, typ. (Shown) (If needed) interference between cross bars and bolt locations.


6’

typ.
3 Tube to grating gap may vary from 0 to " (max.) to align walkway, allow


2’
for camber, etc.

ange


typ.

6’

2’
4’
~ ’’ } U-bolts. 4 If Handrail Joint present, weld angle to W6x9 and " extension bars.

fl
Provide 2 washers and 2 hexogon
(See Base Sheet OSC-S-8)
locknuts per bolt.

n.
(4 required per walkway bracket,
5 ‘ " x " x 2" welded to handrail posts to protect locations that contact

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2 top and 2 bottom.)
grating.

typ.
L 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’ L 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’


’’ 4

1’
4’’ long 6’’ long
6 Based on actual sign height, DS , given on OSC-S-1.
C

~ W6x9 and grating splice

~ Truss and sign


(CONTINUOUS WALKWAY GRATING) (AT WALKWAY GRATING SPLICE)
BAR SIZES FOR STANDARD STEEL GRATING
D

Sign Panel
Handrail TRUSS GRATING Main bearing bars ’’ x 1’’ on 1’’ centers.
Place symmetrical SECTION W-W
about ~ truss See Details on Base Cross bars ’’ x 1’’ on 4’’ centers.

5 Sheet OSC-S-8.
Drill 1 ’’ } holes for ’’ } WALKWAY GRATING Main bearing bars ’’ x 1’’ on 1’’ centers.
Handrail Hinge bolts, 1’’ long, each with one flat Cross bars ’’ x 1’’ on 4’’ centers.

A
See Details on Base washer under locknut.
Sheet OSC-S-8.
Walkway grating ~ Splice in truss grating
Light Fixture 1’’ Grating width plus ’’ 2’’
See Detail W and ~ horizontal
1’-2’’ standard (If required) W
B

Cross bars W
steel grating, ’’ } bolt


’’
n.
-3’

Banded Grating Ends


see Details T
T’ (2 per splice)
Mi
1’

and T’ 2 .

n.

2’-0’’ Grating 7’’ 10’’ 6’’ 6’’

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Bottom of W6x9

1’
1’-4’’
1’’
and sign
6’-0" L 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’
Detail D
DETAIL W (with vertical T’
d
leg cut)
SECTION B-B (Walkway grating)
2- 2 x 2 ’’ x ’’
at each horizontal
DETAIL T’
(with vertical leg cut)
1’’ |’’, spaced to (Truss grating splice)
T 3 1’’ x ’’ main bearing bars miss cross bars, typ. Details not shown same as Detail T. d+’’ (|’’)
Truss Grating
Alternate materials may be used subject to the
2’’ 1’’ Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway 1’’, Min. ’’ } bolt SECTION T’-T’
Engineer’s review and approval.
for ’’ } bolts, 1’’ long, each typ. (two per angle)
with one flat washer under locknut.
1’’

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grati
1 ’
5’’
’’


1 ’

1’
1
’’ x 5’’ plate
1
L 2’’ x 2’’ x ’’, typ.
d

3
Horizontal (with vertical leg cut) ~ ’’ } holes, typ.
T
D
’’ } u-bolt
~ ’’ } holes in angles for ’’ } u-bolts. d = outside diameter of horizontal



Two washers and locknuts required per bolt. W6x9
d+’’ (|’’) W6x9

5
60
DETAIL T SECTION T-T
(Truss grating at horizontal)
No back D 4’’
gouge
Structure 6 6
Station A B C D DETAIL D SECTION D-D
Number

OSC-S-7 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - WALKWAY DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
STEEL TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Sign shall be even with top of the bracket, ~ ’’ } holes for ’’ } bolts with
~ Truss & Truss Grating
W6x9 one washer and hexagon lock nut per bolt, typ.
but it may extend no more than 6’’ above
the top of the bracket for field adjustments.
Minimum elevation for top of W6x9
W6x9 for walkway only

~ ’’ } u-bolts.


6’
Provide 2 washers and 2 hexogon
Walkway
locknuts per bolt. (4 bolts required per walkway

A
2’-0’’, typ. 6 2 ’’ Drill 1 ’’ } holes in walkway for ’’ }
bracket, 2 top and 2 bottom).
W W bolts, 1’’ long, each with one flat washer Grating sym.

under locknut. at ~
~ ’’ } holes, typ.


4

1 ’

4

1’



2’

2
~ Truss


2’
and sign

7’
’’


typ.
C

Walkway Grating:

1 ’

.
’ cl
4 typ.


Galvanized steel, 2’-0 ’’ wide

1 ’
n.
~ W6x9


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see Detail W. 6
Sign Panel


1’’, typ. ’’

1’

1 ’
D

Placed symmetrical
typ.
Handrail 1’’, typ.
about ~ truss W6x9
See Details on Base
WALKWAY GRATING CONTINUOUS AT WALKWAY GRATING SPLICE
Sheet OSC-S-8.

DETAIL W SECTION W-W


3 Handrail Hinge
GALVANIZED STEEL WALKWAY GRATING

A
See Detail E on
Base Sheet OSC-S-8.
1’-2’’
See Detail D
Light Fixture
on Base Sheet
(If required) Steel
B

OSC-S-7.
2- L 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’, typ.

~ Splice and Horizontal


-3’
n.

Bottom of Grating at each horizontal


Mi
1’

W6x9 ’’ (|’’) gap


1’’, Min. 1’’, Min. ’’ } bolt
and sign
typ. typ. (two per angle) 1’’ 1’’ 1’’ 1’’ 1’’ 1’’

1’-4’’ 2’-0’’ walkway 8’’ 10’’ 6’’ 6’’


Truss Grating: 1’’

n.



6’-1"

Mi
2’
Steel plank, 1’-2’’ wide


see Detail T. 6

2’

1 ’
SECTION B-B

d
~ ’’ } holes, typ. d = outside diameter
of horizontal

~ ’’ } u-bolt. Two bolts


~ ’’ } bolts
required per horizontal.
d+’’ (|’’) (four per angle)

1’’ 1’-2’’ 6 Drill 1 ’’ } holes


in walkway for ’’ }
bolts, 1’’ long, each SECTION T-T SECTION T-T
T with one flat washer (Truss Grating Continuous) (Truss grating splice)
under locknut.
Details not shown same as Section T-T.
Alternate splice details and locations may be used
1 Drilling holes in grating may be done in shop or field, based on subject to the Engineer’s review and approval.
ear

Contractor’s preference and subject to accurate alignment.


ear
, Max. cl

STEEL TRUSS GRATING


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2 When truss grating must be spliced, use suggested details or other


methods in accord with grating manufacturer’s recommendation and
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T Steel L 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’, typ. subject to the Engineer’s review and approval.

(with horizontal leg cut)


3 ‘ " x " x 2" welded to handrail posts to protect locations that
contact grating. Structure
~ ’’ } holes in angles for ’’ } 7 7
Station A B C D
Number
u-bolts. Two washers and lock nuts
4 Galvanized steel L 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’, 3’’ long with continuous
required per bolt.
grating 7’’ long at grating splice.

DETAIL T
5 Details shown are considered equal alternatives to Standard Steel
(Truss Grating at Horizontal) Walkway Details and may be substituted by Contractor at no
charge in contract cost.

6 Perforated or expanded metal grating providing a skid resistant


(non-serrated) surface and capable of supporting a 500 pound
concentrated load with a 6’-0’’ clear span. Walkway and truss
grating dimensions are nominal and may vary (width |’’,
depth |’’) based on available standard sizes. Cut ends of
grating shall be free of burrs or hazardous projections and
coated with zinc-rich primer or equivalent.

7 Based on actual sign height, DS , given on OSC-S-1.


OSC-S-7S 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
ALTERNATE WALKWAY DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ Light Suppport
F F
" Minimum gap

Snap Length as required Length as required


4’’ sag rail and grating shall span a
Eyebolt
(Approx.) minimum of three brackets


-3’


6 ’
1’’ } Std. Steel Typ. on 1’’ } Std. Steel
Eyebolt 1 Install standard force-fit end caps ’’ } holes for ’’ }
2

1’
Chain 3 pipe verticals pipe
or weld ’’ end plates with ’’ c.f.w. bolts. (Drill in field).



and grind smooth. (All rail ends)
W6x9

-10
W6x9

2’

-6’
1’
Grating tie down
2’-0’’ grating G G

F F



DETAIL F DETAIL G

1
1’-4’’ 2’-0’’ Standard 7’’
Standard 2 Horizontal handrail member shall be continuous
Steel Grating
8’’ thru 1’’} pipe. Provide ’’ } hole in 1’’} pipe
Alternate
SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION for ’’ } bolt. Field drill ’’ } hole in horizontal
1’’ ’’ bolt round head,
(Showing Safety Chain W/O Sign) HANDRAIL DETAILS rail member. Provide washer and locknut for hexagon locknut
bolt. (Use ’’ eyebolts in ’’ } holes on top
’’
P rail at ends only.)
5’’ ’’ ’’ gap |’’ 4
1"


7’’


1’’ 3’’ 1’’
1"
2’’
’’ 1’’ 2’’ ~ Sym.


’’ 1’’

2’
1’’
’’ 1’’
~ " } hole in angle
‘ " x 3" x 7" ’’
for " } eyebolt with ’’
one nut and washer.

~ ’’ } hole for
pin chain ring 6’’
1
2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’ 5’’ long W6x9
~ " } holes for " } 1
(Each side) 4 (cut
hex head bolts, each with horizontal leg to 1’’)


-10 ’


nut and two washers.
SECTION F-F SECTION G-G


2’

Flat,


Sign panel LIGHTING FIXTURE MOUNTS (IF REQUIRED)
out-out






’’ plate 4 Field cut ends of light support channels shall be free of burrs or

2
P hazardous projections and coated with zinc-rich primer or equivalent.
1
1’’ }

1
G
No back Extension bar

gouge ’’ x 1’’ x 6’’


Each side
Field drill ’’ } hole for ’’ }
SIDE ELEVATION
ALTERNATE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT ELEVATION AT HANDRAIL JOINT
eye-bolt. (At approximately
Vertical member of walkway bracket
FRONT ELEVATION elevation of upper handrail pipe.)
(With Sign Present) Drill and ream for ’’ } Details not shown same as "FRONT ELEVATION" (No sign interference)
Items not shown same as ’’Side Elevation" of "Handrail Details" stainless steel bolt with Details not shown same as "ELEVATION" at right.
washer and hexagon locknut. 3’-6’’ of chain required for ’’ } stainless steel eye-bolts.
~" } holes each location. (Approx.) 3 Provide washer and hexagon locknut.
‘ " x 3" x 7" ’’ } ring-grip quick 6’’ L 2" x 2" x "
for " } hex

release self-locking
head bolts
L 2" x 2" x " Stainless Steel swivel eye
2

stainless steel pin


Eyebolt
snap at handrail end
1’’ } Std. Steel


2’
2’’ pipe 3’-10" chain 3 Sign panel SAFETY CHAIN
’’, typ.

typ. (Approx.)
5’

’’ } pin One required for each end of each walkway.

keeper hole, typ. Walkway bracket


1 "

typ.

Stainless steel swivel eye


1’

Eyebolt
snap at handrail end

’’ stainless steel chain,


W6x9 web
~" } eyebolt hole 6’’ long, with ’’ stainless ALTERNATE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT
PLAN steel ring each end
Details not shown similar to ’’Safety Chain’’ Details
1’-2"
(Walkway omitted for clarity)
DETAIL E HANDRAIL HINGE
SECTION P-P 3 ’’ Type 304L Stainless steel chain, approximately 12
links per foot.

PLAN AT HANDRAIL JOINT


Details not shown same as "PLAN"
OSC-S-8 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - HANDRAIL DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
STEEL TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
D 3’’ } galvanized steel conduit. D 3’’ } galvanized steel conduit. 3’’ cl. #4 bar spiral (E)
Distance to edge of pavement Thread and cap both ends. Distance to edge of pavement Thread and cap both ends.

.
’ cl

’ cl
10-#9 v(E) bars
* Grind anchor rod to bright finish
equally spaced Anchor Rod


Elevation


at ground clamp location before

2’

2’
9’

9’


8’
8’
Top Circle Diameter
installing clamp.

mum
mum
mum
mum
For details of anchor rods

’ maxi
ni
and positioning templates see

’ maxi
ni

’ mi
’ mi
Truss Support Post Base

A
A A SECTION A-A

A
B B

-0’
Sheets OSC-S-4 and OSC-S-5.

-6’
-0’
-6’
3’-0’’ } shaft

2’
3’
2’
3’
#4 bar spiral (E)


| 12’
| 12’
12-#8 v(E) bars
equally spaced
Anchor Rod
Circle Diameter


’ |3’
|3’

F
’(

12’
12’
Approved clamps Approved clamps
for grounding to for grounding to
Anchor Rod* 6’’ Anchor Rod * 6’’ For details of anchor

tch
tch

rods and positioning

’ pi
’ pi

#6 braided copper #6 braided copper 3’’ cl. templates see Truss

E) at 6’
E) at 6’

wire or cable wire or cable Support Post Base

B
B
SECTION B-B Sheets OSC-S-4 and
OSC-S-5.
3’’ cl. 3’-6’’ } shaft

ral (
ral (

# 4 bar spi
# 4 bar spi

’’ } x 10’-0’’ copper ground ’’ } x 10’-0’’ copper ground 10-#9 v(E) bars


rod driven into natural ground. rod driven into natural ground. equally spaced
Cost of rod, cable and clamps Cost of rod, cable and clamps
shall be included in cost of shall be included in cost of
"Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundations". C C "Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundations". D D #4 bar spiral (E)

.
’ cl
3’’ cl.
3’-0’’ } shaft Elevation 3’-6’’ } shaft for Type II-C-S
for Type I-C-S Truss

3’
3 hoops minimum Bottom and III-C-S Trusses

top and bottom

ELEVATION 3 hoops minimum ELEVATION SECTION C-C


#4 bar spiral (E)
NOTES: top and bottom 3’-0’’ } shaft
The foundation details shown are based on common cohesive soil conditions (silty or
sandy clay) with an average Qu 1.25 ton/sq. ft. for all strata within the ’’B’’ portion
of the foundation. "Qu", the soil’s unconfined compressive strength, shall be determined
by the Engineer from either hand penetrometer readings during construction or previous
FOUNDATION DATA
soil investigations at the site. For lower soil strengths or different soil types, the Engineer
shall review pertinent data and determine any required revisions to the diameter, depth, Truss Post Base Maximum Maximum Shaft "B" Anchor Rods Anchor Rod

reinforcement or configuration of the foundation. If changes are required by the Engineer, Type Sheet CantileverLength Total Sign Area Diameter Depth Circle Diameter
Diameter
(sq ft) No. (in)
or if dimensions "B" and "F" are increased more than 12’’ by the Contractor, ’’as-built’’ (ft) (in) (ft) (in)
plans shall be prepared and submitted to the District Bureau of Operations for future 2
I-C-S OSC-S-4 25 170 3.0 15.5 8 22
reference. Actual ’’B’’, ’’Elevation Bottom’’, and average’’Qu’’ values shall also be entered
II-C-S OSC-S-5 30 170 3.5 15.0 12 2 30
in the table on this sheet for permanent reference.
II-C-S OSC-S-5 30 340 3.5 21.5 12 2 30
No sonotubes or decomposable forms shall be used below the lower conduit entrance. 12-#8 v(E) bars
III-C-S OSC-S-5 35 170 3.5 19.0 12 2 30
Permanent metal forms or other shielding may not be left in place below that elevation equally spaced
III-C-S OSC-S-5 35 250 3.5 22.5 12 2 30
without the Engineers’ written permission. Excavations shall be dewatered before concrete
III-C-S OSC-S-5 35 400 3.5 26.5 12 2 30 3’’ cl.
placement if directed by the Engineer at no additional cost.
III-C-S OSC-S-5 40 400 3.5 30.0 12 2 30
Concrete shall be placed monolithically, without construction joints.
SECTION D-D
Backfill shall be placed per Article 502 of Standard Specification and prior to erection
of support column. 3’-6’’ } shaft

A normal surface finish followed by a Bridge Seat Sealer application will be required
on concrete surfaces above the lowest elevation 6’’ below finished ground line. Cost included
in Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundation. Class DS
Structure Truss Shaft Elevation Elevation Qu A B F
Station Concrete
Number Type Diameter Top Bottom
Cubic Yards

F = A + B
OSC-S-9 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES - DRILLED SHAFT RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
STEEL TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Sign Structures Manual Section 2 – Design (Aesthetic)

Aesthetic Sign Structures

2.10 Steel Trichord Span Sign Structures

Steel trichord sign structure designs provide a span sign structure that is less
expensive than a conventional box-type truss structure, has a smaller “footprint”
at ground level and carries less total sign area or height for a given span length.
The use of only a single column and shaft foundation at each end should fit in
better with urban intersection or interstate applications where foundation space is
limited.

For all steel trichord span sign structures, the maximum total sign area is 600
square feet and the maximum sign height is 15 feet, but may be taller for specific
projects. Plan Preparers must use a box type span sign structure when the
proposed tallest sign height or total area exceeds these limits. For locations
requiring base mounting on bridge parapets or median barriers, the 36” diameter
base is too bulky, so use only a box-type span sign structure with A-frame end
supports. In addition, do not mount large sign panels on the single back chord
member of a trichord. For locations requiring large signs on both faces of the
truss, use only box trusses. For installations using changeable / dynamic /
variable message sign cabinets, do not use trichords, use Type III-A or III-S
structures only.

Galvanized steel trichords may be pre-treated and painted with the approved
epoxy/urethane system for projects with aesthetic mandates, similar to the
galvanized steel box truss structures in Section 2-8. To determine acceptable
color alternatives and allow time for testing and pre-approval, consult the Bureau
of Materials and Physical Research (BMPR) early in the planning process.

Use the following procedures when preparing trichord plans:

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1. Determine the 15-digit sign structure number, station, location of the sign
over the roadway, distance from right foundation to edge of pavement (D),
design span length (center to center support frames), proposed height of
sign(s) (Ds), total sign area and roadway Elevation A for point of minimum
clearance to sign structure (sign, sign bracket, walkway support, or truss).
Select the appropriate structure from the three designs shown below:

Trichord Type TRI-I-S TRI-II-S TRI-III-S TRI-IV-S


Maximum Span Length (feet) 80 100 120 140

2. Determine height dimension H from bottom of base plate to centerline of top


chord (see base sheet TRI-S-5) using the following criteria:

(a) 17 feet 3 inches is the minimum vertical clearance from Elevation A to


sign, walkway support, or truss, whichever is lowest.

(b) Top of foundation is a minimum of 2 feet and a maximum of 3 feet 6


inches above grade elevation for drilled shafts, as shown on the plans.

(c) Use a minimum sign height of 15’-0” to calculate the column heights.
To calculate H for a trichord structure with walkway brackets:
To Elevation A, add 17’ 3” (clear), plus 1’ 3” (walkway), plus 7’-6”,
plus half the truss height (2’-6”), minus top of foundation elevation,
minus 2 inches (round up to the nearest 3-inch increment).

3. Determine the number of exterior and interior truss units required. Use the
minimum number of units for each truss, keeping the maximum unit length at
approximately 40 feet or less. For example, use only two exterior units for a
design length (L) of 80 feet, even though one or both may be slightly greater
than 40 feet. Calculate exterior unit panel spacing (P) by dividing the Unit
Length (Le) minus 29.5 inches ( 1 inch), by the number of panels. Calculate

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single interior unit panel spacing (P) by dividing the Unit Length (Li) minus 15
inches, by number of panels. The minimum panel spacing for all trichord
truss types is 4 feet and the maximum panel spacing is 5.0 feet.

To maintain the pattern of the vertical diagonals, interior units must have an
even number of panels per unit while exterior units may have an odd or even
number of panels. When two interior units are used, each interior unit may
have an odd or even number of panels, resulting in an even number for all
interior units combined. For ease of fabrication and the most economical
design, all panels on a truss should be the same length. Tables of
recommended dimensions are on pages 2.10-5, 2.10-6 and 2.10-7.

4. Obtain soil-boring data and determine the average Qu per Section 1.6 for all
strata within and below the “B” portion of the drilled shaft foundation. If
average and minimum Qu values meet the requirements of Section 1.6, the
depth may be determined from the drilled shaft foundation standard TRI-S-9.
As described in Section 1.6, if average and minimum Qu values do not meet
the requirements, the BBS must provide a depth or a special design.

5. With the information from Steps 2(b) and 4, and/or information obtained from
the BBS, determine the drilled shaft vertical limits (Elevation Top, Elevation
Bottom), and dimensions “A”, “B”, and “F” for drilled shaft foundations.

6. Walkway grating should cover the full width of all signs and extend a
minimum of 4 feet past the edge of pavement into the shoulder unless the
shoulder width is less than 10 feet. If shoulder width is less than 10 feet or if
the structure is on a low speed ramp, the walkway grating may begin at edge
of pavement, while still covering the full width of all signs. Truss inspection
grating extends full length of the truss, unless specifically exempted by the
District and BBS. For projects that omit front walkway and lighting, details
provide the option of plain vertical sign supports in lieu of the L-brackets.

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7. If the left and right support heights on a structure are not equal, fill in two
rows of the table on the “Truss Support Post” sheet for that structure,
checking the boxes labeled “Left” and “Right” to designate each end support.

8. Fill in all tables on applicable base sheets including sign structure number,
station, height of tallest sign, total sign area, column heights and sign bracket
and foundation dimensions. Calculate all quantities and complete the Total
Bill of Material.

9. If the proposed structure is replacing a Vierendeel span on an existing


foundation, contact the BBS for special column and foundation designs and
details.

10. Submit proposed designs exceeding dimensional and/or loading limits to the
BBS for special analysis and/or approval.

11. To provide uniformity for all trichord sign structure plans, place the sheets in
the following order:

General Plan and Elevation (TRI-S-1)


Steel Truss Details (TRI-S-2 followed by TRI-S-3)
Damping Device (TRI-S-4)
Truss Support Post (TRI-S-5)
Steel Walkway Details (TRI-S-6)
Steel Walkway Details (TRI-S-7)
Steel Handrail Details (TRI-S-8)
Drilled Shaft Foundation Details (TRI-S-9)

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Recommended Dimensions

Type TRI-I-S Sign Truss


Variable End Dimension = 12" + - 1" (See sheet TRI-S-2)

Truss Variable Exterior Units (2) Interior Unit(s)


Length End Dimension No. Panels Unit Panel Number No. of Panels Unit Panel
(ft) (in) Per Unit Length (Le) Length (P) Required Per Unit Length (Li) Length (P)

50 12 1/2" 5 25' - 9 1/2" 4' - 8" 0 - - -


51 11" 5 26' -5" 4' - 9 1/2" 0 - - -
52 12" 5 26' - 10" 4' - 10 1/2" 0 - - -
53 13" 5 27' - 3" 4' - 11 1/2" 0 - - -
54 12" 6 27' - 10" 4' - 2 3/4" 0 - - -
55 12" 6 28' - 4" 4' - 3 3/4" 0 - - -
56 12" 6 28' - 10" 4' - 4 3/4" 0 - - -
57 12" 6 29' - 4" 4' - 5 3/4" 0 - - -
58 12" 6 29' - 10" 4' - 6 3/4" 0 - - -
59 12" 6 30' - 4" 4' - 7 3/4" 0 - - -
60 12" 6 30' - 10" 4' - 8 3/4" 0 - - -
61 12" 6 31' - 4" 4' - 9 3/4" 0 - - -
62 12" 6 31' - 10" 4' - 10 3/4" 0 - - -
63 12" 6 32' - 4" 4' - 11 3/4" 0 - - -
64 12 1/2" 7 32' - 9 1/2" 4' - 4" 0 - - -
65 11 1/2" 7 33' - 4 1/2" 4' - 5" 0 - - -
66 12 1/4" 7 33' - 9 3/4" 4' - 5 3/4" 0 - - -
67 13" 7 34' - 3" 4' - 6 1/2" 0 - - -
68 12" 7 34' - 10" 4' - 7 1/2" 0 - - -
69 11" 7 35' - 5" 4' - 8 1/2" 0 - - -
70 11 3/4" 7 35' - 10 1/4" 4' - 9 1/4" 0 - - -
71 12 1/2" 7 36' - 3 1/2" 4' - 10" 0 - - -
72 11 1/2" 7 36' - 10 1/2" 4' - 11" 0 - - -
73 12 1/4" 7 37' - 3 3/4" 4' - 11 3/4" 0 - - -
74 12 1/2" 8 37' - 9 1/2" 4' - 5" 0 - - -
75 12 1/2" 8 38' - 3 1/2" 4' - 5 3/4" 0 - - -
76 12 1/2" 8 38' - 9 1/2" 4' - 6 1/2" 0 - - -
77 12 1/2" 8 39' - 3 1/2" 4' - 7 1/4" 0 - - -
78 12 1/2" 8 39' - 9 1/2" 4' - 8" 0 - - -
79 12 1/2" 8 40' - 3 1/2" 4' - 8 3/4" 0 - - -
80 12 1/2" 8 40' - 9 1/2" 4' - 9 1/2" 0 - - -

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Recommended Dimensions

Type TRI-II-S (100 ft. max) and TRI-III-S (120 ft. max.) Sign Trusses
Variable End Dimension = 12" + - 1" (See sheet TRI-S-2)

Truss Variable Exterior Units (2) Interior Unit(s)


Length End Dimension No. Panels Unit Panel Number No. Panels Unit Panel
(ft) (in) Per Unit Length (Le) Length (P) Required Per Unit Length (Li) Length (P)

70 11 3/4" 7 35' - 10 1/4" 4' - 9 1/4" 0 - - -


71 12 1/2" 7 36' - 3 1/2" 4' - 10" 0 - - -
72 11 1/2" 7 36' - 10 1/2" 4' - 11" 0 - - -
73 12 1/4" 7 37' - 3 3/4" 4' - 11 3/4" 0 - - -
74 12 1/2" 8 37' - 9 1/2" 4' - 5" 0 - - -
75 12 1/2" 8 38' - 3 1/2" 4' - 5 3/4" 0 - - -
76 12 1/2" 8 38' - 9 1/2" 4' - 6 1/2" 0 - - -
77 12 1/2" 8 39' - 3 1/2" 4' - 7 1/4" 0 - - -
78 12 1/2" 8 39' - 9 1/2" 4' - 8" 0 - - -
79 12 1/2" 8 40' - 3 1/2" 4' - 8 3/4" 0 - - -
80 12 1/2" 8 40' - 9 1/2" 4' - 9 1/2" 0 - - -
81 11" 5 26' - 5" 4' - 9 1/2" 1 6 30' - 0" 4' - 9 1/2"
82 11" 5 26' - 8 3/4" 4' - 10 1/4" 1 6 30' - 4 1/2" 4' - 10 1/4"
83 11" 5 27' - 0 1/2" 4' 11" 1 6 30' - 9" 4' 11"
84 13" 5 27' - 3" 4' - 11 1/2" 1 6 31' - 0" 4' - 11 1/2"
85 11 1/4" 6 29' - 4" 4' - 5 3/4" 1 6 28' - 1 1/2" 4' - 5 3/4"
86 12 3/4" 6 29' - 7" 4' - 6 1/4" 1 6 28' - 4 1/2" 4' - 6 1/4"
87 12" 6 29' - 11 1/2" 4' - 7" 1 6 28' - 9" 4' - 7"
88 11 1/4" 6 30' - 4" 4' - 7 3/4" 1 6 29' - 1 1/2" 4' - 7 3/4"
89 12 3/4" 6 30' - 7" 4' - 8 1/4" 1 6 29' - 4 1/2" 4' - 8 1/4"
90 12" 6 30' - 11 1/2" 4' - 9" 1 6 29' - 9" 4' - 9"
91 11 1/4" 6 31' - 4" 4' - 9 3/4" 1 6 30' - 1 1/2" 4' - 9 3/4"
92 12 3/4" 6 31' - 7" 4' - 10 1/4" 1 6 30' - 4 1/2" 4' - 10 1/4"
93 12" 6 31' - 11 1/2" 4' - 11" 1 6 30' - 9" 4' - 11"
94 11 1/4" 6 32' - 4" 4' - 11 3/4" 1 6 31' - 1 1/2" 4' - 11 3/4"
95 12 1/2" 7 34' - 1 1/4" 4' - 6 1/4" 1 6 28' - 4 1/2" 4' - 6 1/4"
96 11" 7 34' - 6 1/2" 4' - 7" 1 6 28' - 9" 4' - 7"
97 12" 7 34' - 10" 4' - 7 1/2" 1 6 29' - 0" 4' - 7 1/2"
98 13" 7 35' - 1 1/2" 4' - 8" 1 6 29' - 3" 4' - 8"
99 11 1/2" 7 35' - 6 3/4" 4' - 8 3/4" 1 6 29' - 7 1/2" 4' - 8 3/4"
100 12 1/2" 7 35' - 10 1/4" 4' - 9 1/4" 1 6 29' - 10 1/2" 4' - 9 1/4"
101 11" 7 36' - 3 1/2" 4' - 10" 1 6 30' - 3" 4' - 10"
102 12" 7 36' - 7" 4' - 10 1/2" 1 6 30' - 6" 4' - 10 1/2"
103 13" 7 36' - 10 1/2" 4' - 11" 1 6 30' - 9" 4' - 11"
104 11 1/2" 7 36' - 3 3/4" 4' - 11 3/4" 1 6 31' - 1 1/2" 4' - 11 3/4"
105 12 3/4" 7 34' - 4 3/4" 4' - 6 3/4" 1 8 37' - 9" 4' - 6 3/4"
106 11 7/8" 7 34' - 9 1/8" 4' - 7 3/8" 1 8 38' - 2" 4' - 7 3/8"
107 11" 7 35' - 1 1/2" 4' - 8" 1 8 38' - 7" 4' - 8"
108 11 1/2" 7 35' - 5" 4' - 8 1/2" 1 8 38' - 11" 4' - 8 1/2"
109 12" 7 35' - 8 1/2" 4' - 9" 1 8 39' - 3" 4' - 9"
110 12 1/2" 7 36' - 0" 4' - 9 1/2" 1 8 39' - 7" 4' - 9 1/2"
111 13" 7 36' - 3 1/2" 4' - 10" 1 8 39' - 11" 4' - 10"
112 12" 8 38' - 3 1/2" 4' - 5 3/4" 1 8 37' - 1" 4' - 5 3/4"
113 12" 8 38' - 7 1/2" 4' - 6 1/4" 1 8 37' - 5" 4' - 6 1/4"
114 12" 8 38' - 11 1/2" 4' - 6 3/4" 1 8 37' - 9" 4' - 6 3/4"
115 12" 8 39' - 3 1/2" 4' - 7 1/4" 1 8 38' - 1" 4' - 7 1/4"
116 12" 8 39' - 7 1/2" 4' - 7 3/4" 1 8 38' - 5" 4' - 7 3/4"
117 12" 8 39' - 11 1/2" 4' - 8 1/4" 1 8 38' - 9" 4' - 8 1/4"
118 12" 8 40' - 3 1/2" 4' - 8 3/4" 1 8 39' - 1" 4' - 8 3/4"
119 12" 8 40' - 7 1/2" 4' - 9 1/4" 1 8 39' - 5" 4' - 9 1/4"
120 12" 8 40' - 11 1/2" 4' - 9 3/4" 1 8 39' - 9" 4' - 9 3/4"

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Recommended Dimensions

Type TRI-IV-S Sign Truss


Variable End Dimension = 12" + - 1" (See sheet TRI-S-2)

Truss Variable Exterior Units (2) Interior Unit(s)


Length End Dimension No. Panels Unit Panel Number No. Panels Unit Panel
(ft) (in) Per Unit Length (Le) Length (P) Required Per Unit Length (Li) Length (P)

100 12 1/2" 7 35' - 10 1/4" 4' - 9 1/4" 1 6 29' - 10 1/2" 4' - 9 1/4"
101 11" 7 36' - 3 1/2" 4' - 10" 1 6 30' - 3" 4' - 10"
102 12" 7 36' - 7" 4' - 10 1/2" 1 6 30' - 6" 4' - 10 1/2"
103 13" 7 36' - 10 1/2" 4' - 11" 1 6 30' - 9" 4' - 11"
104 11 1/2" 7 36' - 3 3/4" 4' - 11 3/4" 1 6 31' - 1 1/2" 4' - 11 3/4"
105 12 3/4" 7 34' - 4 3/4" 4' - 6 3/4" 1 8 37' - 9" 4' - 6 3/4"
106 11 7/8" 7 34' - 9 1/8" 4' - 7 3/8" 1 8 38' - 2" 4' - 7 3/8"
107 11" 7 35' - 1 1/2" 4' - 8" 1 8 38' - 7" 4' - 8"
108 11 1/2" 7 35' - 5" 4' - 8 1/2" 1 8 38' - 11" 4' - 8 1/2"
109 12" 7 35' - 8 1/2" 4' - 9" 1 8 39' - 3" 4' - 9"
110 12 1/2" 7 36' - 0" 4' - 9 1/2" 1 8 39' - 7" 4' - 9 1/2"
111 13" 7 36' - 3 1/2" 4' - 10" 1 8 39' - 11" 4' - 10"
112 12" 8 38' - 3 1/2" 4' - 5 3/4" 1 8 37' - 1" 4' - 5 3/4"
113 12" 8 38' - 7 1/2" 4' - 6 1/4" 1 8 37' - 5" 4' - 6 1/4"
114 12" 8 38' - 11 1/2" 4' - 6 3/4" 1 8 37' - 9" 4' - 6 3/4"
115 12" 8 39' - 3 1/2" 4' - 7 1/4" 1 8 38' - 1" 4' - 7 1/4"
116 12" 8 39' - 7 1/2" 4' - 7 3/4" 1 8 38' - 5" 4' - 7 3/4"
117 12" 8 39' - 11 1/2" 4' - 8 1/4" 1 8 38' - 9" 4' - 8 1/4"
118 12" 8 40' - 3 1/2" 4' - 8 3/4" 1 8 39' - 1" 4' - 8 3/4"
119 12" 8 40' - 7 1/2" 4' - 9 1/4" 1 8 39' - 5" 4' - 9 1/4"
120 12" 8 40' - 11 1/2" 4' - 9 3/4" 1 8 39' - 9" 4' - 9 3/4"
121 12" 6 31' - 3 1/4" 4' - 9 5/8" 2 6 30' - 0 3/4" 4' - 9 5/8"
122 12" 6 31' - 6 1/4" 4' - 10 1/8" 2 6 30' - 3 3/4" 4' - 10 1/8"
123 12" 6 31' - 9 1/4" 4' - 10 5/8" 2 6 30' - 6 3/4" 4' - 10 5/8"
124 12" 6 32' - 0 1/4" 4' - 11 1/8" 2 6 30' - 9 3/4" 4' - 11 1/8"
125 12" 6 32' - 3 1/4" 4' - 11 5/8" 2 6 31' - 0 3/4" 4' - 11 5/8"
126 12" 7 34' - 10" 4' - 7 1/2" 2 6 29' - 0" 4' - 7 1/2"
127 11 1/2" 7 35' - 1 1/2" 4' - 8" 2 6 29' - 3" 4' - 8"
128 11" 7 35' - 5" 4' - 8 1/2" 2 6 29' - 6" 4' - 8 1/2"
129 13" 7 33' - 2 3/4" 4' - 4 3/4" 2 7 32' - 0 1/4" 4' - 4 3/4"
130 12" 7 33' - 6 1/4" 4' - 5 1/4" 2 7 32' - 3 3/4" 4' - 5 1/4"
131 11" 7 33' - 9 3/4" 4' - 5 3/4" 2 7 32' - 7 1/4" 4' - 5 3/4"
132 11 3/4" 7 34' - 0 3/8" 4' - 6 1/8" 2 7 32' - 9 7/8" 4' - 6 1/8"
133 12 1/2" 7 34' - 3" 4' - 6 1/2" 2 7 33' - 0 1/2" 4' - 6 1/2"
134 11 1/2" 7 34' - 6 1/2" 4' - 7" 2 7 33' - 4" 4' - 7"
135 12 1/4" 7 34' - 9 1/8" 4' - 7 3/8" 2 7 33' - 6 5/8" 4' - 7 3/8"
136 13" 7 34' - 11 3/4" 4' - 7 3/4" 2 7 33' - 9 1/4" 4' - 7 3/4"
137 12" 7 35' - 3 1/4" 4' - 8 1/4" 2 7 34' - 0 3/4" 4' - 8 1/4"
138 11" 7 35' - 6 3/4" 4' - 8 3/4" 2 7 34' - 4 1/4" 4' - 8 3/4"
139 11 3/4" 7 35' - 9 3/8" 4' - 9 1/8" 2 7 34' - 6 7/8" 4' - 9 1/8"
140 12 1/2" 7 36' - 0" 4' - 9 1/2" 2 7 34' - 9 1/2" 4' - 9 1/2"

June 2012 2.10-7


Sign Structures Manual Section 2 – Design (Aesthetic)

Steel Trichord Sign Structure Standards


U. S. Standard Units

SHEET TITLE

TRI - S - 1......................General Plan & Elevation, Steel Truss & Steel Supports
TRI - S - 2......................Steel Truss Details
TRI - S - 3......................Steel Truss Details
TRI - S - 4......................Damping Device
TRI - S - 5......................Truss Support Post
TRI - S - 6......................Steel Walkway Details
TRI - S - 7......................Steel Walkway Details
TRI - S - 8......................Steel Handrail Details
TRI - S - 9......................Drilled Shaft Foundation Details

2.10-8 June 2012


Alternate direction of
diagonal bracing in each panel GENERAL NOTES

DESIGN: AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs,
Luminaires and Traffic Signals. (2001, 4th edition, 2002 interim) ("AASHTO Specifications")

CONSTRUCTION: Current (at time of letting) Illinois Department of Transportation Standard


Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Supplemental Specifications and Special
Provisions. ("Standard Specifications")

LOADING: 90 M.P.H. WIND

TYPICAL PLAN WALKWAY LOADING: Dead load plus 500 lbs. concentrated live load.
Sign Panel
DESIGN STRESSES
FIELD UNITS
f’c = 3,500 psi
fy = 60,000 psi (reinforcement)

MINIMUM CLEARANCE: Vertical Roadway Clearance = 17’-3’’ (All Obstructions)

WELDING: All welds to be continuous unless otherwise shown. All welding to be done in
Sign(s), walkway, railing and lights
accordance with current AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code (Steel) and the Standard
(as applicable) omitted.
Specificiations.

earance
Sign support structures may be subject to damaging vibrations MATERIALS: Structural steel pipe for chords shall be ASTM A500 Grade C. Structural
Lowest part of structure steel pipe for perpendiculars and diagonals shall be ASTM A53 Grade B or A500 Grade B
and oscillation if sign panels are not in place after erection.
above Elevation A. or C. If A500 pipe is substituted for A53, then the outside diameter shall be as detailed

mun Cl
To avoid these, attach temporary blank sign panels or other
bracing to the structure until permanent signs are installed. and wall thickness greater than or equal to A53.
All Structural Steel Plates and Shapes shall conform to AASHTO M270 Gr. 50 or ASTM
~ Support

ni
A992 Gr. 50. The W24 columns and stiffening ribs at the base plate shall have a minimum

’ Mi
~ Support longitudinal Charpy V-Notch (CVN) energy of 15 lb.-ft. at 40 F. (Zone 2) before galvanizing.

-3’
GALVANIZING: All steel grating, plates, shapes and pipe shall be hot dip galvanized after

17’
fabrication in accordance with AASHTO M111. All bolts, u-bolts, eye bolts, lock nuts and
D washers must be hot dip galvanized per AASHTO M232.
Edge of
Elev. A Pavement FASTENERS FOR STEEL TRUSSES: All bolts noted as ’’high strength’’ (HS) must satisfy
Shoulder
(Location of minimum the requirements of AASHTO M164 (ASTM A325), ASTM A449, or an Engineer approved
vertical clearance varies) alternate, and must have matching lock nuts and washers. All bolts, u-bolts, eye bolts,
lock nuts and washers not specified to be ’’high strength’’ must satisfy the requirements
of ASTM A307 Gr B. All lock nuts must have nylon or steel inserts. High strength bolt
installation shall conform to Article 505.04 (f) (2)d of the Standard Specifications.
Rotational capacity (’’ROCAP’’) testing will not be required.

Drilled Shaft-Type Foundation. ANCHOR RODS: Shall conform to ASTM F1554 Gr. 105. Galvanize the upper 12’’ minimum
Span Length per AASHTO M232.
(c. to c. Support Columns)
CONCRETE SURFACES: All concrete surfaces above an elevation 6’’ below the lowest final
ground line at each foundation shall be cleaned and coated with Bridge Seat Sealer in

Elev. A = Elevation at point of minimum accordance with the Standard Specifications.


TYPICAL ELEVATION clearance to sign, walkway support or truss.
(Looking at Face of Signs**) REINFORCEMENT BARS: Reinforcement bars designated (E) shall be epoxy coated in
Top of accordance with the Standard Specifications.
Support Columns
Design

c. to c. Height of Total FOUNDATIONS: The contract unit price for Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundations shall include
-0’

Structure
Station Truss Elev. A Dim. D
Max.

30 p.s.f. Number Supports Tallest Sign Sign Area reinforcement bars complete in place.
15’

10 p.s.f. 10 p.s.f. Type


(600 sq ft.
Maxmum Sign Area)

-0’
32’ , Max.

Maximum Span Length


c. to c. Support Columns

DESIGN WIND LOADING DIAGRAM


**Looking upstation for structures with signs both sides.
Parameters shown are basis for I.D.O.T. Standards and Sign Manual
TOTAL BILL OF MATERIAL
Tables. Installations not within dimensional limits shown require special
analysis for all components. ITEM UNIT TOTAL

OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE - TRICHORD TYPE TRI-I-S Foot


OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE - TRICHORD TYPE TRI-II-S Foot
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE - TRICHORD TYPE TRI-III-S Foot
OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE - TRICHORD TYPE TRI-IV-S Foot
TRICHORD SIGN WALKWAY TYPE S Foot
DRILLED SHAFT CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Cu. Yds.

TRI-S-1 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
TRI-CHORD SIGN STRUCTURES - GENERAL PLAN RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
& ELEVATION - STEEL TRUSS & STEEL SUPPORTS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Diagonal Back
Chord Diagonal
~ Perpendicular
1’-10’’ ’’, Min.,
1’’, Max.
Upper Chord See Note 4

Diagonal
Drive-fit
PLAN end cap

’’, min.
Li 1’’, max.

12’’ |1’’ See Note 4

P P See Note 3 Upper See Note 2


7’’ A 7’’
typical Chord Detail A
~ End Support Chord

l
Toe edge of

See Support
Frame Detai
Typ.
Perpendicular ’’ Diagonal
diagonal member
(Each end of O.D. + 3’’
1’’ shall be cut back
units only)
to facilitate throat
thickness per AWS
. D1.1, Fig 3.2
.D
O

D. + 3
Diagonal
Lower A

2
Chord

O.
~ Chord
ELEVATION
Chord Typ.
See Note 1
TYPICAL INTERIOR UNIT
Even number of panels/interior unit required.
For two interior units, each unit may have even
SUPPORT END DETAIL FOR EXTERIOR UNIT TYPICAL JOINT DETAILS
or odd number of panels.
Back
Diagonal
Chord DETAIL A
NOTES
1 Contractor must use standard drive-fit cap to close end. The drive-fit
cap must have a ’’ } drain hole and must be installed after galvanizing.
(Typ. at non-splice ends of chords)
~ Perpendicular

2 1’-10’’ end dimension may vary by |1’’ to provide uniform panel spacing (P).

3 Panel spacing (P) shall be uniform for entire truss and between 4’-0’’ and
PLAN 5’-0’’. (Fabricator may vary for uniform diagonals).
~ End support
Upper Chord
|10’’
4 All diagonals shall be offset from the panel point based on the following:
Le offset shall provide a ’’ minimum to 1’’ maximum clearance
between diagonal and any other diagonal, or perpendicular member, and
Upper
|1’-10’’ P P See Note 3 7’’ to provide clearance for U-bolt connections of signs or walkway brackets.
typical
A Chord

5 Galvanizing vent holes of adequate size must be provided at each end of


truss members except chords. Place on underside of sloping members and
Perpendicular
truss side of vertical members. Alternately, holes may be provided in wall
(Each end of
of chords. All vent holes must be drilled and de-burred, typ.
units only)
~ Truss & ~ Sign


-0’
5’
Diagonal
See Support A Lower
End Detail Chord

0
ELEVATION

9
TYPICAL EXTERIOR UNIT Sign Panel - See sign panel
Even or odd number of panels/exterior unit allowed. sheet for details.

Back Chord

See Note 5
5’-0’’
Lower Chord

SECTION A-A

TRI-S-2 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
TRI-CHORD SIGN STRUCTURES - STEEL TRUSS DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FOR TRUSS TYPES TRI-I-S, TRI-II-S AND TRI-III-S
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
TRICHORD UNIT TABLE
Drill 6 holes
B
’’ larger than
Structure Design Exterior Units (2) Interior Unit
bolt diameter.
Number Station Truss
No. Panels Unit Panel No. No. Panels Unit Panel
Type
per Unit Lgth.(L
e ) Lgth.(P) Req’d. per Unit Lgth.(L
i ) Lgth.(P)

60
c to c of support frame

B
Camber required
See table. *Flange I.D.

CAMBER DIAGRAM TRUSS TYPES I-S, II-S, & III-S


Camber curve shown is theoretical. Actual camber Splicing Flange
attained by slope changes at splices between units.

Upper Chord

1’’
See Table
& Note 1 W

Diagonal
CAMBER ATTAINMENT EXAMPLES:

Lower Chord See Table


camber at camber at W1
midspan midspan
’’

Perpendiculars Diagonal

(Each end of High strength bolts with


2 units 3 units units only) Back Chord lock nuts and flat washers
1’’ under head and nut.
Camber shown is for fabrication only, measured
with truss fully supported. (No-load condition)

SECTION B-B

ISOMETRIC VIEW
1 Splicing Flanges shall be attached to
TYPICAL INTERIOR TRUSS UNIT
each truss unit with the truss shop
Note: assembled to camber shown. Truss units
Units shall be shipped individually with adequate provision to prevent shall be in proper alignment and flange
detrimental motion during transport. This may require ropes between surfaces shall be shop bolted into full
horizontals and diagonals or energy dissipating (elastic) ties to the vehicle. contact before welding. Sufficient
The Contractor is responsible for maintaining the configuration and external welds or tacks shall be made
protection of the units. to secure flanges until remaining welds
are made after disassembly. Adjacent
flanges shall be "match marked" to insure
proper field assembly.

TRICHORD DESIGN TABLE


Maximum Chords Diagonals and Splicing Flange
Truss Span Perpendiculars *Camber at H.S. Bolts Weld Sizes
Type Length Midspan
O.D. Wall O.D. Wall No./Splice Diameter W W1 A B

(ft.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (each) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.)

TRI-I-S 80 4.500 0.237 2.875 0.203 2.25 6 8 11

TRI-II-S 100 5.563 0.258 2.875 0.203 3.25 6 9 12


TRI-III-S 120 6.625 0.280 2.875 0.203 5.00 6 1 11 15
TRI-IV-S 140 8.625 0.322 3.500 0.216 6.25 6 1 13 16

* Note to fabricator: For spans between maximum span lengths given in table, use linear
interpolation to determine camber.
Minimum AASTO Camber = L / 1000

TRI-S-3 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
TRI-CHORD SIGN STRUCTURES - STEEL TRUSS DETAILS RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
FOR TRUSS TYPES TRI-I-S, TRI-II-S AND TRI-III-S
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
2
~ Span ~ Span ~ Span & Splice
1 1 ~ Span

D, typ.
’’ } U- bolt with
7’’ 7’’ ~ Back Chord 12’’ 12’’ *7’’ *7’’
locknut and washer, typ. 2’’
See Plan Detail A, B, C,
’’ } holes in 2’’ } pipe typ.
for damping device

~’’
hole 2’’ } Std.


-6’

-6’
-6’

steel pipe d d
2’’ } Std.

2’

2’
2’

cross tubes 1’’ } Std.


steel pipe
cross ~ Damping ~ Damping steel pipe
~ Damping
ELEVATION


Device Device

-0’
Device tubes
TRI-CHORD SIGN STRUCTURE

5’
B B
C C NOTES


-6’

-6’
-6’

Damper: One damper per truss. (31 Lbs. Stockbridge-Type -

2’

2’
2’

1’’ } Std. Horizontals 29’’ minimum between ends of weights) Cost


steel pipe included in TRI-CHORD Sign Structure...
A A

~ DAMPER and ~ TRI-CHORD

1’’ } Std. ~ Upper Chord


steel pipe 2

’’
1 1 PLAN DETAIL "C" 6

’-
PLAN DETAIL "A" PLAN DETAIL "B"

3
~ SPAN AT ~ CHORD SPLICE
~ SPAN BETWEEN PANEL POINTS ~ SPAN AT PANEL POINT

’’
~ Span ~ Span

6
’-
~ Span and Splice

3
0
9

~ Damper ~ Damper
~ Back Chord ~ Back Chord ~ DAMPER and ~ TRI-CHORD

SECTION 1-1

’’
6
’-
SECTION A-A SECTION B-B SECTION C-C

3
~ Span

~ cross tubes (Detail ’’A’’ and ’’B’’) or


D
Horizontal (Detail ’’C’’) R = +’’
2

’’
~’’ } hole

6
’’ } U- bolt with

’-
d R = 1’’

3
locknut and washer, typ. R = + ’’
2’’, typ. 2
(Plan Detail ’’A’’ and ’’B’’)
’’} holes in mounting pipe (Plan Detail ’’C’’)

90


+ 3 ’


- + 2

D
2

Mounting Tube
4’
d



2

1’
SECTION 2-2
1’

Damping Device

l

B’
an Detai


l

’’} U-bolt
’ and ’
an Detai

TRUSS DAMPING

C’

DEVICE CONNECTION DETAIL


Pl

A’

(Typical)
Pl

DAMPING DEVICE MOUNTING TOP CHORD TO CROSS TUBE

TUBE U-BOLT DETAIL U-BOLT DETAIL


(Typical) (Typical - Detail ’’A’’ and ’’B’’)

TRI-S-4 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
TRI-CHORD SIGN STRUCTURE RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
DAMPING DEVICE
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
~ 4’’ } Conduit Hole
5’-0’’

1’-5’’ 2’-0’’ 1’-5’’

4’’ 1’-6’’ 4’’ 3’’


Clip 2’’ x 2’’ 3’’ Detail C
4’’ 2 R=’’
typ. 1 ’’ } U-Bolts with
min., typ.


4’

10’
washers and hexagon
~ Truss Base
locknuts
‘ 1’’ x 2’-2’’ x 2’-2’’


3 spaces
at 6’


W12x35, typ.

’4’


1’-9’’

-0’
4’
C

5’
’’ } U-bolts. Provide C
DETAIL C Saddle 6’’ 6’’ 6’’
washers and hexagon
B B

Shim
4’

locknuts. (2 required)
b, typ. 1’’

typ.

4’
W24 typ.


3 ’
To ~ roadway 2’’ } holes for
Detail D 2’-3’’

es=Anchor Rod
1’’ } anchor bolts

’}
typ.


Typ.
4’’ Optionally may use


W12x35

-9’

-6’
ameter +
SECTION A-A typ. four (4) separate

1’

1’
bars. Weld to
SECTION C-C maintain

Hol
Di
perpendicularity.


typ.
1 ’

H’


W24x117

2’
Shown cut



from one plate
5’’
at base R=’’
POSITIONING PLATE(S)
Wrap welds at min., typ.
’’ Rib Plate 1’’
Outside corners
typ. Hexagon locknut and washer


2’
~ of Column (top), leveling nut and ~ of Column
within 1’’ of plumb washer (bottom). Galvanize within 1’’ of plumb
3 sides At each location, provide ’’ thick positioning
per AASHTO M232. Nuts 6’’
MT 25% plate(s) and eight (8) additional nuts to be

shall each be tightened


10’

used with leveling nuts to maintain anchor


1 ’

against base plate with


bolts postion during concrete placement.
1’’ Base Plate 200 lb.-ft. minimum torque. DETAIL D

n.
threaded
, Mi
6’’
’’ plate and extra nuts become Contractor’s


6’
property. Cost included in Drilled Shaft
1’’ 3’’ ~ 1’’ } holes D + 1’’
Detail B Concrete Foundations.
typ. for U-bolts

*
R Top of ~ 1’’ } rod.
SECTION B-B Bottom of

b
Anchor rods
Base Plate


-6’

-8’


Top of


8’
D + 3’’

3’

2’
Foundation A A

2
All Thread = NC

3’’ Stainless Steel Std. (National Coarse)

2’’ (|’’) gap Gr. Wire Cloth, ’’ max.


SADDLE SHIM DETAIL

Threaded
opening with minimum wire


4’
3’’ } Galvanized steel conduit diameter of AWG No. 16
Provide 1 nut
MT 25% Thread and cap both ends with 2’’ lap. Secure with
Note 1 per rod. Deform thread
’’ stainless steel banding
Chord Outside or use chemical thread
after anchor bolt nuts are R b
Clip heel of ribs Diameter lock to secure.
fully tightened.
1’’ x 1’’, typ.
4.500 2’’ 4’’
ANCHOR ROD DETAIL
5.563 2’’ 4’’
Drilled Shaft Foundation
6.625 3’’ 4’’
DETAIL B
8.625 4’’ 5’’
(Typical rib) See TRI-S-8

Note 1: Extend welds to clip to Structure Station Column H Anchor Rod


facilitate galvanizing. For Foundation Details Number (ft.) Diameter
see Base Sheet OSC-S-9. Left Right (in.)
3’-0’’ } 3’-0’’ }

FRONT ELEVATION
END ELEVATION

TRI-S-5 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
TRI-CHORD SIGN STRUCTURES - TRUSS SUPPORT RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
COLUMN - STEEL TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Top of W6x9 Top of W6x9 walkway Sign panels. For location,
B ~ Support Frame
sign bracket support and sign bracket see sign detail sheet(s).
Top of W6x9
walkway support only

c
Traffi

c
ffi
A A

Tra
Back Chord

c
Traffi
~ Support Frame

a b c

PLAN

WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL SKETCH


h* B (Road plan beneath truss varies)
TYPICAL FRONT ELEVATION
Walkway Grating
With lights and handrail omitted for clarity.
width dimensions is nominal
For Section B-B, see Base Sheet RTRI-S-6.
and may vary |’’ based on
available standard widths.

~ Truss Grating Splice

Standard Steel

ng

Truss
-0’

Grati
Grating, see

2’
Details T and W BRACKET TABLE

W6x9
W6x9*

** Alternate angle Sign Width Number


W6x9*

-4’
for safety chain Brackets
f h* h* f f g g Less Than or
Greater Than

1’
attachment W6x9 Grating Tie-downs Sign Panels Required
Equal To

kway
8’-0’’ 2

ng

Standard Steel

-0’

Grati
Grating, see 8’-0’’ 14’-0’’ 3

Wal
2’
Details T and W 14’-0’’ 20’-0’’ 4
20’-0’’ 26’-0’’ 5

Safety Chain 26’-0’’ 32’-0’’ 6

-6 "
~ Walkway Grating Splice k
Each end

1’


6 ’

6 ’
g h* Handrail, see sheet Light fixture supports.
Details F and G ~ Handrail Joint
RTRI-S-7 Length as required for
lighting fixtures. (If required)

SECTION A-A
Handrail and walkway shall span a minimum of three brackets between splices and/or gap joints.
Place all sign and walkway brackets as close to panel points as practical.
Handrail joint, grating and light support splices placed as needed. Truss grating to facilitate shall run full length
(center to center of support frames) |12’’ on
overhead trusses. Cost of truss grating is
included in "Overhead Sign Structure".
Walkway Grating
Structure
Station a b c and Notes:
Number
Handrail Lengths * Space W6x9 walkway brackets and sign brackets W6x9
for efficiency and within limits shown:

f = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of sign to ~ of nearest bracket)


g = 12’’ maximum, 4’’ minimum (End of walkway grating to ~ of nearest support bracket)
h = 6’-0’’ maximum (~ to ~ sign and/or walkway support brackets, W6x9)
k = 2’’ maximum gap between adjacent walkway grating sections and handrail ends

** If walkway bracket at safety chain location is behind sign, add angle to bracket, see Alternate
Safety Chain Attachment on Base Sheet RTRI-S-7

For Details T and W, Section B-B and Grating Splice Details, see Base Sheet RTRI-S-6.
For Handrail Details see Base Sheet RTRI-S-7.

TRI-S-6 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
TRI-CHORD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
STEEL WALKWAY DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Sign shall be even with the top of the bracket,
but it may extend no more than 6’’ above the
Minimum elevation for
W6x9 top of the bracket for field adjustments.
top of W6x9

n.
, Mi
for support walkway Handrail joint location
’’ gap (|’’)

typ.
without sign. (If needed)


1’
~ ’’ } holes, typ.


~ Splice in truss grating

2’

’’

6’
and ~ horizontal

ange
’’ } bolt




Banded Grating Ends


4’
6’
(2 per splice)

fl

typ.
~ ’’ } u-bolts. Provide


1’
2 washers and 2 hexagon
locknuts per bolt. 4 bolts required

n.
per walkway bracket.


1’
Mi

L 2’’ x 2’’ x ’’


2
W6x9 6’’ long
~ Truss

5
~ W6x9 and grating splice

-0’

and sign
d
5’

(AT WALKWAY GRATING SPLICE)


4’’

Sign Panel
d+’’ (|’’)
D

Place symmetrical
SECTION C-C 5’’
about ~ truss
T’
3 SECTION T’-T’
1
Plate ’’ x 5’’


2’
1

A
Handrail
See Base Sheet RTRI-S-7.
2’-0’’ Standard C
Walkway grating 2- L 2’’ x 2’’ x ’’ ~ ’’ } bolt
Steel Grating
See Detail W 60 at each horizontal (two per angle)
Handrail Hinge T’
1’’ |’’, spaced to
Detail C See Detail E on Base Continuous Truss Grating
W6x9
B

miss cross bars, typ.


Sheet RTRI-S-7.
Truss Grating
1’’, Min.
See Details T and T’

DETAIL T’ typ.
n.
-3’

Light Fixture
Mi

4 Bottom of W6x9 (Truss grating splice)


(If required)
1’

sign bracket and sign.


No back C
Details not shown same as Detail T.
gouge

n.

w/o walkway

ng
Alternate materials may be used subject to the


Mi

grati
1 ’
Engineer’s review and approval.
DETAIL C


1 ’

1’-6’’ 2’-0’’ Standard 7’’ 10’’ 6’’ 6’’

1’
1’’
Steel Grating

6’-2’’
d
~ ’’ } holes, typ.
SECTION B-B
~ ’’ } d = outside diameter
Main bearing bars Cross bars u-bolt. Two bolts of horizontal
Continuous handrail hinge
Drill 1 ’’ } holes in required per horizontal.
(Shown) T 2’’ 2 1’’ d+’’ (|’’)
walkway for ’’ } bolts,
1’’ long, each with one
SECTION T-T
flat washer under
ange

1’’ Grating width plus ’’ 2’’ Drill 1 ’’ } holes for 1’’



4’

2’

locknut.
’’ } bolts, 1’’ long,
fl

each with one flat washer


under locknut. L 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’, typ. 1 Drilling holes in grating may be done in shop or field, based
W W 5
’’ (with vertical leg cut) on Contractor’s preference and subject to accurate alignment.

L 2’’ x 2’’ x ’’ 2 If Handrail Joint present, weld angle to W6x9 and ’’ extension bars.
’’
4’’ long (See Base Sheet TRI-S-7.)
L 2’’ x 2 ’’ x ’’ T Horizontal
4’’ long at continuous grating, (CONTINUOUS WALKWAY GRATING)
~ ’’ } holes in angles for 3 ‘ ’’ x ’’ x 2’’ welded to handrail posts to protect locations that
6’’ long at grating splices.
’’ } u-bolts. Two contact grating.
(with vertical leg cut) SECTION W-W
washers and locknuts required
per bolt. 4 For projects that don’t require walkway and lighting.

DETAIL W 5 Tube to grating gap may vary from 0 to ’’, max. to align walkway,
(Walkway grating)
DETAIL T allow for camber, etc.
Structure 6 6
Station A B D (Continuous Truss grating)
Number
6 Based on actual height of tallest sign given on TRI-S-1.

BARS SIZES FOR STANDARD STEEL GRATING


WALKWAY GRATING Main bearing bars ’’ x 1’’ on 1’’ centers.
Cross bars ’’ x 1’’ on 4’’ centers. All
intersects welded.

TRI-S-7 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
TRI-CHORD SIGN STRUCTURES - STEEL RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
SIGN BRACKET AND WALKWAY DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
" Minimum gap ~ Light Suppport
F F
Snap Length as required Length as required
4’’ sag rail and grating shall span a
Eyebolt
(Approx.) minimum of three brackets


-3’
1’’ } Std. Steel Typ. on 1’’ } Std. Steel
Eyebolt 2 1 Install standard force-fit end caps or

1’
verticals


Chain 3 pipe pipe

6 ’
weld ’’ end plates with ’’ c.f.w. and ’’ } holes



grind smooth. (All rail ends) for ’’ } bolts.
(Drill in field)

-10
W6x9 W6x9

2’

-6’
1’
Grating tie down
2’-0’’ grating
2 Horizontal handrail member shall be continuous
thru 1’’} pipe. Provide ’’ } hole in 1’’} pipe G G
for ’’ } bolt. Field drill ’’ } hole in horizontal


rail member. Provide washer and locknut for


F F
bolt. (Use ’’ eyebolts in ’’ } holes on top

1
1’-4’’ 2’-0’’ Standard 7’’ rail at ends only.)
DETAIL F DETAIL G
Steel Grating

7’’
SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION
HANDRAIL DETAILS 2’’
(Showing safety chain w/o sign) ~ Sym. 1’’ ’’ bolt, round
L 2’’ x 2’’ x ’’ 5’’ long 1’’ 1’’ head, hexagon locknut
P (Each side) 4 ’’ 1’’
’’
5’’
1" (cut horizontal leg to 1’’)
’’
1’’ 3’’ 1’’ ’’ ’’ gap |’’ 4


1"


H H ’’ 1’’ 2’’
’’
Eyebolt


~ " } hole in angle

2’
‘ " x 3" x 7" ’’
for " } eyebolt with ’’ plate
one nut and washer. 1’’ }

3’-10’’ chain 3 ~ ’’ } hole for

Approx. 1 pin chain ring


Flat,
6’’
~ " } holes for" } 1 out-out
W6x9
hex head bolts, each with



-10 ’

nut and two washers.

FRONT ELEVATION G SECTION F-F SECTION G-G


2’



Sign panel No back Extension bar


See "ELEVATION" at right for dimensions.


gouge ’’ x 1’’ x 6’’ LIGHTING FIXTURE MOUNTS (IF REQUIRED)



2
Each side
P
1

1
4 Field cut ends of light support channels shall be free of burrs or
ELEVATION AT HANDRAIL JOINT hazardous projections and coated with zinc-rich primer or equivalent.

’ Drill and ream for ’’ }
bolt with washer and
hexagon locknut.

Drill ’’ } hole for


SIDE ELEVATION
ALTERNATE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT ’’ } ring-grip quick release
(With Sign Present) self-locking stainless steel pin Field drill ’’ } hole for ’’ }

Items not shown same as ’’Side Elevation" of "Handrail Details" eye-bolt. (At approximately
Vertical member of walkway
1’’ } Std. Steel elevation of upper handrail pipe.)
6’’ bracket (No sign interference)
pipe
‘ " x 3" x 7" 2’’
Approx. 3’-6’’ of chain required ’’ } eye-bolts Provide.

typ.

’’ } pin
for each location. w/o sign 3 washer and hexagon locknut.
2" x 2" x " L 2" x 2" x " keeper hole typ.
2

Sign panel

typ.


2’

1’
Stainless Steel swivel eye
’’, typ.
’}

snap at handrail end


es

Walkway bracket
hol
5’

’’ stainless steel chain,


Stainless Steel swivel eye
Eyebolt SAFETY CHAIN
1 "

6’’ long, with ’’ stainless


snap at handrail end
steel ring each end One required for each end of each walkway.
PLAN

1" VIEW H-H DETAIL E HANDRAIL HINGE


W6x9 web
~" } hole Details not shown similar to ’’Safety Chain’’ Details
(Walkway omitted)
1’-2"

SECTION P-P
3 ’’ Type 304L stainless steel chain, approximately 12 links per foot.

PLAN AT HANDRAIL JOINT


Details not shown same as "PLAN"

TRI-S-8 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
TRI-CHORD SIGN STRUCTURES RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
HANDRAIL DETAILS
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Grind anchor rod to bright finish
*
at ground clamp location before
installing clamp.

D 3’’ } galvanized steel conduit, located


Distance to edge of pavement at base plate conduit hole 9’’ 9’’
To ~ Roadway
Thread and cap both ends.

.
NOTES:

’ cl
#4 bar spiral (E)
The foundation dimensions shown in the Foundation Design Table are based on the presence of mostly Elevation


2’

9’


8’
cohesive soils with an average Unconfined Compressive Strength (Qu) of at least 1.25 tsf, which must be Top
determined by previous soil investigations at the jobsite. When other conditions are indicated, the boring
data will be included in the plans and the foundation dimensions shown in the Foundation Data Table will 12-#8 v(E) bars


be the result of site specific designs. equally spaced

6’
If the conditions encountered are different than those indicated, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer
to determine if the foundation dimensions need to be modified. If dimensions ’’B’’ or ’’F’’ are revised by

mum


mum

6’
more than 12’’ by the Contractor, ’’as-built’’ plans shall be prepared and submitted to the District Bureau ~ Truss


3’
’ maxi
ni
of Operations for future reference.

’ mi


No sonotubes or decomposable forms shall be used below the lower conduit entrance.

6’
B

A
Permanent metal forms or other shielding may not be left in place below that elevation B

-0’
-6’

dge seat
er - See Notes
without the Engineer’s written permission.

2’
3’
Concrete shall be placed monolithically, without construction joints.
* For details of anchor rods
Backfill shall be placed per Article 502 of Standard Specification and prior to erection
and positioning templates see

ng bri
of support column.


3’’ cl. Truss Support Post Base


|12’

6’
A normal surface finish followed by a Bridge Seat Sealer application will be required
4’’ Sheets TRI-S-4 .
on concrete surfaces above the lowest elevation 6’’ below finished ground line. Cost included

i
Appl
seal
in Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundation.


’ |3’
SECTION B-B

6’

F
3’-0’’ } shaft

12’
Approved clamps
for grounding to #4 bar spiral (E)


Anchor Rod* 6’’

-0’
tch
’ pi

B = 20’
#6 braided copper

E) at 6’
wire or cable

ral (
# 4 bar spi
’’ } x 10’-0’’ copper ground
rod driven into natural ground.
Cost of rod, cable and clamps
shall be included in cost of
12-#8 v(E) bars
"Drilled Shaft Concrete Foundations". D D equally spaced

3’’ cl.

.
’ cl
3’-0’’ } shaft Elevation
SECTION D-D
Bottom

3’
3’-0’’ } shaft

3 hoops minimum ELEVATION


top and bottom

FOUNDATION DATA TABLE


Left Foundation Right Foundation
Structure Station Truss Class DS

Number Type Elevation Elevation Concrete


Elev. Bottom B F Elev. Bottom B F
Top Top (Cu. Yds.)

TRI-S-9 6-1-12
F.A. TOTAL SHEET
FILE NAME = USER NAME = DESIGNED - REVISED SECTION COUNTY
TRI-CHORD SIGN STRUCTURES - DRILLED SHAFT RTE. SHEETS NO.
CHECKED - REVISED STATE OF ILLINOIS
-
STEEL TRUSS & STEEL POST
PLOT SCALE = DRAWN REVISED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT NO.
PLOT DATE = CHECKED - REVISED SHEET NO. OF SHEETS ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT
Sign Structures Manual References

ALUMINUM SPAN SIGN STRUCTURE END SUPPORT BASE REACTIONS


LOAD GROUP II - DEAD + WIND LOAD AT 100% NORMAL PLUS 20% TRANSVERSE

MAX. MAX. MAX. END


SPAN SIGN SUPPORT LEG Fx Fy Fz Mx My Mz
LENGTH AREA HEIGHT
(FT) (SQ FT) (FT) (kip) (kip) (kip) (kip-ft) (kip-ft) (kip-ft)

TYPE I-A (4'-0" X 4'-6")


70 350 24.5 BACK 0.6 26.3 6.1 5.8 1.2 -7.6
FRONT 0.7 -21.7 2.3 2.6 0.7 -8.7
70 550 28.0 BACK 0.9 42.3 9.5 9.8 2.4 -15.8
FRONT 1.0 -35.9 3.2 4.6 1.5 -17.5
80 570 28.0 BACK 0.9 46.4 10.5 10.6 2.5 -16.1
FRONT 1.0 -39.5 3.4 4.7 1.5 -17.9
90 610 31.0 BACK 1.0 54.2 11.7 12.5 4.2 -23.1
FRONT 1.1 -46.0 3.6 5.9 2.7 -25.7
100 610 31.0 BACK 1.0 53.6 12.0 12.8 4.5 -22.3
FRONT 1.1 -45.1 3.8 6.1 3.0 -25.5

TYPE II-A (4'-6" X 5'-3")


90 740 31.0 BACK 1.2 59.2 13.7 16.1 3.8 -27.1
FRONT 1.3 -49.6 3.9 8.4 2.3 -29.8
100 740 31.0 BACK 1.2 59.1 13.6 15.9 4.1 -27.4
FRONT 1.3 -49.0 3.9 8.3 2.6 -30.5
110 740 31.0 BACK 1.2 70.0 15.6 18.4 5.3 -28.1
FRONT 1.3 -59.1 4.5 9.5 3.8 -32.0
120 740 31.0 BACK 1.2 65.9 14.8 17.4 4.5 -27.8
FRONT 1.3 -54.5 4.6 9.6 2.8 -32.0
130 740 31.0 BACK 1.2 68.2 15.7 18.3 5.3 -27.8
FRONT 1.3 -56.2 4.4 9.5 3.8 -32.0

TYPE III-A (5'-0" X 7'-0")


120 900 34.0 BACK 1.4 77.2 17.7 21.6 5.6 -37.9
FRONT 1.8 -64.2 4.7 11.0 4.1 -43.6
130 975 34.0 BACK 1.5 83.1 19.7 23.2 6.0 -41.1
FRONT 1.9 -68.9 5.3 11.6 4.1 -47.4
140 1050 34.0 BACK 1.6 93.0 20.9 26.0 6.4 -44.5
FRONT 2.0 -76.4 6.0 14.2 4.7 -51.3
150 1125 34.0 BACK 1.8 103.2 22.7 28.8 6.2 -53.7
FRONT 2.1 -83.5 6.1 16.2 3.9 -59.3
160 1200 34.0 BACK 2.0 108.9 23.9 30.4 6.6 -57.3
FRONT 2.2 -87.9 6.4 17.0 4.1 -62.9

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Aluminum Cantilever Sign Structure Column Base Reactions


LOAD GROUP II - DEAD + WIND LOAD AT 100% NORMAL PLUS 20% TRANSVERSE

Truss Type Maximum Mx Mz Fx Fz Torsion Axial Shaft Diameter


Total Sign Area (ft-k) (ft-k) (k) (k) (ft-k) (k) (ft)
(sq ft)
I-C-A 170 178.6 83.4 1.3 6.7 108.0 6.1 3.0
II-C-A 170 187.0 104.6 1.5 7.3 139.1 8.1 3.5
II-C-A 340 318.4 158.2 2.4 12.2 217.5 9.9 3.5
III-C-A 170 211.9 135.2 1.6 8.5 184.8 9.1 3.5
III-C-A 250 259.6 153.9 2.1 10.3 224.9 9.4 3.5
III-C-A 400 367.9 193.4 2.9 14.5 273.2 10.9 3.5
III-C-A 400 385.9 233.1 2.9 15.1 343.8 13.1 3.5

Steel Cantilever Sign Structure Column Base Reactions


LOAD GROUP II - DEAD + WIND LOAD AT 100% NORMAL PLUS 20% TRANSVERSE

Truss Type Maximum Mx Mz Fx Fz Torsion Axial Shaft Diameter


Total Sign Area (ft-k) (ft-k) (k) (k) (ft-k) (k) (ft)
(sq ft)
I-C-A 170 178.6 110.6 1.4 6.8 108.1 8.9 3.0
II-C-A 340 318.4 205.8 2.4 12.3 217.6 13.3 3.5
III-C-A 400 365.8 261.2 2.9 14.5 273.2 16.5 3.5
III-C-A 400 373.2 346.5 2.9 14.8 341.7 19.2 3.5

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STEEL SPAN SIGN STRUCTURE END SUPPORT BASE REACTIONS


LOAD GROUP II - DEAD + WIND LOAD AT 100% NORMAL PLUS 20% TRANSVERSE

MAX. MAX. MAX. END


SPAN SIGN SUPPORT LEG Fx Fy Fz Mx My Mz
LENGTH AREA HEIGHT
(FT) (SQ FT) (FT) (kip) (kip) (kip) (kip-ft) (kip-ft) (kip-ft)

TYPE I-S (4'-0" X 4'-6")


70 550 28.0 BACK 0.9 43.3 9.4 9.6 0.6 -16.8
FRONT 1.0 -34.2 3.3 4.8 0.1 -17.4
80 570 28.0 BACK 1.0 48.1 10.3 10.5 1.2 -17.6
FRONT 1.0 -36.9 3.6 5.2 0.1 -18.2
90 610 31.0 BACK 1.0 56.1 11.7 12.3 1.9 -24.6
FRONT 1.1 -43.3 3.6 5.9 0.2 -25.4
100 610 31.0 BACK 1.0 55.8 11.7 12.2 2.1 -24.0
FRONT 1.1 -42.2 4.1 6.5 0.4 -25.1

TYPE II-S (4'-6" X 5'-3")


90 740 31.0 BACK 1.2 61.2 13.5 15.7 1.9 -28.6
FRONT 1.3 -46.8 4.1 8.6 1.1 -29.6
100 740 31.0 BACK 1.3 60.9 13.4 15.5 2.1 -29.0
FRONT 1.3 -46.2 4.0 8.5 0.4 -30.3
110 740 31.0 BACK 1.3 70.2 15.4 17.9 2.2 -29.2
FRONT 1.3 -53.0 4.6 9.8 0.6 -30.7
120 740 31.0 BACK 1.3 70.1 15.3 17.7 2.3 -29.5
FRONT 1.3 -52.2 4.6 9.7 0.6 -31.0
130 740 31.0 BACK 1.3 71.5 15.5 17.8 2.3 -30.0
FRONT 1.3 -51.9 4.6 9.7 0.6 -31.5

TYPE III-S (5'-0" X 7'-0")


120 900 34.0 BACK 1.5 78.1 16.9 19.6 2.7 -40.7
FRONT 1.7 -57.1 5.6 11.1 0.5 -42.4
130 975 34.0 BACK 1.7 87.9 19.7 22.7 2.5 -44.6
FRONT 1.8 -62.8 5.3 11.5 0.2 -45.7
140 1050 34.0 BACK 1.8 94.7 20.5 24.2 3.2 -47.9
FRONT 1.9 -67.5 6.4 13.8 0.6 -50.0
150 1125 34.0 BACK 1.9 102.2 22.3 27.7 3.2 -52.9
FRONT 2.0 -71.0 6.4 16.4 0.5 -55.1
160 1200 34.0 BACK 2.1 114.6 23.6 29.5 3.4 -60.3
FRONT 2.2 -80.8 6.7 17.2 0.5 -62.1

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Aluminum Butterfly Sign Structure Column Base Reactions


LOAD GROUP II - DEAD + WIND LOAD AT 100% NORMAL PLUS 20% TRANSVERSE

Maximum Maximum Maximum Shaft


Truss Type Span Length Column Height Total Sign Area Mx Mz Fx Fz Torsion Axial Diameter
Each Wing Both Wings
(ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft-k) (ft-k) (k) (k) (ft-k) (k) (ft)
I-F-A 25 32 200 221.5 58.5 1.5 8.3 73.6 8.5 3.0
II-F-A 30 32 400 412.0 112.4 2.8 15.7 156.6 12.4 3.5
III-F-A 35 32 400 421.9 88.9 2.9 16.6 210.4 14.1 3.5

Steel Trichord Sign Structure Column Base Reactions


LOAD GROUP II - DEAD + WIND LOAD AT 100% NORMAL PLUS 20% TRANSVERSE

Maximum Maximum Maximum Mx Mz Fx Fz Torsion Axial Shaft


Truss Type Span Length Column Height Total Sign Area Diameter
(ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft-k) (ft-k) (k) (k) (ft-k) (k) (ft)
TRI-I-A 80 32 600 323.1 60.7 2.5 12.0 0.2 8.6 3.0
TRI-II-A 100 32 600 328.6 63.6 2.6 12.3 0.2 10.2 3.0
TRI-II-A 120 32 600 350.3 63.1 2.5 13.1 0.3 11.2 3.0
TRI-III-A 140 32 600 367.2 66.2 2.6 13.8 0.3 14.7 3.0

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ALUMINUM SPAN SIGN STRUCTURE WEIGHTS


MAX. CHORD *WEB MEMBERS TRUSS END SUPPORT MAX. END WEIGHT
SPAN ALUMINUM ALUMINUM WEIGHTS STEEL PIPE SUPPORT EACH
LENGTH TUBE SIZE TUBE SIZE SIZE HEIGHT SUPPORT
(FT) (IN) (IN) (LB) (IN) (FT) (LB)

TYPE I-A (4'-0" X 4'-6")


70 4 1/2 X 1/4 2 1/4 X 1/4 2160 6 X 0.280 25.0 1980
70 5 X 1/4 2 1/2 X 1/4 2420 8 X 0.322(Std) 28.0 1980
80 5 X 5/16 2 1/2 X 5/16 3370 8 X 0.322(Std) 28.0 2230
90 5 X 5/16 2 1/2 X 5/16 3850 10 X 0.279 31.0 2480
100 5 1/2 X 5/16 2 1/2 X 5/16 4480 10 X 0.279 31.0 2580

TYPE II-A (4'-6" X 5'-3")


90 5 1/2 X 5/16 3 X 5/16 4560 10 X 0.365 (Std) 31.0 3010
100 6 X 5/16 3 X 5/16 5270 10 X 0.365 (Std) 31.0 3010
110 6 1/2 X 5/16 3 X 5/16 6030 10 X 0.365 (Std) 31.0 3010
120 7 X 5/16 3 X 5/16 6960 10 X 0.365 (Std) 31.0 3010
130 7 X 3/8 3 X 5/16 8270 10 X 0.365 (Std) 31.0 3010

TYPE III-A (5'-0" X 7'-0")


120 7 X 5/16 3 1/4 X 5/16 7810 12 X 0.33 34.0 3830
130 7 X 3/8 3 1/4 X 5/16 9180 12 X 0.33 34.0 3830
140 7 X 1/2 3 1/4 X 5/16 11440 12 X 0.375 (Std) 34.0 4230
150 8 1/2 X 1/2 3 1/2 X 5/16 14310 12 X 0.5 (XS) 34.0 5300
160 9 X 1/2 3 1/2 X 5/16 15770 12 X 0.5 (XS) 34.0 5570

* (Verticals; Horizontals; Vertical, Horizontal, and Interior Diagonals)

NOTE: Splice plates, bolts, walkways, signs, and etc. not included in truss weights.
Base plates, bearing blocks, u-bolts not included in end support weights.

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ALUMINUM CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURE WEIGHTS


MAX. CHORD *WEB MEMBERS TRUSS COLUMN MAXIMUM
CANTILEVER SPAN ALUMINUM ALUMINUM WEIGHTS STEEL PIPE COLUMN COLUMN
TYPE LENGTH TUBE SIZE TUBE SIZE SIZE HEIGHT WEIGHT
(FT) (IN) (IN) (LB) (IN) (FT) (LB)

I-C-A 25 5 X 5/16 (Std) 2 1/2X 5/16 (Std) 1080 16 X 0.5 (XS) 30.0 2480
II-C-A 30 6 1/2X 5/16 (Std) 3 1/4 X 5/16 (Std) 1860 24 X 0.5 (XS) 30.0 3770
III-C-A 35 7 X 3/8 3 1/2 X 3/8 (Std) 2640 24 X 0.5 (XS) 30.0 3770
III-C-A 40 8 X 3/8 (Std) 3 1/2 X 3/8 (Std) 3210 24 X 0.688 30.0 5150

* (Verticals; Horizontals; Vertical, Horizontal, and Interior Diagonals)

STEEL CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURE WEIGHTS


MAXIMUM CHORD *WEB MEMBERS TRUSS COLUMN MAXIMUM
CANTILEVER SPAN STEEL STEEL WEIGHTS STEEL PIPE COLUMN COLUMN
TYPE LENGTH PIPE SIZE PIPE SIZE SIZE HEIGHT WEIGHT
(FT) (IN) (IN) (LB) (IN) (FT) (LB)

I-C-S 25 5 X 0.258 (Std) 2 X 0.154 (Std) 2280 16 X 0.656 30.0 3230


II-C-S 30 6 X 0.280 (Std) 2 1/2 X 0.203 (Std) 4040 24 X 0.5 (XS) 30.0 3770
III-C-S 35 6 X 0.344 2 1/2 X 0.203 (Std) 5130 24 X 0.688 30.0 5150
III-C-S 40 8 X 0.322 (Std) 3 X 0.216 (Std) 7310 24 X 0.688 30.0 5150

* (Verticals; Horizontals; Vertical, Horizontal, and Interior Diagonals)

NOTE: Connection plates, bolts, walkways, signs, lights, etc. not included in truss weights.
Base plates not included in column weights.

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STEEL SPAN SIGN STRUCTURE WEIGHTS


MAX. CHORD *WEB MEMBERS TRUSS END SUPPORT MAX. END WEIGHT
SPAN STEEL STEEL WEIGHTS STEEL PIPE SUPPORT EACH
LENGTH PIPE SIZE PIPE SIZE SIZE HEIGHT SUPPORT
(FT) (IN) (IN) (LB) (IN) (FT) (LB)

TYPE I-S (4’-0” X 4’-6”)


70 4 X 0.237 2 1/4 X 0.154 5110 8 X 0.322(Std) 28.0 1980
80 5 X 0.258 2 1/2 X 0.203 8420 8 X 0.322(Std) 28.0 2230
90 5 X 0.258 2 1/2 X 0.203 9610 10 X 0.279 31.0 2480
100 5 X 0.258 2 1/2 X 0.203 10620 10 X 0.279 31.0 2580

TYPE II-S (4’-6” X 5’-3”)


90 5 X 0.258 2 1/2 X 0.203 9740 10 X 0.365 31.0 3010
(Std)
100 5 X 0.258 2 1/2 X 0.203 10790 10 X 0.365 31.0 3010
(Std)
110 6 X 0.28 2 1/2 X 0.203 13740 10 X 0.365 31.0 3010
(Std)
120 6 X 0.28 2 1/2 X 0.203 15180 10 X 0.365 31.0 3010
(Std)
130 6 X 0.344 2 1/2 X 0.203 19550 10 X 0.365 31.0 3010
(Std)

TYPE III-S (5’-0” X 7’-0”)


120 6 X 0.28 2 1/2 X 0.203 16110 12 X 0.33 34.0 3830
130 8 X 0.322 3 X 0.216 24730 12 X 0.33 34.0 3830
140 8 X 0.322 3 X 0.216 26550 12 X 0.375 34.0 4230
(Std)
150 8 X 0.375 3 X 0.216 31070 12 X 0.5 (XS) 34.0 5300
160 8 X 0.406 3 X 0.216 34620 12 X 0.5 (XS) 34.0 5570

* (Verticals; Horizontals; Vertical, Horizontal, and Interior Diagonals)

NOTE: Splice plates, bolts, walkways, signs, and etc. not included in truss weights.
Base plates, bearing blocks, u-bolts not included in end support weights.

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ALUMINUM BUTTERFLY SIGN STRUCTURE WEIGHTS


MAX. CHORD *WEB MEMBERS TRUSS COLUMN MAXIMUM
CANTILEVER SPAN ALUMINUM ALUMINUM WEIGHTS STEEL PIPE COLUMN COLUMN
TYPE LENGTH TUBE SIZE TUBE SIZE SIZE HEIGHT WEIGHT
(FT) (IN) (IN) (LB) (IN) (FT) (LB)

I-C-A 25 5 X 5/16 (Std) 2 1/2X 5/16 (Std) 2160 16 X 0.656 (XS) 30.0 3250
II-C-A 30 6 1/2X 5/16 (Std) 3 1/4 X 5/16 (Std) 3720 24 X 0.5 (XS) 30.0 3770
III-C-A 35 7 X 3/8 3 1/2 X 3/8 (Std) 5280 24 X 0.5 (XS) 30.0 3770

* (Verticals; Horizontals; Vertical, Horizontal, and Interior Diagonals)

STEEL TRICHORD OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE WEIGHTS


MAXIMUM CHORD WEB MEMBERS TRUSS END SUPPORT MAXIMUM WEIGHT
TRUSS SPAN NOMINAL NOMINAL WEIGHTS STEEL WIDE SUPPORT EACH
TYPE LENGTH STEEL PIPE STEEL PIPE FLANGE SIZE HEIGHT SUPPORT
(FT) SIZE SIZE (LB) (FT) (LB)
TRI-I-S 80 4 X 0.237 2 X 0.154 5460 W24 X 117 32 4010
TRI-II-S 100 5 X 0.258 2 X 0.154 8060 W24 X 117 32 4010
TRI-II-S 120 6 X 0.28 2 1/2 X 0.203 11150 W24 X 117 32 4010
TRI-III-S 140 8 X 0.322 3 X 0.216 18710 W24 X 117 32 4010

NOTE: Connection plates, bolts, walkways, signs, lights, etc. not included in truss weights.
Base plates not included in column weights.

R-8 June 2012

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