ODOT OR 00310: Removal of Structures and Obstructions

00310.00 258 Section 00310 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions Description

00310.00 Scope - This Work consists of removing and disposing of man- made materials and

cleaning up areas they occupy. See Section 00501 for removal of Bridge s.

00310.01 Areas of Work - Perform removal Work in the same areas as specif ied in 00320.01.

If a building to be removed lies partly within the Right -of-Way, remove the entire building unless otherwise shown or directed.

00310.02 Exclusions - Removal Work does not include removal or disposal of materials that are:

• Designated to remain. • Included in earthwork as given in 00330.41. • Specifically indicated by the Specifications, Plans , or Special Provisions to be removed Incidental to other items of Work under the Contract. • Owned or controlled by third parties. Construction

00310.40 Restrictions on Removal Work:

a.Gu ardrail, Median Rail, and Concrete Barrier - In those areas where guardrail, M edian rail, or concrete barrier are to be removed and replaced with new or salvaged rail or barrier, do one of the following: • Install the new or salvaged units the same working shift the existing unit is removed. • Protect the area with temporary barrier with appropriate end treatment satisfactory to the Engineer, until the new or salvaged unit is installed.

b.Milepost Markers - Throughout construction, protect and maintain all milepost markers affected by the Work at locations visible to the traveling public. This may require removing and relocating the milepost markers to maintain visibility throughout construction. When construction is completed, reinstall the milepost markers in their original location s in a m anner satisfactory to the Engineer, unless new milepost markers are to be installed according to Section 00840.

00310.41 Removal Work :

a.General - Where an abutting Structure or part of a Structure is to be left in place, m ake clean, smooth, vertical cuts with a saw or other approved cutting device. Avoid operations that may damage any portion of the remaining Structure .

b.Guardrail Posts - Remove posts completely and backfill holes with selected granular backfill mater ial meeting the requirements of 00330.14.

c.Drainage Structures - Remove drainage Structure s, such as box culverts, down to a depth 2 feet below ground, slope or waterway bed. Remove culverts, sewers, siphons, and other conduits according to 00330.41(a)(7). 00310.80 259 (d) Materials Within Construction Areas:

1.General - Remove materials within construction areas entirely or break down the materials to an elevation at least 2 feet below Subgrade or slope surface as allowed below.

2.Bituminous Treated Sur faces - Scarify and break up existing bituminous treated surface when it lies under Subgrade and is not salvaged. Incorporate the scarified material into the embankment. Pieces of existing Pavement shall not exceed 15 inches in any dimension.

3.Concr ete Floors, Slabs and Walls - Before placing material in basements or over concrete slabs, remove or break through the floors, slabs, and walls so no fragments of the floors, slabs, and walls have a dimension in excess of 15 inches and there is no protrudi ng reinforcement.

e.Materials Outside of Construction Areas - Remove materials that lie outside of construction areas to an elevation at least 2 feet below the surface elevation to which the affected area is to be finished.

00310.42 Salvaging Drainag e Structure Fittings - Metal grates, frames, rings, covers, and other

metal fixtures or fittings for drainage Structure s may be salvaged and used on new Structure s if the Engineer determines they are reusable.

00310.43 Disposal of Material - Dispose of materials according to 00290.20(c).

00310.44 Earthwork in Connection with Removal - Excavation required to perform removal of

Structure s and obstructions will be considered Incidental to the removal Work , unless it is within the measurement limits for an excavation Contract Pay Item . Backfill holes according to 00330.45. The backfill will be measured for payment according to 00330.82, w hen there is an embankment measure basis Pay Item for earthwork and that material is used for backfilling, otherwise no separate payment will be made for this Work . Maintenance

00310.60 Repair of Damages - Repair promptly any breakage or damage to materials or items not

intended to be removed. Complete replacement of the affected materials may be required if the Engineer determines it is necessary. Make all repairs and replacements at no additional cost to the Agency. Measurement

00310.80 Measurement - The quantities of removal Work performed under this Section will be

measured according to the following: • Lump Sum Basis - Under this method, no measurement of quantities will be made. • Separate Item Basis - Under this method, the quantities of Work performed on a separate item basis will be measured as follows: • Length and Area - The length or area of the Structure or item actually removed, will be measured along the line and grade of the Structure or item for each continuous Structure or item remove d. Measurement will be on the length or area basis, limited to the Neat Lines shown or directed. The length of a sphalt Pavement cutting will be the length of the actual cut based on a depth of 6 inches. If the depth is greater than 6 inches, the length will be adjusted by converting to an equivalent number of feet on a proportionate-length basis. 00310.90 260 • Each - Items will be measured on the unit basis by count of units removed. No measurement for removal of concrete barrier will be made for barrier that is measured and paid as “Remove and Reinstall Concrete Barrier” under Section 00820. Payment

00310.90 Payment - The accepted quantities of Work performed under this Section will be paid for

at the lump sum basis or separate item basis according to 00310.9 1 or 00310.92 , as applicable. Payment will be payment in full for furnishing all Equipment , labor, and Incidental s necessary to complete the Work as specified. No separate or additional payment will be made for barriers used for temporary protection where guardrail, Median rail, or concrete barriers have been removed. No separate or additional payment will be made for protecting and maintaining milepost markers and reinstall ing them at their original location. No separate or additional payment will be made for removal or disposal Work included in Section 00330 according to 00310.02. When the Contract Schedule of Items does not indicate payment for Work performe d under this Section, no separate or additional payment will be made. Payment will be included in payment made for the appropriate items under which this Work is required.

00310.91 Lump Sum Basis - The accepted quantities of removal Work performed on a lump sum

basis will be paid at the Contract lump sum amount for the following items: Pay Item Unit of Measurement

a.Removal of Structures and Obstructions ......................................... Lump Sum

b.Removal of ____ .............................................................................. Lump Sum Item (a) includes all removal Work performed on a lump sum basis, except as covered under Pay Items given in the form of (b). In item (b), the specific kind or description of removal Work will be inserted in the blank. Payment for removal of concrete bar rier does not include payment for concrete barrier that is removed and reinstalled according to Section 00820.

00310.92 Separate Item Basis - The accepted quantities of removal Work performed on a separate

item basis will be paid for at the Contract uni t price, per unit of measurement, for the following items: Pay Item Unit of Measurement

a.Removal of Pipes .................................................................................. Foot

b.Removal of Curbs ................................................................................. Foot

c.Removal of Walks and Driveways ................................................... Square Yard

d.Removal of Surfacings .................................................................... Square Yard

e.Removal of Inlets .................................................................................. Each

f.Removal of Manholes ........................................................................... Each

g.Asphalt Pavement Saw cutting .............................................................. Foot

h.Removal of Concrete Barrier ................................................................. Foot 00310.92 Item (d) includes the removal of all Surfacing s, except for walks and driveways, as defined in 00110.20 under "Existing Surfacings". Item (g) ap plies to asphalt Pavement sawcutting when shown. Payment for removal of concrete barrier does not include payment for concrete barrier that is removed and reinstalled according to Section 00820.

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