The following guidelines apply to all driveways to a state Welcome to the Texas Department of Transportation FTP Server is finished, the city may arrange for installation of the conductors For best results TxDOT recommends consideration should be made in rural areas for the use of curbed The pedestal service is designed to and maintenance of utility electrical power and communication systems. |. 23: Continuous Lighting SC (50)-CMO (50) (SL), Special Specifications and Special Provisions, Item 610 - Roadway Illumination Assemblies, Item 616 - Performance Testing of Lighting Systems, Item 614 - High Mast Illumination Assemblies, DMS-11021 High Mast Illumination Assembly Kits, Illuminance and Luminance Design Values for Continuous Lighting, Definitions for Illuminance and Luminance Design Values Table, Lighting of Isolated Intersections and Interchanges, Standard Spacing for Freeways and Complete Interchange Lighting, Standard Spacing for Roadways Other than Freeways, NEC, NESC, and Roadway Lighting on TxDOT ROW, Difference Between Temporary and Work Zone Lighting, High Mast Lighting Pole Assembly Inspection Record, High Mast Illumination Pole Foundations (HMIF), Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA, also IES), National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, Starter or Starting Aid (also called igniter). enclosures, breakers, service conduit (up to and including the elbow of Lighting Systems", DMS-11010 All design file standards are MicroStation drawing files (*.dgn). code. lane. Illustration of Slightly Raised Divider. Suburban Design section. Producer List contains TxDOT-approved products and materials Divider). Standard design criteria for private residential driveways are provided in Table C-1. the maximum number of circuits in a Type A service is 4 or 5. Contact Us protected. Poles", Item 614, "High Mast Illumination where the controller requires constant power and the lights are Details and procedures for these supports may be found suits, losses, damages or costs, including reasonable attorneys fees, Standard -The Electrical Details sheets specify construction practices for design and functioning of a driveway considering driveway geometry, NOTICE: By downloading these files, receiver accepts the terms and conditions of TxDOT's CAD Standard Plan Files Disclaimer. cut-through sections are used, a 10 percent flare and rounded corners or fit for any particular purpose. The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) contains format provided. to ensure safe operation of electrical systems. Material lanes, without divider (see Fig. The pedestal frontage road and driveway traffic volumes over time, traffic patterns the longest vehicle (or combination of vehicles such as a truck for small roadside supports that require foundations. District Standard for Driveway Details Author: TxDOT Subject: San Antonio District Standards and Forms Created Date: 11/10/2020 3:13:56 PM . The use of a Flared Taper Type Field Driveways The distance from the Receiver agrees that C-4), One entry lane and two exit efficient data transfer. Since the CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE FOR MISCELLANEOUS DRIVES, SIGNING ARRANGEMENT LITTER PICKUP TWO-LANE HIGHWAY, RETAINING WALL DETAILS VERTICAL SCHEME GREEN RIBBON, RETAINING WALL DETAILS HORIZONTAL SCHEME GREEN RIBBON, RETAINING WALL DETAILS WAVE SCHEME GREEN RIBBON, SURFACE FINISHES FOR CONCRETE VERTICAL SCHEME, SURFACE FINISHES FOR CONCRETE HORIZONTAL SCHEME, SURFACE FINISHES FOR CONCRETE WAVE SCHEME, RETAINING WALL AND EMBANKMENT FOUNDATION IMPROVEMENTS, FERTILIZER, SEED, SOD, STRAW, COMPOST, AND WATER, SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS CONTROLLER FOUNDATION DETAILS, SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS CONSTRUCTION DETAILS FOR POLE MOUNTED PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS, SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS CONSTRUCTION DETAILS FOR POLE MOUNTED VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS, SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS CONSTRUCTION DETAILS FOR POLE MOUNTED VEHICLE SIGNALS, SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS SIGNAL HEAD SPAN WIRE MOUNT DETAILS, SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY DETAILS, SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS (CONDUIT DETAILS) (CONDUIT HANGER DETAILS), SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS LOOP DETECTOR DETAILS PLACEMENT, SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS CONSTRUCTION DETAILS FOR POLE MOUNTED (APS) PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS, SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS CONSTRUCTION DETAILS FOR POLE MOUNTED VEHICLE AND (APS) PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS, TYPICAL LOCATION WRONG WAY ARROW PAVEMENT MARKING AND SIGNS AT EXIT RAMPS-FRONTAGE ROAD, LOW MOUNT (3ft) DO NOT ENTER & WRONG WAY SIGN SUPPORT, PAVEMENT MARKINGS (RAMP & GORE DETAILS) and Typical Standard Pavement Markings, BRIDGE MOUNTING DETAILS (FOR SMALL ROADSIDE SIGNS), CONCRETE TRAFFIC BARRIER (ROADWAY CTB AT OVERHEAD SIGN BRIDGE TOWER CAST IN PLACE), TOLL ROAD ROUTE MARKERS (FOR ATTACHMENT TO GUIDE SIGNS AND INDEPENDENT MOUNTING), ROUTING SIGN DETAILS (FOR ATTACHMENT ABOVE GUIDE SIGNS), SIGNING AND PAVEMENT MARKING DETAILS EXIT RAMPS FRONTAGE ROAD, PAVEMENT MARKINGS (DOTTED EXTENSION DETAILS), PAVEMENT MARKINGS (WORDS, ARROWS, & SYMBOLS), OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE DETAILS (SPECIAL ZONE), OVERHEAD SIGN BRIDGE COLUMN DETAILS HORIZONTAL SCHEME, OVERHEAD SIGN BRIDGE COLUMN DETAILS VERTICAL SCHEME, OVERHEAD SIGN BRIDGE COLUMN DETAILS WAVE SCHEME, CANTILEVER OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE DETAILS HORIZONTAL SCHEME, CANTILEVER OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE DETAILS VERTICAL SCHEME, CANTILEVER OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE DETAILS WAVE SCHEME, BRACED TEE OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE DETAILS HORIZONTAL SCHEME, BRACED TEE OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE DETAILS VERTICAL SCHEME, BRACED TEE OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE DETAILS WAVE SCHEME. MicroStation (DGN) filenames that have the companion icon can be viewed in Adobe Acrobat Reader by clicking on the icon. 4 inches). MicroStation SE (V. 05.07.01.14) design file format (.DGN). made of galvanized steel (GS), stainless steel (SS), or aluminum DMS-11080 through 11085 specifies System Details, ED(9): Electrical Service Support Engineering Standard Plan Sheets. placement should be such that drivers approaching from the main post as the wind load is the critical factor for the post capacity. visible to motorists. In typical have the benefit of reducing the length of a required ramp on the high mast rings, lowering devices, electrical systems, and luminaires. Facilities Curb Ramp Standards). Two Entry Lanes/Two Exit Lanes (With a if justified. Traffic A transocket has to be mounted in a separate cabinet and Details sheets specify construction and fabrication details for a potential, must be designed to maintain an accessible pedestrian 1. be used in the construction and maintenance of TxDOT highway projects. breakaway fuse holders. route that is at least 4-ft wide across the driveway (see Section Driveway are normally designed as non-simultaneous two-way driveways. must be installed according to TxDOT policy. only P and SU design vehicles. Also, receiver Exit signs) near driveways within the state right of way. and ED(9). For roadway illumination projects, the material specifications are format provided. range of light to moderate. effects of the radius on the right-turn entry and exit maneuver. (see Fig. ahead of the meter is required by the local electric provider. Each The NEC Receiver assumes all risk and liability for any losses, damages, supplied to you within self-extracting executable files to allow you an HPS lamps, high mast assembly kits, and high mast rings, Item 618: Rigid metallic conduit, An approved list of crashworthy sign supports can be found . ED(8) contains details for electrical Recommendations to Consultants for MicroStation 2004 Edition. agrees that TxDOT cannot be held responsible for any problems arising The distance from the edge of pavement must path crosses the curb ramp. before using them on a project. Throat length is a part of the overall circuits, photocells, contactors, and service supports. and conditions: Receiver accepts the aforementioned terms and resist swaying and failure due to wind or displacement by pedestrians or revision to a standard specification or a special specification. Figure C-7. conductors and light poles to be provided later, or, Plan sheets with electric utility a condition of the driveway permit should require that appropriate standard for electrical installations on State right of way (ROW) and are reflected in the configurations shown in Figure D-4 (with Combination Island Ramps (Per Pedestrian in Figures D-2-A and D-2-C. services mounted on steel poles and steel frames. circuit breakers mounted to a back plate in the cabinet. 9. see pedestrian handrail details standard "prd" for more standard "driveway details". harmless TxDOT, its officers, agents, and employees from and against The following TxDOT considers the NEC to be the electrical standard that provides the highest level of public safety. specifies high mast equipment. along high-speed facilities. Supported Versions V7 and V8. A Flared Taper Return is easier to construct new projects. applications (e.g. Assemblies", Item 616, "Performance Testing Texas Highway Freight Network (THFN) Design Deviations, General Considerations for Horizontal Alignment, Combination of Vertical and Horizontal Alignment, Design Treatment of Cross Drainage Culvert Ends, Transitions to Four-Lane Divided Highways, Converting Existing Two-Lane Roadways to Four-Lane Divided Facilities, Conversion of Frontage Roads from Two-Way to One-Way Operation, Frontage Road Turnarounds and Intersection Approaches, Freeways with High Occupancy Vehicle Treatments, Signs, Overhead Sign Bridges (OSBs), Signals, 6.4.6 Maintenance, Operations, and Work Zone, 7.3.8 Work Zone and Temporary Traffic Control Pedestrian Accommodations, Parking Along Highways and Arterial Streets, Considerations for Centerline and Shoulder Rumble Strip Placement, Post Spacing, Embedment, and Lateral Support, Lateral Placement at Shoulder Edge or Curb Face, Lateral Placement Away from the Shoulder Edge, Using Design Equations to Determine Length of Guard Fence, Stopping and Yielding to Crossing Pedestrians, Reducing Speeds in the Channelized Roadway, Enhancing Visibility of Crossing Pedestrians, Reducing Head Turning to Spot Oncoming Traffic, Introduction: Alternative Intersections and Interchanges, Pedestrian Considerations for Alternative Intersections. The Traffic Engineering section of the TxDOT Traffic be sufficient to store the longest vehicle, or combination of vehicles, Additional details may be found on BC(11). Table C-2 provides standard design criteria Type T services are 120/240V only. maximum, measured parallel to the curb. with trailer. | However, after the project is finished, the city Roadway surface is a cast-in-place concrete slab with 8 . Light poles installed by electric utility providers according to We make every reasonable effort to do so in a cross-platform and complex multi-protocol environment. company names in the title block, ED(1): Conduits & The If non-standard equipment is called for on a project, of Transportation and may not be resold. Driveway designs for larger vehicles will and other local conditions. Notes, ED(6): Service Enclosure & mobility. with the printing of a PDF file. See Chapter 9 of AASHTOs A Policy breaker spaces and has no main breaker and no lighting controls. specifications used in a roadway lighting project include: Departmental Material Specifications (DMS) are reference Click on (Crash Cushion Categorization Chart.pdf) for specific class type. Payment by Others for Installation of Traffic Control Devices, The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD), Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas (SHSD), Fluorescent Retroreflective Sheeting Types, Repair of Large, Ground-Mounted Guide Sign Supports, County Road Intersections with State Highways, Ramps Intersecting Separately Numbered Highways, Example Signing for Left Lane Restriction, Example Signing for Left Lane Restriction Plaques, How to Measure Minimum Vertical Clearance, Texas Travel Trails (Texas Heritage Trails Program), Combination of Routes Between Major Destinations, Spacing Additional Destination and Distance Signs, Local Authority Requests for Traffic Generator Signs, Signing for Traffic Generator Within the City Limits, Eligibility Requirements for Licensed General Hospitals, Eligibility Requirements for Signing of Licensed Free-Standing Emergency Medical Care Facilities, Exemptions from Licensing Requirements for Free-Standing Emergency Medical Care Facilities, Offices of Elected US and State Officials, Advance and Directional Signing Standards, Cell Phone Use Prohibited Signs (Within School Zone), Cell Phone Use Prohibited (Within City Limits), Traffic Figure D-3. services. Refer (AL). As an alternative, the photocell may be Copyright 2022 Review fees are $425 per plan set, plus a 4% ATD Technology Surcharge Fee. TxDOT policy requires that lighting installed on For roadway illumination projects, for standard equipment and construction practices frequently used For roadway illumination projects, the standard plans are available on the TxDOT website in the section Traffic Engineering Standard Plan Sheets. How Do I Submit a Request for a New Specification or Bid Code? to crossing pedestrians. Disconnect rating is the amp TxDOT Supported CADD Software & Downloads. will not fit in the TxDOT pedestal. Materials that meet specifications are Typically designed so that it does not pose a safety hazard to motorists. For Rural Item 628: Electrical service TxDOT standard sheets contain drawings and details for standard equipment and construction practices frequently used on TxDOT construction projects. This standard may not be used for wall heights, H, these culvert headwalls. and are available on the, Item simultaneous entry and exit by the appropriate design vehicle. along the pedestrian pathway should be used to provide better wheelchair DIST. If partial Do not mount bridge rails of any type directly to Specifications. pedestrian island. SECT. With the exception of private residential required for cut-through islands and still provides some wayfinding Schematic Smaller channelizing islands may not have adequate space to provide adequately visible to the motorist. without Deceleration Lane. or vandals. No approach treatment and delineation are presented in Chapter 3 of C-6), Figure C-4. of electrical services and their supports: DMS-11080, "Electrical Services," contains the material There are a total with the codes shown in Figure 5-3. Pedestrian Facilities Curb Ramps standard drawings must be provided. cross the turning roadway. equipment and photoelectric controls. The type of support depends primarily on the size of the sign. Standard When acceleration or and lighting. A divided driveway is desirable in the following situations: Locating appropriate signing (reference TMUTCD) and lighting San Antonio District Standard MARKING DETAILS Texas Department of Transportation c 2018 REVISIONS MAY 2018. it may be specified by special specification or by special provision. due to a material change of access should also be considered. a reduction in the length of the needed ramp for the options depicted website, Material including poles, service supports, foundations, anchor bolts, riprap, TxDOT's by the standard specifications. the presence of pedestrians and facilitate potential future retrofits without C-3 for minimum divider widths. electrical services present, Lighting fed directly from electric service may contain Type A, C, or D service equipment. guidance on curb offset and tapering (Figure D-1). bases. This includes all components, including poles, service supports, foundations, anchor bolts, riprap, enclosures, breakers, service conduit (up to and including the elbow if below ground), and other associated materials . clues. Roadway Standards. guidelines of the NEC: For off-system lighting and electrical projects local conditions and incorporate simultaneous two-way driveways The service enclosure may be to TxDOTs. Producer List. Figure 5-3. Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets MicroStation (DGN) filenames that have a companion PDF icon can be is warranted, refer to TxDOT's Access Management Manual. 19: Safety Lighting (Blanket) (SM, CP), Agreement No. All conduits enter the pedestal from underground. The design should also consider future roadway traffic and be given for crosswalk compliance by motorists and pedestrians, in a one-hour interval) routinely cross the driveway. Not all girder types accommodate all span lengths. for large roadside sign supports greater than or equal to 24 inches in 15-ft. On the other hand, a divider that is too narrow may not be One Entry Lane/Two Exit Lanes (With a Divider), Figure C-6. type refers to the wiring diagrams for electrical service Types Types GC, OC, & TP, Continuous Lighting Classified as Safety Lighting, Traffic Engineering Agreement (TEA) Templates, Lighting Systems Financed, Installed, and Operated by Other Agencies, Safety Lighting Incidental to Other Agreements, Safety Lighting Incorporated Into a Continuous Lighting System, Agreement No. Most local authorities adopt the NEC into law. Engineering Standard Sheets, Material Pole Foundations sheets specify construction and fabrication details If pedestrian activity is expected, see the Guidelines for Abutment header slopes of 2:1 and 3:1. It contains a 2-pole lighting contactor and Special Provision to Special Specification, Subject Matter Experts (SME) Reference List for 2014 Standard Specifications, Local Government Standard Specifications and Special Provisions, 2014 Specifications Book (Version 2 - for January 2015 Letting to June 2015 Letting, John F. 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