RIGHT-OF-WAY FENCE AND GATE
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1SECTION INCLUDES
A.Right-of-way fences and gates.
1.2RELATED SECTIONS
A.Section 03055: Portland Cement Concrete
B.Section 06055: Timber and Timber Treatment
1.3REFERENCES
A.AASHTO M 111: Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel
Products
B.AASHTO M133: Preservatives and Pressure Treatment Processes for
Timber
C.AASHTO M 181: Chain-Link Fence
D.AASHTO M 232: Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware
E.AASHTO M 279: Metallic-Coated, Steel Woven Wire Fence Fabric
F.AASHTO M 280: Metallic-Coated (Carbon) Steel Barbed Wire
G.AASHTO M 281: Steel Fence Posts, Hot-Wrought
H.ASTM A 392: Zinc-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric
I.ASTM A 641: Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire
J.ASTM F 1083: Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized)
Welded, for Fence Structures
K.American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) Book of Standards
L.National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
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1.4DEFINITIONS Not Used
1.5SUBMITTALS Not Used
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1WIRE MESH FENCE
A.Refer to AASHTO M 279.
B.Grade 60, nominal 0.099 inch (12 ½ gauge) farm grade wire mesh fencing
with 6 inch vertical wire spacing.
C.Class I zinc coating.
2.2TYPE G WILDLIFE FENCE
A.Galvanized, heavy duty wildlife fence fabric with fixed knots with 12 ½
gauge line and stay wires, and 6 inch vertical line spacing. Refer to AASHTO M 279.
B.V-mesh fencing material with doubled and twisted 12½ gauge line wires
with 14 gauge V-wires. Refer to AASHTO M 279.
C.Heavy gauge chain-link, galvanized 9 gauge 2⅜ inch mesh as an
alternative. Refer to ASTM A 392.
D.Class I Zinc Coating.
2.3BARBED WIRE
A.Galvanized barbed wire. Refer to AASHTO M 280.
B.Two strands of nominal 0.099 inch (12 ½ gauge) diameter wire twisted
with a four-point nominal 0.080 inch barbs no more than 5 inches on center.
2.4FENCE STAY
A.Galvanized spiral steel wire 12 gauge or larger diameter
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2.5TENSION WIRE
A.Barbless 9 gauge Class 1 Zinc Coating. Refer to AASHTO M 181.
2.6UNTREATED WOOD POSTS FOR LINES, GATES, ENDS, AND CORNERS
A.Native juniper.
B.Line posts must have a minimum circumference of 10 inch.
C.Gate, brace, and corner posts must have a minimum circumference of 12
inch.
D.All posts must be sound, free of decay and defect, and structurally
suitable.
2.7TREATED WOOD POSTS AND WOOD BRACE RAILS
A.Sound Douglas-fir, hemlock, or pine that is free from decay, splits, multiple
cracks, any other defect, and structurally suitable.
B.Round or sawed rectangular post and braces.
1.Round posts must have a minimum diameter of 5 inches.
2.Gate brace and corner posts must have a diameter of at least 5
inches.
3.Rectangular posts must have a dimension of at least 4 inches x 6
inches.
4.Square members, at least 4 inches x 4 inches, may be rough sawn
or S4S lumber.
5.No post or pole rail may deviate from a straight edge placed along
its length by more than ½ the diameter of the post or pole rail.
6.Taper (diameter differential) in round members must not exceed 2
inches in 10 ft.
7.Fabricate posts and brace rails before pressure treating the wood
members.
8.Refer to Section 06055 and AASHTO M133 for post and brace rail
treatment.
9.Apply field treatment preservatives according to AWPA Standard
M4 after field drilling. Refer to AWPA Standard M4, Section 7 for accepted field treatment preservative systems.
10.Keep round posts free of bark, protruding knots, and other
irregularities.
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2.8METAL POSTS AND BRACES
A.Refer to AASHTO M 281 or ASTM F 1083.
1.Omit anchor plate only if the post is set in a concrete footing with a
minimum cross sectional dimension of 4 inches and a depth equal to full penetration of the post.
B.Coat fasteners with Class 1 Coating according to ASTM A 641.
C.Hot-dipped galvanized posts or painted posts may be used. Refer to
AASHTO M 111.
2.9TUBULAR-STEEL FRAME GATE WITH WIRE FABRIC
A.Gates are not to exceed 10 feet in width.
B.Gates greater than 7 feet require one vertical support of 1.675 inch
galvanized steel tubing.
1.Place pipe braces vertically in the center of each gate.
C.Provide an adjustable truss rod of ⅜ inch minimum diameter to prevent
sagging on gates.
D.Dimensions shown and specified are the minimum clear openings
between gate posts. The supplier must provide a gate with fittings to fill the opening.
E.Use wire mesh fence for gates.
F.Supply hot-dipped galvanized steel fittings. Refer to AASHTO M 232.
G.Frame and walk gates must be made of 1.875 inch galvanized steel
tubing.
H.Fastener for single gates must be an 18 inch length of galvanized chain
secured to the gate at one end and fitted with a snap fastener on the loose end.
I.All double drive gates must have a center latch in place of a chain
fastener. A pin from the latch must fit in a socket embedded in concrete.
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J.Use 180 degree industrial hinges.
1.Use hinges that will not twist, turn or allow sagging of the gate.
2.Verify gates are capable of being opened and closed easily by one
person.
3.Pintles for gates on wood posts must be ⅝ inch in diameter or
larger.
2.10FASTENERS
A.Galvanized 9 gauge staples at least 1½ inches in length.
B.Galvanized 9 gauge hog rings.
C.Galvanized rail end caps and set screws.
2.11ORNAMENTAL FENCE
A.Galvanized fabric for a Class 1 Coating. Refer to AASHTO M 279.
B.Galvanized posts, frames, and fittings. Refer to AASHTO M 232.
C.Fabricate according to FG Series Standard Drawings.
2.12CONCRETE
A.Class B concrete. Refer to Section 03055.
B.Contractor may substitute higher class of concrete.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1PREPARATION
A.Clear and grade a minimum area to permit proper fence installation.
3.2INSTALLATION
A.Install end-braced posts in existing cross fences when intersected by the
new right-of-way fence.
B.Brace corner post in two directions.
C.Brace end and gate posts in one direction.
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D.Compact backfill material around post to the density of the surrounding
ground
E.Cut wood posts to the designated height and slant top at an approximate
30 degree angle.
F.Use ⅜ inch diameter x 8 inch long galvanized steel dowels to connect
wood braces to the adjacent posts.
G.Tension brace wires until installation is rigid.
H.Install Rail end caps and set screw, bolt metal braces to the metal posts.
I.Support each timber brace with two No. 6 gauge galvanized iron wires
fastened to the wood posts.
J.Remove sags from fence fabric without causing tension crimps to fail.
K.Install grounds according to industry standard anywhere electric
transmission, distribution, or secondary lines cross a wood post fence. Refer to National Electrical Safety Code, Section 9.
L.Install fence fabric and barbed wire on the side of the post away from the
roadway.
1.Attach each strand of barbed wire to the post.
M.Install fences according to FG Series Standard Drawings.
END OF SECTION
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Source: Utah Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 643–648 of 1,331.
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