Remove Overhead Sign Structure Art. 736.03
a.Overhead Sign Structure. The complete horizontal superstructure, including walkways when present, shall be removed from the structural steel support(s), and the structural steel support(s) removed from the foundation(s). The overhead sign structure shall then be transported to its new location and erected according to Section 733, using new hardware. When necessary, the overhead sign structure shall be stored according to
Article 505 — 08(c). When new structural steel supports are required, they
shall be constructed according to Section 733 and the details shown on the plans.
b.Ground Mounted Sign Supports. Each support shall be removed from the foundation, transported to its new location, and erected according to Section 727 using new mounting hardware.
735.03 Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price
per each for REMOVE OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE – SPAN, CANTILEVER, BUTTERFLY, or MONOTUBE; RELOCATE STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPORT FOR OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE - SPAN, CANTILEVER, BUTTERFLY, or MONOTUBE; RELOCATE OVERHEAD SIGN SUPERSTRUCTURE - SPAN, CANTILEVER, BUTTERFLY, or MONOTUBE; or REMOVE AND RELOCATE GROUND MOUNTED SIGN SUPPORT. When required, new structural steel supports for an overhead sign structure will be paid for according to Article 738.03. SECTION 736. REMOVE OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE
736.01 Description. This work shall consist of removing an overhead sign
structure. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
736.02 General. The entire overhead sign structure, including supports,
superstructure, sign panels, sign lighting, and walkway shall be removed from the foundation(s) and removed from the right-of-way. The removed structure shall be disposed of according to the contract. When the contract specifies re-using the existing foundations, the Contractor shall exercise care to not damage the existing anchor bolts that will be re-used to install the new structural steel supports. Methods of removing anchor bolt nuts, such as penetrating fluid, sandblasting, or scoring and cracking the anchor bolt nuts, shall be approved by the Engineer. Under no circumstances will heat be allowed. When grout exists in the void between the existing base plate and the foundation, the grout shall be completely removed down to the top surface of the original foundation.
736.03 Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price
per each for REMOVE OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE - SPAN, CANTILEVER, BUTTERFLY, MONOTUBE, or BRIDGE MOUNTED. Art. 737.01 Remove Ground Mounted Sign Support SECTION 737. REMOVE GROUND MOUNTED SIGN SUPPORT AND/OR CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS
737.01 Description. This work shall consist of removing a ground-mounted
sign support and/or concrete foundations. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
737.02 Removal. Removal shall be as follows.
a.Ground Mounted Sign Support. The ground mounted sign support is to be completely removed from the right-of-way within 24 hours after removal of the sign panel.
b.Concrete Foundations. All components of the concrete foundation, including the concrete, reinforcing, stub post, and electrical items, shall be removed at least 1 ft (300 mm) below the ground line. The use of explosives of any kind will not be permitted in removing concrete foundations. The hole shall be backfilled with suitable material approved by the Engineer. The surface of the filled hole shall be treated to match the surrounding area. All debris resulting from this operation shall be removed from the right-of- way. Concrete foundations for overhead sign structures shall be removed within five calendar days after the removal of the overhead sign structure.
737.03 Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price
per each for REMOVE GROUND MOUNTED SIGN SUPPORT and/or REMOVE CONCRETE FOUNDATION - GROUND MOUNT or OVERHEAD. SECTION 738. REMOVE, REPLACE, AND RE-ERECT OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE COMPONENTS
738.01 Description. This work shall consist of removing overhead sign
structure components, replacing deteriorated or damaged components, and re- erecting the overhead sign structure components. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
738.02 General. Drawings, fabrication, welding of structural steel and
structural aluminum, surface treatment of structural steel supports, erection, wire cloth, and galvanizing shall be according to the applicable portions of Section 733. All bolts, nuts, and washers used in re-erection shall be new.
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Source: Illinois Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2022 Edition. Pages 666–667 of 1,217. View official source ↗