481 — REMOVING EXISTING BRIDGE SCUPPERS AND DOWNSPOUTS 2026 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS CATEGORY 400 STRUCTURES SECTION 481 — REMOVING EXISTING BRIDGE SCUPPERS AND DOWNSPOUTS
481.01 Description
Remove existing bridge scuppers and fill downspouts where designated on the Plans.
481.03 Construction
Removing Existing Scuppers and Filling Downspouts. Completely remove all scuppers in conjunction with the removal of the existing bridge deck. Removal of the scuppers includes the grates, scupper basin, associated anchorages, and channels holding the scupper basin in place to the superstructure. Remove downspouts and piping connected to the removed scuppers in their entirety including all hangers, where designated in the plans. If the downspouts are designated in the plans to remain in place, fill the downspout piping with nonshrink grout.
481.04 Measurement and Payment
The payment will include scaffolding, removal of any debris in the scuppers, furnishing and placing nonshrink grout, and all materials, labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.
481.04.01 Removing existing scuppers and filling the downspout piping with grout will not be
measured, but the cost will be incidental to the Removal of Portions of Existing Structure item.
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