SECTION 802 — TEMPORARY BRIDGES 800-3 — TEMPORARY BRIDGES
802.01 Description.
This work includes the construction, maintenance, load rating, and subsequent removal (including area restoration) of temporary bridges.
802.02 Materials.
Ensure that the materials used for the construction of temporary bridges conform to PART M.
802.03 Construction Methods.
General. Submit a load rating to the Bridge Engineering Section before opening the bridge to traffic according to the latest RIDOT Bridge Load Rating Guidelines. Provide the Department with 45 days notice before opening the bridge. Approaches. Construct approach embankments, excavation, surfacing, and other incidental work as necessary to ensure that the temporary structure is ready for traffic. After temporary safety appurtenances are installed on approaches where necessary to protect vehicular and pedestrian traffic, open the temporary facility to traffic before any work that could interfere with existing traffic. Removal of Temporary Bridge. When the permanent structure is completed, remove and properly dispose of the temporary structure. Demolish t he approach surfaces and remove and properly dispose of the surplus material, and trim and grade the disturbed areas as specified. Perform structure removal work according to SECTION 803. Materials from the temporary structure shall become the property of the Contractor.
802.04 Method of Measurement.
This item does not require a measurement for payment.
802.05 Basis of Payment.
The Department will pay for the completed and accepted quantities as follows. Pay Item Pay Unit Temporary Bridges LS Payment at the Contract unit price is full compensation for all resources, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted. The price also includes the load rating requirement, maintenance, removal, and area restoration.
Part 800 — Bridge Structures August 2025
800-4 SECTION 802 — TEMPORARY BRIDGES Partial payment for the temporary structure will be paid at 75 percent when it is available for use and a load rating has been submitted and accepted. The remaining 25 percent will be paid when all materials have been removed, and the site has been restored.
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