915Rhode Island Highway Bounds

915.01 Description.

This work includes providing granite, reinforced concrete, or bronze highway bounds at the required locations and providing as-built and certification of the locations to the Department in the format stipulated.

915.02 Materials.

Use materials that conform to Subsection M10.07. Use bronze rods that are 1¼ in. in diameter and are split a distance of 2 in. from the bottom.

915.03 Construction Methods.

Install bounds at the required locations. Before installing the bounds, request the applicable Plats from the Construction Manager. Proposed bound locations are typically shown on final certified Plats along with Contract documents. When located in lawns, sidewalks , or drives, set bounds with the top of the bound a ½- in. below the surface. Otherwise, set bounds that do not project above the surrounding ground by more than 6 in. When the bound point location on a ledge and the use of a bronze rod is directed by the Engineer, drill a 1½-in. hole to a depth of 8 in., and place a bronze rod and bronze wedge in the drill hole. Drive the rod on the wedge until the rod is solidly wedged into the hole. Embed the rod either by filling the hole with a cement grout composed of equal parts of fine sand and cement or by packing with lead. The Contractor’s Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) shall supervise and certify the installation of Rhode Island Highway Bounds and prepare as-builts. Ensure that the certification includes the date of installation, type of RIHB monument installed, design station/ offset, and the installed station/offset and installed coordinates. Provide this information to the Department as a markup on the State Highway Plat , and include the information in a report or spreadsheet properly stamped and certified by the Contractor’s PLS.

915.04 Method of Measurement.

Highway Bounds of the various types specified will be measured by the number of bounds furnished and set.

915.05 Basis of Payment.

The Department will pay for the completed and accepted quantities as follows: Pay Item Pay Unit Highway Bounds EA

Part 900 — Incidental Construction and Services August 2025

SECTION 915 — RHODE ISLAND HIGHWAY BOUNDS 900-45 The accepted quantities of Highway Bounds of the various types specified will be paid for at their Contract unit prices per each. The price constitutes full compensation for all labor, materials , equipment, and incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted.