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DIVISION8.GR8 MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION 11.GR8 GUARDRAIL BSP1102.GB8 Materials BSP110201.GB8 Beam Guardrail BSP11020101.GB8 Post and Blocks BSP110201011.MB8 (Steel Shear Plates and Backing Plates) (BSP February 22, 2001) Use in thrie beam retrofit projects with beam guardrail Type Thrie Beam using timber blockouts wedged between openings in existing concrete baluster rails. Include with 0221.MR6, 02318.MR6, BSP110201021.GB8, BSP 110201022.GB8, BSP110301A1.GB8, and BSP110301C2.GB8. BSP110201012.GB8 (Grout) (BSP July 12, 2000) Use in thrie beam retrofit projects with beam guardrail Type Thrie Beam using a steel post connection to the existing concrete curb or railbase. Include with 0221.MR6, 02318.MR6, BSP110201021.GB8, and BSP110301A2.GB8. BSP110201013.MB8 (Steel Angles for Timber Blockout Connection to Truss) (BSP October 13, 2003) Use in thrie beam retrofit projects with beam guardrail Type Thrie Beam requiring timber blockout connection to existing steel truss members. Include with BSP110201022.GB8 and other appropriate BSP's supplementing Sections 8-11.2 and 8-11.3(1). BSP110201014.MB8 (Beam Guardrail Type WP Thrie Beam) (BSP November 5, 2006) Use in thrie beam retrofit projects with weak post thrie beam guardrail retrofit (beam guardrail Type WP Thrie Beam). Include with 07012.FR1, BSP110201022.GB8, BSP110301A3.MB8, BSP110301C4.GB8, BSP1103021.GB8, BSP1103041.GB8, and BSP1105A1.MB8. BSP11020102.GB8 Hardware BSP110201021.GB8 (Resin Bonded Anchors) (BSP July 12, 2000) Use in thrie beam retrofit projects requiring resin bonded anchors for connection to concrete baluster railing end posts, and concrete curbs and railbases. Include with 0221.MR6, 02318.MR6, and either BSP110201011.MB8, BSP110201022.GB8, BSP110301A1.GB8, and BSP110301C2.GB8, or BSP110201012.MB8 and BSP110301A2.GB8. BSP110201022.GB8 (Lag Screws) (BSP July 12, 2000) Use in thrie beam retrofit projects requiring connections with lag screws to timber members and blockouts. BSP1103.GB8 Construction Requirements BSP110301.GB8 Beam Guardrail BSP110301A.GB8 Erection of Posts BSP110301A1.GB8 (Timber Blockouts for Beam Guardrail Type Thrie Beam) (BSP October 2, 2000) Use in thrie beam retrofit projects with beam guardrail Type Thrie Beam using timber blockouts wedged between openings in existing concrete baluster rails. Include with 0221.MR6, 02318.MR6, BSP110201011.MB8, BSP110201021.GB8, BSP110201022.GB8, and BSP110301C2.GB8. BSP110301A2.GB8 (Steel Posts for Beam Guardrail Type Thrie Beam) (BSP July 12, 2000) Use in thrie beam retrofit projects with beam guardrail Type Thrie Beam using a steel post connection to the existing concrete curb or railbase. Include with 0221.MR6, 02318.MR6, BSP110201012.GB8, BSP110201021.GB8, and BSP110301A2.GB8. BSP110301A3.MB8 (Beam Guardrail Type WP Thrie Beam) (BSP November 5, 2006) Include in thrie beam retrofit projects with weak post thrie beam guardrail retrofit (beam guardrail Type WP Thrie Beam). Include with 07012.FR1, BSP110201014.MB8, BSP110201022.GB8, BSP110301C4.GB8, BSP1103021.GB8, BSP1103041.GB8 and BSP1105A1.MB8. BSP110301C.GB8 Erection of Rail BSP110301C1.GB8 (Field Measuring to Existing Type 3 Anchors) (BSP July 12, 2000) Include in thrie beam retrofit projects when existing Type 3 anchors are being salvaged for reuse as part of the retrofitted guardrail system.

BSP110301C2.GB8 (Attaching Beam Guardrail Type Thrie Beam to Timber Blockouts) (BSP January 12, 2004) Use in thrie beam retrofit projects with beam guardrail Type Thrie Beam using timber blockouts wedged between openings in existing concrete baluster rails. Include with 0221.MR6, 02318.MR6, BSP110201011.MB8, BSP110201021.GB8, BSP110201022.GB8, and BSP110301A1.GB8. BSP110301C3.GB8 (Thrie Beam Expansion Joint Element) (BSP July 12, 2000) Use in thrie beam retrofit projects where the beam guardrail elements are continuous across interior bridge expansion joints. BSP110301C4.GB8 (Beam Guardrail Type WP Thrie Beam) (BSP January 12, 2004) Include in thrie beam retrofit projects with weak post thrie beam guardrail retrofit (beam guardrail Type WP Thrie Beam). Include with 07012.FR1, BSP110201014.MB8, BSP110201022.GB8, BSP110301A3.MB8, BSP1103021.GB8, BSP1103041.GB8 and BSP1105A1.MB8. BSP110302.GB8 Guardrail Construction Exposed to Traffic BSP1103021.GB8 (Beam Guardrail Type WP Thrie Beam) (BSP July 12, 2000) Include in thrie beam retrofit projects with weak post thrie beam guardrail retrofit (beam guardrail Type WP Thrie Beam). Include with 07012.FR1, BSP110201014.MB8, BSP110201022.GB8, BSP110301A3.MB8, BSP110301C4.GB8, BSP1103041.GB8, and BSP1105A1.MB8. BSP110304.GB8 Removing Guardrail BSP1103041.GB8 (Beam Guardrail Type WP Thrie Beam) (BSP July 12, 2000) Include in thrie beam retrofit projects with weak post thrie beam guardrail retrofit (beam guardrail Type WP Thrie Beam). Include with 07012.FR1, BSP110201014.MB8, BSP110201022.GB8, BSP110301A3.MB8, BSP110301C4.GB8, BSP1103021.GB8, and BSP1105A1.MB8. 1105.GB8 Payment BSP1105A.GB8 Use preceding the following: BSP1105A1.MB8 (Removal Costs Included in Beam Guardrail Type WP Thrie Beam) (BSP July 12, 2000) Include in thrie beam retrofit projects with weak post thrie beam guardrail retrofit (beam guardrail Type WP Thrie Beam). Include with 07012.FR1, BSP110201014.MB8, BSP110201022.GB8, BSP110301A3.MB8, BSP110301C4.GB8, BSP1103021.GB8, BSP1105A1.MB8, and BSP1103041.GB8. 12.GR8 CHAIN LINK FENCE AND WIRE FENCE 1202.GR8 Materials BSP12022.MB8 (Cable Fence) (BSP September 8, 2003) Use in projects with cable fence. Include with BSP1203012.MB8, BSP120401.MB8, and BSP12052.MB8. Include with BSP1203011.GB8 when anchoring the cable fence posts to existing concrete structures. Include with BSP1203013.GB8 when painting of the galvanized fence posts is required. BSP1203.GB8 Construction Requirements BSP120301.GB8 (Cable Fence) Use once preceding the following: BSP1203011.GB8 (Field Measuring For Cable Fence) (BSP September 8, 2003) Use in projects with cable fence when anchoring the cable fence posts to existing concrete structures. Include with BSP12022.MB8, BSP1203012.MB8, BSP120401.MB8, and BSP12052.MB8. Include with BSP1203013.GB8 when painting of the galvanized fence posts is required. BSP1203012.MB8 (Cable Fence) (BSP September 8, 2003) Use in projects with cable fence. Include with BSP12022.MB8, BSP120401.MB8, and BSP12052.MB8. Include with BSP1203011.GB8 when anchoring the cable fence posts to existing concrete structures. Include with BSP1203013.GB8 when painting of the galvanized fence posts is required. BSP1203013.GB8 (Cable Fence) (BSP September 8, 2003) Use in projects with cable fence. Include with BSP12022.MB8, BSP120401.MB8, and BSP12052.MB8. Include with BSP1203011.GB8 when anchoring the cable fence posts to existing concrete structures. BSP1204.GB8 Measurement BSP120401.MB8 (Cable Fence) (BSP September 8, 2003) Use in projects with cable fence. Include with BSP12022.MB8, BSP1203012.MB8, and BSP12052.MB8. Include with BSP1203011.GB8 when anchoring the cable fence posts to existing concrete structures. Include with BSP1203013.GB8 when painting of the galvanized fence posts is required. 1205.GR8 Payment BSP12052.MB8 (Cable Fence) (BSP September 8, 2003) Use in projects with cable fence. Include with BSP12022.MB8, BSP1203012.MB8, and BSP120401.MB8. Include with BSP1203011.GB8 when anchoring the cable fence posts to existing concrete structures. Include with BSP1203013.GB8 when painting of the galvanized fence posts is required. 20.GR8 ILLUMINATION, TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, AND ELECTRICAL 2002.GR8 Materials BSP20021.MB8 (Traffic Signal Shaft Foundation Shaft Casing and Slurry) (BSP September 8, 2003) Use in traffic signal projects with shaft foundations in seak soils, with the concurrence of the Materials Laboratory Geotechnical Branch. Include with BSP2203041.SB8 and BSP20051.GB8. 2003.GR8 Construction Requirements BSP200304.GB8 Foundations BSP2003041.SB8 (Shafts for Signal Standard Foundations) (BSP August 4, 2008) Use in traffic signal projects with shaft foundations in weak soils, with the concurrence of the Materials Laboratory Geotechnical Branch. The fill-in specifies the location(s) of the shaft(s) requiring construction under these construction requirements. Include with BSP20021.MB8 and BSP20051.GB8. (One fill-in) BSP2005.GB8 Payment BSP20051.GB8 (Removing Traffic Signal Shaft Obstructions) (BSP September 8, 2003) Use in traffic signal projects with shaft foundations in Weak soils, with the concurrence of the Materials Laboratory Geotechnical Branch. Include with BSP20021.MB8 and BSP2003041.SB8. BSP21.GB8 PERMANENT SIGNING BSP2102.GB8 Materials BSP210201.GB8 Sign Suport Structures

         BSP210201A.GB8 Use preceding the following BSP only


BSP210201A1.MB8 (Shafts for Sign Structure Foundations)
(BSP August 4, 2008)
Use in sign structure projects with shaft foundations
where the shaft diameter is 48 inches or greater, or
where the shaft depth is 15 feet or greater, or where
the Materials Laboratory Geotechnical Branch identifies the
foundation soils as sufficiently weak to require use of
this specification.
Include with BSP210309F2.SB8 and BSP210501.GB8. BSP21020101.GB8 Steel Structures and Posts BSP210201011.MB8 (Monotube Sign Structures) (BSP October 2, 2006) Use in projects with monotube sign bridges and/or monotube cantilever sign structures. Include with either BSP210309A1.MB8 or BSP210309A2.SB8, BSP210309F1.GB8, and BSP2104.FB8. Include with BSP210201012.GB8 when sign structures are constructed with round tube or pipe. BSP210201012.GB8 (Monotube Sign Structures of round tube or pipe) (BSP August 5, 2002) Use in projects with monotube sign bridges and/or monotube cantilever sign structures, constructed with round tube or pipe. Include with BSP210201011.GB8, either BSP210309A1.MB8 or BSP210309A2.SB8, BSP210309F1.GB8, and BSP2104.FB8. BSP2103.GB8 Construction Requirements BSP210309.GB8 Sign Structures BSP210309A.GB8 Fabrication of Sign Structures BSP210309A1.MB8 (Monotube Sign Structures) (BSP February 20, 2002) Use in projects with monotube sign bridges and/or monotube cantilever sign structures painted with the conventional gray color (Federal Standard 595B No. 35237). Include with BSP210201011.MB8, BSP210309F1.GB8, and BSP2104.FB8. Include with BSP210201012.GB8 when sign structures are constructed with round tube or pipe. BSP210309A2.SB8 (Monotube Sign Structures) (BSP August 16, 2004) Use in projects with monotube sign bridges and/or monotube cantilever sign structures painted a color other than the conventionally specified gray color. Include with BSP210201011.MB8, BSP210309F1.GB8, and BSP2104.FB8. Include with BSP210201012.GB8 when sign structures are constructed with round tube or pipe. The fill-in specifies the Federal Standard 595B color number, or the color name if no number. (1 fill-in)
BSP210309E.GB8 Bridge Mounted Sign Brackets BSP210309E1.FB8 (Bridge Mounted Sign Brackets) (BSP December 14, 2000) Use in projects with bridge mounted sign brackets. The first and third fill-ins specify the sign bracket number(s). The second fill-in itemizes the structural carbon steel quantity for each sign bracket. The fourth fill-in specifies the quantity of the hole drilling required for the resin bonded anchors for each sign bracket. (4 fill-ins) BSP210309F.GB8 Foundations
BSP210309F1.GB8 (Deleting Grout Pad for Monotube Sign Structures) (BSP July 12, 2000) Use in projects with monotube sign bridges and/or monotube cantilever sign structures. Include with BSP210201011.MB8, either BSP210309A1.MB8 or BSP210309A2.SB8, and BSP210309F1.GB8. Include with BSP210201012.GB8 when sign structures are constructed with round tube or pipe.


BSP210309F2.SB8 (Shafts for Sign Structure Foundations)
(BSP August 4, 2008)
Use in sign structure projects with shaft foundations
where the shaft diameter is 48 inches or greater, or
where the shaft depth is 15 feet or greater, or where
the Materials Laboratory Geotechnical Branch identifies
the foundation soils as sufficiently weak to require use
of this specification. The fill-in specifies the location(s)
of the shaft(s) requiring construction under these construction
requirements. Include with BSP210201A1.MB8 and BSP210501.GB8.
(1 fill-in)
BSP2104.GB8 Measurement BSP210401.FB8 (Monotube Sign Structures) (BSP July 12, 2000) Use in projects with monotube sign bridges and/or monotube cantilever sign structures. The first fill in specifies the type of sign structure work included (sign bridge or cantilever sign structure or both). The second fill-in itemizes the quantities and work involved with each sign structure. Include with BSP210201011.MB8, either BSP210309A1.MB8 or BSP210309A2.SB6, and BSP210309F1.GB8. Include with BSP210201012.GB8, when sign structures are constructed with round tube or pipe. (2 fill-ins)


BSP2105.GB8 Payment


BSP210501.GB8 (Shafts for Sign Structure Foundation)
(BSP New Date)
Use in sign structure projects with shaft foundations where
the shaft diameter is 48 inches or greater, or where the shaft
depth is 15 feet or greater, or where the Materials Laboratory
Geotechnical Branch identifies the foundation soils as sufficiently
weak to require use of this specification.
Include with BSP210201A1.MB8 and BSP210309F2.SB8.