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Structures

Defined in the standard specifications of 6 state transportation agencies. Each definition below is the agency’s own text, with the section it comes from — they do not all say the same thing, and on a contract the difference is the point.

Definitions are quoted from state-authored public specification books. This page carries no I-Code-derived terms.

Alabama · ALDOT

Bridges, culverts, basins, drop inlets, retaining walls, cribbing, manholes, endwalls, buildings, sewers, service pipes, underdrains, foundation drains and other features which may be encountered in the work and not otherwise classed herein. Subbase. A layer or layers of specified or selected material or designed thickness placed on a subgrade to support a base or rigid pavement. Subcontractor. An individual, partnership, firm, corporation or any acceptable combination thereof who has or have, with the written approval of the Department, contracted with the Contractor to execute and perform in his stead any part of the contract, as permitted by Article 108.01 of these Specifications.

Section 101 — DEFINITION OF TERMS
Colorado · CDOT

Bridges, culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, retaining walls, cribbing, manholes, endwalls, buildings, storm drains, service pipes, underdrains, foundation drains, fences, guardrail, signs, end sections, traffic signals, light standards, and other features that may be encountered in the work and not otherwise classified.

Section 101 — DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
Idaho · ITD

Bridges, culverts, headwalls, retaining walls, cribbing, riprap, underdrains, pipelines, buildings, catch basins, manholes, and similar features that may be encountered or constructed in the work.

Section 101 — GENERAL, ABBREVIATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS
Louisiana · LaDOTD

Bridges, tunnels, culverts, catch basins, junction boxes, retaining walls, cribbing, manholes, end -walls, buildings, sewers, service pipes, underdrains, foundation drains, and other similar features encountered in the work.

Section 101 — General Information, Definitions, and Terms
Nevada · NDOT

Bridges, culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, retaining walls, cribbing, manholes, end walls, buildings, sewers, service pipes, underdrains, foundation drains, and other features which may be encountered in the work and not otherwise classed herein. Subcontractor. Regardless of license requirements, any individual, partnership, firm, corporation or any acceptable combination thereof, or joint venture, to which the Contractor, with the consent of the Department, sublets any part of the contract. 101 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 6 Subgrade. The top surface of a roadbed upon which the pavement structure and shoulders, including curbs, are constructed.

Section 101 — Terms and Definitions
New York · NYSDOT

The Steel Construction Manual is a mandatory supplement to the contract documents for contracts which include contract pay items which require the Contractor to furnish or rehabilitate structural metals. Structures. Bridges, culverts, retaining walls, cribbing, manholes, drainage structures, end walls, buildings, sewers, service pipes, underdrains, foundation drains and other features which may be encountered in the work and not otherwise classed herein. Subcontractor. Any individual, firm or corporation to whom the Contractor, with the written consent of the Department, sublets any part of the contract. A Subcontractor is approved by the Department in accordance with §108-05 Subletting or Assigning the Contract to perform on-site work specifically required for the performance of the contract. (Note: Other agencies may have a different definition.) Superintendent. The Contractor’s authorized English speaking representative responsible for and in charge of the Work. The Superintendent shall be authorized to receive all communications from the

Section 101 — Abbreviations and Definitions of Terms
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