Design Manual Table of Contents Content Information Chapters Book navigation for Design Manual Design Manual Chapter 1 - General Information Chapter 2 - Alignments Chapter 3 - Cross Sections Chapter 4 - Drainage Chapter 5 - Earthwork Chapter 6 - Geometric Design Chapter 7 - Pavement Chapter 8 - Roadside Safety Chapter 9 - Traffic Control Chapter 10 - Roadside Development and Erosion Control Chapter 11 - Other Design Topics Chapter 12 - Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Chapter 22 - Microstation ORD Connect Chapter 40 - Design Survey Specifications Chapter 120 - Specifications Chapter 200 - Geotechnical Design Design Manual Video Index Book links for Design Manual Design Manual Book Navigation Menu Table of Contents Design Manual Chapter 1 - General Information 1A-1: About This Manual 1B-1: Glossary and Abbreviations 1B-2: Contact Information 1B-4: Densities for Use in Estimating Quantities 1B-5: Pipe Thickness Tables 1B-6: Project Cost Estimates 1B-7: Managing Changes in Project Concepts 1C-1: Selecting Design Criteria 1C-7: Public Interest Findings 1C-8: Documenting Design Decisions 1D-1: Project Flow Chart 1D-3: Preliminary Survey Procedure 1D-4: Pavement Determination Process 1D-7: Interchange Review 1D-8: Access Review Submittal 1D-9: Field Examination Checklist (New and Reconstructed Highways) 1D-10: Field Examination Checklist (3R and 4R Projects) 1D-20: Reviewing Railroad Crossings at Side Roads 1D-21: Flood Debris Removal Plans 1E-1: Certification of Plans 1E-5: Standard Road Plans 1E-6: Designer Information for Standard Road Plans 1E-7: Designer Information for Road Design Details 1F-3: B Sheets Chapter 2 - Alignments 2A: Horizontal Alignment 2B: Superelevation 2C: Vertical Alignment Chapter 3 - Cross Sections Chapter 4 - Drainage 4A-1: Introduction to Stormwater Drainage System Design 4A-2: Stormwater Drainage System Information Sources, Documentation, and Permitting 4A-3: Effects of Roadway Geometrics on Pavement Drainage 4A-4: Concept Plan 4A-6: Calculating Spread and Checking Intake Location 4A-7: Open-throat Curb Intakes 4A-8: Barrier Grate Intakes 4A-10: Storm Sewer Design 4A-11: Cost Estimates and City Agreements 4A-12: Removing or Abandoning Storm or Sanitary Sewer 4A-13: Removing Intakes, Manholes, or Utility Accesses 4B-1: Entrance and Safety Ramp Pipe Culverts 4B-2: Livestock Passes 4B-3: Removing or Abandoning Culverts 4C-1: Subdrains 4C-2: Bridge End Drains for Capturing Stormwater Runoff Chapter 5 - Earthwork 5A: Earthwork Design Overview 5B - Earthwork Excavation Procedures 5D: Earthwork Deliverables for Plan Turn-in Chapter 6 - Geometric Design Chapter 7 - Pavement 7A-2: Jointing Guidelines 7A-3: Jointing Rural Intersections 7A-4: Jointing Urban Intersections 7A-5: Jointing Cul-de-Sacs 7A-6: Jointing Ramp and Loop Terminals 7C-1: Granular Surfacing Chapter 8 - Roadside Safety 8A-1: Introduction to Roadside Safety 8A-2: Clear Zones 8A-3: Treatment Options for Objects within the Clear Zone 8A-4: Warrants for Specific Objects 8A-5: Roadside Safety Hardware Assessment 8A-6: Zone of Intrusion 8A-7: Introduction to MASH Crash Testing 8A-8: Evaluating Roadside Safety Hardware 8B-2: Culvert Opening Safety Treatments 8B-5: Choosing a Barrier 8B-6: Locating a Barrier 8C-1: Concrete Barrier Rail 8C-3: High Tension Cable Guardrail 8C-5: Crash Cushions Chapter 9 - Traffic Control 9A-1: Fundamental Principles of Traffic Control in Work Zones 9A-2: Traffic Control Zones 9A-3: Tapers 9A-4: Regulatory Speed Limit Changes 9A-5: Traffic Control Plans 9B-1: Basic Requirements of Traffic Control Devices 9B-2: Signs 9B-3: Channelizing Devices 9B-4: Temporary Markings 9B-5: Warning Lights 9B-6: Floodlights 9B-7: Arrow Displays 9B-8: Changeable Message Sign 9B-9: Positive Protection 9B-10: Road Closures 9B-11: Speed Feedback Trailer Signs 9C-1: Introduction to Work Zone Activities 9C-2: Work Located off the Traveled Way 9C-3: Work on Two-Lane Roadways 9C-4: Work on Multi-Lane Roadways 9C-5: Control of Traffic Through Incident Areas 9C-6: On-site Paved Detours (Rural Two Lane Roadways) 9C-7: Haul Road Crossings 9C-8: Emergency Pull-offs During Construction 9D-1: Pavement Markings 9E-1: Traffic Critical Projects Program 9F-1: Introduction to Traffic Mobility and Safety Mitigations 9F-2: Mobility and Safety Mitigations by Work Type 9F-3: Proposal Mitigations 9F-4: Design Mitigations 9F-6: Traffic Operations 9F-7: Intelligent Work Zone Applications 9F-8: Traffic Incident Management Plan 9F-9: Public Information Chapter 10 - Roadside Development and Erosion Control 10A-1: Topsoil Replacement 10B-1: Seeding, Fertilizing, and Mulching 10C-2: Storm Water Detention 10C-3: Vegetated Buffers 10C-4: Temporary Sediment Control Devices for Intakes and Manholes 10C-5: Temporary Sediment Control in Urban Areas 10D-2: Storm Water Discharge Permits for Maintenance Projects Chapter 11 - Other Design Topics 11D-1: Casing Pipe 11D-4: No Excuse Bonus – District Driven Incentive Chapter 12 - Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities 12A-1: General Sidewalk Requirements 12A-2: Accessible Sidewalk Requirements 12A-3: Protruding Objects 12A-4 : Pedestrian Facilities During Construction 12A-5: Pedestrian Safety Measures at Crossings 12B-1: Selecting Bicycle Facilities 12B-2: Shared Use Path Design 12B-3: On-Street Bicycle Facilities 12B-10: Pedestrian Path Guidelines: Safety Rail 12C-1: Check for ADA Compliance Chapter 22 - Microstation ORD Connect Chapter 40 - Design Survey Specifications Chapter 120 - Specifications Chapter 200 - Geotechnical Design Design Manual Video Index
Table of Contents Content Information Chapters Book navigation for Design Manual Design Manual Chapter 1 - General Information Chapter 2 - Alignments Chapter 3 - Cross Sections Chapter 4 - Drainage Chapter 5 - Earthwork Chapter 6 - Geometric Design Chapter 7 - Pavement Chapter 8 - Roadside Safety Chapter 9 - Traffic Control Chapter 10 - Roadside Development and Erosion Control Chapter 11 - Other Design Topics Chapter 12 - Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Chapter 22 - Microstation ORD Connect Chapter 40 - Design Survey Specifications Chapter 120 - Specifications Chapter 200 - Geotechnical Design Design Manual Video Index Book links for Design Manual Design Manual Book Navigation Menu Table of Contents Design Manual Chapter 1 - General Information 1A-1: About This Manual 1B-1: Glossary and Abbreviations 1B-2: Contact Information 1B-4: Densities for Use in Estimating Quantities 1B-5: Pipe Thickness Tables 1B-6: Project Cost Estimates 1B-7: Managing Changes in Project Concepts 1C-1: Selecting Design Criteria 1C-7: Public Interest Findings 1C-8: Documenting Design Decisions 1D-1: Project Flow Chart 1D-3: Preliminary Survey Procedure 1D-4: Pavement Determination Process 1D-7: Interchange Review 1D-8: Access Review Submittal 1D-9: Field Examination Checklist (New and Reconstructed Highways) 1D-10: Field Examination Checklist (3R and 4R Projects) 1D-20: Reviewing Railroad Crossings at Side Roads 1D-21: Flood Debris Removal Plans 1E-1: Certification of Plans 1E-5: Standard Road Plans 1E-6: Designer Information for Standard Road Plans 1E-7: Designer Information for Road Design Details 1F-3: B Sheets Chapter 2 - Alignments 2A: Horizontal Alignment 2B: Superelevation 2C: Vertical Alignment Chapter 3 - Cross Sections Chapter 4 - Drainage 4A-1: Introduction to Stormwater Drainage System Design 4A-2: Stormwater Drainage System Information Sources, Documentation, and Permitting 4A-3: Effects of Roadway Geometrics on Pavement Drainage 4A-4: Concept Plan 4A-6: Calculating Spread and Checking Intake Location 4A-7: Open-throat Curb Intakes 4A-8: Barrier Grate Intakes 4A-10: Storm Sewer Design 4A-11: Cost Estimates and City Agreements 4A-12: Removing or Abandoning Storm or Sanitary Sewer 4A-13: Removing Intakes, Manholes, or Utility Accesses 4B-1: Entrance and Safety Ramp Pipe Culverts 4B-2: Livestock Passes 4B-3: Removing or Abandoning Culverts 4C-1: Subdrains 4C-2: Bridge End Drains for Capturing Stormwater Runoff Chapter 5 - Earthwork 5A: Earthwork Design Overview 5B - Earthwork Excavation Procedures 5D: Earthwork Deliverables for Plan Turn-in Chapter 6 - Geometric Design Chapter 7 - Pavement 7A-2: Jointing Guidelines 7A-3: Jointing Rural Intersections 7A-4: Jointing Urban Intersections 7A-5: Jointing Cul-de-Sacs 7A-6: Jointing Ramp and Loop Terminals 7C-1: Granular Surfacing Chapter 8 - Roadside Safety 8A-1: Introduction to Roadside Safety 8A-2: Clear Zones 8A-3: Treatment Options for Objects within the Clear Zone 8A-4: Warrants for Specific Objects 8A-5: Roadside Safety Hardware Assessment 8A-6: Zone of Intrusion 8A-7: Introduction to MASH Crash Testing 8A-8: Evaluating Roadside Safety Hardware 8B-2: Culvert Opening Safety Treatments 8B-5: Choosing a Barrier 8B-6: Locating a Barrier 8C-1: Concrete Barrier Rail 8C-3: High Tension Cable Guardrail 8C-5: Crash Cushions Chapter 9 - Traffic Control 9A-1: Fundamental Principles of Traffic Control in Work Zones 9A-2: Traffic Control Zones 9A-3: Tapers 9A-4: Regulatory Speed Limit Changes 9A-5: Traffic Control Plans 9B-1: Basic Requirements of Traffic Control Devices 9B-2: Signs 9B-3: Channelizing Devices 9B-4: Temporary Markings 9B-5: Warning Lights 9B-6: Floodlights 9B-7: Arrow Displays 9B-8: Changeable Message Sign 9B-9: Positive Protection 9B-10: Road Closures 9B-11: Speed Feedback Trailer Signs 9C-1: Introduction to Work Zone Activities 9C-2: Work Located off the Traveled Way 9C-3: Work on Two-Lane Roadways 9C-4: Work on Multi-Lane Roadways 9C-5: Control of Traffic Through Incident Areas 9C-6: On-site Paved Detours (Rural Two Lane Roadways) 9C-7: Haul Road Crossings 9C-8: Emergency Pull-offs During Construction 9D-1: Pavement Markings 9E-1: Traffic Critical Projects Program 9F-1: Introduction to Traffic Mobility and Safety Mitigations 9F-2: Mobility and Safety Mitigations by Work Type 9F-3: Proposal Mitigations 9F-4: Design Mitigations 9F-6: Traffic Operations 9F-7: Intelligent Work Zone Applications 9F-8: Traffic Incident Management Plan 9F-9: Public Information Chapter 10 - Roadside Development and Erosion Control 10A-1: Topsoil Replacement 10B-1: Seeding, Fertilizing, and Mulching 10C-2: Storm Water Detention 10C-3: Vegetated Buffers 10C-4: Temporary Sediment Control Devices for Intakes and Manholes 10C-5: Temporary Sediment Control in Urban Areas 10D-2: Storm Water Discharge Permits for Maintenance Projects Chapter 11 - Other Design Topics 11D-1: Casing Pipe 11D-4: No Excuse Bonus – District Driven Incentive Chapter 12 - Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities 12A-1: General Sidewalk Requirements 12A-2: Accessible Sidewalk Requirements 12A-3: Protruding Objects 12A-4 : Pedestrian Facilities During Construction 12A-5: Pedestrian Safety Measures at Crossings 12B-1: Selecting Bicycle Facilities 12B-2: Shared Use Path Design 12B-3: On-Street Bicycle Facilities 12B-10: Pedestrian Path Guidelines: Safety Rail 12C-1: Check for ADA Compliance Chapter 22 - Microstation ORD Connect Chapter 40 - Design Survey Specifications Chapter 120 - Specifications Chapter 200 - Geotechnical Design Design Manual Video Index
