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Incidental Construction (600-699)

612SUBGRADE DRAINS

PA · 2026 Standard SpecificationsBook pages 528532View official source ↗

616.1 616.4(b) 616 – 1

616.1DESCRIPTION —This work is construction of end sections and slope pipe fittings.

616.2MATERIAL —Manufactured or fabricated as specified in applicable portions of Section 601, as shown

on the Standard Drawings , and as follows:

(a)Concrete End Sections. Section 601.2(a)3 except as follows:

Provide reinforcement per linear foot of end section, equal to the minimum steel requirements for circular reinforcement in a Type A Standard Installation Concrete Pipe having the internal diameter of the end section portion, withstanding a fill height greater than or equal to 36 inches and less than 82 inches.

(b)Steel End Sections, Metallic Coated. Section 601.2(a)4.b
(c)Aluminum Alloy End Sections. Section 601.2(a)4.c
(d)Steel Slope Pipe Fittings. Fabricated from sheet steel of the thickness indicated, as specified in

manufacturer’s standard methods of fabrication.

(e)Coarse Aggregate. Section 703.2
(f)Thermoplastic End Sections –outlet ends only . Section 601.2(a)6

616.3CONSTRUCTION —Install end sections as specified in the applicable requirements of Section 601.3

and as indicated. Only use thermoplastic end sections on the outlet end of any thermoplastic pipe run. Install slope pipe fittings as shown on the Standard Drawings .

616.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT —

(a)End Sections. Each

The price includes excavation and all backfill as indicated.

(b)Slope Pipe Fittings. Each

The price includes excavation and all backfill as indicated.

617.1 617.4

617.1DESCRIPTION —This work is construction of drains with continuous slotted openings.

617.2MATERIAL —

• Slotted Drain . Fabricated from metallic -coated steel pipes specified in Section 601.2(a)4.b and structural steel conforming to the requirements specified in Section 1105.02(a)2 or precast polymer concrete troughs as listed in Bulletin 15 and certified as specified in Section 106.03(b)3.

• Coarse Aggregate . Section 350.2

617.3CONSTRUCTION —Excavate the trench, as shown on the Standard Drawings for pipe and for

precast polymer concrete sections according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Install the drains according to the manufacturer's instructions or by another accepted method. Place the drain to the line and grade indicated, adequately supported until adjacent construction is completed. Provide temporary covers, as required, to prevent foreign material from entering the drain during construction. Before placing cement concrete or asphalt concrete adjacent to the drain, place adequate covers in or over the slot or grate to prevent entry

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications, 2026 Edition. Pages 528532 of 1,522.