SECTION 587 - BRIDGE RAILING RECONSTRUCTION
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Sections 200 - 599 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 Volume 2
587-1 DESCRIPTION. The work shall consist of the following:
• The removal and disposal of bridge railing. • The Removal and storage of bridge railing. • The installation of stored bridge railing. • The furnishing and installing of box beam bridge railing. • The furnishing and installing of thrie beam bridge railing.
587-1.01 Bridge Railing Removed and Disposed; and Stored Bridge Railing Installed. Material
removed for disposal and material not used for installation shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the work site.
587-1.02 Bridge Railing Removed and Stored. All bridge railing removed shall remain the property of
the State and shall be transported to a location within the project site designated by the Engineer.
587-2 Materials
587-2.01 New Material. Materials shall meet the requirements of §710-23, Steel Bridge Railing and the
following: Component ASTM Designation or Standard Specification S3 x 5.7 Post A36 Post Plate A36 Spacer Brackets A36 Rail Connection Angles A36 Rail Plates A36 “U” Bolts, Nuts and Washers A307 Anchor Bolts, Nuts and Washers F3125 GRADE A325 Thrie Beam 710-201 W6 x 25 Post A36 Anchor Bolts (Thrie Beam) A449 Carriage Bolts (Thrie Beam) A307 Nuts and Washers for Carriage Bolts A563 and F436 Attachment Plate A36 Concrete Grouting Material 701-05 NOTE: 1. Thrie Beam Bridge Railing shall be fabricated from 10 gage material.
587-2.02 Stored Material. The Contractor shall choose the best available material for installation,
subject to the approval of the Engineer.
587-3 Construction Details
587-3.01 Bridge Railing Removal. If so indicated on the plans, the existing anchorages shall be reused
for anchoring new or stored railing. Should this be the case, the Contractor shall exercise care removing the railing so as not to damage the existing anchorages. The provisions of §589-3.01 shall apply for the removal of any painted bridge railing.
587-3.02 Bridge Railing Storage. The Contractor shall remove, transport, unload and store bridge
railing. Care shall be taken not to damage the railing during the various operations. In the event railing is damaged it shall be repaired or replaced in kind as directed by the Engineer. Such repair or replacement shall be done at no expense to the State.
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Sections 200 - 599 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 Volume 2
587-3.03 Stored Bridge Railing Installation. Installation of the railing shall be done in accordance with
the following subsections of section 568, Bridge Railing: Inspection of Railing 568-3.01A1 Base Plates 568-3.01H Field Welding 568-3.01D Non-Metallic Pads 568-3.01I Positioning Railing 568-3.01F Anchor Studs 568-3.01L Positioning Posts 568-3.01G Inspection 568-3.01N NOTE: 1. Bends or kinks in the railing which were present at the place of storage will not be cause for rejection.
587-3.04 Box Beam Bridge Railing Installation. Erection shall be in accordance with requirements of
568-3 01, Erection of Bridge Railing.
The installation procedure shall be coordinated to provide the least disturbance of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, if such traffic is maintained during the course of the work.
587-3.05 Thrie Beam Installation
A.Direct Attachment to Existing Railing. The railing shall be installed in accordance with the following: Inspection of Railing 568-3.01A Field Galvanizing for Repair 568-3.01C Inspection of Galvanizing 568-3.01B Inspection 568-3.01N The railing shall be installed such that the bottom edge is parallel to the roadway profile.
B.Separate Post Installation - Concrete Support Surface. The posts and railing shall be installed in accordance with the following: Inspection of Railing 568.3.01A Positioning Posts 568-3.01G Inspection of Galvanizing 568-3.01B Base Plates 568-3.01H Field Galvanizing for Repair 568-3.01C Anchor Studs 568-3.01L Field Welding 568-3.01D Inspection 568-3.01N Erection 568-3.01E Mortar leveling courses shall be made from Concrete Grouting Material (§701-05). Manufacturer's instruction shall be strictly followed. Railing shall be installed such that the bottom edge is parallel to the roadway profile.
C.Separate Post Installation - Steel Support Surface. The posts and railing shall be installed in accordance with the following: Inspection of Railing 568-3.01A Positioning Posts 568-3.01G Inspection of Galvanizing 568-3.01B Base Plates 568-3.01H
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Sections 200 - 599 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 Volume 2 Field Galvanizing for Repair 568-3.01C Anchor Studs 568-3.01L Field Welding 568-3.01D Inspection 568-3.01N Erection 568-3.01E Railing shall be installed such that the bottom edge is parallel to the roadway profile.
587-4 Method of Measurement
A.All Railing Removal and Installation Except Thrie Beam Railing Installation. Measurement will be taken as the number of feet of railing removed, or installed. Measurement will be taken along the centerline of the top rail, end-to-end of railing between the limits indicated on the contract plans. No deduction will be made for open joints. If there is only one rail it will be considered the top rail.
B.Thrie Beam Railing Installation. Measurement will be taken as the number of feet of railing installed. Measurement will be taken along the top of the thrie beam, end-to-end of railing between the limits indicated on the contract plans. No additional measurement will be taken for overlapping sections of railing. If transition sections are installed, measurement will be taken to the end of the transition section indicated on the contract plans.
587-5 BASIS OF PAYMENT. The unit price bid shall include the cost of all labor, materials and
equipment necessary to complete the work. When required, mortar leveling courses, anchor bolts, nuts and washers shall be included in the unit price bid. The drilling and grouting of anchor bolts, when required will be paid for under a separate item. Painting of the railing, if required, shall be paid under a separate item. Payment will be made under: Item No. Item Pay Unit 587.01 Bridge Railing Removal and Disposal Foot 587.02 Bridge Railing Removal and Storage Foot 587.03 Installation of Stored Bridge Railing Foot 587.1001 Box Beam Bridge Rail, One Rail Foot 587.1002 Box Beam Bridge Rail, Two Rail Foot 587.20 Thrie Beam Bridge Rail - Attachment to Existing Bridge Rail Foot 587.21 Thrie Beam Bridge Rail - New Post Installation Mounted on Concrete Surfaces Foot 587.22 Thrie Beam Bridge Rail - New Post Installation Mounted on Steel Surfaces Foot
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Source: Standard Specifications (US Customary Units), 2026 (Jan) Edition. Pages 647–650 of 1,489. View official source ↗