519 SECTION 608 – SHOULDER DRAINS
608.01 Description
This work shall consist of constructing shoulder drains in accordance with these specifications and in accordance with 105.03. MATERIALS
608.02 Materials
Materials shall be in acco rdance with the following: 10 Coarse Aggregates, Class D or Higher, Size No. 8 ..... 904.03 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
608.03 General Requirements Unless otherwise designated, shoulder drai ns shall be installed on both sides of
the pavement by trenching from the edges of the pavement through the shoulders and backfilling with aggregate at low points in the grade and at other locations when so directed. This work shall precede the finishing of the shoulders. 20 The width of the trench shall be approximately 12 in. unless otherwise directed. Other dimensions shall be as shown on the plans. After the trench has been prepared, it sha ll be backfilled to the required elevation with aggregate, and then be well compacted. Any remaining unfilled trench area shall be filled with material appr oved for shoulders and compac ted by rolling or tamping or both. The finished shoulder elevation shall be as shown on the plans. 608.04 Method of Measurement 30 Shoulder drains will be measured by the ton of aggregate placed.
608.05 Basis of Payment
The accepted quantities of aggregate for s houlder drains will be paid for at the contract unit price per ton for aggregate for shoulder dr ains complete in place. Payment will be made under: Pay Item Pay Unit Symbol 40 Aggregate for Shoulder Drains .................................................. TON Excavation, trenching, backfilling, and other related miscellaneous items will not be paid for separately, but the cost thereof shall be included in the cost of the pay item. 608.05