Description

Basic Highway Plan Reading:
Roadway plans are developed to provide a pictorial view of the existing facilities and proposed improvements on a particular portion of roadway. They convey information about the construction project itself ranging from the amount of construction materials used on the project to the amount of land necessary to accommodate the work. Various sections make up a complete set of highway plans and those that are included depend on the type of construction taking place.

This webinar takes participants through the various types of plans used at road departments. Participants discover how to read and interpret the different types of standard symbols and abbreviations. This course discusses features and details contained within plans; how to define the types of scales and identify dimensions found on plans. Sample roadway plans will be used. Local agency street maintenance crews and road departments will find the highway plans valuable tools to assist in right of way determination, easement location, and drainage features.

Learning Outcomes:
Measure using scale and stationing
Discuss the three basic views, symbols and abbreviations used in plans
Identify components of the layout sheet
Recognize information contained in the typical sections and the summary of quantities sheets
Identify information found in plan, profile, erosion control, pipe, and cross section sheets