Project Name:       Project Number:      

CFLHD Project Manager:       A/E or Hwy Design Mgr:      

Lead Designer:       Date:      

Capitalized text represents significant changes or additions from the 30% requirements. However, all requirements are
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Lead Designer: “INITIAL” in block to indicate those elements completed, including incorporation of data. Place an “I” in DESIGNER
the block to indicate those elements that are incomplete, or write “N/A” to indicate those elements not applicable to the (Initials)
project. No initials are necessary in shaded areas. Document additional information in the Comments section at the end.

GENERAL
COMMENTS FROM 30% REVIEW INCORPORATED – 30% PS&E COMMENT & RESPONSE TRACKING FORM SUBMITTED      
REVIEW/CHECK ALL ELEMENTS OF DESIGN THAT HAVE AN INFLUENCE ON THE FINAL FOOTPRINT (HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
ALIGNMENTS, DRAINAGE STRUCTURES, RETAINING WALLS, SLOPES, EROSION CONTROL DEVICES, PARKING AREAS,      
MISCELLANEOUS WIDENINGS, APPROACH ROADS, ETC.)
Documents are in compliance with established CFLHD format standards – Match agreed to format,
PDDM, CADD Standards Manuals, and Sample Plan Sheets.      
ALL PHYSICAL IMPACTS TO THE WORK HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED. FOOTPRINT IS WELL DESCRIBED (I.E. RETAINING WALL,
STRUCTURES, SLOPES)
     
COORDINATION OF ALL COMPETING DESIGN ELEMENTS HAVE BEEN REVISED AND OPTIMIZED.      
Sheet numbers may be hand written      
Insert design file path on all sheets (Place in lower left corner – outside of border)      

TITLE SHEET
Use the Title Sheet Template at [Link]      
Location Map shows:
BEGIN & END STATIONS OF PROJECT (ALL MAJOR ROADWAYS, NOT JUST MAINLINE)      
Distances to Nearest Large Destinations      
Design Designations included for all major roadways (not only mainline).      

CONVENTIONAL PLAN SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

All Symbols and Abbreviations used in the plans match the Conventional Plan Symbols and
Abbreviations Template at [Link]      

SITE PLAN
Section lines, property boundaries, ownership, land marks (significant planimetric features), horizontal
alignment, north arrow, and graphic scale      
Previous CFLHD project boundaries and dates of construction, including projects under construction.
Include all projects constructed during the previous 10 years.      

CONTROL SHEET      

SURVEY CONTROL POINT LISTING (sheet typically provided by CFLHD if mapping done by CFLHD)      

TYPICAL SECTION(S)
THE TYPICAL SECTIONS ARE FINALIZED      
Use the Typical Section Sheet Template at [Link]      
Typical Section shown for all roadways, including access and detour roads      

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the block to indicate those elements that are incomplete, or write “N/A” to indicate those elements not applicable to the (Initials)
project. No initials are necessary in shaded areas. Document additional information in the Comments section at the end.
CONSIDER THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL CLEARING AND GRUBBING TO GENERATE AESTHETIC VEGETATION LINES AND DISCUSS
WITH THE CLIENT, SHOW AS APPROPRIATE
     
INCLUDE COLUMNS IN THE MISCELLANEOUS SUMMARIES TABLE FOR CLEARING AND GRUBBING THAT LISTS THE EXCEPTIONS
TO THE STANDARD CLEARING & GRUBBING LIMITS. PROVIDE NOTE TO LINK TYPICAL SECTION WITH CLEARING & GRUBBING      
EXCEPTIONS IN QUANTITY TABLE.
Structural Section in Conformance with Geotechnical recommendations. All structural lifts shown.
Future pavement, number of pavement lifts, item descriptions, prime, tack, and seal coats shown.      
Update typical sections for guardrail, paved ditches, curb, and miscellaneous typical sections necessary to
define the work      
Update typical transition details between different typical section types (address width and structural
section depths)      
MISCELLANEOUS GRADING, CLEARING, AND GRUBBING LOCATIONS SHOWN TO ADDRESS AREAS WITH CLEAR ZONE
DEFICIENCIES
     
Existing roadway typical section (widths, surfacing, and etc.) superimposed – dashed line. This may
require a separate detail if too complicated (i.e., for clarity)      
DETERMINE THE EFFECT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF EXISTING PAVEMENT MAY HAVE ON EARTHWORK QUANTITIES      

SUMMARY OF QUANTITIES
Use the Summary of Quantities Template at [Link]      
QUANTITIES FOR ALL BID ITEMS THAT AFFECT THE FOOTPRINT ARE COMPUTED (INCLUDES EARTHWORK, SURFACING
QUANTITIES, BRIDGES, DRAINAGE ITEMS, RETAINING WALLS, GUARDRAIL, CURBS, REVEGETATION, ETC.) MINOR ITEMS CAN      
BE CALCULATED AT 70%. SHOW AN ESTIMATED QUANTITY IN BID COLUMN
CORRECT QUANTITIES BROUGHT FORWARD FROM MISCELLANEOUS QUANTITIES SHEETS      
PLAN TOTALS MATCH SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION      
SHOW MEASUREMENT INFORMATION AND DESCRIPTIVE REMARKS IN “REMARKS AND/OR DETERMINATION OF ESTIMATED
QUANTITIES” COLUMN.      
SHEET NUMBERS AND SHEET DESCRIPTIONS ARE CORRECT      

DRAINAGE SUMMARY
Use the Drainage Summary Template at [Link]      
REVISE DRAINAGE SUMMARY TO INCORPORATE PREVIOUS COMMENTS AND FOR ADVANCEMENT OF DESIGN. LIST ALL
CULVERTS
     
ITEM NUMBER, DESCRIPTIONS, AND PAY UNITS MATCH ESTIMATE      
CORRELATION WITH PLAN-PROFILE AND CULVERT CROSS-SECTIONS      
STATIONING, LENGTH, DIAMETER, END TREATMENTS, SURVEY AND STAKING, PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL DEVICES, AND
GEOTEXTILE QUANTITIES SHOWN
     
SHOW SKEW ANGLES TO THE NEAREST 5 DEGREES (MEASURE SKEW FROM PERPENDICULAR TO CENTERLINE)      
SHOW DESCRIPTOR OF DRAINAGE WORK, I.E. CULVERT STATIONING ALONG APPROACH ROAD CENTERLINE, INLET/OUTLET
DITCH LENGTHS, RIPRAP TYPES, ETC. IN REMARKS COLUMN      

EARTHWORK SUMMARY
USE THE GRADING SUMMARY AND MASS HAUL DIAGRAM TEMPLATE
HTTP://[Link]/DESIGN/_DOCUMENTS/TECHNICAL_GUIDES/GRADING_SUMMARY.XLS
     
GRADING SUMMARY AND MASS HAUL DIAGRAM REVISED      
GRADING SUMMARY IS BROKEN DOWN INTO STATION RANGES EQUAL TO APPROXIMATELY EVERY PLAN AND PROFILE SHEET
(350/700 METERS, 1000/2000 FEET)      

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Lead Designer: “INITIAL” in block to indicate those elements completed, including incorporation of data. Place an “I” in DESIGNER
the block to indicate those elements that are incomplete, or write “N/A” to indicate those elements not applicable to the (Initials)
project. No initials are necessary in shaded areas. Document additional information in the Comments section at the end.
Adjustments to horizontal and vertical alignments made to achieve an overall earthwork balance. If an
overall balance cannot be achieved identify borrow or waste needs.      
Earthwork summary columns in accordance with Earthwork Representation Guidelines at
[Link]      
LIST EARTHWORK VOLUME ADJUSTMENTS IN THE SUMMARY (SHRINK/SWELL, TOPSOIL STRIPPING, SUBEXCAVATION, BORROW,
WASTE, APPROACH ROADS, CONSERVED MATERIALS, AND RETAINING WALL BACKFILL AND EXCAVATION).
     
DEFINITIONS AND NOTES TO EXPLAIN ASSUMPTIONS MADE.      

MISCELLANEOUS SUMMARIES
TABULATION OF ALL BID ITEM QUANTITIES THAT AFFECT THE FOOTPRINT (INCLUDES EARTHWORK, SURFACING QUANTITIES,
BRIDGES, DRAINAGE ITEMS, RETAINING WALLS, GUARDRAIL, CURBS, REVEGETATION, TRAFFIC CONTROL, APPROACH ROADS,
ETC.) NOT REQUIRED FOR MINOR BID ITEMS (I.E. SIGNING, STRIPING, TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL ITEMS, SEEDING, ETC.
     
(SHOW ESTIMATED QUANTITY IN BID COLUMN ONLY).
CORRELATION WITH PLAN & PROFILE OR WORK IN INDIVIDUAL SECTION AS APPROPRIATE      
TABLES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:      
STATIONING, LOCATION (LEFT, RIGHT), ITEM NUMBER, DESCRIPTION, PAY UNITS, QUANTITIES WITH TOTALS, AND
REMARKS AS APPROPRIATE
     

HIGHWAY DESIGN STANDARDS

PROJECT DESIGN STANDARDS UPDATED USING CFLHD AND AASHTO GUIDELINES (GREEN BOOK & ROADSIDE DESIGN
GUIDE). THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS HAVE BEEN REVISED AND OPTIMIZED TO COORDINATE ALL COMPETING DESIGN
ELEMENTS: DESIGN SPEED, LANE WIDTH, SHOULDER WIDTH, BRIDGE WIDTH, STRUCTURAL CAPACITY, GRADE, STOPPING SIGHT      
DISTANCE, CROSS SLOPE, SUPERELEVATION, HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CLEARANCES, CLEAR ZONE, ROADSIDE BARRIERS,
END TREATMENTS, AND CURVE WIDENINGS.

Finalize design vehicle      

ROADSIDE BARRIERS, END TREATMENT, AND CLEAR ZONE DETERMINED ACCORDING TO AASHTO ROADSIDE DESIGN
GUIDE. TEMPLATE ADJUSTED TO ACCOMMODATE BARRIER PLACEMENT      
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY: SEPARATION BETWEEN TRAVEL WAY AND BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES, WIDTH OF
FACILITY, AND VERTICAL CLEARANCE UPDATED.
     
Rollover is less than or equal to 8% between traveled way and shoulder (pullouts, adjacent parking areas,
parking lanes, passing lanes, etc.)      

GEOMETRY
Horizontal Alignment
REVIEW THE GEOMETRY DESIGN ELEMENTS LISTED IN THE 30% DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST AND ENSURE THAT REVISIONS
MADE TO THE PLANS ALSO INCORPORATE REVISIONS TO THOSE ELEMENTS
     
HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT IS OPTIMIZED PENDING 50% REVIEW      
Vertical Alignment
REVIEW THE GEOMETRY DESIGN ELEMENTS LISTED IN THE 30% DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST AND ENSURE THAT REVISIONS
MADE TO THE PLANS ALSO INCORPORATE REVISIONS TO THOSE ELEMENTS
     
VERTICAL ALIGNMENT IS OPTIMIZED PENDING 50% REVIEW COMMENTS.      
Horizontal and Vertical Alignment Relationships
REVIEW THE GEOMETRY DESIGN ELEMENTS LISTED IN THE 30% DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST AND ENSURE THAT REVISIONS
MADE TO THE PLANS ALSO INCORPORATE REVISIONS TO THOSE ELEMENTS
     
Superelevation
REVIEW THE GEOMETRY DESIGN ELEMENTS LISTED IN THE 30% DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST AND ENSURE THAT REVISIONS
MADE TO THE PLANS ALSO INCORPORATE REVISIONS TO THOSE ELEMENTS
     

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Lead Designer: “INITIAL” in block to indicate those elements completed, including incorporation of data. Place an “I” in DESIGNER
the block to indicate those elements that are incomplete, or write “N/A” to indicate those elements not applicable to the (Initials)
project. No initials are necessary in shaded areas. Document additional information in the Comments section at the end.
Intersections
SUFFICIENT LENGTHS FOR ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION LANES ARE INCORPORATED      
SUFFICIENT STORAGE FOR SPEED-CHANGE AND TURNING LANES PROVIDED      

PLAN AND PROFILE

Plan
PLAN UPDATED TO INCLUDE ALL COMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS FROM THE 30% FIELD REVIEW      
PLANS ARE ANNOTATED WITH APPROPRIATE NOTES DESCRIBING IDENTIFIED CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS, CULVERT
INFORMATION, AND LOCATIONS OF PAVED DITCHES, GUARDRAIL, SUBEXCAVATION, RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ETC.
     
Information shown is clear and concise. Symbology is not cluttered.      
Beginning and end of proposed construction shown      
Identified and referenced to profile with arrow      
Stations of terminus points shown      
North Arrow shown on each sheet      
Township, Range, and Section No.’s shown      
PROPERTY BOUNDARIES AND OWNERSHIP (NAMES) SHOWN      
Revised Horizontal Alignment
Curve Data – curve name, PI station, delta(s), radius, tangent length, curve length, and
superelevation shown for each curve. Include spiral data as appropriate      
BEARINGS/AZIMUTHS ARE SHOWN ALONG TANGENTS      
Edge of Existing Roadway Shown      
Limits of Disturbance shown (includes Cut & Fill Slope Stake, Rounding, & Clearing, Drainage
Structures, Approach Roads, Obliteration, and Temporary traffic diversions)      
PRELIMINARY RIGHT-OF-WAY LIMITS SHOWN, INCLUDING PROPOSED EASEMENTS (TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION,
MAINTENANCE, DRAINAGE, ETC.)
     
Control Points – Point number and symbology (elevations not shown)      
New and Existing Culverts      
ALL NEW CULVERTS SHOWN, NATURAL DRAINAGE AREAS AND DITCH RELIEF.      
Identify boundaries of historic, cultural, and natural resources that require protection or special treatment.
Add note to plans stating that references to historic, cultural, and natural resources will be removed from      
the plans at the 70% submittal and replaced with construction notes for the protection of site.
Planimetric features shown      
Existing Creeks and Rivers shown w/correct names      
Pullout/Parking Area
SHOW SHAPE AND LOCATION, INCLUDING LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE      
DEVELOP SPECIAL DRAWING SHEETS TO SHOW DETAILS      
Road Approaches
REFINED HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FOR PUBLIC INTERSECTION ROADS, WITH APPROPRIATE TYPE AND CLASS, AND
LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE
     
STANDARD ROADWAY CONNECTION SYMBOL WITH TYPE, CLASS, MAINLINE STATIONING, AND DESIGN GRADE SHOWN
FOR MINOR APPROACH ROADS
     
REVISED GUARDRAIL LOCATIONS SHOWN WITH APPROPRIATE LINESTYLE      
REVISED RETAINING WALL LOCATIONS SHOWN WITH APPROPRIATE LINESTYLE      

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Lead Designer: “INITIAL” in block to indicate those elements completed, including incorporation of data. Place an “I” in DESIGNER
the block to indicate those elements that are incomplete, or write “N/A” to indicate those elements not applicable to the (Initials)
project. No initials are necessary in shaded areas. Document additional information in the Comments section at the end.
Existing Utilities (power, phone, & buildings). Show all known utilities      
FENCES TO BE CONSTRUCTED OR RELOCATED (SHOWN ON PLAN & PROFILE SHEETS ONLY WHEN WORK IS CLEAR AND NOT
CLUTTERED). USE SEPARATE DETAIL SHEETS WHEN SYMBOLS, NOTES, STATIONS, ETC. IS NOT CLEAR OR CLUTTERED.
     
FENCES AND GATES – SHOW BEGIN/END STATIONS, TIE WITH EXISTING FENCES, OFFSETS FROM CENTERLINE,
CATTLEGUARDS, STATIONING AT CHANGES OF DIRECTION, ETC.
     
FENCE SYMBOLOGY – SHOW CATTLEGUARDS, FENCE AND GATE TYPES      
ROADWAY OBLITERATION (MAY BE SHOWN ON EROSION CONTROL OR OTHER APPROPRIATE SHEET, IF SHEET IS CLUTTERED).      
Index contour lines show elevations (elevations are readable)      

Profile
PROFILE UPDATED TO INCLUDE ALL COMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS FROM THE 30% FIELD REVIEW      
REVISED VERTICAL ALIGNMENT – RECHECK ALL ITEMS BELOW WHERE CHANGES OCCURRED      
Existing ground line shown and labeled      
Proposed profile grade shown and labeled – maximum gradient not exceeded.      
Length of Vertical Curves, K-Values, and Stopping Sight Distance shown      
Grid elevations      
Profile grade agrees with Typical Section grade point location      
VPI’s Stations and Elevations      
BEGINNING AND END OF WORK, STATIONS AND ELEVATIONS SHOWN      
Culvert locations agree with plan sheets and drainage summary      
Culvert symbol(s) shown      
TEXT SHOWS STATION, CULVERT DIAMETER AND LENGTH, NUMBER OF BARRELS, END TREATMENT, AND PERMANENT
EROSION CONTROL DEVICES
     
Correct culvert symbol and scale is used      
Hydraulic Information for Large Culverts, 1200mm (48”) and above (design flow, drainage basin area,
etc.)      
Show revised retaining wall face outline      
Show revised structure layout shape      
Show low water crossings      

HYDRAULICS
Review and incorporate intermediate hydraulic recommendations (from H2 activity)      
Revise standard, detail, and/or special drainage plan sheets      

PAVEMENTS
REVIEW AND INCORPORATE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DRAFT PAVEMENT REPORT.      

GUARDRAIL
GUARDRAIL TYPICAL SECTION SHOWN. PROPER SHY LINE DISTANCE BEING USED. SHOULDER WIDENING INCLUDES REQUIRED
DISTANCES FROM BACK OF POSTS TO HINGE POINT. IF MAJORITY OF POSTS NEED TO BE LENGTHENED, POST DETAIL CHANGED      
AND SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS AMENDED.
TERMINAL SECTION CHOSEN IS APPROVED BY THE MAINTAINING AGENCY      
BARRIER SELECTION CONSIDERED DISTANCE TO FIXED OBJECTS AND BARRIER DEFLECTION      

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Lead Designer: “INITIAL” in block to indicate those elements completed, including incorporation of data. Place an “I” in DESIGNER
the block to indicate those elements that are incomplete, or write “N/A” to indicate those elements not applicable to the (Initials)
project. No initials are necessary in shaded areas. Document additional information in the Comments section at the end.
ROADSIDE BARRIERS DESIGNED ACCORDING TO AASHTO ROADSIDE DESIGN GUIDE AND NCHRP 350, INCLUDING
PROPER FLARE RATES AND OFFSETS TO TERMINAL ENDS
     

ENVIRONMENT
REVIEW ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS AND INCORPORATE THE MITIGATION MEASURES INTO THE DESIGN.      
SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS AS NECESSARY      

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

PRELIMINARY TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DESIGN DEVELOPED, INCLUDING DETOURS, PHASING, ETC. TO CONSTRUCT THE
PROJECT (I.E. RETAINING WALL AND STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION).
     
HAULING AND DETOUR ROUTES DISCUSSED WITH CLIENT/MAINTAINING AGENCY AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, AS
APPROPRIATE, REQUIREMENTS AND/OR RESTRICTIONS INCORPORATED.
     
LAYOUT DETAILS FOR DETOURS DEVELOPED, INCLUDING SLOPES, DRAINAGE STRUCTURES, ETC. ALL ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
AFFECTING THE FINAL FOOTPRINT ARE DEVELOPED.
     
ROAD CLOSURES DISCUSSED WITH CLIENT AGENCY TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS.      
CONSTRUCTION ACCESS TO STRUCTURES DEVELOPED SUFFICIENTLY TO DETERMINE FINAL FOOTPRINT.      
SPEED THROUGH CONSTRUCTION ZONE CONSIDERED. REGULATORY SPEED REDUCTIONS COORDINATED WITH THE CLIENT.      
INTERMEDIATE OPENINGS IN TEMPORARY CONCRETE BARRIERS FOR ACCESS TO RESIDENCES, BUSINESSES, OR FOR
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ARE DETERMINED.
     
TEMPORARY PAVEMENT STRUCTURE COORDINATED WITH GEOTECH, TAKING BOTH TRAVELING PUBLIC AND CONSTRUCTION
VEHICLES INTO ACCOUNT.
     
MINIMUM LANE WIDTHS DETERMINED FOR VEHICLE TYPES USING ROADWAY.      
GRADE CHANGES TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION FOR STAGE CONSTRUCTION OF ADJACENT LANES.      
SUFFICIENT STAGING AREA SPACE FOR THE CONTRACTOR TO ACCOMPLISH NECESSARY OPERATIONS.      
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DETAILS AND PROJECT SPECIFIC TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DRAWINGS INCLUDE:
PROJECT TERMINI SIGNING      
PART WIDTH CONSTRUCTION SIGNING      
TYPICAL SIGN LOCATIONS      
NOTES      

PERMANENT SIGNING
INCLUDE DETAIL AND SPECIAL DRAWINGS      
PRELIMINARY SIGNING LAYOUT PLAN      

PERMANENT PAVEMENT MARKINGS

INCLUDE DETAIL AND SPECIAL DRAWINGS      
PRELIMINARY PAVEMENT MARKING LAYOUT PLAN      

ROAD APPROACHES
FINAL HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ALIGNMENTS DEVELOPED FOR PUBLIC INTERSECTION APPROACH ROADS      
FINALIZE LOCATION OF MINOR APPROACH ROADS. STANDARD ROADWAY CONNECTION SYMBOL WITH TYPE, CLASS, MAINLINE
STATIONING, AND DESIGN GRADE SHOWN FOR MINOR APPROACH ROADS
     
APPROACH ROAD PROFILES AND RADII DESIGNED ACCORDING TO THE APPROACH ROAD TYPICAL SECTION TEMPLATE
HTTP://[Link]/DESIGN/TEMPLATEFILES/
     

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Lead Designer: “INITIAL” in block to indicate those elements completed, including incorporation of data. Place an “I” in DESIGNER
the block to indicate those elements that are incomplete, or write “N/A” to indicate those elements not applicable to the (Initials)
project. No initials are necessary in shaded areas. Document additional information in the Comments section at the end.
INTERSECTIONS AT 90º, WHERE POSSIBLE.      
STEEP GRADES MINIMIZED AND A SUFFICIENT LANDING PROVIDED AT ROADWAY EDGE. LANDINGS PROVIDED FOR GRADES
STEEPER THAN 3% WHERE PRACTICAL.
     
TYPICAL SECTION(S) PROVIDED      
LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE SHOWN FOR ALL APPROACH ROADS      

PARKING AREAS
LAYOUT DETAILS FOR PARKING AREA(S) DEVELOPED, INCLUDING SLOPES, STALLS, ETC. ALL ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
AFFECTING THE FINAL FOOTPRINT ARE DEVELOPED. NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE SPACES APPROPRIATE FOR TOTAL NUMBER OF      
PARKING AREA SPACES.
PARKING AREA PLANS CHECKED FOR SUFFICIENT TURNING AND BACK-UP MOVEMENT WIDTHS. SUFFICIENT STALL AND AISLE
WIDTHS.
     
MEETS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS      

EROSION CONTROL
PRELIMINARY EROSION CONTROL PLAN LAYOUT SHEETS DEVELOPED SHOWING TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EROSION
CONTROL DEVICES. DEVELOP EROSION CONTROL DEVICES IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL TO IDENTIFY ALL IMPACTS TO THE FINAL      
FOOTPRINT.
Incorporate CFLHD erosion control Details showing the typical materials, installation, and dimensions of
the erosion control devices proposed. Identify additional erosion control Specials and continue      
development.
PRELIMINARY SEDIMENT BASINS DESIGNED, INCLUDING COMPUTATIONS ON THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASINS.      

MAJOR STRUCTURES
PRELIMINARY RETAINING WALL LAYOUT SHEETS DEVELOPED IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL TO IDENTIFY ALL IMPACT TO THE FINAL
FOOTPRINT.
     
LAYOUT SHEETS FOR LARGE CULVERTS (I.E. REQUIRE HEADWALL, SPECIAL DETAILS) ARE DEVELOPED IN DETAIL TO IDENTIFY
ALL IMPACT TO FINAL FOOTPRINT.
     
Update temporary shoring to accommodate traffic and facilitate construction      
INCORPORATE FINAL BRIDGE TS&L, PENDING FINAL HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ALIGNMENT APPROVAL      

UTILITIES
LOCATIONS OF ALL KNOWN EXISTING AND PROPOSED UTILITIES SHOWN ON PLAN VIEW AND DETAIL SHEETS      
PLANS REFLECT ALL UTILITY CONFLICTS (EXISTING AND PROPOSED)      
UNDERGROUND UTILITY SURVEY COMPLETED, IF NECESSARY. TEST BORINGS TAKEN      
HEIGHT CLEARANCE FOR OVERHEAD UTILITIES FIELD CHECKED      
DEVELOP A UTILITY ACCOMMODATION/RELOCATION PLAN. THIS ACTIVITY WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE 95% DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT PHASE
     

STANDARD DRAWINGS
Applicable FLH Standard Drawings included, current version      
Applicable CFLHD Detail Drawings included, current version      

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Lead Designer: “INITIAL” in block to indicate those elements completed, including incorporation of data. Place an “I” in DESIGNER
the block to indicate those elements that are incomplete, or write “N/A” to indicate those elements not applicable to the (Initials)
project. No initials are necessary in shaded areas. Document additional information in the Comments section at the end.
MISCELLANEOUS DESIGN ELEMENTS
INCLUDE IN THE PLAN SET, DETAILS AND SPECIALS NOT DISCUSSED IN OTHER SECTIONS THAT REFLECT THE PROJECT WORK.
THESE MAY INCLUDE SIDEWALKS, OBLITERATION, BENCHING, CURBS, DROP INLETS, AND ETC.      

ROADWAY CROSS-SECTIONS
CUT AND FILL SLOPES REVISED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GEOTECHNICAL MEMORANDUM, ADJUSTED TO BEST FIT THE
TOPOGRAPHY, MINIMIZE ENVIRONMENTAL AND VISUAL IMPACTS, AND MINIMIZE OVERALL CONSTRUCTION COSTS.
     
Cross-sections match Typical Section      
Final cross-section locations are included for intermediate stations at all changes in subgrade width (i.e.
guardrail terminal locations, culvert inlets, curve widening, pullouts, etc.). Locate changes in template
width on 10 or 20 meter (25’ or 50’) stations where possible. Provide cross-sections on 10 meter (25’)      
intervals through retaining walls and on centerline curves with a radius of 75 meters (250’) or less. Cross-
sections reflect the stations to be reference hubbed. Delete all extraneous cross-sections.
DITCH WIDENING AT CULVERT INLETS INCORPORATED, INCLUDING WIDTH TRANSITIONS      
WIDEN DITCHES AT END OF CUTS – TRANSITION FROM CUT TO FILL (I.E. FLARE DITCH AND FLATTEN CUTSLOPE)
INCORPORATED.
     
Existing ground      
Proposed cross-section showing all structural section layers      
Curve widening, paved ditches, curbs, retaining walls, guardrail, etc. is incorporated      
Slope ratios for all slopes outside of subgrade shoulder      
Superelevation rates (m/m or ft/ft) between subgrade shoulders      
Station, design grade, subgrade, and original ground elevations      
Centerline symbol      
Horizontal location of existing and proposed Right-of-Way limits      
Horizontal and vertical location of utilities      
Guardrail symbol      
Retaining wall shape      
Grid elevations and offset distances      

CULVERT CROSS-SECTIONS
Cross-sections match Typical Section      
Cross-sections show end treatment, including riprap and inlet and outlet ditches      
Culvert is located to match the natural stream gradient and proper cover is achieved      
Culverts station and skew agree with plan and profile sheet      
Text shows station. Culvert slope shown on culvert cross-section with an arrow indicating direction of
flow.      
Culvert is drawn proportional to grid      
Existing ground      
Proposed cross-section (drawn along alignment of culvert)      
Slope ratios shown for all slopes outside of subgrade shoulder      
Superelevation rates (m/m or ft/ft) between subgrade shoulders      
Horizontal location of existing and proposed Right-of-Way limits shown      
Horizontal and vertical location of utilities shown      

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Lead Designer: “INITIAL” in block to indicate those elements completed, including incorporation of data. Place an “I” in DESIGNER
the block to indicate those elements that are incomplete, or write “N/A” to indicate those elements not applicable to the (Initials)
project. No initials are necessary in shaded areas. Document additional information in the Comments section at the end.

Show guardrail, retaining walls, and paved ditches symbols/shapes      

Grid elevations and offset distances      

SPECIFICATIONS
DEVELOP DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL ITEMS OF WORK. INCLUDE ALL APPROPRIATE UP-TO-DATE SPECIFICATIONS FROM
THE LIBRARY OF SPECIFICATIONS.
     
INCLUDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR LIMITS ON CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS, INCLUDING DATES AND ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMITMENTS
     
PROJECT SPECIFIC SCRS ARE HIGHLIGHTED OR REDLINED IN COPIES DISTRIBUTED FOR FHWA REVIEW. CLEAN COPIES (NO
REDLINE OR HIGHLIGHT) PROVIDED FOR EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION
     
INCORPORATE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM GEOTECH, HYDRAULICS, BRIDGE, MATERIALS, SAFETY, AND PARTNER AGENCIES      
INCORPORATE COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS REVIEWS, COMMUNICATION, ETC.      

PLANS CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING SHEETS

1Title sheet      
Conventional plan symbols and abbreviations      
SURVEY CONTROL POINT LISTING      
Site map      
Typical sections      
Miscellaneous typical section details      
Summary of Quantities sheets      
MISCELLANEOUS SUMMARIES      
Drainage Summary      
Grading summary and mass haul diagram      
Mainline plan and profile sheets      
Designed public intersection approach road plan and profile      
BRIDGE TS&L      
PARKING AREA PLAN AND DETAIL SHEETS, SHOWING FINAL LAYOUT      
Erosion Control Standards & Details      
EROSION CONTROL LAYOUT PLAN SHEETS      
Embankment benching details and specials      
Placed riprap details      
CFLHD MSE RETAINING WALL DETAILS      
RETAINING WALL LAYOUT SHEETS      
BOX CULVERT LAYOUT SHEETS OR OTHER LARGE CULVERTS NEEDING HEADWALLS OR SPECIAL DETAILS      
CONCRETE HEADWALL DETAILS      
Pipe culvert standards      
Drop inlet specials      
Underdrain details      
SPILLWAY AND PIPE ANCHOR TYPICAL DETAILS      
Guardrail standard drawings      

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Lead Designer: “INITIAL” in block to indicate those elements completed, including incorporation of data. Place an “I” in DESIGNER
the block to indicate those elements that are incomplete, or write “N/A” to indicate those elements not applicable to the (Initials)
project. No initials are necessary in shaded areas. Document additional information in the Comments section at the end.
MASONRY SPECIALS      
Fence and gate details      
Cattleguard Standards      
Widening for Cattleguard and Gate Detail      
REVEGETATION / LANDSCAPING PLANS AND DETAILS (TYPICAL DETAILS AND INITIAL LAYOUTS)      
PROJECT SPECIFIC SIGNING AND STRIPING PLANS (TYPICAL DETAILS AND INITIAL LAYOUTS)      
CFLHD SIGNING AND STRIPING DETAILS      
Temporary traffic control Standards and Specials      
CROSS-SECTIONS PLAN SET COVER SHEET, IF NECESSARY      
Mainline cross-sections      
Approach road cross-sections      
Culvert pipe cross-sections      

ESTIMATE
50% COST ESTIMATE      
ESTIMATE TO INCLUDE ALL PAY ITEMS, INCLUDING: EARTHWORK, SURFACING QUANTITIES, DRAINAGE ITEMS, RETAINING
WALLS, GUARDRAIL, CURBS, REVEGETATION, ETC. ALL BID ITEMS AFFECTING THE FOOTPRINT HAVE TABULATIONS AND      
MINOR BID ITEMS ARE ESTIMATED.
UPDATE PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE FOR BRIDGE ON SQUARE AREA BASIS      
CONTINGENCY IS INCLUDED IN BID ITEM ROUNDUPS      
DISTINGUISH MATERIAL QUALITY AND SMOOTHNESS INCENTIVES (USE FP AND SCRS FOR COMPUTATION OF INCENTIVES,
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE DOES NOT COMPUTE THEM CORRECTLY)      
DISTINGUISH CONTRACT QUANTITY BID ITEMS      
DBE/WBE INCENTIVE NOT INCLUDED IN ESTIMATE      
UNIT PRICE ANALYSIS FOR ALL PAY ITEMS      
Cost estimate may be provided in a spreadsheet format or Engineer’s Estimate program      
Verify that the estimate is within the programmed amount      

PERMITS
DRAFT PERMIT APPLICATION, DRAWINGS, FORMS, AND DATA DEVELOPED (I.E. 404 AND STATE 401 PERMIT APPLICATIONS)      
IDENTIFY AND RESEARCH THE NEED FOR PERMITS      

HIGHWAY DESIGN STANDARDS FORM (HDS)

REVISE HDS, INCLUDE ALL DESIGN EXCEPTION AREAS, JUSTIFICATION FOR THE EXCEPTIONS, AND MITIGATIONS USED.      
ALL REMAINING DESIGN EXCEPTIONS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED, EVALUATED AND MITIGATED.      

DELIVERABLES
50% PLANS      
50% SPECIFICATIONS      
50% COST ESTIMATE      
REVISED UNIT PRICE ANALYSIS FOR ALL BID ITEMS      

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Lead Designer: “INITIAL” in block to indicate those elements completed, including incorporation of data. Place an “I” in DESIGNER
the block to indicate those elements that are incomplete, or write “N/A” to indicate those elements not applicable to the (Initials)
project. No initials are necessary in shaded areas. Document additional information in the Comments section at the end.
EARTHWORK REPORT (GEOPAK GENERATED REPORT AND SPREADSHEET)      
REVISED HIGHWAY DESIGN STANDARDS FORM      
DRAFT PERMIT APPLICATION FORMS AND DRAWING      
FINAL INTERACTIVE HIGHWAY SAFETY DESIGN MODEL REPORT, INCLUDING UPDATED NARRATIVE EXPLAINING RESULTS      
DRAFT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (CPM)      
UPDATED DESIGN TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM      
ELECTRONIC FILES WITH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ALIGNMENTS, CUT/FILL LIMITS, CULVERTS, RIGHT-OF-WAY, CURVE
DATA, EXISTING GROUND PROFILE ON CENTERLINE, AND CROSS-SECTIONS
     
30% COMMENT AND RESPONSE TRACKING FORM      
50% PS&E DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST      

FIELD REVIEW
SC50 activity - Alignment Staking For 50% Field Review
Alignment staked on 100 foot (40 meter) stations for tangents and 50 foot (20 meters) for curves. As a
minimum stake the beginning, end, and center point on short curves. Limits of staked alignment are as
needed.
Topography is checked by visual observation, hand level, and cloth tape by designer at critical
locations to confirm aerial topography
Prepare agenda for field review
Prepare a list of discussion topics for the field review
REVIEW THE DESIGN AT ALL PROPOSED NATURAL DRAINAGES AND DITCH RELIEF CULVERT LOCATIONS
REVIEW ALL IMPACTS TO THE FINAL FOOTPRINT
Review intersections, mailbox areas, wall areas, etc.
Produce a master redlined plan set with field review comments for inclusion in the 70% design
Prepare trip report
POST 50% ACTIVITIES
Activities to be conducted between the 50 and 70 percent reviews so data can be incorporated into the
70% PS&E package.
REVISE THE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ALIGNMENTS AND ALL OTHER ELEMENTS OF THE WORK THAT AFFECT THE FINAL
FOOTPRINT; UPDATE THE FOOTPRINT IMPACT; AND SUBMIT THE PLAN & PROFILE SHEETS AND CROSS-SECTIONS FOR REVIEW
AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FINALIZING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANS
REVEGETATION NEEDS

DETERMINE SEED, PLANT, AND FERTILIZER TYPES FOR WORK AREAS DISTURBED BY THE PROJECT, INCLUDING WASTE,
BORROW, AND ROADWAY OBLITERATION AREAS.
DRAFT SEED MIXTURES DETERMINED
SEED PRODUCERS CONTACTED TO DETERMINE AVAILABILITY.
SEEDING SEASONS, FERTILIZER REQUIREMENTS, METHOD OF SEEDING, APPLICATION RATES, MULCH TYPE, ETC.
DETERMINED BASED ON DISCUSSIONS WITH CLIENT OR MAINTAINING AGENCY AND PRODUCT SUPPLIERS.
DRAFT PLANTING STOCK DETERMINED
NURSERIES CONTACTED TO DETERMINE AVAILABILITY.
PLANTING SEASONS, FERTILIZER REQUIREMENTS, METHOD OF PLANTING, WATER REQUIREMENTS, STAKING, BACKFILL,
AND ETC. DETERMINED BASED ON DISCUSSIONS WITH CLIENT OR MAINTAINING AGENCY AND PRODUCT SUPPLIERS.
TREES (EXISTING OR PROPOSED) NOT ENCROACHING INTO CLEAR ZONE.

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