608SHOULDER DRAINS

608.01Description

This work shall consist of constructing shoulder drains in accordance with these specifications and in accordance with 105.03.

MATERIALS

608.02Materials

Materials shall be in acco rdance with the following: 10

Coarse Aggregates, Class D or Higher, Size No. 8 ..... 904.03

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

608.03General 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 approved for shoulders and compacted by rolling or tamping or both. The finished shoulder elevation shall be as shown on the plans.

608.04Method of Measurement 30

Shoulder drains will be measured by the ton of aggregate placed.

608.05Basis 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 drains complete in place.

Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit Symbol

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