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Design Guidance
Design Standards
Standard Plans
Drawings standardize fabrication, installation, and construction methods.
Standard Specifications
Serves as a baseline for the work that is delivered by the WSDOT.
Plan Sheet Library
Drawings of site-specific details and experimental designs that are precluded from adoption as Standard Plans.
Bridge Design
Bridge and Structures Design, standard drawings and software.
Right of Way Plans
View exisiting right of way plan status report.
Hydraulics: Runoff, Bridges, Floodplains, Drainage
Drainage and structural design, analysis of erosion, migration and stabilization counter measures.
Publications / Other Resources
Design Manual
Standard Plans Manual
Plans Preparation Manual
Roadside Manual
Roadside Classification Plan
Hydraulics Manual
Highway Survey Manual
Highway Runoff Manual
Electronic Engineering Data Standards
Additional Engineering Manuals
Guidance and Policies
Design Manual
Guidelines, policies, and procedures in compliance with AASHTO, state and federal laws, and current practices.
Project Development
Standard Specs, Amendments, GSP's and wage rates.
Roadside Safety Design
State roadside safety policies.
Design Safety Research
Conducts analysis relating to safety and consistency of infrastructure design.
ADA, Roadside and Site Development
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) design guidelines assistance with Standard Plans and specifications. Contact
Sally Anderson
(360)
705-7242 for more information.
Traffic Design
Signals, work zone, signing, MUTCD and deliniation.
Urban Policy
Implementing the fundamental principles of context-sensitive design.
Design Assistance
Consultant Services Section
We obtain and manage architectural and engineering contracts for design and construction projects.
Limited and Managed Highway Access Project Guidance
Assistance with identifying regulations, developing access reports and preparing for public hearings.
Real Estate Services
Real Estate transactions for the department, auctions, and issuing guidelines.
Strategic Analysis and Estimating
Cost risk assessment, value engineering, estimating, and project development.
Value Engineering
Design decisions with the primary objective of value improvement.
Utilities, Railroad and Agreements
Utilities Accommodation Policy, Railroad and Construction Agreements.
Computer Aided Engineering
Software and information for electronic engineering deliverables.
Design Visualization
Assistance with creating projects in various media.
Project Management
Communication process for pre-construction and construction project management.