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December 30, 2015

HIGHWAY DESIGN MANUAL

Planting ------------------------------------------------ 902.1


Retaining Walls -------------------------------------- 210.5

AGGRADATION
AASHTO STANDARDS
Policy on Use of --------------------------------------

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2


82.3

ABANDONMENT

see BASE Engineering Criteria ---------------------- 663

Water Wells ------------------------------------------- 110.2

ABBREVIATIONS, OFFICIAL NAMES


-----------------------------------------------------------

AGGREGATE SUBBASE
Engineering Criteria --------------------------------- 663

61.1

ABRASION

AGGRESSIVE
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

----------------------------------------------------------- 855.2

ACCELERATION LANE
At Rural Intersections ------------------------------- 405.1

ACCESS CONTROL

AGREEMENTS
Drainage, Cooperative ------------------------------- 803.2
Materials ---------------------------------------------- 111.4

AIR POLLUTION

Definition ----------------------------------------------- 62.6


----------------------------------------------------------- 104
Alignment, Existing --------------------------------- 104.3
Alignment, New -------------------------------------- 104.3
Frontage Roads --------------------------------------- 104.3
Frontage Roads Financed by Others --------------- 104.3
General Policy ---------------------------------------- 104.1
Highways, Definition -------------------------------- 62.3
Interchanges ------------------------------------------ 504.8
Intersections ------------------------------------------ 405.6
Openings ---------------------------------------------- 104.2
Openings, Financial Responsibility ---------------- 205.5
Openings on Expressways -------------------------- 205.1
Openings in Relation to Median Openings---------- 104.5
Rights, Protection of --------------------------------- 104.4

ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Curb Ramps, Guidelines for -----------------------Driveways ---------------------------------------------Provisions for Disabled Persons -------------------Refuge Areas -----------------------------------------

AGGREGATE BASE

105.4
205.3
105.3
403.7

ACCIDENT DATA
Intersections ------------------------------------------ 402.2

ACCRETION
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

ACQUISITION
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.6
Partial -------------------------------------------------- 62.6
of Material and Disposal Sites --------------------- 111.5

ADT/AADT
see AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC

AESTHETIC FACTORS
Contour Grading and Slope Rounding ------------ 304.4
In Design ---------------------------------------------- 109.3
Materials and Color Selection ---------------------- 705
Noise Barrier ----------------------------------------- 1102.6

Control of Burning ----------------------------------- 110.3


Control of Dust --------------------------------------- 110.3

AIR RIGHTS
-----------------------------------------------------------

62.6

AIRWAY-HIGHWAY
----------------------------------------------------------- 207
Clearances --------------------------------------------- 207.2
Submittal of Data ------------------------------------ 207.3

ALIGNMENT
Aesthetic Factors ------------------------------------Bridges -----------------------------------------------Channel -----------------------------------------------Consistency (Horizontal) ---------------------------Controls (Horizontal) -------------------------------Coordination (Horizontal/Vertical) ---------------Culverts -----------------------------------------------Horizontal --------------------------------------------Vertical (Grade) --------------------------------------

109.3
203.9
862.2
203.3
203.1
204.6
823.2
203
204

ALLEY
Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.3

ALLUVIUM
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

ALTERNATIVES FOR CULVERT PIPES


----------------------------------------------------------- 857

ALUMINUM PIPE
----------------------------------------------------------- 852.5

ANGLE OF INTERSECTION
----------------------------------------------------------- 403.3

APPRAISAL
-----------------------------------------------------------

62.6

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APPROACH SLABS, STRUCTURE

AVULSION

New Construction Projects ------------------------ 208.11(2)


Rehabilitation Projects ------------------------------- 673

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

AXIS OF ROTATION

APPROVALS
Nonstandard Design Features ----------------------- 82.2
Proprietary Items ------------------------------------- 110.10
----------------------------------------------------------- 601.5
Special Pavement Structural Section Designs --- 601.5

Superelevation --------------------------------------- 202.4

AXLE LOADS, EQUIVALENT SINGLE


see EQUIVALENT SINGLE AXLE LOADS

AREAS OF CONFLICT

Intersections ------------------------------------------ 403.2

ARTERIAL
Minor, Definition -----------------------------------Principal, Definition --------------------------------

BACKFILL, CULVERTS
81.4
81.4

BACKWATER

AQUEDUCT
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

AQUIFER
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 841.2

ARCH CULVERTS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2


----------------------------------------------------------- 821.4
----------------------------------------------------------- 864.4

BAFFLE
----------------------------------------------------------- 873.4

BANK
852.3
852.4
852.5
852.6

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2


Guide -------------------------------------------------- 873.4
Protection, Definition ------------------------------- 806.2

BANK PROTECTION

ARMOR
----------------------------------------------------------- 873.3

ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS
-----------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------- 829.2

62.3

ARTESIAN WATERS
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

ASPHALT CONCRETE
see FLEXIBLE PAVEMNT

ASPHALT TREATED PERMEABLE BASE


Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.7
Design, Asphalt Pavement ------------------------- 633.1
Design, Concrete Pavement ------------------------ 623.1
Pavement Drainage --------------------------------- 662.3

AUXILIARY LANES
----------------------------------------------------------- 62.1
Interchange ------------------------------------------- 504.5

AVAILABLE HEAD, USE OF


----------------------------------------------------------- 821.1
----------------------------------------------------------- 821.4

AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC


----------------------------------------------------------- 62.8
----------------------------------------------------------- 103.1

-----------------------------------------------------------Armor ------------------------------------------------Design, Concepts -----------------------------------Design, High Water and Hydraulics -------------Geomorphology and Site Considerations -------Training -----------------------------------------------

870
873.3
873.1
873.2
872.3
873.4

BARRIER
Concrete on Walls ----------------------------------Median -----------------------------------------------Noise -------------------------------------------------Railing ------------------------------------------------

210.6
305.3
1100
208.10

BASE
Definitions --------------------------------------------Aggregate ---------------------------------------------Asphalt Treated --------------------------------------Asphalt Treated Permeable ------------------------Cement Treated --------------------------------------Cement Treated Permeable ------------------------Description -------------------------------------------Engineering Criteria --------------------------------Granular, Untreated ---------------------------------Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete -------------------------Lean Concrete ---------------------------------------Treated Permeable -----------------------------------

BASEMENT SOIL
See SUBGRADE

62.7
662.1
662.2
662.3
662.2
662.3
602.1
663
662.1
662.2
662.2
662.3

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HIGHWAY DESIGN MANUAL

BASIN CHARACTERISTICS
Elevation ---------------------------------------------Land Use ---------------------------------------------Orientation -------------------------------------------Shape -------------------------------------------------Size ----------------------------------------------------Slope --------------------------------------------------Soil & Geology --------------------------------------Storage -------------------------------------------------

812.7
812.4
812.8
812.2
812.1
812.3
812.5
812.6

BEDLOAD
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 851.2

BENCHES
Drains -------------------------------------------------- 834.4
Slope --------------------------------------------------- 304.3

BROKEN-BACK CURVE
see CURVES

BERM
----------------------------------------------------------- 835

BULBOUTS
see CURB, EXTENTIONS

BIKEWAY
Class I, Design Criteria ----------------------------Class II Width --------------------------------------Class III ----------------------------------------------Class IV ---------------------------------------------Definitions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Design Considerations -----------------------------Facilities ---------------------------------------------Markings --------------------------------------------Overcrossings ---------------------------------------Planning Criteria -----------------------------------Railings ----------------------------------------------Refuge Areas ---------------------------------------Standards --------------------------------------------Traffic Control Devices ---------------------------Trails -------------------------------------------------Undercrossings --------------------------------------

Alignment --------------------------------------------- 203.9


Approach Railing ------------------------------------ 208.10
Clearances --------------------------------------------- 309
Deer Crossing ----------------------------------------- 208.8
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.2
Embankment Slopes --------------------------------- 208.5
Equipment Crossings -------------------------------- 208.8
Falsework Clearance --------------------------------- 204.8
Flood Design ------------------------------------------ 821.3
Grade Line -------------------------------------------- 204.7
Overloads --------------------------------------------- 110.1
Slope Treatment, End -------------------------------- 707
Structure Depth --------------------------------------- 204.8
Structure, Open End --------------------------------- 208.5
Types of Structures ----------------------------------- 62.2
also see GRADE SEPARATION STRUCTURES

1003
301.2
1003.3
1002.1
62.1
1001.4
404.2
1002
1004
208.6
1002
208.10
403.7
1000
1004
1003.4
208.6

BULKHEADS
Type ---------------------------------------------------- 873.3
----------------------------------------------------------- 883.3

BULKING
Definition --------------------------------------------Factors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BUSBAYS
see CURB, EXTENTIONS

BUSBULBS
see CURB, EXTENTIONS

BUSINESS DISTRICT
Definitions --------------------------------------------

BITUMINOUS
Coatings On Pipes ----------------------------------- 852.4

----------------------------------------------------------- 107.3

62.6

BYPASS HIGHWAY
-----------------------------------------------------------

BORDER INSPECTION STATIONS

806.2
813.8
861.2
864.3

62.3

BORROW
Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.7

BRANCH CONNECTION
----------------------------------------------------------- 62.4
Freeway-to-freeway --------------------------------- 504.4
Interchange, Entrances and Exits ------------------ 504.2

BRIDGE REPLACEMENT & REHABILITATION


PROGRAM
------------------------------------------------------------ 43.3

BRIDGES
----------------------------------------------------------- 208

CALIFORNIA OPERATIONAL SAFETY AND


HEALTH (CAL-OSHA)
Tunnel Safety Orders --------------------------------- 110.12

CALIFORNIA R-VALUE
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.7
Measurement of -------------------------------------- 614.3
Record Keeping -------------------------------------- 605.1

CALIFORNIA ROAD SYSTEM MAP


-----------------------------------------------------------

81.4

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Unlined ----------------------------------------------- 861.9

CAMBER
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 829.2

CANTILEVER WALLS
----------------------------------------------------------- 210.1

CAPACITY
Drainage Structure ---------------------------------- 806.2
Highway ----------------------------------------------- 102
Intersection 402.1Operational Features Affecting Design
----------------------------------------------------------- 402.1
Ramp Intersection ------------------------------------ 406
Safety Roadside Rests ------------------------------ 903.5

CAPILLARITY
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

CAPILLARY WATER
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 841.2

CAPITAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE


------------------------------------------------------------ 603.3

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2


Inlets -------------------------------------------------- 837.2

CATCH POINT

62.4
405
405.2
403
405.3

CHANNELIZATION, PRINCIPLES OF
-----------------------------------------------------------Angle of Intersection -------------------------------Areas of Conflict -----------------------------------Major Movements ----------------------------------Points of Conflict -----------------------------------Precautions ------------------------------------------Prohibited Turns ------------------------------------Refuge Areas ----------------------------------------Signal Control --------------------------------------Speed-change Areas -------------------------------Summary --------------------------------------------Traffic Control Devices ---------------------------Turning Traffic --------------------------------------

403
403.3
403.2
403.1
403.4
403.12
403.8
403.7
403.9
403.5
403.11
403.10
403.6

CHECK DAM
CIENEGA
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

CLEANOUT

Clearance to Right of Way Line ------------------- 304.2


Side Slope Standards -------------------------------- 304.1

CATTLE PASSES

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2


----------------------------------------------------------- 842.4

CLEAR DISTANCE

----------------------------------------------------------- 208.8

CEMENT TREATED PERMEABLE BASE

Stopping Sight Distance on Horizontal Curves - 201.6

CLEAR RECOVERY ZONE


62.7

CENTRAL ANGLE

----------------------------------------------------------- 309.1

CLEARANCES

----------------------------------------------------------- 203.4

CENTRIFUGAL FORCE
Formula ----------------------------------------------- 202.1
Superelevation ---------------------------------------- 202

CHAIN LINK
Fences ------------------------------------------------- 701.2
Railings, Bridges ------------------------------------ 208.10

CHANNEL, ROADSIDE
Alignment & Grade --------------------------------Changes -----------------------------------------------Characteristics ---------------------------------------Cross Section ----------------------------------------Design Consideration -------------------------------Flow Classifications -------------------------------Flow Equations -------------------------------------Linings ------------------------------------------------Stability ------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------Design Standards ------------------------------------Left-turn ---------------------------------------------Principles of ------------------------------------------Right-turn ---------------------------------------------

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

CATCH BASIN

also see BASE Definition-----------------------------

CHANNELIZATION

862.2
867
813
863
861
866.2
866.3
865
864

------------------------------------------------------------- 309
Airway-highway -------------------------------------- 207
Falsework --------------------------------------------- 204.6
Lateral, for Elevated Structures ------------------- 309.4
Minimum ----------------------------------------------- 309.1
Pedestrian Over Crossings ------------------------- 309.2
Railroad ----------------------------------------------- 309.5
Signs, Vertical --------------------------------------- 309.2
Slope to Right of Way Line ------------------------ 304.2
Structures, Horizontal ------------------------------- 309.1
Structures, Vertical ---------------------------------- 309.2
Tunnel ------------------------------------------------- 309.3

CLIMATE
Pavement Map ---------------------------------------- 615

CLIMBING LANES
Transitions -------------------------------------------- 206.2
Sustained Grades ------------------------------------ 204.5

HIGHWAY DESIGN MANUAL

CLOVERLEAF INTERCHANGE
Local Streets ------------------------------------------ 502.2
Freeway-to-freeway --------------------------------- 502.3

COATINGS
Pipe ---------------------------------------------------- 852.4

COEFFICIENT OF ROUGHNESS

COEFFICIENT OF RUNOFF

662.2
210.2
705.1
620

210.2

Definition --------------------------------------------Inverse -------------------------------------------------

62.6
62.6

CONDUIT

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2


----------------------------------------------------------- 819.2

COLLECTOR ROAD
62.3
81.4

COLLISIONS
----------------------------------------------------------- 402.2

Cross Section ----------------------------------------Crossover, Irrigation --------------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Protective Coating -----------------------------------

851.2
706.4
806.2
854.3

CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY


IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CMAQ)
-----------------------------------------------------------

43.2

CONNECTIONS

COLORS, SELECTION
Concrete ----------------------------------------------- 705.1
Steel Structures --------------------------------------- 705.2

COMFORT FACILITIES
Roadside Rests --------------------------------------- 903

COMFORTABLE SPEEDS
see MAXIMUM COMFORTABLE SPEED

COMMERCIAL DRIVEWAYS
----------------------------------------------------------- 205

COMMUNITY NOISE ABATEMENT PROGRAM


--------------------------------------------------------- 1101.4

COMPOSITE PAVEMENT
Definition --------------------------------------------Engineering Properties -----------------------------Mechanistic-Emperical Method -------------------New Construction -----------------------------------Pavement Preservation -----------------------------Performance Factors --------------------------------Reconstruction ---------------------------------------Rehabilitation ----------------------------------------Types --------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------Gravity Walls ----------------------------------------Painting -----------------------------------------------Pavement, Rigid -------------------------------------Portland Cement Pavement (PCCP)


see RIGID PAVEMENT
Retaining Walls --------------------------------------

CONDEMNATION

Channels ----------------------------------------------- 866.3


Conduit ------------------------------------------------ 851.2

Definition -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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62.7
642.1
606.3
643
644
642.2
643
645
641

COMPOUND CURVES
----------------------------------------------------------- 203.5
Superelevation ---------------------------------------- 202.6

CONCENTRATED FLOW
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

CONCENTRATION
Drainage, Definition --------------------------------- 806.2

CONCRETE
Base, Lean --------------------------------------------- 62.7

Access Openings on Expressways ----------------Branch ------------------------------------------------Branch Interchange, Entrances and Exits --------Driveways on Frontage Roads --------------------Driveways on Rural Roads ------------------------Driveways on Urban Roads ------------------------Financial Responsibility ----------------------------Freeway-to-freeway ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Freeway with Local Roads -------------------------Local Facility ----------------------------------------Private Road -----------------------------------------Roadway ----------------------------------------------

205.1
62.4
504.2
205.4
205.4
205.3
205.5
62.4
504.4
106.2
203.1
205.2
107.1

CONSERVATION OF MATERIALS AND


ENERGY
----------------------------------------------------------- 110.11

CONSTRUCTIBILITY
Pavement ---------------------------------------------- 618.2

CONTINUOSLY REINFORCED CONCRETE


PAVEMENT
----------------------------------------------------------- 621.2
also see RIGID PAVEMENT

CONSTRUCTION
Freeway Connections with Local Roads ---------- 106.2
Initial and Stage -------------------------------------- 106.1
Temporary Features ---------------------------------- 82.1
Temporary Pavements and Detours --------------- 612.6

CONTOUR GRADING
----------------------------------------------------------- 304.4
Aesthetics --------------------------------------------- 109.3

CONTRACTORS YARDS/PLANT SITES


----------------------------------------------------------- 112

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CONTRAST TREATMENT
------------------------------------------------------------ 704
Policy ------------------------------------------------- 704.1

CONTROL
Drainage, Definition -------------------------------Erosion -----------------------------------------------Traffic, Devices -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Traffic, Special Problems --------------------------

806.2
110.2
62.8
403.10
110.7

see ACCESS CONTROL

see CROSS SECTION

see POLLUTION CONTROL

CROSS SLOPES

CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAY


-----------------------------------------------------------

62.3

CONTROLLING CRITERIA
-----------------------------------------------------------

82.1

CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS
----------------------------------------------------------- 62.3
Sidewalks --------------------------------------------- 105.1

COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES


108
108.2
108.1
108.3

COST REDUCTION INCENTIVE PROPOSALS


Walls -------------------------------------------------- 210.4

Effects on Drainage ---------------------------------- 833


Gutter ------------------------------------------------- 303.2
Median ------------------------------------------------ 305.2
Pavement --------------------------------------------- 301.2
Shoulder ------------------------------------------------- 302.2
Structures --------------------------------------------- 208.2

CROSSINGS
Bicycle -----------------------------------------------Deer --------------------------------------------------Equestrian -------------------------------------------Equipment -------------------------------------------Pedestrian --------------------------------------------Railroad -----------------------------------------------

208.6
208.8
208.7
208.8
208.6
104.3

CROSSOVER
Irrigation, Conduits --------------------------------- 706.3

CUL-DE-SAC STREET

COUNTERFORT WALLS
----------------------------------------------------------- 210.2

-----------------------------------------------------------

62.3

CULVERTS

CRASH CUSHIONS
----------------------------------------------------------- 702.1

CRIB WALLS
----------------------------------------------------------- 210.2

CRITICAL
806.2
806.2
806.2
806.2

CROSS DRAINAGE
------------------------------------------------------------ 820

CROSS SECTION
City Streets and County Roads -------------------Clear Recovery Zone, ------------------------------Effects on Drainage ---------------------------------Frontage Roads -------------------------------------Geometric -------------------------------------------Grade --------------------------------------------------

CROSS SECTION, OTHER THAN STATE


HIGHWAY ROADS

CROSS SECTION, STATE HIGHWAY

CONTROL OF POLLUTION

Depth, Definition -----------------------------------Flow, Definition ------------------------------------Slope, Definition -----------------------------------Velocity, Definition ---------------------------------

307.5
307.4
307.6
310.2
307
307.2
307.3
307.1

------------------------------------------------------------ 308
City and County Roads ----------------------------- 308.1

CONTROL OF ACCESS

-----------------------------------------------------------Transit Loading Facilities -------------------------Divided Nonfreeway Facilities -------------------with FHWA ------------------------------------------

Multilane, All Paved -------------------------------Multilane, Divided ---------------------------------Multilane, 2R & 3R Criteria ----------------------Outer Separation ------------------------------------State Highway ---------------------------------------Two-lane, New Construction ---------------------Two-lane, 2R & 3R --------------------------------Warrants for ------------------------------------------

308.1
309.1
833
310.1
62.1
204.2

Alignment & Slope ---------------------------------Alternative Pipes ------------------------------------Anchorage -------------------------------------------Available Head -------------------------------------Backwater -------------------------------------------Bedding & Backfill --------------------------------Box and Arch ---------------------------------------Bridges -----------------------------------------------Buoyant Forces -------------------------------------Camber -----------------------------------------------Choice of Type -------------------------------------Culvert Design System ----------------------------Curvature --------------------------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Design Discharge -----------------------------------Design Flood, Definition --------------------------Design Frequency, Definition --------------------Design Storm, Definition --------------------------End Treatment --------------------------------------Entrance Design -------------------------------------Entrance Riser ---------------------------------------

823.4
857
829.5
821.4
825.1
829.2
852.3
821.3
826.3
823.2
851.2
825.3
823.2
806.2
821.2
806.2
806.2
806.2
826.2
826
826.3

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Gradeline ---------------------------------------------Headwall ---------------------------------------------Headwater --------------------------------------------Height of Cover -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hydrologic Considerations ------------------------Improved Inlets --------------------------------------Inlet Control -----------------------------------------Joints ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Length ------------------------------------------------Minimum Cover -------------------------------------Multiple Pipes ---------------------------------------Outlet Design ----------------------------------------Piping -------------------------------------------------Roughness --------------------------------------------Sag ----------------------------------------------------Service Life ------------------------------------------Settlement --------------------------------------------Slope --------------------------------------------------Transitions -------------------------------------------Type Selection ----------------------------------------

823.2
826.3
821.4
829.2
856
821.2
826.4
825.2
829.4
854.1
828.3
856.5
824.2
827
829.3
851.2
829.7
855
829.2
823.2
826.4
824

CURB RAMPS
----------------------------------------------------------- 105.4
Guidelines for ----------------------------------------- 105.4
Policy and Procedure --------------------------------- 105.3

CURBS
----------------------------------------------------------Bridges -----------------------------------------------Design Considerations ------------------------------Extensions --------------------------------------------Frontage Roads and Streets ------------------------General Policy ---------------------------------------Grade Separations -----------------------------------Gutter Pan, Cross Slope ----------------------------Median ------------------------------------------------Position of --------------------------------------------Ramps ------------------------------------------------Returns, for City Streets ----------------------------Structures ---------------------------------------------Types and Uses ---------------------------------------

CUT WIDENING
----------------------------------------------------------- 304.3

D
D-LOAD
Cracking D-Load ------------------------------------- 856.2
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
Reinforced Concrete Pipe --------------------------- 852.1

DAM
----------------------------------------------------------- 829.9

DEAD END STREET


Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.3

DEBRIS
----------------------------------------------------------Barrier, Definition ----------------------------------Basin, Definition ------------------------------------Bulking -----------------------------------------------Control Structure ------------------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Rack, Definition -------------------------------------Riser ---------------------------------------------------

813.8
806.2
806.2
813.8
822.2
806.2
806.2
822.2

DECELERATION LANE
303
303.5
404.2
303.4
303.6
303.1
303.5
303.2
305.4
303.5
504.3
405.8
303.5
303.2

CURVES
Broken-back ------------------------------------------ 203.7
Compound -------------------------------------------- 203.5
Compound, Superelevation of ---------------------- 202.6
Horizontal --------------------------------------------- 203
Length and Central Angle --------------------------- 203.4
Location of Ramp on --------------------------------- 504.2
Maximum Comfortable Speeds ---------------------- 202.2
Radius ------------------------------------------------- 203.2
Ramp Widening -------------------------------------- 504.3
Reversing ---------------------------------------------- 203.6
Reversing, Superelevation Transition for --------- 202.5
Spiral --------------------------------------------------- 203.8
Superelevation ---------------------------------------- 202
Three-Center ------------------------------------------ 405.7
Vertical ------------------------------------------------ 204.4

----------------------------------------------------------- 403.4
Left Turns ----------------------------------------------- 405.2
Right Turns --------------------------------------------- 405.3

DECISION SIGHT DISTANCE


----------------------------------------------------------- 201.7

DEER CROSSINGS
----------------------------------------------------------- 208.8

DEFENSE ROUTE
Rural and Single Interstate Routes ------------------ 309.2

DEFINITIONS
----------------------------------------------------------- 62
Drainage ----------------------------------------------- 806.2
Pavement Structural Section ------------------------ 62.7
Deflection Studies ------------------------------------ 635.1

DEGRADATION
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

DELAY
Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.8

DENSITY
-----------------------------------------------------------

62.8

DESIGN
Bank Protection -------------------------------------- 873.1
Capacities --------------------------------------------- 102
Designation ------------------------------------------ 103

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Discharge --------------------------------------------Discharge, Estimating ------------------------------Flood, Establishing ---------------------------------Frequency, Definition ------------------------------Geometric Standards --------------------------------Hourly Volume -------------------------------------Hourly Volume, Definition -----------------------Interchange -------------------------------------------Intersection -------------------------------------------Period ------------------------------------------------Philosophy -------------------------------------------Shore Protection ------------------------------------Speed (See DESIGN SPEED)
Standards, Applications ----------------------------Storm -------------------------------------------------Storm, Definition -----------------------------------Wave Heights ----------------------------------------

811.3
819
818.2
806.2
200
103.1
62.8
504
405
103.2
81.1
883.1
80
821.2
806.2
883.2

Design Period ---------------------------------------- 103.2


Relation to Design ----------------------------------- 103.1

----------------------------------------------------------- 62.8
----------------------------------------------------------- 103.1

DESIGN LIFE

-----------------------------------------------------------Accidents --------------------------------------------Capacity ---------------------------------------------Undesirable Geometric Features ------------------

402
402.2
402.1
402.2

DESIGNATION, DESIGN
Design Period ---------------------------------------- 103.2
Relation to Design ----------------------------------- 103.1

DETOURS

DETRITUS
DHV
see DESIGN HOURLY VOLUME

DIAMOND INTERCHANGE

Pavement ---------------------------------------------- 612


Relation to Design Period ---------------------------- 103.1

DESIGN SPEED
101
62.8
504.2
504.4
504.2
101.1
109
101.1
101.2

DESIGN VEHICLE
62.10
404
404.2
404.2
404.1
404.2
404.2
404.2
404.3
404.2

DESIGN VOLUME

----------------------------------------------------------- 502.2

DIKES
Frontage Roads and Streets -----------------------General Policy --------------------------------------Guide, Earthen ---------------------------------------PCC Grouted Riprap -------------------------------Position of -------------------------------------------Ramp -------------------------------------------------Toe, Earthen -----------------------------------------Types and Uses --------------------------------------

303.6
303.1
873.4
873.4
303.5
504.3
873.4
303.3

DISCHARGE
Definition --------------------------------------------Design ------------------------------------------------Estimating --------------------------------------------Peak ---------------------------------------------------

806.2
811.3
819
811.3

DISPOSAL SITES/MATERIALS SITES


-----------------------------------------------------------Acquisition of ---------------------------------------Environmental Requirements ---------------------Information Furnished to Prospective Bidders -Investigation of Local Material Sources --------Mandatory, on Federal-aid Projects --------------Material Arrangements -----------------------------

111
111.5
111.1
111.3
111.2
111.6
111.4

DISTANCE, CLEAR

see DESIGN HOURLY VOLUME

Stopping Sight Distance on Horizontal Curves - 201.6

DESIGN, FACTORS AFFECTING


-----------------------------------------------------------Bicycles ----------------------------------------------Driver ------------------------------------------------Environment -----------------------------------------

DESIGN, OPERATIONAL FEATURES


AFFECTING

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

DESIGN HOURLY VOLUME

Definition -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Transit ------------------------------------------------California Truck ------------------------------------Offtracking ------------------------------------------STAA Truck ----------------------------------------Swept Width ----------------------------------------Tracking With --------------------------------------Turning Templates ---------------------------------Wheelbase --------------------------------------------

401.1
611
401.5
401.3

----------------------------------------------------------- 110.7
Local Roads Used as -------------------------------- 106.2

DESIGN DESIGNATION

-----------------------------------------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Entrances & Exits ----------------------------------Freeway-to-freeway Minimum -------------------Freeway Entrances & Exits -----------------------Local Facility ---------------------------------------Scenic Values ----------------------------------------Selection ---------------------------------------------Standards ---------------------------------------------

General -----------------------------------------------Pavement ---------------------------------------------Pedestrian --------------------------------------------Vehicle ------------------------------------------------

401
401.6
401.2
401.4

DITCHES
Grade -------------------------------------------------- 834.3
Side ---------------------------------------------------- 303.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 834.3

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Slope --------------------------------------------------- 834.3

DIVERGING
-----------------------------------------------------------

62.8

DIVERSION
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

DIVIDED HIGHWAY

841.5
834.4
834.4
857.1
857.2
834.4
841.5

DRIVEWAYS

Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.3


Grade Line -------------------------------------------- 204.2

DIVIDED NONFREEWAY FACILITY


----------------------------------------------------------- 108.1

DIVISION OF DESIGN
-----------------------------------------------------------

Horizontal --------------------------------------------Outlet Treatment ------------------------------------Overside, Spacing & Location --------------------Service Life ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Slope --------------------------------------------------Subsurface Types ------------------------------------

10

DOWEL BAR
----------------------------------------------------------- 622.4
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.7

DOWNDRAINS

----------------------------------------------------------Access Openings on Expressways ----------------Commercial ------------------------------------------Financial Responsibility ----------------------------Frontage Roads --------------------------------------Local Standards -------------------------------------Pedestrian Access -----------------------------------Private, Definition ----------------------------------Residential -------------------------------------------Rural Areas ------------------------------------------Urban --------------------------------------------------

205
205.1
205.3
205.5
205.4
205.3
205.3
62.3
205.3
205.4
205.3

DRY WEATHER FLOWS


Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2


Flume -------------------------------------------------- 834.4
Pipe ---------------------------------------------------- 834.4

DUFF
Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.5

DRAIN
E

Edge System (See EDGE DRAIN)

DRAINAGE
Area, Definition -------------------------------------Area ---------------------------------------------------Basic Policy ------------------------------------------Channels ----------------------------------------------Computer Programs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cooperative Projects Policy -----------------------Course, Definition ----------------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Design Responsibility ------------------------------Detention Basins ------------------------------------Divide, Definition -----------------------------------Easement, Definition -------------------------------Economics of Design -------------------------------Galleries ----------------------------------------------Glossary of Terms ----------------------------------Median ------------------------------------------------Objectives of Design -------------------------------Pavement ---------------------------------------------by Pumping ------------------------------------------Roadway ---------------------------------------------Section, Duties of -----------------------------------Subsurface -------------------------------------------System, Definition -----------------------------------

806.2
819.2
803.1
861
819.6
825.3
803.2
806.2
806.2
802.1
891.3
806.2
806.2
801.5
841.5
806.2
834.2
801.4
650
839
830
802.1
840
806.2

DRAINS
Anchorage --------------------------------------------Benches -----------------------------------------------Entrance Standards ----------------------------------Geotextile ---------------------------------------------

834.4
834.4
834.4
841.5

EARTH RETAINING SYSTEMS


Anchored Wall --------------------------------------Cantilever Wall --------------------------------------Concrete Gravity Wall -----------------------------Counterfort Wall -------------------------------------Crib Wall; Concrete, Steel and Timber ----------Drainage ----------------------------------------------Electroliers and Signs ------------------------------Footings ----------------------------------------------Gabion Basket Wall --------------------------------Gravity Wall -----------------------------------------L-Type Wall -----------------------------------------Masonry Wall ----------------------------------------Mechanically Stabilized Wall ---------------------Non-Gravity Cantilevered Walls ------------------Proprietary -------------------------------------------Reinforced Embankments --------------------------Rock Gravity Wall ----------------------------------Rock/Soil Anchors ----------------------------------Safety Railings --------------------------------------Salvaged Material Retaining Wall ----------------Secant Soldier Pile Wall ---------------------------Sheet Pile Wall --------------------------------------Slurry Diaphragm Wall ----------------------------Soil Mix Wall ----------------------------------------Soil Nail Wall ---------------------------------------Soil Reinforcement Systems -----------------------Soldier Pile Wall with Lagging -------------------Tangent Soldier Pile Wall --------------------------Tire Anchored Timber Wall -----------------------

210.2
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.8
210.8
210.8
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.6
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.2
210.2

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Utilities ----------------------------------------------- 210.8

EARTHQUAKE CONSIDERATIONS
----------------------------------------------------------- 110.6

EASEMENT

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
EDDY LOSS
EDGE DRAIN

ELECTROLIERS AND SIGNS


Walls -------------------------------------------------- 210.7

EMBANKMENT

Definition --------------------------------------------Conversion ESAL to Traffic Index ----------------ESAL Constants ------------------------------------Lane Distribution Factors -------------------------Projections, Truck Traffic --------------------------

62.7
613.3
613.3
613.3
613.3

EROSION

Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.7


Side Slope Standards --------------------------------- 304
Slopes at Structures --------------------------------- 208.5
Structure Approach Embankment ----------------- 208.11

EMINENT DOMAIN
62.6

ENCROACHMENT
62.6

END OF FREEWAY
Connections with Local Roads -------------------- 106.2

ENDWALL

And Accretion, Definition ------------------------Control, Channel & Shore -------------------------Control, Planting ------------------------------------Control, Water Pollution --------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Vegetative Control ----------------------------------

806.2
871.1
902
110.2
806.2
62.5

EVAPORATION
Definition ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

806.2
812.8
814.4
819.2

EXITS
Freeway Interchange -------------------------------- 504.2

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

ENERGY

EXPRESSWAY
-----------------------------------------------------------

806.2
827.2
806.2
806.2

ENTRANCE

62.3

F
FAA

826
504.2
806.2
806.2

Abbreviation ----------------------------------------- 61.1


Notice Requirements -------------------------------- 207.3

FACTORS AFFECTING INTERSECTION DESIGN


see DESIGN, FACTORS AFFECTING

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Transit Loading Facilities -------------------------Contractor's Yard and Plant Site ------------------FHWA -----------------------------------------------Material Sites and Disposal Sites -----------------Median Width ---------------------------------------Project Development -------------------------------Special Considerations ------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------- 208.8

EQUIVALENT SINGLE AXLE LOADS

----------------------------------------------------------- 606.3
System, Definition ---------------------------------- 62.7

Design (Hydraulic) ----------------------------------Freeway Interchange -------------------------------Head, Definition ------------------------------------Loss, Definition --------------------------------------

EQUESTRIAN

EQUIPMENT CROSSINGS

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

Dissipator, Definition ------------------------------Dissipator --------------------------------------------Grade Line, Definition -----------------------------Head, Definition -------------------------------------

see TRAILS, MULTIPURPOSE

Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.10


Undercrossing and Overcrossing ------------------ 208.7

see LIFE-CYCLE COST ANALYSIS

Definition ---------------------------------------------

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2


----------------------------------------------------------- 826.3

EQUESTRIAN TRAILS

Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.6


Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

Definition ---------------------------------------------

EQUALIZER

108.2
112
108.3
111
305.1
81.1
110

FALSEWORK
----------------------------------------------------------Grade Line ------------------------------------------Vertical Clearance ----------------------------------Width of Traffic Openings ------------------------Worker Safety ---------------------------------------

204.8
204.8
204.8
204.8
204.8

HIGHWAY DESIGN MANUAL

FAN
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

FEDERAL-AID
----------------------------------------------------------Funding Determination -----------------------------Programs (see also PROGRAMS) ----------------System -------------------------------------------------

40
44
43
42

FEDERAL LANDS PROGRAM


-----------------------------------------------------------

43.4

FENCES
----------------------------------------------------------Approval ---------------------------------------------Barbed Wire, Type BW ----------------------------Chain Link -------------------------------------------Exceptions to Standard Types ---------------------Freeways and Expressways ------------------------Location of -------------------------------------------Locked Gates ----------------------------------------Median ------------------------------------------------on Other Highways ---------------------------------Policy and Purpose ----------------------------------Retaining Walls -------------------------------------Safety Roadside Rests ------------------------------Standard Types --------------------------------------Vinyl-clad --------------------------------------------Weathering Type Steel -----------------------------Wire Mesh, Type WM ------------------------------

701
701.1
701.2
701.2
701.2
701.2
701.2
701.2
701.2
701.3
701.1
210.6
903.5
701.2
705.1
705.1
701.2

FHWA
Approval of Locked Gates -------------------------- 701.2
Approval of Mandatory Sites ----------------------- 111.6
Coordination With ----------------------------------- 108.3
Federal-aid -------------------------------------------- 40
Liaison With ------------------------------------------ 11.2

FILTER FABRIC
----------------------------------------------------------- 841.5

FLAP GATES
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 821.6
----------------------------------------------------------- 838.5

FLARED END SECTION


----------------------------------------------------------- 826.3
----------------------------------------------------------- 834.4

FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT
Definition --------------------------------------------Aged Residue (AR) ----------------------------------Analytical Depth ------------------------------------Transit Pads ------------------------------------------California R-value ----------------------------------Climate Region --------------------------------------Cold in-Place Recycled Asphalt ------------------Concrete Overlay ------------------------------------Data Collection ---------------------------------------

62.7
632.1
635.1
636.4
633.1
632.1
635.1
635.1
635.1

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80th percentile Deflection -------------------------Deflection Studies -----------------------------------Emperical Method ----------------------------------Engineering Analysis Software -------------------Full Depth Hot Mix Asphalt -----------------------Gravel Equivalent -----------------------------------Gravel factor (Gf) -----------------------------------Grouping ---------------------------------------------Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) ---------------------------Hot Mixed Asphalt Base ---------------------------Hot Recycled Asphalt ------------------------------International Roughness Index (IRI) -------------Intersections -----------------------------------------Lean Concrete Base (LCB) ------------------------Lime Treated Subbase ------------------------------Mainline ----------------------------------------------Mill and Overlay ------------------------------------Open Graded Friction Course (OGFC) -----------Park & Ride Facilities ------------------------------Pavement Condition Report -----------------------Pavement Preservation -----------------------------Percent Reduction in Deflection ------------------Percent Reduction in deflection required
at the Milled depth ----------------------------------Performance Factors --------------------------------Performance Graded (PG) -------------------------Polymer modified binders -------------------------RAC-G -----------------------------------------------RAC-O -----------------------------------------------Ramp Termini ---------------------------------------Reflective crack retardation ------------------------Remove and Replace -------------------------------Rich-Bottom Concept ------------------------------Ride Quality -----------------------------------------Roadside Facilities ----------------------------------Safety Roadside Rest Areas -----------------------Rubberized Asphalt Concrete ---------------------SAMI-F -----------------------------------------------SAMI-R ----------------------------------------------Shoulders ---------------------------------------------Smoothness ------------------------------------------Stress Absorbing Membrane Interlayers (SAMI) Structural Adequacy --------------------------------Subgrade Enhancement Fabrics -------------------Test Sections -----------------------------------------Tolerable Deflection at the Surface (TDS) ------Tolerable Deflections -------------------------------Traffic Index (TI) -----------------------------------Traveled Way ----------------------------------------Treated Permeable Base (TPB) -------------------Wearing Course -------------------------------------Whitetopping -----------------------------------------

635.1
635.1
633.1
637
633.1
633.1
633.1
635.1
631
633.1
635.1
635.1
636.3
635.1
633.1
636.1
635.1
631.2
636.4
635.1
634
635.1
635.1
632.2
632.1
632.1
631.3
631.3
636.1
635.1
635.1
633.1
635.1
636.4
636.4
631.3
631.5
631.5
636.2
632.1
631.5
635.1
633.1
635.1
635.1
635.1
633.1
636.1
633.1
631.2
635.1

FLOOD
Base ---------------------------------------------------Control Projects -------------------------------------Design ------------------------------------------------Design Criteria, Recommended -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Greatest of Record ----------------------------------Magnitude ---------------------------------------------

818.1
803.2
818.1
821.3
831.3
821.3
817

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Maximum Historical -------------------------------Measurement ----------------------------------------Plain, Definition ------------------------------------Plane, Definition ------------------------------------Stage, Definition ------------------------------------Waters, Definition -----------------------------------

818.1
817.2
806.2
806.2
806.2
806.2

FLOW
Channel ----------------------------------------------Critical -----------------------------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Line ---------------------------------------------------Subcritical -------------------------------------------Supercritical ------------------------------------------

Financed by Others ---------------------------------Headlight Glare -------------------------------------Horizontal Clearance ------------------------------Outer Separation ------------------------------------Railroad Crossings ---------------------------------Sidewalks ---------------------------------------------

104.3
310.3
309.1
310.2
104.3
105.1

FUNDING
816.6
864.3
806.2
806.2
864.3
864.3

-----------------------------------------------------------Federal-Aid Eligibility -----------------------------Federal Participation Ratio -------------------------

44
44.1
44.2

FUNNELING
----------------------------------------------------------- 403.1

FREE
G

Outlet, Definition ------------------------------------ 806.2


Water, Definition ------------------------------------ 806.2

GALLERIES

FREEBOARD
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
------------------------------------------------------------ 866

FREEWAY
----------------------------------------------------------- 62.3
Entrances and Exits at Interchanges -------------- 504.2
Landscape -------------------------------------------- 62.5
------------------------------------------------------------ 900

FREEWAY CONNECTIONS WITH EXISTING


ROADS
----------------------------------------------------------- 106.2

FREEWAY-TO-FREEWAY CONNECTIONS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Branch Connections ---------------------------------Grade Line ------------------------------------------Grades -------------------------------------------------Lane Drops -------------------------------------------Metering --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Shoulder Width ---------------------------------------

62.4
504.4
504.4
204.2
504.4
504.4
504.3
504.4
504.4

FREEWAY-TO-FREEWAY INTERCHANGES
----------------------------------------------------------- 502.3

FRENCH DRAINS
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 841.5

FRICTION FACTORS
----------------------------------------------------------- 202.1

FRONTAGE ROADS
Definition --------------------------------------------Cross Section Standards ----------------------------Access Control --------------------------------------Cross Section ---------------------------------------Curbs -------------------------------------------------Driveways --------------------------------------------

62.3
310
104.3
310.1
303.6
205.4

Drainage ---------------------------------------------- 841.5

GEOMETRIC CROSS SECTIONS


------------------------------------------------------------ 300
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.1

GEOMETRIC DESIGN
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.4
Structure Standards ---------------------------------- 200
Undesirable Geometric Features, Intersections -- 402.2

GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN REPORT


-----------------------------------------------------------Content -----------------------------------------------Local Materials Sources ---------------------------Policy ------------------------------------------------Side Slope Standards -------------------------------Submittal and Approval ----------------------------

113
113.2
111.2
113.1
304.1
113.3

GORE
----------------------------------------------------------- 62.4
Contrasting Surface Treatment -------------------- 504.2
Paved Gore ------------------------------------------- 504.2

GRADE
Cross Section, Position with Respect to ---------to Drain, Definition --------------------------------Freeway Entrance Standards ----------------------Freeway Exit Standards ----------------------------Freeway-to-freeway Connection Standards ----General Controls -----------------------------------Horizontal Alignment, Coordination with ------Ramps ------------------------------------------------Rolling Profile --------------------------------------Safety Roadside Rests -----------------------------Separate Lines --------------------------------------Separation -------------------------------------------Separation Structures -------------------------------Separation, Pedestrian -----------------------------Standards --------------------------------------------Stopping Sight Distance at Crests -----------------

204.2
806.2
504.2
504.2
504.4
204.1
204.6
504.2
204.1
903.5
204.7
62.4
208
105.2
204.3
201.4

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Stopping Sight Distance at Sags ------------------Structures ---------------------------------------------Sustained Grades ------------------------------------Vertical Curves ---------------------------------------

201.5
204.8
204.5
204.4

GRADE LINE
Bridge Decks ----------------------------------------Depressed, Under Structures ----------------------General -----------------------------------------------Separate ----------------------------------------------Structures ----------------------------------------------

204.8
204.8
204.1
204.7
204.8

GRADE SEPARATION STRUCTURES


----------------------------------------------------------Cattle Passes, Equipment, and Deer Crossings -Cross Slope ------------------------------------------Curbs --------------------------------------------------Equestrian Undercrossing --------------------------Median ------------------------------------------------Open End Structures --------------------------------Pedestrian --------------------------------------------Pedestrian Overcrossings and Undercrossing ---Railings -----------------------------------------------Railroad Underpasses and Overheads ------------Sidewalks --------------------------------------------Widths -------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------Capacity ----------------------------------------------Grade -------------------------------------------------Intersection, at ---------------------------------------Types -------------------------------------------------Valley --------------------------------------------------

834.3
836.2
836.2
836.2
836.1
836.2

H
HAULING

208
208.8
208.2
303.5
208.7
208.3
208.5
105.2
208.6
208.10
208.9
208.4
208.1

GRADIENT (SLOPE)

Overloaded Material/Equipment , Design for ----- 110.1

HEAD
Available ---------------------------------------------- 821.4

HEADLIGHT GLARE
----------------------------------------------------------- 310.3

HEADLIGHT SIGHT DISTANCE


Grade Sags -------------------------------------------- 201.5

HEADWAY
-----------------------------------------------------------

62.8

HIGH SPEED RAIL

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

GRADING PLANE
Definition ---------------------------------------------

GUTTERS, SIDE

62.7

GRATED LINE DRAIN


----------------------------------------------------------- 837.2

GRAVEL EQUIVALENT
----------------------------------------------------------- 604.3

GRAVITY WALL
----------------------------------------------------------- 210.2

GROIN
----------------------------------------------------------- 883.3

GROUND WATER
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 841.2

GUARDRAIL
Bridge Approach Railings -------------------------- 208.10
References -------------------------------------------- 702

GUIDE BANK
----------------------------------------------------------- 873.4

GUTTER PAN
Cross Slope -------------------------------------------- 303.2
General Policy ---------------------------------------- 303.1
Uses, Curb Types ------------------------------------ 303.2

Definition ---------------------------------------------- 62.10


Clearances --------------------------------------------- 309.1

HIGHWAY
----------------------------------------------------------- 62.3
Capacity ----------------------------------------------- 102
Context ------------------------------------------------ 81.6
Controlled Access ------------------------------------ 62.3
Conventional ------------------------------------------ 62.3
Federal Lands Program ------------------------------ 43.4
Interstate, Definition --------------------------------- 81.4
Landscape Architect Definitions ------------------- 62.5
Major -------------------------------------------------- 62.3
National Highway System --------------------------- 42
Parkway ----------------------------------------------- 62.3
Pedestrian Facilities ---------------------------------- 105
Planting ------------------------------------------------ 62.5
Radial -------------------------------------------------- 62.3
Route Numbers --------------------------------------- 21.2
Scenic -------------------------------------------------- 62.3
State System ------------------------------------------ 81.4
Structures, Definitions ------------------------------- 62.2
Structures, Grade Line ------------------------------- 204.8
Through ----------------------------------------------- 62.3
Types, Definitions ----------------------------------- 62.3

HIGHWAY DESIGN MANUAL STANDARDS


-----------------------------------------------------------

82.1

HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT
Aesthetic Factors ------------------------------------- 109.3
Alignment Consistency ------------------------------ 203.3
Bridges ------------------------------------------------ 203.9

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Broken Back Curves -------------------------------Compound Curves ---------------------------------Curve Length and Central Angle -----------------General Controls -----------------------------------Grade, Coordination with -------------------------Radius ------------------------------------------------Reversing Curves -----------------------------------Standards for Curvature ---------------------------Spiral Transition -------------------------------------

203.7
203.5
203.4
203.1
204.6
203.2
203.6
203.2
203.8

HORIZONTAL CLEARANCE
Bridges -----------------------------------------------Between Elevated Structures ---------------------Clear Distance --------------------------------------Noise Barriers ---------------------------------------Off-track Maintenance -----------------------------Railroad Walkway ---------------------------------Railroads, Adjacent to -----------------------------Retaining Walls -------------------------------------Structure ---------------------------------------------Tunnels -----------------------------------------------

309.1
309.4
201.6
1102.2
309.5
309.5
309.5
309.1
309.1
309.3

Field Investigations --------------------------------Precipitation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rainfall ----------------------------------------------Sources -----------------------------------------------Stream Flow -----------------------------------------Surface Runoff --------------------------------------Transfer of Data -------------------------------------

815.3
815.2
815.3
815.5
815.3
815.4
815.2
819.5

HYDROLOGICAL ANALYSIS
Gumbel Extreme Value Distribution ------------Log Normal Distribution --------------------------Log Pearson Type III Distribution ---------------Objectives -------------------------------------------Rational Methods -----------------------------------Regional Analysis Methods -----------------------SCS Triangular Hydrograph ----------------------Synthetic Hydrograph -----------------------------Unit Hydrograph ------------------------------------

819.3
819.3
819.3
811.2
819.2
819.2
819.4
819.4
819.4

HYDROLOGY
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 811.1

HORIZONTAL DRAINS
----------------------------------------------------------- 841.5

HOT MIX ASPHALT CONCRETE BASE

HYDROPLANING
Definition --------------------------------------------- 831.4

also see BASE Engineering Criteria ---------------- 663

HOT MIXED ASPHALT

----------------------------------------------------------- 631.1
also see FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT

HYDRAULIC
Gradient, Definition --------------------------------Jump, Definition ------------------------------------Mean Depth, Definition ---------------------------Mean Depth -----------------------------------------Radius, Definition -----------------------------------

806.2
806.2
806.2
864.3
806.2

819.2
815.3
816.5
819.2
819.2
819.3
819.1

HYDROGRAPH
Definition ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCS Triangular -------------------------------------Synthetic ---------------------------------------------Unit ----------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------- 606.3
----------------------------------------------------------- 819.2
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

INITIAL CONSTRUCTION
and Stage --------------------------------------------- 106.1

INLETS

HYDRAULIC DESIGN DISCHARGE


Empirical Methods ---------------------------------Field Investigation ---------------------------------Hydrograph Methods ------------------------------Rational Methods -----------------------------------Regional Analysis ----------------------------------Statistical Methods ---------------------------------Summary of Methods -------------------------------

INFILTRATION

806.2
816.5
819.4
819.4
819.4

HYDROGRAPHY
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

HYDROLOGIC DATA
Basin Characteristics --------------------------------- 812
Federal Agencies ------------------------------------ 815.3

Combination ----------------------------------------Curb Opening ---------------------------------------Grate -------------------------------------------------Hydraulic Design -----------------------------------Location and Spacing ------------------------------Pipe Drop --------------------------------------------Time, Definition ------------------------------------Transition --------------------------------------------Types -------------------------------------------------Use of -------------------------------------------------

837.2
837.2
837.2
837.4
837.3
837.2
806.2
826.4
837.2
837.1

INSPECTION STATIONS, BORDER


----------------------------------------------------------- 107.3

INTERCHANGES
Access Control --------------------------------------Aesthetic Factors -----------------------------------Approval of Design --------------------------------Auxiliary Lanes -------------------------------------Cloverleaf -------------------------------------------Concepts ----------------------------------------------

504.8
109.3
503.2
504.5
502.2
501.1

HIGHWAY DESIGN MANUAL

Data Required for Design --------------------------Definition ----------------------------------------------Design, Procedure -----------------------------------Design, Standards -----------------------------------Diamond ----------------------------------------------Elements ----------------------------------------------Freeway Entrances and Exits, Design ------------Freeway-to-freeway --------------------------------Freeway-to-freeway Connections, Definition ---Freeway-to-freeway Connections, Standards ---Freeway-to-freeway, Minimum Design Speed --Freeway-to-freeway Omission of Movements --Grade Separations -----------------------------------Grades Exits/Entrances -----------------------------Lane Reduction --------------------------------------Local Streets -----------------------------------------Parallel Street Systems -----------------------------Ramps ------------------------------------------------Reviews ----------------------------------------------Sight Distance for Planting ------------------------Single Point Interchange ---------------------------Spacing -----------------------------------------------Traffic ------------------------------------------------Trumpet ----------------------------------------------Two-quadrant Cloverleaf --------------------------Types -------------------------------------------------Warrants ----------------------------------------------Weaving Sections -----------------------------------also see RAMPS

503.1
62.4
503
504
502.2
62.4
504.2
502.3
62.4
504.4
504.4
502.3
62.4
504.2
504.6
502.2
502.2
504.3
503.2
902.2
502.2
501.3
500
502.2
502.2
502
501.2
504.7

40

INTERSECTION
Access Control --------------------------------------Accidents ---------------------------------------------Angle of Intersection -------------------------------Areas of Conflict ------------------------------------Bicycle, Affecting Design of ----------------------Capacity ----------------------------------------------Capacity, Ramps ------------------------------------Channelization ---------------------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Design, Factors Affecting --------------------------Design, Operational Features Affecting ---------Design, Standards -----------------------------------Design Vehicle ---------------------------------------Driver, Affecting Design of -----------------------Environment, Affecting Design of ----------------General, Factors Affecting Design ---------------at Grade -----------------------------------------------Grade Separations -----------------------------------Left-turn Channelization ---------------------------Major Movement, Preference to ------------------Median Openings -----------------------------------Operational Features --------------------------------Pedestrian, Affecting Design of -------------------Points of Conflict -----------------------------------Precautions -------------------------------------------Prohibited Turns --------------------------------------

Public Road ------------------------------------------Ramp --------------------------------------------------Refuge Area ------------------------------------------Returns and Corner Radii, City Street ------------Right-turn Channelization -------------------------Right-turn Lanes at Off Ramp ---------------------Roundabout, Definition ----------------------------Sight Distance ---------------------------------------Signal Control ---------------------------------------Speed-change Areas --------------------------------Traffic Control Devices ----------------------------Traffic Islands ---------------------------------------Turning Traffic --------------------------------------Types -------------------------------------------------Undesirable Geometric Features ------------------Vehicle, Affecting Design of ----------------------Widening at Signalized Intersections --------------

405.7
406
403.7
405.8
405.3
405.3
62.4
405.1
403.9
403.5
403.10
405.4
403.6
401.5
402.2
401.3
405.9

INTERSTATE
Definition --------------------------------------------Funding -----------------------------------------------Numbering --------------------------------------------

81.4
42.2
21.2

INUNDATE
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

INVERSE CONDEMNATION
Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.6

INVERT

INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION


EFFICIENCY ACT (ISTEA)
-----------------------------------------------------------

Index 15
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405.6
402.2
403.3
403.2
401.6
402.1
406
403
62.4
401
402
405
404
401.2
401.4
401.1
400
62.4
405.2
403.1
405.5
402
401.5
403.4
403.12
403.8

Definition --------------------------------------------Paving, Definition -----------------------------------Paving --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Protection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

806.2
806.2
852.1
852.4
853.6
852.4
852.5

INVERTED SIPHON
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 829.7

IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Crossover Conduits ---------------------------------- 706.4

ISLAND
----------------------------------------------------------- 62.4
Traffic ------------------------------------------------- 405.4

ISOHYETAL
Line, Definition -------------------------------------- 806.2
Map, Definition -------------------------------------- 806.2

ISOVEL
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

ISTEA
------------------------------------------------------------ 41.1
------------------------------------------------------------ 42.2

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------------------------------------------------------------ 900
Highway ---------------------------------------------- 62.5

LANE

JACK
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

JACKING OPERATIONS
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

JETTY
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
Types -------------------------------------------------- 873.4

JOINT
Longitudinal ------------------------------------------ 62.7
Pavement --------------------------------------------- 622.3
Seals --------------------------------------------------- 62.7

JOINT BANK PROTECTION COMMITTEE


----------------------------------------------------------- 802.3

JOINT PLAIN CONCRETE PAVEMENT


----------------------------------------------------------- 621.1
also see RIGID PAVEMENT

JOINTS
Culverts ----------------------------------------------- 829.4
----------------------------------------------------------- 854.1

JUNCTION STRUCTURES
----------------------------------------------------------- 838.5

K
KINEMATIC WAVE EQUATION
----------------------------------------------------------- 816.6

Addition ---------------------------------------------Addition on Ramps ---------------------------------Auxiliary -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Climbing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Deceleration ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Definitions -------------------------------------------Distribution Factors --------------------------------Drops -------------------------------------------------Drops on Freeway-to-freeway Connectors -----Drops on Ramps ------------------------------------Express Toll Lanes ---------------------------------High-Occupancy Vehicle -------------------------High Occupancy Toll ------------------------------Left Turn --------------------------------------------Managed, Definition -------------------------------Median, Definition ---------------------------------Multiple, Definition --------------------------------Numbering ------------------------------------------Passing -----------------------------------------------Reductions -------------------------------------------Reduction at Interchanges --------------------------Right Turn -------------------------------------------Separate Turning -----------------------------------Speed Change ---------------------------------------Speed Change, Definition -------------------------Traffic, Definition ----------------------------------Two-way Left-turn Lanes --------------------------Width -------------------------------------------------Width on Curves ------------------------------------Width of Opening for Falsework -----------------Width, Ramps ----------------------------------------

206.2
504.3
62.1
504.5
204.5
206.2
405.2
405.3
62.1
602.3
206.3
504.4
504.3
62.8
62.8
62.8
405.2
62.8
62.1
62.1
62.1
204.5
206.3
504.6
405.3
403.6
403.5
62.1
62.1
405.2
301.1
504.3
204.8
504.3

LATERAL

KIRPICH EQUATION
----------------------------------------------------------- 816.6

K-RAIL
----------------------------------------------------------- 204.8

L
L-TYPE WALL
----------------------------------------------------------- 210.2

LAG
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

LAMINAR FLOW
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

LANDSCAPE
Aesthetic Factors ------------------------------------- 109.3
Architecture ------------------------------------------ 62.5

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2


----------------------------------------------------------- 838.4
----------------------------------------------------------- 838.5

LEAN CONCRETE BASE


See BASE
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.7
Engineering Criteria --------------------------------- 663
Design, Flexible (Asphalt) Pavement ------------- 633.1
Design, Rigid (Concrete) Pavement -------------- 623.1

LEFT-TURN CHANNELIZATION
----------------------------------------------------------- 405.2

LEFT-TURN REFUGE
----------------------------------------------------------- 403.7

LEGISLATION
-----------------------------------------------------------ISTEA -------------------------------------------------

41
41.1

HIGHWAY DESIGN MANUAL

LEVEE

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MANDATORY MATERIAL SITES

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

LEVEL OF SERVICE

Federal-aid Projects ---------------------------------- 111.6

MANDATORY STANDARDS

Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.8


----------------------------------------------------------- 102

-----------------------------------------------------------

82.1

MANNING

LIFE-CYCLE COST ANALYSIS (LCCA)


----------------------------------------------------------- 619

LIME
Treatment Definition -------------------------------- 614.4
Use of -------------------------------------------------- 633.1

LIME TREATED SUBBASE

Equation ----------------------------------------------- 866.3


Roughness Coefficient ------------------------------ 851.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 866.3

MARKERS
----------------------------------------------------------- 702.1
Contrast Treatment ----------------------------------- 704.1

MATERIALS

see SUBBASE

LOAD TRANSFER DEVICE


See DOWEL BAR

LOADING FACILITIES
Transit ------------------------------------------------- 108.2

LOCAL STREETS/ROADS
Cross Section ----------------------------------------- 308.1
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.3
----------------------------------------------------------- 81.4
Design Speed ------------------------------------------ 101.1
Driveways --------------------------------------------- 205.3
Grade ---------------------------------------------------- 204.1
Horizontal Alignment --------------------------------- 203.1
Interchanges ------------------------------------------ 502.2
Returns and Corner Radii --------------------------- 405.8
Superelevation ---------------------------------------- 202.7

LOCKED GATES
----------------------------------------------------------- 701.2

LOG OF TEST BORINGS


----------------------------------------------------------- 210.8

MATERIALS REPORT
Content -----------------------------------------------Local Materials Sources ----------------------------Policy -------------------------------------------------Preliminary -------------------------------------------Requesting -------------------------------------------Retention of Records -------------------------------Reviews -----------------------------------------------

114.3
111.2
114.1
114.4
114.2
114.5
114.5

MAY

Pavement ---------------------------------------------- 618.1

MAINTENANCE

Definition and Usage --------------------------------

82.1

MEAN VELOCITY
62.7

MAINTENANCE VIHICLE PULLOUT

----------------------------------------------------------- 864.3

MECHANISTIC-EMPERICAL
62.3

MAINTENANCE YARDS

----------------------------------------------------------- 606.3

MEDIAN

On Freeways ------------------------------------------ 107.2

MAJOR STREET/MAJOR HIGHWAY


Definition ---------------------------------------------

111
111.5
111.4
111.1
111.2
111.6
705.1

Chart --------------------------------------------------- 202.2


Superelevation ---------------------------------------- 202.2

MAINTAINABILITY

Definition ---------------------------------------------

617.1
705.2
110.11
110.1
111.3
112
617.2

MAXIMUM COMFORTABLE SPEED

Definitions --------------------------------------------

Availability, Pavement -----------------------------Color Selection for Steel Structures --------------Conservation of --------------------------------------Hauling, Overloaded Design ----------------------Information Furnished to Prospective Bidders --Plants -------------------------------------------------Recycling, Pavement -------------------------------Report (see MATERIALS REPORT)
Sites ---------------------------------------------------Sites, Acquisition -----------------------------------Sites, Arrangements --------------------------------Sites, Environmental Requirements --------------Sites, Investigation of Local Sources -------------Sites, Mandatory ------------------------------------Special Treatment ------------------------------------

62.3

Definition --------------------------------------------Aesthetic Factors ------------------------------------Barriers -----------------------------------------------Cross Slope ------------------------------------------Curbs ---------------------------------------------------

62.1
109.3
305.3
305.2
305.4

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Decking on Bridge ---------------------------------Fencing ----------------------------------------------Grade -------------------------------------------------Lane --------------------------------------------------Left-turn Lane --------------------------------------Openings ---------------------------------------------Paved -------------------------------------------------Position -----------------------------------------------Separate Roadways --------------------------------Standards ---------------------------------------------Width --------------------------------------------------

208.3
701.2
834.2
62.1
405.2
405.5
305.5
303.5
305.6
305
305.1

MERGING
Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.8

METEOROLOGY
Evapo-transpiration --------------------------------Rainfall ----------------------------------------------Snow -------------------------------------------------Tides and Waves -----------------------------------Tsunami -----------------------------------------------

814.4
814.2
814.3
814.5
814.5

METERING
----------------------------------------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Freeway-to-Freeway Connections ---------------Lane Merges ----------------------------------------Ramp Lane Drops -----------------------------------

504.3
62.8
504.4
206.3
504.3

MINIMUM TURNING RADIUS


Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.4

NAVIGABLE WATERS
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

NEGATIVE PROJECTING CONDUIT


Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

NOISE ABATEMENT
----------------------------------------------------------By Others --------------------------------------------Objective --------------------------------------------Prioritizing ------------------------------------------Terminology -----------------------------------------

1100
1101.2
1101.2
1101.5
1101.3

NOISE BARRIERS
Aesthetics --------------------------------------------Alternate Designs ----------------------------------Clearances -------------------------------------------Design Criteria --------------------------------------Design Procedures ---------------------------------Drainage Openings ---------------------------------Emergency Access ---------------------------------Heights -----------------------------------------------Lengths ----------------------------------------------Location ---------------------------------------------Maintenance Considerations ----------------------Pay Quantities --------------------------------------Planting ----------------------------------------------Preliminary Site Data ------------------------------Sight Distance Requirements ----------------------

1102.6
1102.5
1102.2
1102
1102.5
1102.9
1102.8
1102.3
1102.4
1102.2
1102.7
1102.5
1102.6
1102.5
1102.2

NONFREEWAY FACILITIES
Conversion to Divided ------------------------------ 108.1

MINOR ARTERIAL
Definition ---------------------------------------------

81.4

Provisions for ---------------------------------------- 104.3

MISCELLANEOUS STANDARDS
-----------------------------------------------------------Fences -------------------------------------------------Guardrail ----------------------------------------------Mailboxes --------------------------------------------Markers ------------------------------------------------

NONMOTORIZED TRAFFIC

700
701
702
702
702

NORMAL DEPTH
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 864.2

MUD FLOW
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

OFFICE OF

MULTILANE CROSS SECTIONS


All Paved --------------------------------------------- 307.5
Divided ----------------------------------------------- 307.4

State Landscape Architecture ---------------------- 901.1

OFF-SET LEFT-TURN LANE


Definition ---------------------------------------------

MULTIPLE LANES
Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.1

62.4

OFF-SITE DRAINAGE
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

MULTIPLE PIPES
----------------------------------------------------------- 824.2

OFFTRACKING
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.4
Design Considerations ------------------------------ 404.1

ON-SITE DRAINAGE
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM


-----------------------------------------------------------

42.1

HIGHWAY DESIGN MANUAL

ON-STREET PARKING
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.1
----------------------------------------------------------- 402.3

OPEN CHANNEL
Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.8

OUTER SEPARATION
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.1
----------------------------------------------------------- 310.2

OUTFALL
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

OUTWASH
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

OVERFLOW
Channel ------------------------------------------------ 861.5

OVERLAND FLOW
----------------------------------------------------------- 816.6

OVERLAYS
Asphalt On Structure Decks ------------------------ 607.6
Definitions -------------------------------------------- 62.7

OVERLOADS
Design for --------------------------------------------- 110.1

Concrete ----------------------------------------------- 705.1


Steel ---------------------------------------------------- 705.2

603.8
301.2
62.7
62.7
612
603.6
651.1
622.3
602
603.1
62.7
603
603.3
603.5
602.2
206.3
603.3
603.4
62.7
302.3
62.7
62.7
62.7
62.7
603.6
206
206.4
611.2
603
603.2
301.1

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2


----------------------------------------------------------- 811.3

PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES

PARALLEL STREET SYSTEMS


Interchanges ------------------------------------------ 502.2

PARK AND RIDE LOTS


Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.5
Pavement Structural Section Design -------------- 604.7

PARKWAY
62.3

PARTIAL ACQUISITION
Definition ---------------------------------------------

Condition Survey ------------------------------------Cross Slopes -----------------------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Design Life, Definition -----------------------------Design Life -------------------------------------------Detours -----------------------------------------------Drainage, Impact of ---------------------------------Flexible see FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT
Joints --------------------------------------------------Layers -------------------------------------------------New ---------------------------------------------------Performance see PAVEMENT SERVICE LIFE Portland Cement Concrete -------------------------Preservation ------------------------------------------Reconstruction -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reductions -------------------------------------------Rehabilitation, Pavement --------------------------Rehabilitation, Roadway ---------------------------Rehabilitation, Definition --------------------------Rigid see RIGID PAVEMENT
Safety Edge -------------------------------------------Serviceability, Definition --------------------------Service Life, Definition ----------------------------Structure ----------------------------------------------Surface Course --------------------------------------Temporary -------------------------------------------Transitions -------------------------------------------Transitions for Freeways, Temporary ------------Type Selection ---------------------------------------Types of Projects ------------------------------------Widening ---------------------------------------------Width --------------------------------------------------

PEAK FLOW

PAINTING

Definition ---------------------------------------------

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62.6

PASSING LANE
----------------------------------------------------------- 204.5

PASSING SIGHT DISTANCE


----------------------------------------------------------- 201.2

PAVEMENT/PAVEMENT STRUCTURE
Capital Preventive Maintenance ------------------- 603.3
Composite see COMPOSITE PAVEMENT

----------------------------------------------------------- 105
Accessibility Requirements ------------------------- 105.3
Bridges ------------------------------------------------ 208.4
Conventional Highways ----------------------------- 105.1
Crosswalk, Definition ------------------------------ 62.4
Curb Ramps, Guidelines ---------------------------- 105.4
Design Considerations ------------------------------- 404.2
Freeway Facilities ------------------------------------ 105.1
Frontage Roads --------------------------------------- 105.1
Grade Separations ------------------------------------ 105.2
Pedestrian, Definition ------------------------------ 62.10
Overcrossings ----------------------------------------- 105.2
Overcrossing/Undercrossing, Standards ---------- 208.6
Railings ------------------------------------------------ 208.10
Refuge, Definition ---------------------------------- 62.4
Refuge Areas ----------------------------------------- 403.7
Replacement in Kind -------------------------------- 105.1
School Walkways ------------------------------------ 105.1
Sidewalks --------------------------------------------- 105.1
Sidewalks, Definition ------------------------------- 62.1
Sidewalks, Structures -------------------------------- 208.4
Trails -------------------------------------------------- 1003.4

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Undercrossings -------------------------------------- 105.2


----------------------------------------------------------- 208.6

PENETRATION TREATMENT
----------------------------------------------------------- 604.6

PERCHED WATER
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 841.4

PERCOLATING WATERS
PERMEABILITY

PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS

POINT OF CONCENTRATION
POINTS OF CONFLICT
Intersections ------------------------------------------ 403.4

POLICE FACILITIES

See ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

----------------------------------------------------------- 107.2

PIPE

POLLUTION CONTROL
857.2
852.2
852.3

Air ----------------------------------------------------- 110.3


Water -------------------------------------------------- 110.2

PONDING
----------------------------------------------------------- 821.4

852.5
852.4
828.2
828.3
856.5
838.4
824.2
852.7
852.4
852.1
838.4
852.6

PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE


Channel Linings ------------------------------------- 865.2
Pavement see RIGID PAVEMENT

POSITIVE PROJECTING CONDUIT


Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

POTAMOLOGY
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

PRECAST PANEL CONCRETE PAVEMENT


----------------------------------------------------------- 621.3
also see RIGID PAVEMENT

PRECIPITATION

PIPING
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 829.3

PLACE TYPES
81.3
81.3
81.3
81.3

PLANT SITES/CONTRACTOR'S YARD

Area, Definition ------------------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Mean Annual ----------------------------------------Point, Definition -------------------------------------

806.2
806.2
819.2
806.2

PRELIMINARY HYDRAULIC DATA


----------------------------------------------------------- 805.1

PRESENT WORTH
see ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

------------------------------------------------------------ 112

PLANTING
Aesthetic Factors -----------------------------------Design -------------------------------------------------Guidelines -------------------------------------------Highway ---------------------------------------------Irrigation ----------------------------------------------

PLASTIC COATINGS

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

----------------------------------------------------------- 606.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 841.2
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

Definition --------------------------------------------Rural Area -------------------------------------------Suburban Area --------------------------------------Urban Area -------------------------------------------

62.5
62.5
902.2
903.5
902.2
902.3
904.3
706.5

----------------------------------------------------------- 852.4

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

Alternative Pipe Culvert Selection Procedure


Using AltPipe ---------------------------------------Cast in Place Concrete -----------------------------Concrete Box and Arch, Strength Requirements Corrugated Aluminum Pipe and Arch, Strength
Requirements ---------------------------------------Corrugated Steel Pipe and Arch, Strength
Requirements ---------------------------------------Culverts --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Minimum Cover ------------------------------------Minimum Diameter --------------------------------Multiple ----------------------------------------------Plastic, Strength Requirements -------------------Protective Coatings --------------------------------Reinforced Concrete, Strength Requirements --Standards for Drain --------------------------------Structural Metal Pipe and Arch, Strength
Requirements ----------------------------------------

Replacement ----------------------------------------Restoration ------------------------------------------Safety Requirements -------------------------------Safety Roadside Rests -----------------------------Sight Distance --------------------------------------Trees -------------------------------------------------Vista Points -----------------------------------------Water Supply ----------------------------------------

PRIORITY NETWORK
42 000 km --------------------------------------------- 309.2

109.3
902
902.3
62.5
902.4

PRINCIPAL ARTIRIAL
Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.3

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RADIAL HIGHWAY

PRIVATE ROAD
Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.3

62.3

RADIUS

PRIVATE ROAD CONNECTIONS


----------------------------------------------------------- 205.2
Financial Responsibility ----------------------------- 205.5
Sight Distance ---------------------------------------- 405.1

PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
-----------------------------------------------------------

Definition ---------------------------------------------

82.4

PROGRAMS, FEDERAL-AID
Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program -- 43.3
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement
Program (CMAQ) ------------------------------ 43.2
Federal Lands Program ------------------------------ 43.4
Special Programs ------------------------------------- 43.5
Surface Transportation Program (STP) ----------- 43.1

Curb ---------------------------------------------------- 405.8


Horizontal Alignment ------------------------------- 203.2

RAILINGS
Bicycle ------------------------------------------------Bridge -------------------------------------------------Bridge Approach ------------------------------------Cable --------------------------------------------------Chain Link -------------------------------------------Earth Retaining Systems ---------------------------Guardrail -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pedestrian --------------------------------------------Vehicular ----------------------------------------------

208.10
208.10
208.10
210.6
208.10
210.6
208.10
702.1
208.10
208.10

RAIL

PROHIBITED TURNS
----------------------------------------------------------- 403.8

PROJECTING BARREL
----------------------------------------------------------- 826.3

PROJECTING ENDS
----------------------------------------------------------- 826.3

PROPRIETARY ITEMS
----------------------------------------------------------- 110.10
Earth Retaining Systems ---------------------------- 210.2

PROTECTION OF ACCESS RIGHTS


----------------------------------------------------------- 104.4

Clearances --------------------------------------------Structures Adjacent to ------------------------------Commuter, Definition ------------------------------Conventional, Definition ---------------------------Crossings ---------------------------------------------Grade Line of Structures ---------------------------High Speed, Definition -----------------------------High Seed, Clearances ------------------------------Light, Definition ------------------------------------Overheads --------------------------------------------Slope Treatment, Structures -----------------------Underpasses -------------------------------------------

309.2
309.5
62.10
62.10
104.3
204.8
62.10
309.1
62.10
208.9
707
208.9

RAINFALL
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
Sources of Data --------------------------------------- 815.3

PROTECTION OF WETLANDS
see WETLANDS

RAIN GAGE

PROTECTIVE COATINGS

----------------------------------------------------------- 819.5

----------------------------------------------------------- 852.4

PUBLIC ROAD INTERSECTION

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

----------------------------------------------------------- 405.7
Sight Distance --------------------------------------- 405.1

PULL OUTS
see TURNOUTS

PUMPING
Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.7

PUMPING PLANT
----------------------------------------------------------- 839.1

R
R-VALUE
see CALIFORNIA R-VALUE

RAINWASH
RAMPS
Curbs on ----------------------------------------------Curb Ramps ------------------------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Dikes --------------------------------------------------Distance Between Exits ----------------------------Distance Between On-Ramps ---------------------Entrance and Exit -----------------------------------Grade -------------------------------------------------Grade Line -------------------------------------------Grade, Standards ------------------------------------Hook ---------------------------------------------------Intersection Capacity -------------------------------Intersections on Crossroad, Location of ---------Lane Drops -------------------------------------------Loop --------------------------------------------------Metering (see METERING) ---------------------Pavement, Flexible -----------------------------------

504.3
105.4
62.4
504.3
504.3
504.3
504.2
504.2
204.2
204.3
502.2
406
504.3
504.3
504.3
636.1

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Pavement, Rigid ------------------------------------- 626.1


Pavement, Traffic Considerations ----------------- 613.5
Pavement Transitions -------------------------------- 206
Single Lane ------------------------------------------- 504.3
Structural Design ------------------------------------ 602.3
----------------------------------------------------------- 603.5
----------------------------------------------------------- 604.5
Superelevation --------------------------------------- 504.3
Tapers ---------------------------------------------------- 206.3
Termini, Flexible Pavement ----------------------- 636.1
Termini, Rigid Pavement --------------------------- 626.1
Transitions ---------------------------------------------- 504.3
Two-lane Entrance ---------------------------------- 504.3
Two-lane Exit ---------------------------------------- 504.3
Width -------------------------------------------------- 504.3
Widening for Trucks -------------------------------- 504.3

RATIONAL METHOD
RAVELING

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

RECORD KEEPING
Documentation, Type of Pavement --------------- 605.1
Revisions --------------------------------------------- 605.2

REINFORCED EARTH SLOPES


------------------------------------------------------------ 210

RELICTION
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

RELINQUISHMENT
Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.6

Sidewalks --------------------------------------------- 105.1

Aesthetic Factors ------------------------------------ 109.3


Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.5

RESEARCH/SPECIAL DESIGNS
Research, Experimentation ------------------------- 606.1
Special Designs -------------------------------------- 606. 2
Mechanistic-Empirical Design -------------------- 606.3

RESOURCES

RECOVERY AREA
----------------------------------------------------------- 309.1

Other, Pavement ------------------------------------- 604.2

RESTORATION PLANTING

RECYCLING, ASPHALT CONCRETE


General ------------------------------------------------ 110.11
Hot, Definition --------------------------------------- 62.7

Aesthetic Factors ------------------------------------ 109.3


Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.5

RESURFACING

REFUGE AREAS
----------------------------------------------------------- 403.7

REGIME
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

Definition --------------------------------------------see PRESERVATION, PAVEMENT


see REHABILITATION, PAVEMENT
see REHABILITATION, ROADWAY

62.7

RETAINING WALLS

REHABILITATION, CULVERTS
853.1
853.2
853.3
853.4
853.5
853.6
853.7

-----------------------------------------------------------Aesthetic Considerations --------------------------Construction Methods and Types ----------------Guidelines for Plan Preparation ------------------Safety Railing, Fences, and Concrete Barriers --

210
210.5
210.2
210.8
210.6

RETARD
Types -------------------------------------------------- 873.4

RETARDING BASIN

REHABILITATION, PAVEMENT
Capital Preventive Maintenance, part of --------Definitions -------------------------------------------Design Life ------------------------------------------Composite --------------------------------------------Flexible Pavement -----------------------------------Rigid Pavement ---------------------------------------

603.4
62.7
612.4
645
635
625

REPLACEMENT PLANTING
62.7

REACH

General -----------------------------------------------Caltrans Host Pipe Structural Philosophy -------Problem Identification and Coordination -------Alternative Pipe Liner Materials -----------------Cementitious Pipe Lining -------------------------Invert Paving with Concrete ----------------------Structural Repairs with Steel Tunnel Liner
Plate ---------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------Definitions -------------------------------------------Design Life ------------------------------------------Composite Pavement -------------------------------Flexible Pavement -----------------------------------Rigid Pavement ---------------------------------------

REPLACEMENT IN-KIND

----------------------------------------------------------- 819.2

Definition ---------------------------------------------

REHABILITATION, ROADWAY

603.3
62.7
612.4
645
635
625

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

RETENTION BASIN
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

RETROGRESSION
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

HIGHWAY DESIGN MANUAL

RETURN WALLS

ROADBED

----------------------------------------------------------- 210.8

RETURNS, CITY STREET AND CORNER RADII


----------------------------------------------------------- 405.8

----------------------------------------------------------- 62.5
Aesthetic Factors ------------------------------------- 109.3

REVERSING CURVES
----------------------------------------------------------- 203.6
Superelevation Transitions -------------------------- 202.5

REVETMENT

62.1
62.7

ROADSIDE
62.1

ROADSIDE INSTALLATIONS
----------------------------------------------------------Border Inspection Stations, Location of ---------Define Roadside -------------------------------------Maintenance Yards and Police Facilities --------Roadway Connections -------------------------------

107
107.3
62.1
107.2
107.1

ROADSIDE RESTS, SAFETY

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

RIGHT OF ACCESS
62.6

RIGHT OF WAY
Definitions -------------------------------------------- 62.6
Through Public Domain ----------------------------- 306.2
Width -------------------------------------------------- 306.1

RIGHT-TURN CHANNELIZATION
----------------------------------------------------------- 405.3

RIGID PAVEMENT
Catalog -----------------------------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Design Procedure for -------------------------------Engineering Properties -----------------------------Joints --------------------------------------------------New Construction -----------------------------------Mechanistic-Empirical Procedures ---------------Pavement Preservation -----------------------------Performance Factors --------------------------------Reconstruction ---------------------------------------Rehabilitation ----------------------------------------Texturing ---------------------------------------------Types -------------------------------------------------also see CONCRETE

Definition -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Definition ---------------------------------------------

REVEGETATION

Definition ---------------------------------------------

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623.1
62.7
623
622.1
622.5
623
606.3
624
622.2
623
625
622.7
621

RIPARIAN
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

RIPRAP
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 827.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 873.3

RISER
Culvert Entrance ------------------------------------- 822.2
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

RISK ANALYSIS
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 818.2

Definition --------------------------------------------Design Standards ------------------------------------Facilities and Features ------------------------------Fencing -----------------------------------------------Grading -----------------------------------------------Minimum Standards --------------------------------Pavement Design ------------------------------------Pavement, Flexible ----------------------------------Pavement, Rigid -------------------------------------Planting and Irrigation ------------------------------Site Feasibility ---------------------------------------Size and Capacity -----------------------------------Water Supply -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

62.5
903
903.5
903.5
903.5
903.1
613.5
636.4
626.4
903.5
903.4
903.5
110.2
706.6
903.5

ROADSIDE TREATMENT
Irrigation Crossover Conduits ---------------------Roadside Management ------------------------------Topsoil ------------------------------------------------Vegetation Control ----------------------------------Water Supply -----------------------------------------

706.4
706.1
706.3
706.2
706.5

ROADWAY
Connections ------------------------------------------- 107.1
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.1
Drainage ----------------------------------------------- 830
Structural Elements ---------------------------------- 601.2

ROCKFALL RESTRAINING NETS


----------------------------------------------------------- 703.2

ROUNDABOUTS
Access Control --------------------------------------Bicyclist Use -----------------------------------------Central Island ---------------------------------------Circulatory Roadway ------------------------------Definition -------------------------------------------Design Guidance ------------------------------------Design Vehicle --------------------------------------Entry Speeds -----------------------------------------Exit Design -------------------------------------------Inscribed Circle Diameter -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Landscape Buffer/Strip -----------------------------

405.10
405.10
62.4
62.4
62.4
405.10
405.10
405.10
405.10
62.4
405.10
62.4

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----------------------------------------------------------Lighting ----------------------------------------------Number of Legs ------------------------------------Path Alignment (Natural Path) -------------------Pedestrian Refuge ----------------------------------Pedestrian Use --------------------------------------Splitter Island -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Stopping Sight Distance and Visibility ----------Transit Use ------------------------------------------Truck Apron ----------------------------------------Vertical Clearance -----------------------------------

405.10
405.10
405.10
405.10
62.4
405.10
62.4
405.10
405.10
405.10
62.4
405.10

ROUNDED INLET
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

ROUNDED LIP
----------------------------------------------------------- 826.3

RRR CRITERIA
Design Period ---------------------------------------Left-Turn Lanes ------------------------------------Multi lane Cross Section --------------------------Pavement Design Life -----------------------------Two-lane Cross Section ----------------------------

103.2
405.2
307.6
612.5
307.3

RUNNING
Speed -------------------------------------------------Time ---------------------------------------------------

62.8
62.8

RUNOFF
-----------------------------------------------------------Drainage, Definition -------------------------------Factors Affecting -----------------------------------Superelevation Transition --------------------------

816
806.2
811.5
202.5

RURAL

Reviews ----------------------------------------------Roadside Rests ---------------------------------------Tunnel Safety Orders ------------------------------Worker -----------------------------------------------Worker, Falsework Clearance ---------------------

110.8
903
110.12
110.7
204.8

SAFETY ROADSIDE RESTS


Definition --------------------------------------------Design Standards ------------------------------------Facilities and Features -----------------------------Fencing ----------------------------------------------Grading ----------------------------------------------Minimum Standards -------------------------------Planting and Irrigation -----------------------------Sewage Facilities -----------------------------------Site Feasibility --------------------------------------Size and Capacity ----------------------------------Water Supply ---------------------------------------Water Supply ----------------------------------------

62.5
903
903.5
903.5
903.5
903.1
903.5
903.5
903.4
903.5
706.6
903.5

SAG CULVERT
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 829.7

SCENIC
Highway ---------------------------------------------- 62.3
Values -------------------------------------------------- 109
Values, Safety Roadside Rests -------------------- 903.4

SCENIC VALUES IN PLANNING AND DESIGN


-----------------------------------------------------------Aesthetic Factors -----------------------------------Basic Precepts --------------------------------------Design Speed ----------------------------------------

109
109.3
109.1
109.2

SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS


----------------------------------------------------------- 105.1

Acceleration Lane at Intersection ----------------Access Control --------------------------------------Area, Definition ------------------------------------Design Speed ---------------------------------------Driveway Connection ------------------------------Interchange Spacing -------------------------------Median Standards ----------------------------------Outer Separation ------------------------------------Weaving Section ------------------------------------

405.1
504.8
81.3
101.2
205.4
501.3
305.1
310.2
504.7

RURAL AND SINGLE INTERSTATE ROUTING


----------------------------------------------------------- 309.2

RUTTING
Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.7

SCOUR
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 827.2

SEA LEVEL RISE


----------------------------------------------------------- 883.2

SEAL
Fog ---------------------------------------------------- 604.6
Slurry -------------------------------------------------- 603.2

SEDIMENTATION
Definition ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

806.2
823.2
862.2
865.2

SEPARATE ROADWAY
SAFETY
Planting ----------------------------------------------- 902.2
Planting and Irrigation ------------------------------ 902.1
Railings on Walls ------------------------------------ 210.5

----------------------------------------------------------- 305.6

SERVICEABILITY
Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.7

HIGHWAY DESIGN MANUAL

SETTLEMENT
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.7
Structure Approach ---------------------------------- 208.11

SEVERANCE DAMAGES
Definition ---------------------------------------------

62.6

SHALL
Definition and Usage --------------------------------

82.1

SHEET FLOW
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

SHOALING
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

SHORE PROTECTION
----------------------------------------------------------Armor -------------------------------------------------Design, Concepts ------------------------------------Design, High Water and Design Wave Height --Planning ----------------------------------------------Site Considerations ----------------------------------

82.1

----------------------------------------------------------- 403.9

SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION
Widening ---------------------------------------------- 405.9

SIGNS
SILT
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

302.2
62.1
404.2
636.2
626.2
302
613.5
202.5
206
302.1
405.3
307.2

SILTATION
----------------------------------------------------------- 110.2

SIPHONS
----------------------------------------------------------- 829.7

SKEW
Angle -------------------------------------------------- 62.4
Angle of Intersection -------------------------------- 403.3
Definition (Hydraulic) ------------------------------- 806.2

SLIDE
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

SIDE GUTTERS/DITCHES
----------------------------------------------------------- 834.3

SLIPOUT
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

SIDE SLOPES
----------------------------------------------------------Benches and Cut Widening ------------------------Clearance to Right of Way Line ------------------Contour Grading and Slope Rounding -----------Standards ---------------------------------------------Stepped -----------------------------------------------Structures ---------------------------------------------Transition Slopes ------------------------------------Widening ----------------------------------------------

405.1
201.7
405.1
504.2
201.1
201.5
405.1
201.2
902.2
504.3
201.1
201.3
201.4
201.5
201.6
405.1

Vertical Clearance ----------------------------------- 309.2

SHOULDER
Cross Slope ------------------------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Design Considerations ------------------------------Pavement, Flexible ----------------------------------Pavement, Rigid -------------------------------------Standards, Geometric -------------------------------Standards, Pavement --------------------------------Superelevation Transitions -------------------------Transitions (Widen, Reduction) -------------------Width -------------------------------------------------Width, Right Turn Channelization ----------------Width, Two-lane Roads, New Construction ------

Corner ------------------------------------------------Decision ----------------------------------------------Decision at Intersections ----------------------------Exit Nose ---------------------------------------------General -----------------------------------------------Headlight, at Grade Sags ---------------------------Intersection -------------------------------------------Passing ------------------------------------------------Planting -----------------------------------------------Ramp Intersections ----------------------------------Standards ---------------------------------------------Stopping ----------------------------------------------Stopping at Grade Crests ---------------------------Stopping at Grade Sags -----------------------------Stopping on Horizontal Curves -------------------Stopping at Intersections ----------------------------

SIGNAL CONTROL
880
883.3
883.1
883.2
882.1
882.3

SHOULD
Definition and Usage --------------------------------

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304
304.3
304.2
304.4
304.1
304.5
208.5
304.1
304.3

SIDEWALKS
See PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES

SIGHT DISTANCE
Clear Distance (m) ----------------------------------- 201.6

SLOPE
Aesthetic Factors ------------------------------------Cross --------------------------------------------------Crown -------------------------------------------------Definition (Hydraulic) ------------------------------Rounding ---------------------------------------------Protection --------------------------------------------Shoulder Cross Slopes ------------------------------Side ---------------------------------------------------Side, Benches and Cut Widening -----------------Standards, Side Slopes -----------------------------Stepped ------------------------------------------------Treatment Under Structures ------------------------

109.3
301.2
301.2
806.2
304.4
873.3
302.2
304
304.3
304.1
304.5
707

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SLOPE TREATMENT UNDER STRUCTURES


-----------------------------------------------------------Guidelines -------------------------------------------Policy ------------------------------------------------Procedure ---------------------------------------------

707
707.2
707.1
707.3

SLOTTED DRAINS
----------------------------------------------------------- 837.2

SLOUGH
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

SLUG FLOW
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

SNOW PACK

SPEED-CHANGE LANES
----------------------------------------------------------Intersections -----------------------------------------Left-turn Channelization --------------------------Pavement Transitions -------------------------------Right-turn Channelization -------------------------Speed Change Areas --------------------------------

62.1
403.5
405.2
206
405.3
402.5

SPILLWAY

----------------------------------------------------------- 812.8
----------------------------------------------------------- 814.3

Paved -------------------------------------------------- 834.4

SPIRAL TRANSITIONS

SOFFIT
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

----------------------------------------------------------- 203.8

STABILIZATION TRENCHES

SOIL
Characteristics for Pavements --------------------- 614.1
Imported Topsoil, Definition ---------------------- 62.5
Local Topsoil, Definition ---------------------------- 62.5
Soil Horizon A ------------------------------------ 62.5
Soil Horizon O ------------------------------------- 62.5
Topsoil ------------------------------------------------ 706.3
Unified Soil Classification System --------------- 614.2

SPACING

----------------------------------------------------------- 841.5

STAGE
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

STAGE CONSTRUCTION
----------------------------------------------------------- 106.1
Freeway Connections with Local Roads --------- 106.2

STANDARDS

Drainage Pipes --------------------------------------- 824.2


Vehicle ------------------------------------------------ 62.8

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
-----------------------------------------------------------Air Pollution, Control of --------------------------Control of Noxious Weeds -------------------------Earthquake Consideration -------------------------Overloaded Material Hauling, Design for ------Safety Reviews -------------------------------------Traffic Control Plans -------------------------------Water Pollution, Control of -----------------------Wetlands Protection ---------------------------------

Design (See DESIGN SPEED)


High, Defintion -------------------------------------- 62.8
Low, Definition -------------------------------------- 62.8
Operating --------------------------------------------- 62.8
Posted ------------------------------------------------- 62.8
Running - ---------------------------------------------- 62.8
Speed Change Areas -------------------------------- 402.5

110
110.3
110.5
110.6
110.1
110.8
110.7
110.2
110.4

SPECIAL DESIGNS
See RESEARCH/SPECIAL DESIGNS

SPECIAL STRUCTURES AND INSTALLATION


------------------------------------------------------------ 703

SPECIFIC ENERGY
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 864.3

SPEED
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.8
Comfortable (see MAXIMUM COMFORTABLE
SPEED)

-----------------------------------------------------------Advisory ---------------------------------------------Approval for Nonstandard Design ---------------FHWA and AASHTO -----------------------------Mandatory -------------------------------------------Other Approval -------------------------------------Permissive --------------------------------------------

80
82.1
82.2
82.3
82.1
82.1
82.1

STATE HIGHWAY, CROSS SECTIONS


------------------------------------------------------------ 307
also see CROSS SECTIONS

STEEL STRUCTURES
Colors ------------------------------------------------- 705.2

STEPPED SLOPES
----------------------------------------------------------- 304.5

STOPPING SIGHT DISTANCE


see SIGHT DISTANCE

STORAGE
----------------------------------------------------------Basin, Definition -----------------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Depression -------------------------------------------Detention --------------------------------------------Interception -------------------------------------------

838.4
806.2
806.2
819.2
812.6
812.6

HIGHWAY DESIGN MANUAL

Left-turns ---------------------------------------------- 405.2


Retention, Definition -------------------------------- 806.2
Right-turns -------------------------------------------- 405.3

STORM
Definition --------------------------------------------Design, Establishing --------------------------------Design, Recommended Criteria -------------------Drain, Definition -------------------------------------

see SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

62.3

SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE
SUBURBAN
-----------------------------------------------------------

STREET FURNITURE
62.5

STRUCTURAL PLATE
Arches ------------------------------------------------- 852.6
Vehicular Underpasses ------------------------------ 852.6

81.3

SUMP
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 831.3

SUPERCRITICAL FLOW
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 864.3

STRUCTURAL SECTION
see PAVEMENT STRUCTURE

SUPERELEVATION

STRUCTURE APPROACH
601.3
208.11
672
208.11
673

STRUCTURE CLEARANCE
309
309.4
309.1
309.5
309.3
309.2

STRUCTURES, SLOPE TREATMENT UNDER


See SLOPE TREATMENT

STRUTTING
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

SUBBASE
Definition ---------------------------------------------Description -------------------------------------------Engineering Criteria --------------------------------Lime Treated -----------------------------------------Treated -------------------------------------------------

614
62.7
602.1
614.1
614.5

----------------------------------------------------------- 840

STREETS

----------------------------------------------------------Elevated Structures ----------------------------------Horizontal --------------------------------------------Railroad ----------------------------------------------Tunnel ------------------------------------------------Vertical ------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Description -------------------------------------------Engineering Considerations -----------------------Enhancement Fabrics --------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------- 607.6

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

Design Responsibilities ----------------------------Foundation: Embankment Design -----------------Pavement Systems ----------------------------------Slab-New Construction Projects ------------------Slab-Rehabilitation Projects ------------------------

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2


----------------------------------------------------------- 841.5

SUBSEAL

STREAM WATERS

Definitions --------------------------------------------

SUBDRAIN

SUBGRADE
806.2
818.2
821.2
806.2

STP

Definitions --------------------------------------------

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Axis of Rotation -------------------------------------- 202.4


Basic Criteria ----------------------------------------- 202.1
Bridge --------------------------------------------------- 203.9
Channels ----------------------------------------------- 866.2
City Streets and County Roads --------------------- 202.7
Comfortable Speeds --------------------------------- 202.2
Compound Curves ----------------------------------- 202.6
Ramps ------------------------------------------------- 504.3
Relationship to Speed on Curves ------------------ 203.2
Reversing Curves ------------------------------------ 203.6
Runoff ------------------------------------------------- 202.5
Standards ---------------------------------------------- 202.2
Transition --------------------------------------------- 202.5

SURFACE
Course, Definition ----------------------------------Course, Description ---------------------------------Runoff, Definition ----------------------------------Water, Definition ------------------------------------Water --------------------------------------------------

62.7
602.1
806.2
806.2
831.1

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM


62.7
602.1
663
662.2
662.2

SUBCRITICAL FLOW
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 864.3

----------------------------------------------------------

43.1

SWALE
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

SWEPT WIDTH
Definition -------------------------------------------- 62.4
----------------------------------------------------------- 404.1
Design Considerations ------------------------------- 404.2

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TRAILS
Multipurpose ---------------------------------------- 1003.5

TAPERED INLET

TRANSIT

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2


----------------------------------------------------------- 826.4

TEXTURING
Rigid Pavement -------------------------------------- 622.7

THREE-CENTER CURVE
Intersections ------------------------------------------ 405.7

THROUGHWAY
Definition ----------------------------------------------

62.3

TIME OF CONCENTRATION
Channel Flow ---------------------------------------Combined Flow -------------------------------------Culvert Flow ----------------------------------------Kinematic Wave Equation ------------------------Kirpich Equation -----------------------------------Overland Equation ---------------------------------Soil Conservation Service (SCS) Equation -----Upland Method --------------------------------------

816.6
816.6
816.6
816.6
816.6
816.6
816.6
816.6

TOLL ROAD, BRIDGE OR TUNNEL


-----------------------------------------------------------

62.3

TOPSOIL
Roadside Treatment --------------------------------- 706.3

TRACKING WIDTH
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.4
----------------------------------------------------------- 404.1
Design Considerations ------------------------------ 404.2

TRAFFIC
Axle Load Spectra ----------------------------------- 613.4
Considerations --------------------------------------- 401.3
Considerations in Pavement Engineering --------- 613
Control Devices ------------------------------------- 62.8
Control Devices ------------------------------------- 403.10
Control Plans, Special Problems ------------------ 110.7
Definitions -------------------------------------------- 62.8
Engineering ------------------------------------------ 82.7
Index, TI ---------------------------------------------- 613.3
Interchanges ------------------------------------------- 500
Islands ------------------------------------------------- 405.4
Lane --------------------------------------------------- 62.1
Markings ---------------------------------------------- 62.8
Noise Abatement ------------------------------------ 1100
Pedestrian Refuge ----------------------------------- 405.4
Ramp Intersection Flow ----------------------------- 406
Sign ---------------------------------------------------- 62.8
Signals ------------------------------------------------ 62.8
Specific Loading Considerations ------------------ 613.5
Volume Projections --------------------------------- 613.2
Volumes ---------------------------------------------- 102.1

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) --------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Design Vehicle -------------------------------------Factors Affecting Design --------------------------Loading Facilities ----------------------------------Turning Templates ----------------------------------

62.10
62.10
404.3
401.6
108.2
404.5

TRANSITIONS
General Standards, Pavement ---------------------Lane Additions -------------------------------------Lane Drops ------------------------------------------Pavement ---------------------------------------------Spiral -------------------------------------------------Superelevation --------------------------------------Temporary Freeway ---------------------------------

206.1
206.2
206.3
206
203.8
202.5
206.4

TRANSPIRATION
----------------------------------------------------------- 812.8
----------------------------------------------------------- 819.2

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AREA


Definition --------------------------------------------- 81.3
Interchange Spacing -------------------------------- 501.3

TRASH RACK
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 822.2

TRAVELED WAY
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.1
Design Considerations ------------------------------ 404.2
Standards ----------------------------------------------- 301

TREATED BASE AND SUBBASE


----------------------------------------------------------- 662.2

TREATED PERMEABLE BASE AND SUBBASE


----------------------------------------------------------- 662.3

TREES
Conventional Highways ---------------------------- 902.3
Freeways and Expressways ------------------------ 902.2

TRUCK
Critical Lengths of Grade -------------------------Design Vehicle -------------------------------------Escape Ramps --------------------------------------Turning Templates ---------------------------------Turns -------------------------------------------------Weighing Facilities ---------------------------------

204.5
404.3
702.1
404.5
404.5
703.1

TRUMPET INTERCHANGE
----------------------------------------------------------- 502.2

TRUNK LINE
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

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----------------------------------------------------------- 838.4

TUNNEL
Classification ----------------------------------------Clearances --------------------------------------------Liner Plate --------------------------------------------Projects -----------------------------------------------Structural Repairs with Steel Tunnel Liner
Plate ----------------------------------------------------

110.12
309.3
852.6
110.12
853.7

Selection of Type ------------------------------------ 842.7


Service Life ------------------------------------------- 842.6

UNDERFLOW
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

UNDERPASS
Railroad, Grade Line -------------------------------- 204.8
Railroad ----------------------------------------------- 208.9

UNDIVIDED HIGHWAYS

TURBULENCE
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

TURBULENT FLOW
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

Axis of Rotation -------------------------------------- 202.4


Grade Line -------------------------------------------- 204.2

UNTREATED GRANULAR BASE


see BASE

TURNING LANES
Left-turn Channelization ---------------------------Right-turn Channelization -------------------------Separate ---------------------------------------------Traffic ------------------------------------------------Two-way Left-turn -----------------------------------

405.2
405.3
62.1
403.6
405.2

TURNING RADIUS
Minimum ----------------------------------------------

62.4

TURNING TEMPLATES
----------------------------------------------------------- 404.3
Truck and Transit ------------------------------------ 407

TURNOUTS

URBAN/URBANIZED
Access Control --------------------------------------Corner Radii -----------------------------------------Definition --------------------------------------------Design Speed ----------------------------------------Drive way --------------------------------------------Horizontal Clearance -------------------------------Interchange Spacing --------------------------------Median Standards -----------------------------------Outer Separation ------------------------------------Position of Curbs and Dikes -----------------------Weaving Section -------------------------------------

504.8
405.8
81.3
101.2
205.3
309.1
501.3
305.1
310.2
303.5
504.7

UTILITIES

----------------------------------------------------------- 204.5

at Walls ------------------------------------------------ 210.8

TURNS, PROHIBITED
V

Intersections ------------------------------------------ 403.8

TWO-LANE CROSS SECTIONS


New Construction ------------------------------------ 307.2
RRR Projects ----------------------------------------- 307.3

TWO-QUADRANT CLOVERLEAF
INTERCHANGE

VACATION
Definition --------------------------------------------- 110.9

VALUE ANALYSIS
----------------------------------------------------------- 110.9

----------------------------------------------------------- 502.2

TWO-WAY LEFT-TURN LANES

VEGETATIVE EROSION CONTROL


-----------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------- 405.2

62.5

VELOCITY HEAD
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2
----------------------------------------------------------- 864.3

VERTICAL CLEARANCE
UNDERCUT

see CLEARANCES

Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2


----------------------------------------------------------- 865.2

----------------------------------------------------------- 204.4
also see SIGHT DISTANCE

UNDERDRAINS
Design Criteria --------------------------------------Installations ------------------------------------------Open Joint --------------------------------------------Perforated Pipe --------------------------------------Pipe ----------------------------------------------------

VERTICAL CURVES

842.4
842.2
842.5
842.5
842.5

VISTA POINTS
Definition --------------------------------------------- 62.5
Aesthetic Factors ------------------------------------- 109.3
Design Standards ------------------------------------- 904

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Features and Facilities -----------------------------General -----------------------------------------------Minimum Standards -------------------------------Site Selection ---------------------------------------Water Supply ----------------------------------------

904.3
904.1
904.1
904.2
706.6

VOLUME

Water, Abandonment ------------------------------- 110.2

WETLANDS PROTECTION
----------------------------------------------------------- 110.4

WHEELBASE
Definition ---------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------- 62.8
Design Hourly Volume ----------------------------- 103.1
Design Volume -------------------------------------- 62.8

62.4

WHEELCHAIR RAMPS
see CURB RAMPS

WIDENING
W

Pavement ---------------------------------------------Ramps, for Trucks ----------------------------------Pavement Design Life -----------------------------Pavement, Project Type ---------------------------Signalized Intersections ---------------------------Slope Benches and Cut Widening -----------------

WALKWAYS
see PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES

WALLS
Head --------------------------------------------------- 826.3

WALLS, RETAINING
see EARTH RETAINING SYSTEMS

WATER
Course, Definition ----------------------------------Pollution, Control of -------------------------------Quality Control Boards ----------------------------Shed --------------------------------------------------Table, Definition -----------------------------------Way, Definition -------------------------------------Wells, Abandonment --------------------------------

806.2
110.2
110.2
819.2
806.2
806.2
110.2

WATER SUPPLY
Roadside Rests --------------------------------------- 903.5
Roadside Rests and Landscaping ----------------- 706.6
Vista Points ------------------------------------------ 706.6

206.2
504.3
612.3
603.2
405.9
304.3

WIDTH
Driveway, Access Openings on Expressways --Driveway, Urban -----------------------------------Lane --------------------------------------------------Lane, on Curves ------------------------------------Left Turn Lanes -------------------------------------Median -----------------------------------------------Opening for Falsework ----------------------------Pavement --------------------------------------------Right of Way -----------------------------------------Shoulder ---------------------------------------------Structures --------------------------------------------Swept, Definition -----------------------------------Swept, Design Considerations --------------------Tracking, Definition -------------------------------Tracking, Design Considerations -----------------

205.1
205.3
301.1
504.3
405.2
305.1
204.8
301.1
306
302.1
208.1
62.4
404.2
62.4
404.2

WAVE
Height ------------------------------------------------- 873.2
Run-up ------------------------------------------------ 873.2

WEAVING
----------------------------------------------------------- 62.8
Sections ----------------------------------------------- 62.4
Sections, Interchange ------------------------------- 504.7

WEED CONTROL
Noxious, Control of ---------------------------------- 110.5

WEEPHOLES
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

WEIGHING FACILITIES
Truck -------------------------------------------------- 703.1

WEIR
Definition --------------------------------------------- 806.2

WELLS
----------------------------------------------------------- 841.5

YARDS
Maintenance ------------------------------------------ 107.2
Plant Sites, Contractors ------------------------------ 112

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