Updated for the April 2025 letting.

Road design details aid designers in the development of detailed design plans for interstate and primary road construction in the State of Iowa. These details are not intended to cover all design situations. Typical sections and design forms may be modified for design situations requiring unique solutions. Section 1E-4 of the Design Manual provides guidance for modifying road design details.

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100sDesign and Tabulation Forms
200sStandard Notations
500sDesign Detail Sheets
Typical ComponentsTypical Components
2000sRoadway Typical Sections and Drawings
4000sRoadway Ditches
6000sCurbs
7000sPaving and Reconstruction
8000sMedian Crossings, Guardrail, Barriers and Earthwork
9000sPavement Markings