Outlet
Variation in dike construction will be allowed to adapt to local
conditions when necessary.
Approach Traffic Cross road pipe culvert for Approach Traffic
B Type F dike for letdown structures may vary in length and plan
Edge of Pavement draining median or side ditch. Edge of Pavement D
in different locations. Tie ends of dike into natural ground at the
Shoulder Line Shoulder Line elevation of top of dike unless specified otherwise.
Refer to detail road plans and tabulation of drainage structures
for exact information on location, top elevation, shape, or any
variation from this plan for dikes.
C Coordinate dike construction with project provisions for erosion
A A
Flow Flow control as directed by the Engineer.
C
L Ditch C
L Ditch
Vary foreslope in LOCATION STATION Location Station Necessary material for construction of dikes is included in
LOCATION STATION a smooth line to left or right "Estimate of Quantities" for excavation.
fit end of culvert on centerline
Paymant for "Excavation of the class specified" is full
Ditch Block (Dike) of structure
B compensation for construction of dikes as indicated hereon
according to the Standard Specifications.
Top of Backslope
DESCRIPTION OF DIKES
Top of C
(TYPE M AND G) Backslope
Fl Type M - Normal ditch block for medians or roadway side ditches.
TYPICAL PLAN FOR DITCH BLOCK (DIKE) ow
D Type G - Ditch block using established ditch grades. For median
(TYPE F) or side ditches.
Design top
TYPICAL PLAN FOR DIKE AT LETDOWN STRUCTURES Type F - Dike for letdowns or other structures away from roadway
area. Refer to project plans for details.
elevation
of dike
Roadway Profile
FLOW
Shoulder Line 1 Top of Dike
15'-0'' (level)
Variable
1
Drainage Structure 3 1 Design Ditch Grade to accomplish purpose of Ditch Block.
Rounded Top Var.
Maximum slope approximately 10:1 relative to roadway
1 Var. 3 Letdown grade.
FLOW
1 Structure
2 No greater than 10:1.
(TYPE G)
3 8:1 slope relative to approach roadway for any portion of
TYPICAL SECTION A-A dike constructed within 50' of edge of roadway with
Siltation provision FLOW
approaching traffic. Any portion of dike beyond 50' from
when necessary. edge of roadway may vary from 8:1 to a maximum of 2.5:1
Roadway Profile at 100' from roadway.
Design top
Shoulder Line 4 18" unless specified otherwise.
elevation of dike (TYPE F)
TYPICAL SECTION C-C
Drainage Structure
Variable 2
FLOW
Top of dike
Ditch Grade
rounded approx.
5'-0'' wide (TYPE M)
TYPICAL SECTION A-A
Natural ground
Edge of Design top
C slope may vary
Pavement elevation of dike L
Design Foreslope
Backslope (or opposite Variable
REVISION
roadway foreslope)
Actual Top Top of Dike 1 10-20-15
of Dike (level)
(Rounded)
EW-110
STANDARD ROAD PLAN SHEET 1 of 1
Outlet FLOW Siltation provision Normal Min. 1'-0'' REVISIONS: Replaced the DOT logo in the title block with the new version.
Max. 6'' Possible Ground Line when necessary
Variable Foreslope
(TYPE F)
APPROVED BY DESIGN METHODS ENGINEER
4
TYPICAL SECTION D-D
(TYPE M AND G)
DITCH BLOCKS AND DIKES
TYPICAL SECTION B-B