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State Department of Transportation manuals, specifications, standard drawings, and construction references for all 50 states. Each document opens an embedded viewer with the canonical source link, alternative CAD/DGN formats where published, and sibling navigation within its category.

California

2025 Standard Specifications

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

Local terminology: "Standard Plans" for standard drawings; "Revised Standard Specifications (RSS)" for special provisions; "California Test Methods" for materials & testing

Official specification books governing materials and methods

2025 Standard SpecificationsPDF

Caltrans' book of Standard Specifications governs all materials, methods, and measurement/payment for highway construction projects awarded under the 2025 edition. Organized in divisions I through XI covering general provisions, earthwork, structures, drainage, pavements, and electrical work.

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