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DIVISION III - SURFACE COURSES OR PAVEMENT (Items 334 to
368)
Table of Contents
ITEM NO. - TITLE AND REQUIREMENTS
334 - HOT-MIX COLD- LAID ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1)
Specify the mixture Grade for each course.
2)
Specify surface aggregate classification requirements.
3)
Specify if surface aggregate classification requirements apply to
other than surface courses.
4)
Specify any additional aggregate requirements not shown in Table
1.
5)
If mineral filler is disallowed, specify on plans.
6)
If more than 2% hydrated lime or cement is required, specify on
the plans.
7)
Asphalt binder and tack coat materials may be specified or as
approved.
8)
Additives type and rate may be specified or as approved.
9)
If the Engineer will provide the mixture design, specify on plans.
10)
If
more than 1% discharge moisture content is allowed, specify on plans.
11)
Show
on the plans if requirements for Tex-530-C are different than Table 5.
12)
Show
on the plans if windrow dumping of mixture is not allowed.
13)
If
a motor grader is allowed, specify on plans.
14)
If
paving operations are normally restricted during a specific time period, specify
on the plans.
15) Specify if ride quality requirements are waived or requiring other than Type A.
| PAYMENT DESCRIPTION |
UNITS |
| 1) "Hot-Mix Cold-Laid Asphalt Concrete Pavement (Type,
SAC, and Binder Specified)" |
TON |
REFERENCE ITEMS
(204),
(300), (301), (320), (520), (585)
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340 - DENSE GRADED HOT MIX ASPHALT (METHOD)
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1) Specify the type and grade of Performance Grade (PG) asphalt
binder on the set of plans.
2) If different aggregate quality requirements (listed in Table 1)
are desired, specify on the set of plans.
3) Specify the surface aggregate classification on the set of plans.
4) If aggregates used on other surfaces besides the travel lanes are
required to meet SAC requirements, specify on the set of plans.
5) If the maximum requirement for 5 Cycle Magnesium Sulfate Soundness
is different than requirements of Table 1, specify on the set of plans.
6) If the minimum requirement for Coarse Aggregate Angularity of
crushed gravel is different than requirements of Table 1, specify on the set of
plans.
7) If RAP is allowed, specify on the set of plans.
8) If aggregate from RAP is required to meet the Table 1
requirements, specify on the set of plans.
9) If more than 30% RAP is allowed for Type A and Type B mixtures,
specify percentage on the set of plans.
10)
If more than 20% RAP is allowed for all other mixture types,
specify percentage on the set of plans.
11)
Specify department-owned RAP sources available to the Contractor
on the plans, if applicable.
12)
Specify other tests to be performed on RAP on the sets of plans.
13)
If specific mineral fillers are required or disallowed, specify on
the set of plans.
14)
If use of more than 2% hydrated lime or cement is allowed, specify
on the set of plans.
15)
Show on the set of plans if a specific type and grade of tack coat
material is desired.
16)
Specify the type and rate of additives on the set of plans, if
needed.
17)
Show on the plans if the Engineer is to provide mixture design.
18)
If a mixture design method other than Tex-204-F, Part I,
“Typical Example of Design by Weight,†is required, specify on the set of
plans.
19)
If different target laboratory-molded density than Table 5 is
desired, specify on the set of plans.
20)
If Hamburg Wheel Test requirement is decreased or waived, specify
on the set of plans.
21)
Specify compacted lift thicknesses on the set of plans if
deviating from values suggested in Table 8.
22)
Specify the weather conditions favorable for paving on the set of
plans for placing the mixture.
23)
When specific in-place air-void requirements are voided, specify
on the set of plans.
24)
Specify on the set of plans if use pneumatic-tire rollers are
prohibited.
25) Specify number of
cores for in-place air void determination on the set of plans if deviating from
the specification.
26)
Specify the cross section of the finished paving mixture on the
set of plans.
27)
If Surface Test Type B for ride quality requirements is required,
specify on the set of plans.
| PAYMENT DESCRIPTION |
UNITS |
| 1) “Dense-Graded Hot-Mix Asphalt (Method) (Type, SAC, and Binder Specified)" |
TON |
REFERENCE ITEMS
(210),
(300), (301), (320), (520), (585)
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341 - DENSE GRADED HOT MIX ASPHALT (QCQA)
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1)
Specify the type and grade of Performance Grade (PG) asphalt binder on
the set of plans.
2)
If different aggregate quality requirements (listed in Table 1)
are desired, specify on the set of plans.
3)
Specify the surface aggregate classification on the set of plans.
4)
If aggregates used on other surfaces besides the travel lanes are
required to meet SAC requirements, specify on the set of plans.
5)
If the maximum requirement for 5 Cycle Magnesium Sulfate Soundness
is different than requirements of Table 1, specify on the set of plans.
6)
If the minimum requirement for Coarse Aggregate Angularity of
crushed gravel is different than requirements of Table 1, specify on the set of
plans.
7)
If RAP is allowed, specify on the set of plans.
8)
If aggregate from RAP is required to meet the Table 1
requirements, specify on the set of plans.
9)
If more than 30% RAP is allowed for Type A and Type B mixtures,
specify percentage on the set of plans.
10) If
more than 20% RAP is allowed for all other mixture types, specify percentage on
the set of plans.
11) Specify
department-owned RAP sources available to the Contractor on the plans, if
applicable.
12) Specify
other tests to be performed on RAP on the sets of plans.
13) If
specific mineral fillers are required or disallowed, specify on the set of
plans.
14) If
use of more than 2% hydrated lime or cement is allowed, specify on the set of
plans.
15) Show
on the set of plans if a specific type and grade of tack coat material is
desired.
16)
Specify the type and rate of additives on the set of plans, if
needed.
17) Show
on the plans if the Engineer is to provide mixture design.
18) If
a mixture design method other than Tex-204-F, Part I, “Typical Example of
Design by Weight,†is required, specify on the set of plans.
19)
If Hamburg Wheel Test requirement is decreased or waived, specify
on the set of plans.
20)
Specify compacted lift thicknesses on the set of plans if
deviating from values suggested in Table 10.
21) Specify
the weather conditions favorable for paving on the set of plans for placing the
mixture.
22)
Show on the set of plans if shoulder and ramp areas not subject to
in-place air-voids determination.
23) When
specific in-place air-void requirements are voided, specify on the set of plans.
24) Specify
on the set of plans if use pneumatic-tire rollers are prohibited.
25) Specify
number of cores for in-place air void determination on the set of plans if
deviating from the specification.
26)
Specify the cross section of the finished paving mixture on the
set of plans.
27)
If
ride quality measurement other than specified in Item 585, “Ride Quality for
Pavement Surfaces†is required, specify on the set of plans.
| PAYMENT DESCRIPTION |
UNITS |
| 1) “Dense-Graded Hot-Mix Asphalt (QC/QA) (Type, SAC, and Binder Specified)" |
TON |
REFERENCE ITEMS
(210),
(300), (301), (320), (520), (585)
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342 - PERMEABLE FRICTION COURSE
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1)
Specify either a Performance Grade (PG) 76 binder or an
Asphalt-Rubber (A-R) binder on the set of plans.
2)
If different aggregate quality requirements (listed in Table 1)
are desired, specify on the set of plans.
3)
Specify the surface aggregate classification on the set of plans.
4)
When requiring A-R binder, show on the set of plans if additional
requirements other than Item 300.2.I are desired.
5)
Show on the set of plans if additional requirements other than
Item 300.2.G are desired for Grade B or C of Crumb Rubber Modifier (CRM).
6)
Show on the set of plans if a specific type and grade of tack coat
material is desired.
7)
Specify the type and rate of additives on the set of plans, if
needed.
8)
Specify on the set of plans if lime is only allowed as
antistripping agent.
9)
If Quality Control Plan (QCP) is required, specify on the set of
plan.
10)
If a test method other than Tex-204-F, Part V is required for
mixture design, specify on the set of plans.
11)
Show on the plans if the Engineer is to provide mixture design.
12)
Specify the weather conditions favorable for paving on the set of
plans for placing the mixture.
13)
If ride quality measurement other than specified
in Item 585, “Ride Quality for Pavement Surfaces†is required, specify on
the set of plans.
| PAYMENT DESCRIPTION |
UNITS |
| 1)
“PFC
(Asphalt) (Binder Specified)†|
TON |
| 2)
“PFC
(Aggregate) (Grade and SAC Specified)†|
TON |
REFERENCE ITEMS
(210),
(300), (301), (320), (340), (520), (585)
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344 - PERFORMANCE-DESIGNED MIXTURES
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1)
Specify a Superpave (SP) or Coarse Matrix High Binder (CMHB) type of
mixture on the set of plans.
2)
If different aggregate quality requirements (listed in Table 1)
are desired, specify on the set of plans.
3)
Specify the surface aggregate classification (SAC) on the set of
plans.
4)
If aggregates used on other surfaces besides the travel lanes are
required to meet SAC requirements, specify on the set of plans.
5)
If RAP is allowed, specify on the set of plans.
6)
If aggregate from RAP is required to meet the Table 1
requirements, specify on the set of plans.
7)
If more than 20% RAP is allowed for, specify percentage on the set
of plans.
8)
Specify department-owned RAP sources available to the Contractor
on the plans, if applicable.
9)
Specify other tests to be performed on RAP on the sets of plans.
10) If
specific mineral fillers are required or disallowed, specify on the set of
plans.
11) If
use of more than 2% hydrated lime or cement is allowed, specify on the set of
plans.
12) Show
on the set of plans if a specific type and grade of tack coat material is
desired.
13) Specify
the type and rate of additives on the set of plans, if needed.
14) Show
on the plans if the Engineer is to provide mixture design.
15) If
a mixture design method other than Tex-204-F, Part IV is required, specify on
the set of plans.
16) Specify
the design number of gyration (Ndes) on the set of plans.
17) If
aggregate gradation passing above, below, or through the reference zone (Table
7) is not allowed, specify on the set of plans.
18) Specify
on the set of plans if a design with stone-on-stone contact is required.
19) If
the mixture is “rich bottom layer†(RBL), specify on the set of plans.
20) If
Hamburg Wheel Test requirement is decreased or waived, specify on the set of
plans.
21) Specify
compacted lift thicknesses on the set of plans if deviating from values
suggested in Table 10.
22) Specify
the weather conditions favorable for paving on the set of plans for placing the
mixture.
23) Show
on the set of plans if shoulder and ramp areas not subject to in-place air-voids
determination.
24) When
specific in-place air-void requirements are voided, specify on the set of plans.
25) Specify
on the set of plans if use pneumatic-tire rollers are prohibited.
26) Specify
number of cores for in-place air void determination on the set of plans if
deviating from the specification.
27)
If
ride quality measurement other than specified in Item 585, “Ride Quality for
Pavement Surfaces†is required, specify on the set of plans
| PAYMENT DESCRIPTION |
UNITS |
| 1)
“Performance
Design Mixtures (Type, SAC, and Binder Specified)†|
TON |
REFERENCE ITEMS
(210),
(300), (301), (320), (340), (520), (585)
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346 - STONE MATRIX ASPHALT
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1) Specify
either a Performance Grade (PG) 76 binder or an Asphalt-Rubber (A-R) binder on
the set of plans.
2)
If different aggregate quality requirements (listed in Table 1)
are desired, specify on the set of plans.
3)
Specify the surface aggregate classification (SAC) on the set of
plans.
4)
If aggregates used on other surfaces besides the travel lanes are
required to meet SAC requirements, specify on the set of plans.
5)
If RAP is allowed, specify on the set of plans.
6)
If aggregate from RAP is required to meet the Table 1
requirements, specify on the set of plans.
7)
If more than 20% RAP is allowed for, specify percentage on the set
of plans.
8)
Specify department-owned RAP sources available to the Contractor
on the plans, if applicable.
9)
Specify other tests to be performed on RAP on the sets of plans.
10) If
specific mineral fillers are required or disallowed, specify on the set of
plans.
11) If
use of more than 2% hydrated lime or cement is allowed, specify on the set of
plans.
12)
When requiring A-R binder, show on the set of plans if additional
requirements other than Item 300.2.I are desired.
13) Show
on the set of plans if additional requirements other than Item 300.2.G are
desired for Grade B or C of Crumb Rubber Modifier (CRM).
14)
Show on the set of plans if a specific type and grade of tack coat
material is desired.
15)
Specify the type and rate of additives on the set of plans, if
needed.
16) Show
on the plans if the Engineer is to provide mixture design.
17) If
a mixture design method other than Tex-204-F, Part VI or VII is required,
specify on the set of plans.
18) For
SMAR mixtures if other tests instead of or in addition to the Hamburg Wheel Test
is required, specify on the set of plans.
19) Specify
compacted lift thicknesses on the set of plans if deviating from values
suggested in Table 10.
20) Specify
the weather conditions favorable for paving on the set of plans for placing the
mixture.
21) Show
on the set of plans if shoulder and ramp areas not subject to in-place air-voids
determination.
22) When
specific in-place air-void requirements are voided, specify on the set of plans.
23) Specify
on the set of plans if use pneumatic-tire rollers are prohibited.
24) Specify
number of cores for in-place air void determination on the set of plans if
deviating from the specification.
25)
If
ride quality measurement other than specified in Item 585, “Ride Quality for
Pavement Surfaces†is required, specify on the set of plans.
| PAYMENT DESCRIPTION |
UNITS |
| 1)
“Stone
Matrix Asphalt (Type, SAC, and Binder Specified)†|
TON |
REFERENCE ITEMS
(210),
(300), (301), (320), (340), (520), (585)
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350 - MICROSURFACING
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1) Specify
if a surface aggregate class other than “B†is required.
| PAYMENT DESCRIPTION |
UNITS |
|
1)
“Microsurfacing†|
TON |
REFERENCE ITEMS
(300), (520)
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351 - REPAIRING EXISTING FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT STRUCTURE
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1)
For construction jobs and maintenance projects where known,
prepare table of locations and estimate of quantities.
2)
Show typical section including, method of repair, depth of base,
stabilization requirements and surfacing types and depths.
3)
Identify type of materials to be furnished by the Contractor and
rates, or identify location for picking up materials if furnished by the
Department.
4)
For asphalt concrete materials, Contractor testing and bonus and
penalty provisions will be waived unless otherwise shown on the plans.
5)
Use of a motor grader will be permitted for asphalt concrete
pavement unless otherwise shown on the plans.
6)
Show on the plans the operations to use to repair flexible
pavement structure.
7)
If district wants to keep property of salvaged material, indicate
on the plans and location of stockpile.
8)
For Maintenance Contracts, indicate minimum work order quantities
and maximum response time.
9)
Show details on flexible base for using existing base and adding
new flexible base.
10)
Show
details on lime-stabilized base.
11)
Show
details on cement-stabilized base.
12)
Show
details on asphalt-stabilized base.
13)
Show
details on limestone rock asphalt.
14)
Show
surfacing materials.
15)
Show
prime coat’s type and grade. Also,
show the application rate of the prime coat.
16)
Show
the type and grade of asphalt and aggregate for surface treatments.
17)
Show the type and grade of the tack coat for
asphalt concrete pavement plus the rate to be applied at.
| PAYMENT DESCRIPTION |
UNITS |
| 1) "Flexible Pavement Structure Repair (Depth
Specified)" |
SY |
REFERENCE ITEMS
(132),(204), (247), (260), (263), (275), (276),(292), (310), (316), (330), (334), (340)
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354 - PLANING AND TEXTURING PAVEMENT
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1)
Limits and/or locations must be
shown on plans for planing and/or texturing pavements.
2)
Width and depth of pavement to be
planed must be shown on plans.
3)
Stockpile locations can be shown on
plans or can be approved by the Engineer.
4)
Stockpile building requirements
(width, heights, and lifts) must be shown on plans.
5)
If silt fencing is required around
stockpile areas, it must be shown on the plans.
6)
If materials are given to the
contractor, it must be stated in the plans.
7)
Edge treatment requirements must
be shown on the plans.
| PAYMENT DESCRIPTION |
UNITS |
| 1) "Planing and Texturing Asphalt Concrete Pavement (Depth
Specified)" |
SY |
| 2) "Planing and Texturing Concrete Pavement (Depth
Specified)" |
SY |
| 3) "Planing Asphalt Concrete Pavement (Depth Specified)" |
SY |
| 4) "Planing Concrete Pavement (Depth Specified)" |
SY |
| 5) "Texturing Bridge Decks" |
SY |
REFERENCE ITEMS
None
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356 - FABRIC UNDERSEAL
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1)
Areas and/or locations must be shown on the plans.
2)
For Longitudinal, Full Width Underseal:
a)
Roll widths can be shown on the plans or as approved,
b)
The grade of asphalt must be shown on the plans,
c)
The rate of asphalt application can be shown on the plans or as
directed,
d)
Blotter can be shown on the plans or as directed,
e)
String lines for alignment may be shown on the plans, and
f)
Asphalt binder measurement (volume or weight) must be shown on the
plans.
3)
For Pavement Joint Underseal, roll widths can be
shown on the plans or as approved.
| PAYMENT DESCRIPTION |
UNITS |
| 1) “Asphalt Binder (Type and Grade Specified)†|
GAL, TON |
| 2) "Fabric" |
SY |
| 3)
“Pavement Joint Underseal†|
LF |
REFERENCE ITEMS
(300)
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358 - ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACE REHABILITATION
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1)
The mixture and binder properties for the completed, rehabilitated
mixture must be shown on the plans.
2)
If automatic height adjustments are required to clear
obstructions, they must be shown on the plans.
3)
If an on-board pug mill is required, it must be shown on the
plans.
4)
If mobile testing laboratory and certified technician is required,
plan note must be included.
5)
Station, width and depth to be recycled must be
shown on the plans.
| PAYMENT DESCRIPTION |
UNITS |
| 1) "Asphalt Concrete Surface Rehabilitation (Depth Specified)" |
SY |
REFERENCE ITEMS
(210), (300), (340)
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360 - CONCRETE PAVEMENT
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1) Size, type and location of reinforcing steel and dowel
bars will be shown on the plans. (360.2.B and 360.4.C).
2)
Location, details and types of
joints will be shown on the plans (360.4.D and 360.4.J).
3) Specify locations on the plans with posted speed of 45 mph or less
that are not to be tined (360.4.H.3).
4) Specify in General Notes Class HES concrete and related early opening
strength and times when desired (360.2.A).
5)
Specify in General Notes when reinforcement corrosion protection is
required (360.2.B).
6) Specify in General Notes alternate to SS-1 emulsified asphalt for curing
pavement to be overlaid (360.2.C).
7) Specify in General Notes size, shape, and type of joint sealants and fillers
(360.2.F). List the permitted or required liquid joint sealants. List the
permitted or required pre-formed joint materials. If it is a proprietary
material, provide the manufacturer's description. If it is a standard
design, refer to the standard. If it is not proprietary and non-standard,
list and refer to a detail drawing included on the plans.
8) Decline in General Notes the use of early opening to
Contractor and/or
all traffic if not desired (360.4.K.3).
9) Decline in General Notes the use of the maturity method,
Tex-426-A for early opening, if not desired (360.4.K.4.b).
10) In the General Notes, require the use of coring to determine concrete pavement
thickness in lieu of direct measurement, if desired (360.4.L).
11) In the General Notes, identify areas where thickness measurements will not be
made, if desired (360.4.L.3).
12) The following Statewide Standard Details Sheets are
available for the design and construction details of concrete
pavements:
· CRCP(1)-03 Continuously
Reinforced Concrete Pavement, One-Layer Steel Bar Placement
· CRCP(2)-03 Continuously
Reinforced Concrete Pavement, Two-Layer Steel Bar Placement
· CPCD-94 Concrete Pavement
Details, Contraction Design
· JS-94 Concrete Paving
Details, Joint Seals
| PAYMENT DESCRIPTION |
UNITS |
| 1) "Concrete Pavement (Type Specified) (Depth Specified)" |
SY |
| 2) "Curb (Type Specified)" |
LF |
REFERENCE ITEMS
(300), (420), (421), (438), (440), (529), (585)
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361 - FULL-DEPTH REPAIR OF CONCRETE PAVEMENT
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1)
Areas and/or locations and specified depth must be shown on the
plans. (Default min size is 6 ft long by 1/2 lane wide)(361.3) Allowable
widths are 1/2 lane and full lane only. A plan
sheet listing patch sizes, locations, thickness, type, and area is helpful.
2) On the plans, specify any removal material that is to be salvaged and
stockpiled (361.3).
3)
Size and spacing of reinforcing steel including tiebars and dowels
must be shown on the plans (361.3).
4) Early opening to traffic time must be specified on the plans
(361.2.A).
5) Specify on the plans hot mix asphalt to be used for overlay and shoulder repair
when needed (361.3).
6) Specify in General Notes asphalt cure material for concrete when asphalt overlay is
required, default is SS-1 (361.2).
7) Specify in General Notes maximum time between saw cutting and concrete placement if
other than 7 days (361.3).
8) Broom finish required on concrete unless otherwise specified on
plans (361.3).
9) Statewide Standard Detail Sheets available for
design and construction details.
·
FDRCP-05 Full Depth
Repair forConcrete Pavement
·
JS-94 Concrete
Paving Details Joint Seals
| PAYMENT DESCRIPTION |
UNITS |
| 1) "Full-Depth Repair (Type Specified) (Depth Specified)" |
SY |
REFERENCE ITEMS
Required
(360), (421), (440) and whatever replacement base is specified on plans (concrete is
default for replacement base).
Optional
(300) when concrete pavement will be overlaid with ACP.
(340) when asphalt is needed for overlay, asphalt shoulder repair or base
material.
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368 - CONCRETE PAVEMENT TERMINALS
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1) Size, shape, details and
other requirements for Wide Flange Terminals structural steel beams will be
shown on the plans (368.2).
2) Size, shape, details, type
and location of reinforcing steel, dowel bars and wide flange beams will be
shown on the plans (368.3.B).
3) Location, details, and
types of joints will be shown on the plans.
4) Specify on the plans the type and number of terminals in the
proposal, and for anchor lug system, specify the number of lugs.
5) Specify in General Notes Class HES concrete
and related early opening strength and times when desired (368.3.C).
6) Size, shape and type of
joint sealant and fillers will be listed in the General Notes (360.2.F).
List the permitted or required liquid joint sealants. List the permitted
or required pre-formed joint materials. If it is a proprietary material,
provide the manufacturer's description. If it is a standard design, refer
to the standard. If it is not proprietary and non-standard, list and refer
to a detail drawing included on the plans.
7) Specify in General Notes when reinforcement
corrosion protection is required.
8)
Decline the use of early
opening to contractor and/or all traffic if not desired in General Notes
(368.3.D).
9) The following Statewide
Standard Detail Sheets are available for the design and construction of concrete
pavement terminals, other statewide or district standards or plan details may
also be used:
·
TA (CP)-99 Terminal
Anchorage for Concrete Pavement
·
JS-94 Concrete Paving
Details, Joint Seals
| PAYMENT DESCRIPTION |
UNITS |
| 1)
“Wide Flange Pavement Terminals†|
LF |
| 2) "Anchor Lugs Pavement Terminals" |
LF |
REFERENCE ITEMS
(247), (260), (276), (292), (300), (360),
(400), (420), (421), (438), (440), (442)
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