Common use of Bridge Layout Clause in Contracts

Bridge Layout. The Engineer shall prepare a bridge layout plan sheet for each bridge and bridge class culvert. The Engineer shall determine the location of each soil boring needed for foundation design in accordance with the Geotechnical Manual. Prior to preparation of each bridge layout, the Engineer shall prepare a comparative cost analysis of bridge structures to determine: (1) the optimum bridge beams for vertical clearance over railroads, roadway, or waterways, (2) the optimum bridge structure versus roadway embankment, pavement, soil stabilization, and retaining walls, and (3) to determine optimum in bridge beams for the direct connectors. The Engineer shall comply with all relevant sections of the latest edition of the State’s LRFD Bridge Design Manual, Bridge Project Development Manual, Bridge Detailing Guide, and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and respective checklists. Each bridge layout sheet must include bridge typical sections, structural dimensions, abutment and bent locations, superstructure and substructure types. The Engineer shall locate and plot all soil borings and utilities, show proposed retaining walls, and, for staged construction, indicate limits of existing bridge for removal and reconstruction.