SECTION 699 - MOBILIZATION
699-1 DESCRIPTION. Under this work the Contractor shall provide necessary bonds, insurance, and
prefinancing and shall set up his necessary general plant, including shops, storage areas, office and such sanitary and other facilities as are required by local or state law or regulation.
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699-2 MATERIALS. Such materials as required for mobilization and that are not to be part of the
completed contract shall be as determined by the Contractor, except that they shall conform to any pertinent local or State Law, regulation or code.
699-3 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS. The work required to provide the above facilities and service for
mobilization shall be done in a safe and workmanlike manner and shall conform with any pertinent local or State Law, regulation or code. Good housekeeping consistent with safety shall be maintained.
699-4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. Payment for mobilization will be made on a lump sum basis.
699-5 BASIS OF PAYMENT. The amount bid for mobilization shall not exceed four percent (4%) of
the total contract bid price excluding the bid price for mobilization. Should the bidder exceed the foregoing four percent (4%), the Department will make the necessary adjustment to determine the total amount bid based on the arithmetically correct proposal. The amount bid shall include the furnishing and maintaining of services and facilities noted under §699-1 DESCRIPTION, to the extent and at the time the Contractor deems them necessary for his operations, consistent with the requirements of this work and the respective contract. The amount bid shall be payable to the Contractor with the first contract payment made for other contract work. Payment will be made under: Item No. Item Pay Unit 699.040001 Mobilization Lump Sum STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (US CUSTOMARY UNITS) VOLUME 4 SECTION 700 CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS January 1, 2026 50 Wolf Road Albany, New York 12232 www.dot.ny.gov INTRODUCTION This publication has been prepared to provide a compilation of standard requirements, called Specifications, used by the New York State Department of Transportation for construction contracts. These specifications are written to the Contractor. They define the Contractor’s responsibility in meeting each specification, enumerate the Department’s expectations and how they are going to measure and pay, and explain what the Contractor is expected to provide. When this publication, entitled Standard Specifications (USC) and dated as shown on the Title Page, is incorporated by reference into the Department’s construction contracts, it is made a part of that contract. The requirements stated herein may be revised or amended from time to time by notes or special specifications or documents of any description that would be furnished as part of a construction contract. STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING DIVISION Contained herein are: General Provisions of Contract; Contract forms of Proposal, Agreement and Bonds; General Construction Specifications; Materials of Construction; Payment Items Adopted by The Commissioner of Transportation and Short Titled "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS" (USC) Note: While these specifications may be used for general construction work, they have been compiled in US customary units with particular emphasis placed upon their use for highways, parkways, bridges and similar work. Necessary modifications of the contents hereof will be incorporated in the "Contract Documents" covering dissimilar work. TABLE OF CONTENTS NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4 Contents Section 700 ..............................................................................................................24 MATERIALS and MANUFACTURING ............................................................24 SECTION 701 - HYDRAULIC CEMENTS ................................................................. 24
701-01 Portland Cement ......................................................................................................... 24
701-02 Masonry and Mortar Cement .............................................................................. 25
701-03 Blended Portland Cement ..................................................................................... 25
701-04 Concrete Repair Material ...................................................................................... 27
701-05 Concrete Grouting and Anchoring Material ............................................ 28
701-06 Shear Key Grout .......................................................................................................... 29
701-07 Anchoring Materials - Chemically Curing .................................................. 30
701-08 Vertical and Overhead Repair Material ...................................................... 31
701-09 Concrete Repair Material - Rapid Hardening .............................................. 32
701-10 Duct Grouting Material (Structures) ............................................................ 34
701-11 Elastomeric Concrete.............................................................................................. 35
701-12 Concrete Repair Material - High Early Strength .................................... 36
701-13 Rapid Hardening Hydraulic Cement ................................................................. 37
701-14 Chemically Curing Adhesives for Pcc Pavement Applications ......... 38
701-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 39
SECTION 702 - BITUMINOUS MATERIALS ........................................................... 39
702-05 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 44
702-07 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 44
702-09 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 44
702-11 Thru 702-16 for Site Manager Use ........................................................................ 44
702-20 Thru 702-25 for Site Manager Use ........................................................................ 44
702-30 Thru 702-38 for Site Manager Use ........................................................................ 45
702-40 Thru 702-48 for Site Manager Use ........................................................................ 45
702-50 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 45
702-52 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 45
702-58 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 45
702-64 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 45
702-70 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 45
702-71 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 45
702-76 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 45
702-82 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 45
702-90 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 45
702-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 45
SECTION 703 - AGGREGATES ................................................................................ 45
703-01 Fine Aggregate ............................................................................................................. 45
703-02 Coarse Aggregate ...................................................................................................... 47
703-03 Mortar Sand ................................................................................................................... 52
703-04 Grout Sand ...................................................................................................................... 52
703-05 Fine Aggregate for White Portland Cement Concrete ......................... 53
703-06 Cushion Sand .................................................................................................................. 53
703-07 Concrete Sand ............................................................................................................... 54
703-08 Mineral Filler ............................................................................................................... 54
703-09 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 55
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703-10 Lightweight Aggregates ........................................................................................ 55
703-90 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 56
703-91 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 56
703-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 56
SECTION 704 - MASONRY UNITS ........................................................................... 56
704-01 Common Brick ................................................................................................................ 56
704-02 Concrete Brick ............................................................................................................. 56
704-03 Precast Concrete - General .................................................................................. 57
704-04 Concrete Block Slope Paving ............................................................................... 65
704-05 Precast Concrete Barrier ...................................................................................... 65
704-06 Precast Concrete Wall Units and Precast Concrete Cribbing ........ 67
704-07 Dry Cast Concrete Wall Units ............................................................................. 67
704-08 Brick Sidewalk and Driveway Pavers ............................................................. 68
704-09 Stone Blocks .................................................................................................................. 69
704-10 Split-Faced Concrete Brick ................................................................................... 69
704-11 Precast Concrete Coping ........................................................................................ 70
704-12 Concrete Block ............................................................................................................ 71
704-13 Precast Concrete Driveway and Sidewalk Pavers ................................. 71
704-14 PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL UNITS (Mechanically Stabilized Earth System) ............. 72
704-15 Precast Concrete Pavement Slab Systems ................................................... 74
704-16 Thru 704-22 for Site Manager Use ........................................................................ 77
704-23 Precast Concrete Street Pavers ........................................................................ 77
704-24 Precast Concrete Panels ........................................................................................ 79
704-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 79
SECTION 705 - JOINT MATERIALS ........................................................................ 79
705-01 Preformed Cork Joint Filler ................................................................................. 79
705-02 Highway Joint Sealants ........................................................................................... 79
705-03 Preformed Rubber Joint Filler ............................................................................ 80
705-04 Vacant ............................................................................................................................... 80
705-05 Silicone Joint Sealants for Pavements .......................................................... 80
705-06 Caulking Compound for Structures ................................................................ 80
705-07 Premolded Resilient Joint Filler ....................................................................... 81
705-08 Preformed, Closed-Cell Foam Material ......................................................... 81
705-09 Preformed Elastic Bridge Joint Sealer .......................................................... 82
705-10 Preformed Elastic Longitudinal Joint Seal ................................................ 83
705-11 Polyvinyl Chloride Extruded Shapes and Sheet Material ................. 84
705-12 Preformed Elastic Transverse Contraction and Expansion Joint
SEAL .................................................................................................................................................. 85
705-13 Lubricant for Preformed Elastic Joint Sealer ......................................... 86
705-14 Longitudinal Joint Ties ............................................................................................ 86
705-15 Transverse Joint Supports ..................................................................................... 90
705-16 Concrete Pipe Joint Sealing Compound ........................................................... 94
705-17 Concrete Pipe Joint Elastomeric Gaskets ..................................................... 94
705-18 Asphaltic Plug Joints for Bridges ..................................................................... 95
705-19 Asphalt Pavement Joint Adhesive ...................................................................... 95
705-20 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 96
705-21 Masonry Mortar ......................................................................................................... 96
705-22 Portland Cement Mortar Bonding Grout ..................................................... 97
705-23 Foam-Supported Silicone ......................................................................................... 98
705-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 98
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706-01 Non-Reinforced Concrete Pipe ............................................................................. 98
706-02 Reinforced Concrete Pipe Classes Ii, Iii, Iv, V ................................................ 99
706-03 Reinforced Concrete Elliptical Pipe; Classes He-Ii, He-Iii, He-Iv, Ve-
IV, VE-V AND VE-VI ..................................................................................................................... 103
706-04 Precast Concrete Drainage Units ................................................................... 104
706-05 Porous Concrete Pipe Underdrain ................................................................... 107
706-06 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 108
706-07 Reinforced Concrete Pipe End Sections ........................................................ 108
706-08 Polypropylene Pipe ................................................................................................... 109
706-09 Cured In Place Pipe (Cipp) Liner ........................................................................... 109
706-10 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE PIPE (relining) ........................................................................ 110
706-11 HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE (relining) ........................................................ 111
706-12 Smooth Interior Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe ................................... 111
706-13 Perforated Corrugated Polyethylene Underdrain Tubing ............ 111
706-14 Corrugated Interior Polyethylene Pipe ..................................................... 112
706-15 Pvc Plastic Drain Pipe System ............................................................................. 112
706-16 Cellular Polystyrene Protective Cover ................................................... 113
706-17 Precast Concrete Box Culverts ....................................................................... 113
706-18 Perforated Polyvinyl Chloride Underdrain Pipe .................................. 115
706-19 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 115
706-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 115
SECTION 707 - METAL PIPE ................................................................................. 115
707-01 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 115
707-02 Corrugated Steel Pipe ............................................................................................ 115
707-03 Ductile Iron Pipe (Non-Pressure) ....................................................................... 119
707-04 Ductile Iron Pipe (Pressure) ................................................................................. 120
707-05 Tunnel Liner Plate (Relining) ............................................................................. 120
707-06 Thru 707-07 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 121
707-08 Structural Steel Plate for Pipe, Pipe Arches and Underpasses ...... 121
707-09 Corrugated Structural Steel Plate for Pipe, Pipe Arches and
UNDERPASSES .............................................................................................................................. 122
707-10 Galvanized Steel End Sections ......................................................................... 122
707-11 Aluminum End Sections .......................................................................................... 123
707-12 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 123
707-13 Corrugated Aluminum Pipe .................................................................................. 123
707-14 Corrugated Aluminum Structural Plate for Pipe and Pipe Arches
.......................................................................................................................................................... 125
707-15 Polymer Coated Corrugated Structural Steel Plate for Pipe, Pipe
ARCHES AND UNDERPASSES ................................................................................................... 125
707-16 Thru 707-19 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 126
707-20 Anchor Bolts for Corrugated Culverts .................................................... 126
707-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 126
SECTION 708 - PAINTS .......................................................................................... 126
708-01 Structural Steel Paints Class 1 ....................................................................... 126
708-02 Structural Steel Paints Class 2 ....................................................................... 127
708-03 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 128
708-04 Zinc Chromate Primer ............................................................................................. 128
708-05 Standard Paint Colors .......................................................................................... 129
708-06 Paint for Galvanized Surfaces ......................................................................... 130
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708-07 Paint for Aluminum Surfaces ............................................................................ 130
708-08 Thru 708-30 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 130
708-31 Wood Preservative – Waterborne ................................................................... 130
708-32 Wood Preservative – Oil-Borne ......................................................................... 131
SECTION 709 - REINFORCING STEEL ................................................................. 131
709-01 Bar Reinforcement, Grade 60 .............................................................................. 131
709-02 Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement ................................................... 132
709-03 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 132
709-04 Epoxy-Coated Bar Reinforcement ................................................................... 132
709-05 Stud Shear Connectors ......................................................................................... 135
709-06 Low-Relaxation Prestressing Steel, Grade 270 ........................................ 136
709-07 Stone Curb Anchor Bars........................................................................................ 136
709-08 Epoxy Coated Wire Fabric Reinforcement .................................................. 136
709-09 Cold-Drawn Wire for Concrete Reinforcement ...................................... 139
709-10 Mechanical Connectors for Reinforcing Bar Splices ......................... 139
709-11 Galvanized Bar Reinforcement ........................................................................ 140
709-12 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 141
709-13 Stainless Steel Bar Reinforcement ................................................................ 141
709-14 Bar Reinforcement, Grade 75 .............................................................................. 142
709-15 Grouted Reinforcing Bar Splice Sleeves ..................................................... 142
709-16 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 142
709-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 142
SECTION 710 - FENCE AND GUIDE RAIL ............................................................ 143
710-01 Aluminum Fence Fabric .......................................................................................... 143
710-02 Galvanized Steel Fence Fabric .......................................................................... 143
710-03 Vinyl Coated Steel Fence Fabric ...................................................................... 143
710-04 Aluminum Coated Steel Fence Fabric ............................................................ 144
710-05 Coated Steel Fence Fabric, (95% Zinc 5% Aluminum - Mischmetal
ALLOY) ........................................................................................................................................... 144
710-06 Rock Slope Net and Wire Mesh Assemblies ................................................. 145
710-07 Thru 710-09 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 145
710-10 Steel and Iron Posts, Rails, Braces, and Fittings for Chain Link
FENCE ............................................................................................................................................. 145
710-11 Aluminum Posts, Rails, Braces and Fittings for Chain Link Fence 148
710-12 Plastic Coated Posts, Rails, Braces and Fittings for Chain Link
FENCE ............................................................................................................................................. 149
710-13 Wood and Timber Posts and Timber Blockouts ........................................ 149
710-14 Galvanized Steel Barrier Posts ....................................................................... 149
710-15 and 710-16 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 150
710-17 Corrugated Beam Guide Railing End Terminal (Energy-Absorbing)
.......................................................................................................................................................... 150
710-18 HPBO (Mod.) CORRUGATED BEAM GUIDE RAILING END TERMINAL (ENERGY
ABSORBING) ................................................................................................................................. 151
710-19 HPBO (Mod.) CORRUGATED BEAM MEDIAN BARRIER END TERMINAL (ENERGY
ABSORBING) ................................................................................................................................. 151
710-20 Corrugated Beam Guide Railing and Median Barrier .......................... 151
710-21 Box Beam Guide Railing and Median Barrier ............................................. 152
710-22 Cable Guide Railing .................................................................................................. 154
710-23 Steel Bridge Railing ................................................................................................ 156
710-24 Box Beam Guide Rail End Assembly, Type Iii; and Box Beam Median
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710-25 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 158
710-26 Plastic and Synthetic Block-Outs for Heavy Post Guiderail
SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................................................ 158
710-27 Rock Slope Wire Ropes ............................................................................................. 159
710-28 Anchor Bolts for Guide Railing and Median Barrier ........................... 160
710-29 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 160
710-30 Right-of-Way Fencing .............................................................................................. 160
710-35 Security Bollards .................................................................................................... 161
710-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 164
SECTION 711 - CONCRETE CURING MATERIALS AND ADMIXTURES ........... 164
711-01 Fibers for Concrete Reinforcement ............................................................... 164
711-02 Quilted Covers (for Curing) ................................................................................ 164
711-03 Plastic Coated Fiber Blankets (for Curing) .............................................. 165
711-04 Polyethylene Curing Cover (White Opaque) .............................................. 166
711-05 Membrane Curing Compound .............................................................................. 166
711-06 Burlap .............................................................................................................................. 167
711-07 Form Insulating Materials for Cold Weather Concreting ................... 167
711-08 Admixtures ................................................................................................................... 168
711-09 Emulsified Carbon Black ...................................................................................... 171
711-10 Fly Ash ............................................................................................................................. 171
711-11 Microsilica.................................................................................................................... 172
711-12 Ground Granulated Blast- Furnace Slag .................................................. 173
711-13 Calcium Nitrite Based Corrosion Inhibitors ............................................. 174
711-14 High Reactivity Pozzolan ..................................................................................... 174
711-15 Miscellaneous Supplementary Cementitious Materials ................... 175
711-16 Synthetic Macrofibers for Pcc Pavement .................................................. 177
711-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 177
SECTION 712 - MISCELLANEOUS ........................................................................ 177
712-01 Water ............................................................................................................................... 177
712-02 Calcium Chloride ...................................................................................................... 178
712-03 Sodium Chloride ......................................................................................................... 179
712-04 Hydrated Lime ............................................................................................................. 179
712-05 Precast Concrete Right-of-Way Markers ................................................... 179
712-06 Expendable Impact Attenuator ....................................................................... 180
712-07 Inertial Barrier Modules ..................................................................................... 180
712-08 Vacant ............................................................................................................................. 181
712-09 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 181
712-10 Warm Mix Asphalt Technologies ...................................................................... 181
712-11 Asphalt Release Agents ........................................................................................ 182
712-12 Asphalt Roofing Felt .............................................................................................. 183
712-13 Timber and Lumber ................................................................................................... 183
712-14 Stress Graded Timber and Lumber .................................................................. 183
712-15 Gabions ............................................................................................................................ 184
712-16 Pigment for Colored Synthetic Resin Binder Concrete ...................... 185
712-17 Wood Cross Ties .......................................................................................................... 185
712-18 Thru 712-23 for Site Manager Use ...................................................................... 189
712-24 Precast Concrete Permanent Survey Markers ....................................... 189
712-99 for Site Manager Use ......................................................................... 190
SECTION 713 - LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS .............................. 190
713-01 Topsoil ............................................................................................................................. 190
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713-02 Limestone ....................................................................................................................... 194
713-03 Fertilizer ....................................................................................................................... 194
713-04 Seeds ................................................................................................................................. 195
713-05 Mulch for Planting ................................................................................................. 199
713-06 Trees, Shrubs and Vines ......................................................................................... 199
713-07 Rolled Erosion Control Products and Soil Stabilizers .................... 201
713-08 Materials for Protection of Plants .............................................................. 203
713-09 Mycorrhizal Fungi ................................................................................................... 204
713-10 Moisture Retention Additive .............................................................................. 205
713-11 Mulch for Turf Establisment and Erosion Control............................. 205
713-12 Mulch Anchorage ..................................................................................................... 207
713-13 Pesticides ....................................................................................................................... 208
713-14 Sod ..................................................................................................................................... 208
713-15 Compost ........................................................................................................................... 209
713-16 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 211
713-17 Sulfur .............................................................................................................................. 211
713-18 Weed Control Barriers .......................................................................................... 211
713-19 Straw................................................................................................................................ 212
713-20 Sediment Filter Logs ............................................................................................... 212
713-21 Temporary Catch Basin Insert (Cbi) ................................................................ 213
713-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 214
SECTION 714 - CURBING AND GUTTER .............................................................. 214
714-01 Stone Curb ..................................................................................................................... 215
714-02 and 714-03 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 217
714-04 Precast Concrete Curb .......................................................................................... 217
714-05 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 218
714-06 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 218
714-07 Precast Concrete Gutter ..................................................................................... 218
714-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 218
SECTION 715 - CASTINGS, FORGINGS AND METALS ....................................... 218
715-01 Structural Steel ...................................................................................................... 218
715-02 Steel Castings ............................................................................................................. 220
715-03 Aluminum Castings ................................................................................................... 221
715-04 Wrought Aluminum .................................................................................................. 222
715-05 Iron Castings ............................................................................................................... 223
715-06 Steel Forgings ............................................................................................................. 224
715-07 Proof Loaded Iron Castings ................................................................................ 224
715-08 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 225
715-09 Malleable Iron Castings ...................................................................................... 225
715-10 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 226
715-11 Metal Bin Type Retaining Wall .......................................................................... 226
715-12 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 227
715-13 Prefabricated Adjustment Rings, Frames and Utility Valve Risers
FOR DRAINAGE UNITS, MANHOLES AND UTILITIES .......................................................... 227
715-14 High Strength Bolts, Nuts and Washers ...................................................... 228
715-15 Pins and Rollers ........................................................................................................ 229
715-16 Stainless Steel Connecting Products ........................................................... 230
715-17 Steel Sheeting ............................................................................................................. 231
715-18 Soldier Piles ................................................................................................................. 231
715-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 231
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716-01 Thru 716-02 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 231
716-03 Polyether Urethane Structural Element ................................................. 231
716-04 Polytetrafluoroethylene Sheet and Strip .............................................. 232
716-05 Self-Lubricating Bronze Plates ....................................................................... 233
716-06 Disc-Design Structural Bridge Bearings ..................................................... 234
716-07 Pot-Design Structural Bridge Bearings ...................................................... 238
716-08 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 242
716-09 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 242
716-10 Plain Elastomeric Bridge Bearings ............................................................... 242
716-11 Steel Laminated Elastomeric Bridge Bearings ...................................... 244
716-12 Elastomeric Bridge Bearings With External Load Plates ............... 247
716-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 250
SECTION 717 - CONCRETE PROTECTIVE COATINGS....................................... 250
717-01 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 250
717-02 Waterproofing Membranes ................................................................................. 250
717-03 Penetrating Type Protective Sealers ........................................................... 250
717-04 Coating Type Protective Sealers ..................................................................... 251
717-05 High Molecular Weight Methacrylate Crack Sealer ......................... 252
717-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 253
SECTION 718 - PRESTRESSED CONCRETE UNITS ............................................. 253
718-01 Prestressed Concrete Units (Structural) .................................................. 253
718-02 Thru 718-04 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 263
718-05 Prestressed Concrete Form Units .................................................................... 263
718-06 High Performance Concrete for Precast and Prestressed Bridge
BEAMS ............................................................................................................................................ 265
718-08 Thru 718-29 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 268
718-47 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 268
718-50 Thru 718-53 for Site Manager Use ...................................................................... 268
718-61 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 268
718-66 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 268
718-96 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 268
718-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 268
SECTION 719 - METAL COATINGS ...................................................................... 268
719-01 Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods ................................................. 268
719-02 Aluminum Anodic Coatings ................................................................................. 270
719-03 Aluminum Coating (Hot Dip) ................................................................................. 270
719-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 271
SECTION 720 - PILES ............................................................................................. 271
720-01 Untreated Timber Piles .......................................................................................... 271
720-02 Treated Timber Piles ................................................................................................ 271
720-03 Casings for Cast-In-Place Concrete Piles ................................................... 272
720-04 Steel H-Piles .................................................................................................................. 272
720-05 Pile Shoes ....................................................................................................................... 273
720-06 Mechanical Pile Splices ......................................................................................... 273
720-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 273
SECTION 721 - CONCRETE ADHESIVES AND REPAIR MATERIALS ................ 273
721-01 Epoxy Resin System ................................................................................................... 273
721-02 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 275
721-03 Epoxy Polysulfide Grout ...................................................................................... 275
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721-04 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 278
721-05 Epoxy Repair Paste .................................................................................................... 278
721-06 Thru 721-19 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 280
721-20 Rapid Hardening Polymer Concrete ............................................................... 280
721-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 281
SECTION 722 - WATER SUPPLY ........................................................................... 281
722-01 Ductile Iron Water Pipe, Fittings and Encasement ................................ 281
722-02 Steel Water Pipe and Fittings ............................................................................. 281
722-03 Concrete Water Pipe ................................................................................................ 282
722-04 Water Valves and Hydrants .............................................................................. 282
722-05 Plastic Water Pipe and Fittings ......................................................................... 283
722-06 Water Service Pipe, Service Valves and Fittings ..................................... 283
722-07 Wedge Type Mechanical Restraint Glands ................................................ 284
722-08 Insulation for Water Mains ................................................................................ 284
722-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 285
SECTION 723 - LIGHTING ..................................................................................... 285
723-01 Aluminum Light Standards and Arms ........................................................... 285
723-02 High Mast Pole, Head Frame Assembly With Luminaire Ring and
LOWERING DEVICE ..................................................................................................................... 287
723-03 Portable Power Drive for High Mast Luminaire Lowering System
.......................................................................................................................................................... 290
723-04 Thru 723-09 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 290
723-10 Anchor Base (Aluminum) ....................................................................................... 290
723-11 Thru 723-14 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 291
723-15 Breakaway Transformer Base (Aluminum) ................................................ 291
723-16 Thru 723-18 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 292
723-19 Rigid Plastic Conduit .............................................................................................. 292
723-20 Metal Steel Conduit, Zinc Coated ................................................................... 292
723-21 and 723-22 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 293
723-23 P.V.C. Coated Galvanized Steel Conduit ....................................................... 293
723-24 Flexible Liquid-Tight Steel Conduit ............................................................... 293
723-25 and 723-26 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 293
723-27 High Pressure Sodium Vapor Luminaires (Standard Mount) ............. 293
723-28 Low Pressure Sodium Vapor Luminaires (Underdeck Mount) ........... 294
723-29 High Pressure Sodium Vapor Luminaires (Underbridge Mount) ...... 296
723-30 Mercury Vapor Luminaires (Standard Mount) ......................................... 297
723-31 Mercury Vapor Luminaires (Underbridge Mount) .................................. 297
723-32 Thru 723-39 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 297
723-40 Cast-Iron Junction Box .......................................................................................... 297
723-41 Thru 723-44 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 297
723-45 Precast Reinforced Concrete Foundations and Pullboxes ............. 297
723-46 Thru 723-49 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 298
723-50 Photoelectric Control ......................................................................................... 298
723-51 Thru 723-59 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 299
723-60 Anchor Bolts ............................................................................................................... 299
723-61 Thru 723-69 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 299
723-70 Single Conductor Cable ....................................................................................... 299
723-71 Single Conductor Direct Burial Cable ........................................................ 300
723-72 Thru 723-74 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 300
723-75 Ground Wire ................................................................................................................. 300
723-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 300
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724-01 Signal Cable ................................................................................................................. 300
724-02 Span Wire ........................................................................................................................ 301
724-03 Traffic Signal Poles ................................................................................................ 301
724-04 Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic Signal Heads .................................... 309
724-05 Traffic Signal Led Indications .......................................................................... 313
724-06 Traffic Signal Heads With Optically Programmed Indications .... 314
724-07 Traffic Signal Head Mounting Hardware and Backplates .............. 318
724-08 Shielded Communication Cable ........................................................................ 322
724-09 Signal Cable With Integral Messenger ........................................................ 322
724-10 Shielded Communication Cable With Integral Messenger ............... 322
724-11 Traffic Signal Pole Mounting Hardware .................................................... 322
724-12 Traffic Signal Vehicle and Pedestrian Detectors ................................ 323
724-13 Electrical Service Disconnect/Generator Transfer Switches ...... 324
724-14 Electrical Service Cable ..................................................................................... 324
724-15 Fire Pre-Emption Tell-Tale Light ...................................................................... 325
724-16 Thru 724-19 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 325
724-20 Inductance Loop Wire ............................................................................................. 325
724-21 Shielded Lead-In Cable ........................................................................................... 325
724-22 Roadway Loop Embedding Sealer .................................................................... 326
724-23 Pedestrian Push Button ......................................................................................... 327
724-24 Pedestrian Push Button Station ....................................................................... 329
724-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 331
SECTION 725 - MISCELLANEOUS METALS AND PLASTICS ............................. 331
725-01 Copper Flashing .......................................................................................................... 331
725-02 Steps for Manholes .................................................................................................. 331
725-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 332
SECTION 726 - DETECTABLE WARNING UNITS ................................................ 332
726-01 Surface-Applied Detectable Warning Units .............................................. 332
726-02 Embedded Detectable Warning Units ............................................................ 333
SECTION 727 - PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIALS ......................................... 334
727-01 Extruded Thermoplastic ...................................................................................... 334
727-02 Removable Raised Pavement Markers .......................................................... 336
727-03 Epoxy Pavement Marking Paint ......................................................................... 337
727-04 Permanent Pavement Tape ................................................................................... 340
727-05 Glass Beads for Pavement Markings ............................................................. 342
727-06 Removable Pavement Tape ................................................................................... 344
727-07 Removable Wet-Night Reflective Tape ......................................................... 345
727-08 Permanent Wet-Night Reflective Tape .......................................................... 347
727-09 Traffic Paint ................................................................................................................ 350
727-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 352
SECTION 728 - COMPRESSIVE LOAD TRANSMITTING DEVICES .................... 353
728-01 Rubber Impregnated Woven Cotton-Polyester Fabric ........................ 353
728-02 Rubber Impregnated Random Fiber Pad ........................................................ 353
728-03 Plain Rubber Pad ........................................................................................................ 353
728-04 Sheet Lead ..................................................................................................................... 353
728-05 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 354
728-06 Sheet Gasket (Treated Both Sides) ................................................................... 354
728-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 354
SECTION 729 - TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ........................... 354 TABLE OF CONTENTS NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4
729-01 Drums ............................................................................................................................... 354
729-02 Cones ................................................................................................................................ 355
729-03 Temporary Tubular Markers ............................................................................. 356
729-04 Vertical Panels .......................................................................................................... 357
729-05 Stop/Slow Paddles .................................................................................................... 358
729-06 Type I Construction Barricades ....................................................................... 358
729-07 Type Ii Construction Barricades ...................................................................... 358
729-08 Type Iii Construction Barricades .................................................................... 359
729-09 Temporary Sign Supports ...................................................................................... 360
729-10 Temporary Impact Attenuators - Redirective ......................................... 360
729-11 Temporary Impact Attenuators - Gating .................................................... 361
729-12 Truck-Mounted and Trailer Mounted Impact Attenuators ............ 361
729-13 Temporary Sand Barrels ...................................................................................... 362
729-14 Vehicle-Arresting Systems .................................................................................. 362
729-15 Arrow Panels ............................................................................................................... 363
729-16 Portable Variable Message Signs (Pvms) ..................................................... 364
729-17 Glare Screens .............................................................................................................. 366
729-18 Warning Lights ........................................................................................................... 366
729-19 Automated Flagger Assistance Devices ...................................................... 367
729-20 Portable Traffic Signals ...................................................................................... 368
729-21 Temporary Overlay Markers ............................................................................. 369
729-22 Truck Mounted Variable-Message Signs (Tmvms) ................................... 369
SECTION 730 - SIGNS AND DELINEATORS ......................................................... 370
730-01 Aluminum Sign Panels ............................................................................................. 370
730-02 Temporary Plywood Sign Panels ...................................................................... 371
730-03 Temporary Rigid Lightweight Sign Panels .................................................. 371
730-04 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 372
730-05 Reflective Sheeting ................................................................................................. 372
730-06 Thru 730-08 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 373
730-09 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 373
730-10 Acrylic Plastic Reflex Reflectors ................................................................. 374
730-11 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 375
730-12 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 375
730-13 (Vacant) .......................................................................................................................... 375
730-14 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 375
730-15 Thru 730-18 (Vacant) .................................................................................................. 375
730-19 Temporary Wooden Sign Posts ........................................................................... 375
730-20 Delineator, Reference Marker and Snowplowing Marker Posts .. 375
730-21 Flexible Delineator Posts ................................................................................... 376
730-22 Stiffeners, Overhead Brackets and Miscellaneous Hardware ..... 376
730-23 Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Sign Panels ................................................ 378
730-24 Type A Sign Supports ................................................................................................. 379
730-25 Type B Sign Posts ......................................................................................................... 379
730-26 Breakaway Bases and Hinge Assemblies ...................................................... 379
730-27 Permanent Variable Message Signs ................................................................ 380
730-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 384
SECTION 731 - SUBSURFACE TENSILE ELEMENTS .......................................... 384
731-01 Soil Nail Tendon Assembly .................................................................................. 384
731-02 Grouted Tieback Assembly .................................................................................. 385
731-03 Rock Bolt Assembly ................................................................................................. 387
731-15 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 388
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732-01 Drill Rigs ........................................................................................................................ 388
732-02 Drive Pipe ........................................................................................................................ 388
732-03 Casing ............................................................................................................................... 389
732-04 Samplers ......................................................................................................................... 389
732-05 Thin Wall Sample Tubes ......................................................................................... 389
732-06 Coring Bits..................................................................................................................... 389
732-07 Sample Storage Bags ............................................................................................... 390
732-08 Sample Jars ................................................................................................................... 390
732-09 Jar Cartons ................................................................................................................... 390
732-10 Boulder and Rock Core Boxes ........................................................................... 390
732-11 Open Well Piezometer ............................................................................................. 391
732-12 Grout ................................................................................................................................ 391
732-13 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 392
732-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................................... 392
SECTION 733 - EARTHWORK MATERIALS ........................................................ 392
733-01 Flowable Fill .............................................................................................................. 392
733-02 Mechanically Stabilized Earth System Backfill Material ............ 395
733-03 Geosynthetically Reinforced Soil System Slope Backfill
MATERIAL ..................................................................................................................................... 397
733-04 Subbase Course ........................................................................................................... 397
733-05 Glass Backfill ............................................................................................................ 399
733-06 Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement for Earthwork and Subbase ............. 400
733-07 Recycled Portland Cement Concrete Aggregate ................................. 401
733-08 Embankment In Place .............................................................................................. 402
733-09 Select Borrow ............................................................................................................ 402
733-10 Select Fill ..................................................................................................................... 403
733-11 Select Granular Fill .............................................................................................. 403
733-12 Select Granular Fill Slope Protection ....................................................... 405
733-13 Select Granular Subgrade ................................................................................. 406
733-14 Select Structure Fill ............................................................................................. 407
733-15 Sand Backfill .............................................................................................................. 408
733-16 Winter Earthwork.................................................................................................... 409
733-17 Surface Settlement Gauge .................................................................................. 411
733-18 Settlement Rod .......................................................................................................... 412
733-19 Recycled Materials Approved for Use As Earthwork Material ... 412
733-20 Underdrain Filter Material ............................................................................... 413
733-21 Stone Filling ................................................................................................................ 415
733-22 Rip-Rap .............................................................................................................................. 416
733-23 Bedding Material ...................................................................................................... 418
SECTION 734 - CONCRETE SLAB OVERLAYS .................................................... 419
734-01 Thin Polymer (Epoxy) Overlay Wearing Surface for Structural
SLABS ............................................................................................................................................. 419 SECTION 735 (VACANT) ........................................................................................ 420 SECTION 736 - PERMANENT CORRUGATED METAL FORMS FOR BRIDGE SLABS ..................................................................................................................... 420
736-01 Permanent Corrugated Metal Forms for Bridge Slabs ...................... 420
SECTION 737 - GEOSYNTHETICS ........................................................................ 421
737-01 Geotextiles ................................................................................................................... 421
737-02 Geomembranes ............................................................................................................ 427
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737-03 Prefabricated Vertical Drains ......................................................................... 428
737-04 Prefabricated Composite Structural Drains ........................................... 429
737-05 Prefabricated Composite Integral Abutment Drains .......................... 431
737-06 Prefabricated Composite Edge Drains .......................................................... 431
737-07 Geogrids ......................................................................................................................... 432
737-08 Geocells ......................................................................................................................... 433
737-09 Geosynthetic Fibers ................................................................................................. 434
SECTION 738 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT .................. 435
738-01 Stormwater Treatment Device (Swtd) .......................................................... 435
SECTION 739 (VACANT) ........................................................................................ 437 SECTION 740 – FOR SITE MANAGER USE .......................................................... 437
740-01 Thru 740-04 for Site Manager Use ...................................................................... 437
SECTION 741 – FOR SITE MANAGER USE .......................................................... 438
741-01 Thru 740-04 for Site Manager Use ...................................................................... 438
SECTIONS 742 THRU 794 (VACANT) .................................................................... 438 SECTION 795 – FOR SITE MANAGER USE .......................................................... 438 Section 700 ...................................................................................................................13 MATERIALS and MANUFACTURING .............................................................................13 SECTION 701 - HYDRAULIC CEMENTS ........................................................................ 13
701-01 Portland Cement ........................................................................................................... 13
701-02 Masonry and Mortar Cement ................................................................................... 14
701-03 Blended Portland Cement ........................................................................................ 14
701-04 Concrete Repair Material ......................................................................................... 16
701-05 Concrete Grouting and Anchoring Material ................................................. 17
701-06 Shear Key Grout ............................................................................................................. 18
701-07 Anchoring Materials - Chemically Curing ....................................................... 19
701-08 Vertical and Overhead Repair Material ............................................................ 20
701-09 Concrete Repair Material - Rapid Hardening .................................................. 21
701-10 Duct Grouting Material (Structures) ................................................................ 23
701-11 Elastomeric Concrete ................................................................................................ 24
701-12 Concrete Repair Material - High Early Strength .......................................... 25
701-13 Rapid Hardening Hydraulic Cement ..................................................................... 26
701-14 Chemically Curing Adhesives for Pcc Pavement Applications ............... 27
701-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 28
SECTION 702 - BITUMINOUS MATERIALS ................................................................... 28
702-05 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 33
702-07 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 33
702-09 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 33
702-11 Thru 702-16 for Site Manager Use ........................................................................... 33
702-20 Thru 702-25 for Site Manager Use ........................................................................... 33
702-30 Thru 702-38 for Site Manager Use ........................................................................... 34
702-40 Thru 702-48 for Site Manager Use ........................................................................... 34
702-50 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 34
702-52 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 34
702-58 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 34
702-64 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 34
702-70 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 34
702-71 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 34
702-76 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 34
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702-82 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 34
702-90 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 34
702-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 34
SECTION 703 - AGGREGATES ...................................................................................... 34
703-01 Fine Aggregate ............................................................................................................... 34
703-02 Coarse Aggregate ......................................................................................................... 36
703-03 Mortar Sand ..................................................................................................................... 41
703-04 Grout Sand ....................................................................................................................... 41
703-05 Fine Aggregate for White Portland Cement Concrete ............................. 42
703-06 Cushion Sand ................................................................................................................... 42
703-07 Concrete Sand ................................................................................................................ 43
703-08 Mineral Filler ................................................................................................................. 43
703-09 (Vacant) .............................................................................................................................. 44
703-10 Lightweight Aggregates ........................................................................................... 44
703-90 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 45
703-91 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 45
703-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 45
SECTION 704 - MASONRY UNITS ................................................................................. 45
704-01 Common Brick ................................................................................................................. 45
704-02 Concrete Brick ............................................................................................................... 45
704-03 Precast Concrete - General ..................................................................................... 46
704-04 Concrete Block Slope Paving ................................................................................. 54
704-05 Precast Concrete Barrier ......................................................................................... 54
704-06 Precast Concrete Wall Units and Precast Concrete Cribbing ............... 56
704-07 Dry Cast Concrete Wall Units ................................................................................. 56
704-08 Brick Sidewalk and Driveway Pavers ................................................................... 57
704-09 Stone Blocks ................................................................................................................... 58
704-10 Split-Faced Concrete Brick ..................................................................................... 58
704-11 Precast Concrete Coping .......................................................................................... 59
704-12 Concrete Block ............................................................................................................. 60
704-13 Precast Concrete Driveway and Sidewalk Pavers ......................................... 60
704-14 PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL UNITS (Mechanically Stabilized Earth System) ................ 61
704-15 Precast Concrete Pavement Slab Systems ......................................................... 63
704-16 Thru 704-22 for Site Manager Use ........................................................................... 66
704-23 Precast Concrete Street Pavers ............................................................................ 66
704-24 Precast Concrete Panels .......................................................................................... 68
704-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 68
SECTION 705 - JOINT MATERIALS ............................................................................... 68
705-01 Preformed Cork Joint Filler .................................................................................. 68
705-02 Highway Joint Sealants .............................................................................................. 68
705-03 Preformed Rubber Joint Filler .............................................................................. 69
705-04 Vacant ................................................................................................................................. 69
705-05 Silicone Joint Sealants for Pavements ............................................................... 69
705-06 Caulking Compound for Structures .................................................................. 69
705-07 Premolded Resilient Joint Filler .......................................................................... 70
705-08 Preformed, Closed-Cell Foam Material ............................................................ 70
705-09 Preformed Elastic Bridge Joint Sealer ............................................................. 71
705-10 Preformed Elastic Longitudinal Joint Seal .................................................... 72
705-11 Polyvinyl Chloride Extruded Shapes and Sheet Material ........................ 73
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705-12 Preformed Elastic Transverse Contraction and Expansion Joint Seal
............................................................................................................................................................ 74
705-13 Lubricant for Preformed Elastic Joint Sealer .............................................. 75
705-14 Longitudinal Joint Ties .............................................................................................. 75
705-15 Transverse Joint Supports ........................................................................................ 79
705-16 Concrete Pipe Joint Sealing Compound ............................................................. 83
705-17 Concrete Pipe Joint Elastomeric Gaskets ......................................................... 83
705-18 Asphaltic Plug Joints for Bridges ....................................................................... 84
705-19 Asphalt Pavement Joint Adhesive .......................................................................... 84
705-20 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 85
705-21 Masonry Mortar ............................................................................................................. 85
705-22 Portland Cement Mortar Bonding Grout ......................................................... 86
705-23 Foam-Supported Silicone .......................................................................................... 87
705-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................... 87
SECTION 706 - CONCRETE, CLAY AND THERMOPLASTIC PIPE .................................... 87
706-01 Non-Reinforced Concrete Pipe .............................................................................. 87
706-02 Reinforced Concrete Pipe Classes Ii, Iii, Iv, V ................................................... 88
706-03 Reinforced Concrete Elliptical Pipe; Classes He-Ii, He-Iii, He-Iv, Ve-Iv,
VE-V AND VE-VI ............................................................................................................................... 92
706-04 Precast Concrete Drainage Units ......................................................................... 93
706-05 Porous Concrete Pipe Underdrain ....................................................................... 96
706-06 (Vacant) .............................................................................................................................. 97
706-07 Reinforced Concrete Pipe End Sections ............................................................ 97
706-08 Polypropylene Pipe ...................................................................................................... 98
706-09 Cured In Place Pipe (Cipp) Liner .............................................................................. 98
706-10 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE PIPE (relining) ............................................................................ 99
706-11 HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE (relining) ........................................................... 100
706-12 Smooth Interior Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe ........................................ 100
706-13 Perforated Corrugated Polyethylene Underdrain Tubing .................. 100
706-14 Corrugated Interior Polyethylene Pipe ......................................................... 101
706-15 Pvc Plastic Drain Pipe System ................................................................................ 101
706-16 Cellular Polystyrene Protective Cover......................................................... 102
706-17 Precast Concrete Box Culverts .......................................................................... 102
706-18 Perforated Polyvinyl Chloride Underdrain Pipe ...................................... 104
706-19 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 104
706-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 104
SECTION 707 - METAL PIPE ...................................................................................... 104
707-01 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 104
707-02 Corrugated Steel Pipe ............................................................................................. 104
707-03 Ductile Iron Pipe (Non-Pressure) ......................................................................... 108
707-04 Ductile Iron Pipe (Pressure) .................................................................................. 109
707-05 Tunnel Liner Plate (Relining) ................................................................................ 109
707-06 Thru 707-07 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 110
707-08 Structural Steel Plate for Pipe, Pipe Arches and Underpasses ........... 110
707-09 Corrugated Structural Steel Plate for Pipe, Pipe Arches and
UNDERPASSES ............................................................................................................................... 111
707-10 Galvanized Steel End Sections ............................................................................. 111
707-11 Aluminum End Sections ............................................................................................ 112
707-12 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 112
707-13 Corrugated Aluminum Pipe .................................................................................... 112
707-14 Corrugated Aluminum Structural Plate for Pipe and Pipe Arches .. 114
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707-16 Thru 707-19 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 115
707-20 Anchor Bolts for Corrugated Culverts ......................................................... 115
707-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 115
SECTION 708 - PAINTS .............................................................................................. 115
708-01 Structural Steel Paints Class 1 ........................................................................... 115
708-02 Structural Steel Paints Class 2 ........................................................................... 116
708-03 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 117
708-04 Zinc Chromate Primer ............................................................................................... 117
708-05 Standard Paint Colors ............................................................................................. 118
708-06 Paint for Galvanized Surfaces ............................................................................ 119
708-07 Paint for Aluminum Surfaces ............................................................................... 119
708-08 Thru 708-30 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 119
708-31 Wood Preservative – Waterborne ....................................................................... 119
708-32 Wood Preservative – Oil-Borne ............................................................................ 120
SECTION 709 - REINFORCING STEEL ........................................................................ 120
709-01 Bar Reinforcement, Grade 60 ................................................................................. 120
709-02 Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement ...................................................... 121
709-03 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 121
709-04 Epoxy-Coated Bar Reinforcement ....................................................................... 121
709-05 Stud Shear Connectors ............................................................................................ 124
709-06 Low-Relaxation Prestressing Steel, Grade 270 .............................................. 125
709-07 Stone Curb Anchor Bars ........................................................................................... 125
709-08 Epoxy Coated Wire Fabric Reinforcement ...................................................... 125
709-09 Cold-Drawn Wire for Concrete Reinforcement .......................................... 128
709-10 Mechanical Connectors for Reinforcing Bar Splices .............................. 128
709-11 Galvanized Bar Reinforcement ............................................................................ 129
709-12 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 130
709-13 Stainless Steel Bar Reinforcement .................................................................... 130
709-14 Bar Reinforcement, Grade 75 ................................................................................. 131
709-15 Grouted Reinforcing Bar Splice Sleeves ........................................................ 131
709-16 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 131
709-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 131
SECTION 710 - FENCE AND GUIDE RAIL ................................................................... 132
710-01 Aluminum Fence Fabric ............................................................................................ 132
710-02 Galvanized Steel Fence Fabric ............................................................................. 132
710-03 Vinyl Coated Steel Fence Fabric ......................................................................... 132
710-04 Aluminum Coated Steel Fence Fabric ............................................................... 133
710-05 Coated Steel Fence Fabric, (95% Zinc 5% Aluminum - Mischmetal Alloy)
.......................................................................................................................................................... 133
710-06 Rock Slope Net and Wire Mesh Assemblies ...................................................... 134
710-07 Thru 710-09 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 134
710-10 Steel and Iron Posts, Rails, Braces, and Fittings for Chain Link Fence
.......................................................................................................................................................... 134
710-11 Aluminum Posts, Rails, Braces and Fittings for Chain Link Fence ....... 137
710-12 Plastic Coated Posts, Rails, Braces and Fittings for Chain Link Fence
.......................................................................................................................................................... 138
710-13 Wood and Timber Posts and Timber Blockouts ............................................. 138
710-14 Galvanized Steel Barrier Posts ............................................................................ 138
710-15 and 710-16 (Vacant) ....................................................................................................... 139
710-17 Corrugated Beam Guide Railing End Terminal (Energy-Absorbing) .... 139
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710-18 HPBO (Mod.) CORRUGATED BEAM GUIDE RAILING END TERMINAL (ENERGY
ABSORBING) ................................................................................................................................... 140
710-19 HPBO (Mod.) CORRUGATED BEAM MEDIAN BARRIER END TERMINAL (ENERGY
ABSORBING) ................................................................................................................................... 140
710-20 Corrugated Beam Guide Railing and Median Barrier ................................ 140
710-21 Box Beam Guide Railing and Median Barrier .................................................. 141
710-22 Cable Guide Railing .................................................................................................... 143
710-23 Steel Bridge Railing................................................................................................... 145
710-24 Box Beam Guide Rail End Assembly, Type Iii; and Box Beam Median
BARRIER END ASSEMBLY, TYPE C .............................................................................................. 147
710-25 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 147
710-26 Plastic and Synthetic Block-Outs for Heavy Post Guiderail Systems147
710-27 Rock Slope Wire Ropes .............................................................................................. 148
710-28 Anchor Bolts for Guide Railing and Median Barrier ................................ 149
710-29 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 149
710-30 Right-of-Way Fencing ................................................................................................ 149
710-35 Security Bollards ....................................................................................................... 150
710-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 153
SECTION 711 - CONCRETE CURING MATERIALS AND ADMIXTURES ......................... 153
711-01 Fibers for Concrete Reinforcement ................................................................. 153
711-02 Quilted Covers (for Curing) .................................................................................. 153
711-03 Plastic Coated Fiber Blankets (for Curing) .................................................. 154
711-04 Polyethylene Curing Cover (White Opaque) .................................................. 155
711-05 Membrane Curing Compound ................................................................................. 155
711-06 Burlap ............................................................................................................................... 156
711-07 Form Insulating Materials for Cold Weather Concreting ......................... 156
711-08 Admixtures ..................................................................................................................... 157
711-09 Emulsified Carbon Black ........................................................................................ 160
711-10 Fly Ash .............................................................................................................................. 160
711-11 Microsilica ..................................................................................................................... 161
711-12 Ground Granulated Blast- Furnace Slag ....................................................... 162
711-13 Calcium Nitrite Based Corrosion Inhibitors .................................................. 163
711-14 High Reactivity Pozzolan ........................................................................................ 163
711-15 Miscellaneous Supplementary Cementitious Materials .......................... 164
711-16 Synthetic Macrofibers for Pcc Pavement ...................................................... 166
711-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 166
SECTION 712 - MISCELLANEOUS .............................................................................. 166
712-01 Water ................................................................................................................................. 166
712-02 Calcium Chloride ....................................................................................................... 167
712-03 Sodium Chloride ......................................................................................................... 168
712-04 Hydrated Lime ............................................................................................................... 168
712-05 Precast Concrete Right-of-Way Markers ........................................................ 168
712-06 Expendable Impact Attenuator ........................................................................... 169
712-07 Inertial Barrier Modules ........................................................................................ 169
712-08 Vacant ............................................................................................................................... 170
712-09 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 170
712-10 Warm Mix Asphalt Technologies .......................................................................... 170
712-11 Asphalt Release Agents ............................................................................................ 171
712-12 Asphalt Roofing Felt ................................................................................................ 172
712-13 Timber and Lumber ...................................................................................................... 172
712-14 Stress Graded Timber and Lumber ....................................................................... 172
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712-15 Gabions ............................................................................................................................. 173
712-16 Pigment for Colored Synthetic Resin Binder Concrete .......................... 174
712-17 Wood Cross Ties ............................................................................................................ 174
712-18 Thru 712-23 for Site Manager Use ......................................................................... 178
712-24 Precast Concrete Permanent Survey Markers ............................................. 178
712-99 for Site Manager Use ............................................................................... 179
SECTION 713 - LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS ......................................... 179
713-01 Topsoil.............................................................................................................................. 179
713-02 Limestone ........................................................................................................................ 183
713-03 Fertilizer ........................................................................................................................ 183
713-04 Seeds .................................................................................................................................. 184
713-05 Mulch for Planting ................................................................................................... 188
713-06 Trees, Shrubs and Vines............................................................................................. 188
713-07 Rolled Erosion Control Products and Soil Stabilizers .......................... 190
713-08 Materials for Protection of Plants.................................................................. 192
713-09 Mycorrhizal Fungi ..................................................................................................... 193
713-10 Moisture Retention Additive ................................................................................. 194
713-11 Mulch for Turf Establisment and Erosion Control .................................. 194
713-12 Mulch Anchorage ....................................................................................................... 196
713-13 Pesticides ........................................................................................................................ 197
713-14 Sod ...................................................................................................................................... 197
713-15 Compost ........................................................................................................................... 198
713-16 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 200
713-17 Sulfur ............................................................................................................................... 200
713-18 Weed Control Barriers............................................................................................. 200
713-19 Straw ................................................................................................................................. 201
713-20 Sediment Filter Logs ................................................................................................. 201
713-21 Temporary Catch Basin Insert (Cbi) ..................................................................... 202
713-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 203
SECTION 714 - CURBING AND GUTTER ..................................................................... 203
714-01 Stone Curb ...................................................................................................................... 204
714-02 and 714-03 (Vacant) ....................................................................................................... 206
714-04 Precast Concrete Curb ............................................................................................ 206
714-05 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 207
714-06 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 207
714-07 Precast Concrete Gutter ....................................................................................... 207
714-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 207
SECTION 715 - CASTINGS, FORGINGS AND METALS .................................................. 207
715-01 Structural Steel ......................................................................................................... 207
715-02 Steel Castings ............................................................................................................... 209
715-03 Aluminum Castings ..................................................................................................... 210
715-04 Wrought Aluminum .................................................................................................... 211
715-05 Iron Castings ................................................................................................................. 212
715-06 Steel Forgings .............................................................................................................. 213
715-07 Proof Loaded Iron Castings .................................................................................. 213
715-08 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 214
715-09 Malleable Iron Castings .......................................................................................... 214
715-10 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 215
715-11 Metal Bin Type Retaining Wall ............................................................................... 215
715-12 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 216
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715-13 Prefabricated Adjustment Rings, Frames and Utility Valve Risers for
DRAINAGE UNITS, MANHOLES AND UTILITIES ....................................................................... 216
715-14 High Strength Bolts, Nuts and Washers ........................................................... 217
715-15 Pins and Rollers .......................................................................................................... 218
715-16 Stainless Steel Connecting Products .............................................................. 219
715-17 Steel Sheeting .............................................................................................................. 220
715-18 Soldier Piles .................................................................................................................. 220
715-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 220
SECTION 716 - BEARINGS AND EXPANSION PLATES ................................................. 220
716-01 Thru 716-02 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 220
716-03 Polyether Urethane Structural Element ...................................................... 220
716-04 Polytetrafluoroethylene Sheet and Strip .................................................. 221
716-05 Self-Lubricating Bronze Plates ........................................................................... 222
716-06 Disc-Design Structural Bridge Bearings ......................................................... 223
716-07 Pot-Design Structural Bridge Bearings .......................................................... 227
716-08 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 231
716-09 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 231
716-10 Plain Elastomeric Bridge Bearings ................................................................... 231
716-11 Steel Laminated Elastomeric Bridge Bearings ............................................ 233
716-12 Elastomeric Bridge Bearings With External Load Plates ...................... 236
716-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 239
SECTION 717 - CONCRETE PROTECTIVE COATINGS ................................................. 239
717-01 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 239
717-02 Waterproofing Membranes .................................................................................... 239
717-03 Penetrating Type Protective Sealers ................................................................ 239
717-04 Coating Type Protective Sealers ......................................................................... 240
717-05 High Molecular Weight Methacrylate Crack Sealer ............................... 241
717-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 242
SECTION 718 - PRESTRESSED CONCRETE UNITS ...................................................... 242
718-01 Prestressed Concrete Units (Structural) ...................................................... 242
718-02 Thru 718-04 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 252
718-05 Prestressed Concrete Form Units ...................................................................... 252
718-06 High Performance Concrete for Precast and Prestressed Bridge
BEAMS ............................................................................................................................................. 254
718-08 Thru 718-29 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 257
718-47 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 257
718-50 Thru 718-53 for Site Manager Use ......................................................................... 257
718-61 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 257
718-66 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 257
718-96 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 257
718-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 257
SECTION 719 - METAL COATINGS ............................................................................. 257
719-01 Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods ...................................................... 257
719-02 Aluminum Anodic Coatings..................................................................................... 259
719-03 Aluminum Coating (Hot Dip) ................................................................................... 259
719-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 260
SECTION 720 - PILES ................................................................................................. 260
720-01 Untreated Timber Piles ............................................................................................ 260
720-02 Treated Timber Piles .................................................................................................. 260
720-03 Casings for Cast-In-Place Concrete Piles ....................................................... 261
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720-04 Steel H-Piles ................................................................................................................... 261
720-05 Pile Shoes ........................................................................................................................ 262
720-06 Mechanical Pile Splices ........................................................................................... 262
720-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 262
SECTION 721 - CONCRETE ADHESIVES AND REPAIR MATERIALS ............................. 262
721-01 Epoxy Resin System ...................................................................................................... 262
721-02 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 264
721-03 Epoxy Polysulfide Grout ........................................................................................ 264
721-04 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 267
721-05 Epoxy Repair Paste ...................................................................................................... 267
721-06 Thru 721-19 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 269
721-20 Rapid Hardening Polymer Concrete .................................................................. 269
721-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 270
SECTION 722 - WATER SUPPLY ................................................................................. 270
722-01 Ductile Iron Water Pipe, Fittings and Encasement ..................................... 270
722-02 Steel Water Pipe and Fittings ................................................................................ 270
722-03 Concrete Water Pipe .................................................................................................. 271
722-04 Water Valves and Hydrants .................................................................................... 271
722-05 Plastic Water Pipe and Fittings ............................................................................ 272
722-06 Water Service Pipe, Service Valves and Fittings ........................................... 272
722-07 Wedge Type Mechanical Restraint Glands ...................................................... 273
722-08 Insulation for Water Mains .................................................................................... 273
722-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 274
SECTION 723 - LIGHTING .......................................................................................... 274
723-01 Aluminum Light Standards and Arms ................................................................. 274
723-02 High Mast Pole, Head Frame Assembly With Luminaire Ring and
LOWERING DEVICE ...................................................................................................................... 276
723-03 Portable Power Drive for High Mast Luminaire Lowering System ...... 279
723-04 Thru 723-09 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 279
723-10 Anchor Base (Aluminum)........................................................................................... 279
723-11 Thru 723-14 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 280
723-15 Breakaway Transformer Base (Aluminum) ....................................................... 280
723-16 Thru 723-18 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 281
723-19 Rigid Plastic Conduit ................................................................................................ 281
723-20 Metal Steel Conduit, Zinc Coated ....................................................................... 281
723-21 and 723-22 (Vacant) ....................................................................................................... 282
723-23 P.V.C. Coated Galvanized Steel Conduit ........................................................... 282
723-24 Flexible Liquid-Tight Steel Conduit ................................................................. 282
723-25 and 723-26 (Vacant) ....................................................................................................... 282
723-27 High Pressure Sodium Vapor Luminaires (Standard Mount) ................... 282
723-28 Low Pressure Sodium Vapor Luminaires (Underdeck Mount) ................. 283
723-29 High Pressure Sodium Vapor Luminaires (Underbridge Mount) ........... 285
723-30 Mercury Vapor Luminaires (Standard Mount) ............................................... 286
723-31 Mercury Vapor Luminaires (Underbridge Mount) ....................................... 286
723-32 Thru 723-39 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 286
723-40 Cast-Iron Junction Box ............................................................................................. 286
723-41 Thru 723-44 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 286
723-45 Precast Reinforced Concrete Foundations and Pullboxes .................. 286
723-46 Thru 723-49 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 287
723-50 Photoelectric Control ........................................................................................... 287
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723-51 Thru 723-59 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 288
723-60 Anchor Bolts ................................................................................................................. 288
723-61 Thru 723-69 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 288
723-70 Single Conductor Cable .......................................................................................... 288
723-71 Single Conductor Direct Burial Cable ............................................................ 289
723-72 Thru 723-74 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 289
723-75 Ground Wire .................................................................................................................. 289
723-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 289
SECTION 724 - TRAFFIC SIGNALS ............................................................................. 289
724-01 Signal Cable ................................................................................................................... 289
724-02 Span Wire ......................................................................................................................... 290
724-03 Traffic Signal Poles .................................................................................................. 290
724-04 Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic Signal Heads ......................................... 298
724-05 Traffic Signal Led Indications ............................................................................. 302
724-06 Traffic Signal Heads With Optically Programmed Indications ........... 303
724-07 Traffic Signal Head Mounting Hardware and Backplates...................... 307
724-08 Shielded Communication Cable ........................................................................... 311
724-09 Signal Cable With Integral Messenger ............................................................. 311
724-10 Shielded Communication Cable With Integral Messenger ..................... 311
724-11 Traffic Signal Pole Mounting Hardware ........................................................ 311
724-12 Traffic Signal Vehicle and Pedestrian Detectors ..................................... 312
724-13 Electrical Service Disconnect/Generator Transfer Switches ............. 313
724-14 Electrical Service Cable ......................................................................................... 313
724-15 Fire Pre-Emption Tell-Tale Light ......................................................................... 314
724-16 Thru 724-19 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 314
724-20 Inductance Loop Wire ............................................................................................... 314
724-21 Shielded Lead-In Cable ............................................................................................. 314
724-22 Roadway Loop Embedding Sealer ........................................................................ 315
724-23 Pedestrian Push Button ........................................................................................... 316
724-24 Pedestrian Push Button Station .......................................................................... 318
724-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 320
SECTION 725 - MISCELLANEOUS METALS AND PLASTICS ........................................ 320
725-01 Copper Flashing .......................................................................................................... 320
725-02 Steps for Manholes .................................................................................................... 320
725-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 321
SECTION 726 - DETECTABLE WARNING UNITS ......................................................... 321
726-01 Surface-Applied Detectable Warning Units................................................... 321
726-02 Embedded Detectable Warning Units ................................................................ 322
SECTION 727 - PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIALS .................................................... 323
727-01 Extruded Thermoplastic ........................................................................................ 323
727-02 Removable Raised Pavement Markers ................................................................ 325
727-03 Epoxy Pavement Marking Paint ............................................................................. 326
727-04 Permanent Pavement Tape ....................................................................................... 329
727-05 Glass Beads for Pavement Markings .................................................................. 331
727-06 Removable Pavement Tape ....................................................................................... 333
727-07 Removable Wet-Night Reflective Tape .............................................................. 334
727-08 Permanent Wet-Night Reflective Tape .............................................................. 336
727-09 Traffic Paint ................................................................................................................. 339
727-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 341
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728-01 Rubber Impregnated Woven Cotton-Polyester Fabric ............................. 342
728-02 Rubber Impregnated Random Fiber Pad............................................................ 342
728-03 Plain Rubber Pad .......................................................................................................... 342
728-04 Sheet Lead....................................................................................................................... 342
728-05 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 343
728-06 Sheet Gasket (Treated Both Sides) ...................................................................... 343
728-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 343
SECTION 729 - TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ........................................ 343
729-01 Drums ................................................................................................................................ 343
729-02 Cones ................................................................................................................................. 344
729-03 Temporary Tubular Markers ................................................................................. 345
729-04 Vertical Panels ............................................................................................................ 346
729-05 Stop/Slow Paddles ...................................................................................................... 347
729-06 Type I Construction Barricades ........................................................................... 347
729-07 Type Ii Construction Barricades .......................................................................... 347
729-08 Type Iii Construction Barricades ........................................................................ 348
729-09 Temporary Sign Supports......................................................................................... 349
729-10 Temporary Impact Attenuators - Redirective ............................................... 349
729-11 Temporary Impact Attenuators - Gating .......................................................... 350
729-12 Truck-Mounted and Trailer Mounted Impact Attenuators ................... 350
729-13 Temporary Sand Barrels .......................................................................................... 351
729-14 Vehicle-Arresting Systems ...................................................................................... 351
729-15 Arrow Panels ................................................................................................................. 352
729-16 Portable Variable Message Signs (Pvms) ........................................................... 353
729-17 Glare Screens ............................................................................................................... 355
729-18 Warning Lights ............................................................................................................. 355
729-19 Automated Flagger Assistance Devices ........................................................... 356
729-20 Portable Traffic Signals......................................................................................... 357
729-21 Temporary Overlay Markers .................................................................................. 358
729-22 Truck Mounted Variable-Message Signs (Tmvms) .......................................... 358
SECTION 730 - SIGNS AND DELINEATORS ................................................................. 359
730-01 Aluminum Sign Panels ............................................................................................... 359
730-02 Temporary Plywood Sign Panels .......................................................................... 360
730-03 Temporary Rigid Lightweight Sign Panels ...................................................... 360
730-04 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 361
730-05 Reflective Sheeting ................................................................................................... 361
730-06 Thru 730-08 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 362
730-09 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 362
730-10 Acrylic Plastic Reflex Reflectors ..................................................................... 363
730-11 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 364
730-12 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 364
730-13 (Vacant) ............................................................................................................................ 364
730-14 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 364
730-15 Thru 730-18 (Vacant) .................................................................................................... 364
730-19 Temporary Wooden Sign Posts .............................................................................. 364
730-20 Delineator, Reference Marker and Snowplowing Marker Posts ......... 364
730-21 Flexible Delineator Posts ...................................................................................... 365
730-22 Stiffeners, Overhead Brackets and Miscellaneous Hardware ............ 365
730-23 Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Sign Panels .................................................... 367
730-24 Type A Sign Supports ................................................................................................... 368
730-25 Type B Sign Posts .......................................................................................................... 368
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730-26 Breakaway Bases and Hinge Assemblies ............................................................. 368
730-27 Permanent Variable Message Signs ..................................................................... 369
730-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 373
SECTION 731 - SUBSURFACE TENSILE ELEMENTS ................................................... 373
731-01 Soil Nail Tendon Assembly ....................................................................................... 373
731-02 Grouted Tieback Assembly ...................................................................................... 374
731-03 Rock Bolt Assembly .................................................................................................... 376
731-15 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 377
SECTION 732 - DRILLING .......................................................................................... 377
732-01 Drill Rigs ......................................................................................................................... 377
732-02 Drive Pipe ........................................................................................................................ 377
732-03 Casing................................................................................................................................ 378
732-04 Samplers .......................................................................................................................... 378
732-05 Thin Wall Sample Tubes ............................................................................................ 378
732-06 Coring Bits ...................................................................................................................... 378
732-07 Sample Storage Bags .................................................................................................. 379
732-08 Sample Jars ..................................................................................................................... 379
732-09 Jar Cartons..................................................................................................................... 379
732-10 Boulder and Rock Core Boxes .............................................................................. 379
732-11 Open Well Piezometer ............................................................................................... 380
732-12 Grout ................................................................................................................................ 380
732-13 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 381
732-99 for Site Manager Use ................................................................................................. 381
SECTION 733 - EARTHWORK MATERIALS .................................................................. 381
733-01 Flowable Fill ................................................................................................................ 381
733-02 Mechanically Stabilized Earth System Backfill Material ...................... 384
733-03 Geosynthetically Reinforced Soil System Slope Backfill Material . 386
733-04 Subbase Course ............................................................................................................. 386
733-05 Glass Backfill ............................................................................................................... 388
733-06 Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement for Earthwork and Subbase .................... 389
733-07 Recycled Portland Cement Concrete Aggregate ...................................... 390
733-08 Embankment In Place ................................................................................................. 391
733-09 Select Borrow .............................................................................................................. 391
733-10 Select Fill ...................................................................................................................... 392
733-11 Select Granular Fill ................................................................................................. 392
733-12 Select Granular Fill Slope Protection ........................................................... 394
733-13 Select Granular Subgrade ..................................................................................... 395
733-14 Select Structure Fill ............................................................................................... 396
733-15 Sand Backfill ................................................................................................................ 397
733-16 Winter Earthwork ...................................................................................................... 398
733-17 Surface Settlement Gauge..................................................................................... 400
733-18 Settlement Rod ............................................................................................................ 401
733-19 Recycled Materials Approved for Use As Earthwork Material ........... 401
733-20 Underdrain Filter Material ................................................................................... 402
733-21 Stone Filling ................................................................................................................. 404
733-22 Rip-Rap ............................................................................................................................... 405
733-23 Bedding Material ........................................................................................................ 407
SECTION 734 - CONCRETE SLAB OVERLAYS ............................................................. 408
734-01 Thin Polymer (Epoxy) Overlay Wearing Surface for Structural Slabs
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736-01 Permanent Corrugated Metal Forms for Bridge Slabs ........................... 409
SECTION 737 - GEOSYNTHETICS ............................................................................... 410
737-01 Geotextiles .................................................................................................................... 410
737-02 Geomembranes .............................................................................................................. 416
737-03 Prefabricated Vertical Drains ............................................................................. 417
737-04 Prefabricated Composite Structural Drains ............................................... 418
737-05 Prefabricated Composite Integral Abutment Drains ............................... 420
737-06 Prefabricated Composite Edge Drains ............................................................. 420
737-07 Geogrids .......................................................................................................................... 421
737-08 Geocells .......................................................................................................................... 422
737-09 Geosynthetic Fibers ................................................................................................... 423
SECTION 738 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT ................................ 424
738-01 Stormwater Treatment Device (Swtd) ............................................................... 424
SECTION 739 (VACANT) ............................................................................................ 426 SECTION 740 – FOR SITE MANAGER USE .................................................................. 426
740-01 Thru 740-04 for Site Manager Use ......................................................................... 426
SECTION 741 – FOR SITE MANAGER USE .................................................................. 427
741-01 Thru 740-04 for Site Manager Use ......................................................................... 427
SECTIONS 742 THRU 794 (VACANT) ........................................................................... 427 SECTION 795 – FOR SITE MANAGER USE .................................................................. 427
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