Part 1 — General
1.1 Section Includes
A.Frame riser to raise the existing deck or approach slab drain grate to match the grade of the asphalt surfacing.
B.Deck drain pipe extension.
C.Deck drain closure.
1.2 Related Sections
A.Section 03055: Portland Cement Concrete
B.Section 03211 : Reinforcing Steel and Welded Wire
1.3 References
A.AASHTO M 111: Zinc (Hot -Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
B.AASHTO M 235: Epoxy Resin Adhesives
C.AASHTO M 270: Structural Steel for Bridges
D.AWS D1. 1 Structural Welding Co de – Steel
E.ASTM A 53: Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot -Dipped, Zinc -Coated, Welded and Seamless
F.ASTM F 1554: Anchor Bolts, Steel, 36, 55, and 105- ksi Yield Strength
G.American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
1.4 DEFINITIONS Not Used
1.5 Submittals
A.Certified Mill Test Report (MTR) for all structural steel , seven calendar days before fabrication, including materials manufactured outside of the United Sates for information.
1.Provide item number and name on all material submittals.
2.Clearly indicate country of origin on MTR.
B.Manufacturer’s AISC Bridge Component Certification (CPT) for information.
C.Welding procedure specifications meeting AWS D 1. 1 for information.
Part 2 — Products
2.1 Structural Steel
A.Use s tructural steel plates and angles accord ing to AASHTO M 270, Grade 36.
B.Use steel pipes according to ASTM A 53, Grade B.
C.Galvanize the frame riser, extension pipe, and any required attachment hardware after fabrication according to AASHTO M 111.
2.2 Anchor Bolts
A.Refer to ASTM F 1554. 2.3. FABRICATION
A.Refer to AWS D1. 1.
2.4 Doweled Anchors
A.Use post-installed anchors . Refer to Section 03211.
2.5 Concrete
A.Class AA( LS) concrete, unless specified otherwise. Refer to Section 03055.
Part 3 — Execution
3.1 Preparation
A.Verify plan dimensions for the existing grate system before fabricatin g the new frame riser.
B.Verify location and dimensions of the existing deck drain system before fabricating the new drain pipe and fittings.
3.2 Installation
A.Deck Drain or Approach Slab Drain Modification
1.Construct the frame riser as shown .
2.Place new frame riser before placing asphalt surfacing.
a.Plate compact the asphalt surfacing and slope the asphalt surfacing in the areas surrounding the frame of the drain.
3.Position the grate properly to receive the water flow. L ine up grate ribs with water flow for square or rectangular frames .
B.Deck Drain Pipe Extension
1.Construct steel pipe drainage system as shown .
2.Connect steel pipes to existing deck drains.
a.Provide continuous weld around perimeter of pipe connection so that no water can escape through the connection.
3.Fasten steel pipe to the abutment or bent using doweled anchors as shown.
C.Deck Drain Closure
1.Use a steel plate with a minimum thickness of 3/8 inch or a concrete plug as shown before placing new asphalt surfacing.
3.3 Cleaning
A.Clean all debris and trash from the drain basin and grate ribs .
Source: Utah Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 391–393 of 1,331.