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SUPERSTRUCTURE

Defined in the standard specifications of 11 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.

Alaska · DOT&PF

The entire bridge structure above the substructure.

Section 101 — DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
Colorado · CDOT

The entire structure except the substructure, as defined.

Section 101 — DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
Florida · FDOT

The entire bridge structure above the substructure, including anchorage and anchor bolts, but excluding the parapets, backwalls, and wingwalls of abutments.

Section 1 — DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
Idaho · ITD

A part of the structure not defined as substructure.

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

The entire structure except the substructure.

Section 101 — General Information, Definitions, and Terms
Michigan · MDOT

All of a structure not classified as substructure. Surety. Legal entity or individual other than the Contractor executing a bond(s) furnished by the Contractor. MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction Section 101 1-19 Surface Course. Top layer of a pavement structure.

Section 101 — Terms, Format, and Definitions
New Hampshire · NHDOT

The entire Bridge except the substructure.

Section 101 — DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
New Mexico · NMDOT
Nevada · NDOT

All that part of a struct ure above the bearings of simple and continuous spans, skewbacks of arches and top of footings of rigid frames; excluding backwalls, wingwalls, and wing protection railings.

Section 101 — Terms and Definitions
Tennessee · TDOT

The entire structure except the substructure. 101.03 11 Supplemental Specifications. Approved additions and revisions to the

Section 101 — DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
Wyoming · WYDOT

The portion of a Bridge above the Substructure. Supplementary Document. See Contract. Supplementary Specification. See Contract. Surety. A person or business bound with the Contractor to ensure the satisfactory fulfillment of the Contract and of the contractor’s financial and legal obligations. Surface Course. See Pavement Structure. Survey Manual. The edition of the Department’s Survey Manual in effect at the time of the public opening of bids. Establishes survey methods and accuracy requirements. Tr affic Control for Roadway Work Operations. The edition of the Department’s Traffic Control for Roadway Work Operations in effect at the time of public opening of bids.

Section 101 — Definitions and Terms
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