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Design Reference Resource Center

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The following links below provide access to many commonly used ODOT Reference Materials such as Design Manuals, Specifications and Standard Drawings. Click on the item link in the "Where can I find " column to access the item of interest to you.

Construction Reference Resource Center
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the Construction Reference Resource Center (CRRC),
 for access to Construction related documents 

 

 

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A B C D E F G H I - K L M N O PQ R S T U - Z
 

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4/19/2013
 

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expand Year : 2016 ‎(4)
 

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collapse Publication : Aesthetic Design Guidelines ‎(1)
Aesthetic Design Guidelines
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September 2000
collapse Publication : Airport Directory ‎(1)
Airport Directory
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2005-2006 *Aviation
 

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collapse Publication : Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities - Planning Guidelines ‎(1)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities - Planning Guidelines
October 2005 *Statewide Planning and Research
collapse Publication : Bid Letting Pamphlet  ‎(1)
Bid Letting Pamphlet
No list available
Updated for each sale *Contracts
collapse Publication : Bid Tabs ‎(1)
Bid Tabs
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Updated After Each Sale *Contracts
collapse Publication : BMPs for Temporary Sediment Erosion Control ‎(1)
Best Management Practices (BPM) for Temporary Sediment Erosion Control Spreadsheet (XLS)
Updated Regularly *Construction Administration
collapse Publication : Bridge Design Manual ‎(1)
Bridge Design Manual
July 20, 2012Structural Engineering
collapse Publication : Bridge Inspection Report (BMS Query) (Intranet Only)  ‎(1)
Bridge Inspection Report (BMS Query) (Intranet Only)
No list available
Updated Regularly *Structural Engineering
collapse Publication : Bridge Inspection: Manual of Bridge Inspection ‎(1)
Bridge Inspection: Manual of Bridge Inspection 2010
2010 update and the applications affectedStructural Engineering
collapse Publication : Bridge Inventory Coding Guide ‎(1)
Bridge Inventory Coding Guide
No list available
July 2009*Structural Engineering
collapse Publication : Bridge Maintenance Manual ‎(1)
Bridge Maintenance Manual
No list available
Draft Only *Structural Engineering
collapse Publication : Bridge Photos  ‎(1)
Bridge Photos
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Updated Regularly *Structural Engineering
 

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collapse Publication : CADD Standards ‎(2)
CADD Engineering Standards Manual
April 19, 2013CADD & Mapping Services
CADD Support and Standards for MicroStation and GEOPAK
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April 19, 2013CADD & Mapping Services
collapse Publication : Certified Traffic Manual ‎(1)
Certified Traffic Manual
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June 2007Modeling & Forecasting
collapse Publication : Construction and Material Specifications ‎(2)
Construction and Material Specifications (2010)
No list available
January 21, 2011*Construction Administration
Construction and Material Specifications (2013)

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January 1, 2013*Construction Administration
collapse Publication : Construction Inspection Forms ‎(1)
Construction Inspection Forms
No list available
October 15, 2006 *Construction Administration
collapse Publication : Construction Inspection Manual of Procedures 2009 ‎(1)
Construction Inspection Manual of Procedures 2009
No list available
June 1, 2009 *Construction Administration
collapse Publication : Consultant Announcements ‎(1)
Consultant Announcements
No list available
Updated Regularly *Consultant Services
collapse Publication : Consultant Contracts Administration Manual ‎(1)
Consultant Contracts Administration Manual
No list available
December, 1998 *Consultant Services
collapse Publication : Cost Estimation Support ‎(1)
Cost Estimation Support
April 19, 2013*Estimating
collapse Publication : County Conveyance Standards ‎(1)
County Conveyance Standards
No list available
Varies by countyReal Estate
collapse Publication : Culvert Management ‎(2)
Culvert Management Manual
December 2003Hydraulic Engineering
Culvert Management Training Manual

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October 19, 2012Hydraulic Engineering
 

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collapse Publication : Design Build Scope Documents ‎(1)
Design Build Scope Documents
April 15, 2011Construction Management
collapse Publication : Design Value Engineering ‎(2)
Design Value Engineering Policy
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March 27, 2009 *Roadway Engineering
Design Value Engineering Standard Procedures
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March 27, 2009 *Production Management
collapse Publication : DESTAPE (Traffic Information Management Section) ‎(1)
DESTAPE (Traffic Information Management Section)
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Updated Regularly *Tech. Services
 

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collapse Publication : Environmental Services Handbooks and Guidelines ‎(10)
2010 Ecological Manual
February 18, 2010Environmental Services
Categorical Exclusion Toolkit
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*Environmental Services
Cultural Resources Manual
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July 9, 2004 *Environmental Services
Environmental Site Assessment Manual
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April 2009 *Environmental Services
Guidance for Best Practices for Incorporating Environmental Justice into Ohio Transportation and Environmental Processes
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August 2002 *Environmental Services
MS4 Regulated Area Mapping
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July 11, 2005 *Environmental Services
Noise Analysis Manual (ODOT Highway Traffic Noise Analysis Manual)
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February 2013 *Environmental Services
Public Involvement Guide/Appendices/Samples
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December 11, 2002 *Environmental Services
Section 4(f) Resources
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2002 *Environmental Services
Waterways Permit Manual
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October 16, 2009Environmental Services
 

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collapse Publication : Functional Classification System ‎(1)
Functional Classification System
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Updated Every 10 YearsSystems Planning & Program Management
 

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collapse Publication : Geotechnical Engineering ‎(12)
GB1: Plan Subgrades
January 20, 2012Geotechnical Engineering
GB1: Subgrade Analysis Spreadsheet
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January 20, 2012Geotechnical Engineering
GB2: Special Benching and Sidehill Embankment Fills
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January 21, 2011Geotechnical Engineering
GB3: Rock Cut Slope & Catchment Design
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April 15, 2011Geotechnical Engineering
GB4: Guidelines for the use of Geotechnical Instrumentation
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May 30, 2008Geotechnical Engineering
GB5: Geotechnical Submission Guidelines
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April 18, 2008Geotechnical Engineering
GB6: Shear Strength of Proposed Embankments
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January 21, 2011Geotechnical Engineering
GB7: Drilled Shaft Landslide Stabilization Design
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April 15, 2011Geotechnical Engineering
GB9: Geotechnical Software
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April 18, 2008Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering Design Checklists
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January 9, 2009Geotechnical Engineering
Manual for Abandoned Underground Mine - Inventory and Risk Assessment
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May 15, 1998Geotechnical Engineering
Specifications for Geotechnical Explorations
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January 20, 2012Geotechnical Engineering
collapse Publication : GIS Information ‎(2)
GIS Information
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Updated Regularly *Tech. Services
GIS Web Map - ODOT Intranet Only
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Updated Regularly *Tech. Services
collapse Publication : Guidelines for Traffic Control in Work Zones ‎(1)
Guidelines for Traffic Control in Work Zones (Pocket Guide)
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2012 *Roadway Engineering
 

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collapse Publication : Highway Plan Reading Manual ‎(1)
Highway Plan Reading Manual
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March 2003 *Real Estate
 

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collapse Publication : Inflation Calculator ‎(1)
Inflation Calculator
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Updated RegularlyEstimating
collapse Publication : Innovative Contracting Manual ‎(1)
Innovative Contracting Manual
May 1, 2010 *Construction Administration
collapse Publication : Item Master ‎(1)
Item Master
Updated Regularly *Estimating
 

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collapse Publication : Locally Administered Transportation Projects ‎(1)
Locally Administered Transportation Projects - Manual of Procedures
May 12, 2008Local Programs
collapse Publication : Location and Design Manuals ‎(3)
Location and Design Manual, Volume 1 - Roadway Design
April 19, 2013Roadway Engineering
Location and Design Manual, Volume 2 - Drainage Design
January 18, 2013Hydraulic Engineering
Location and Design Manual, Volume 3 - Highway Plans
April 19, 2013CADD and Mapping Services
 

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collapse Publication : Mapping and Surveying Specifications ‎(1)
Mapping and Surveying Specifications (see Survey & Mapping Specifications)
see Survey & Mapping Specifications
CADD & Mapping Services
collapse Publication : Maps ‎(1)
Maps
No list available
Updated Regularly *Various Offices
collapse Publication : MBE/DBE Contractor Info ‎(1)
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)/ Disadvantaged Business (DBE) Contractor Information
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Updated regulary *Contracts
collapse Publication : MPO Administrative Manual  ‎(1)
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Administrative Manual
September 2004 *Systems Planning & Program Management
 

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collapse Publication : NPDES Implementation Plan ‎(1)
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Implementation Plan
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May 9, 2003 *Hydraulic Engineering
 

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collapse Publication : Ohio Certified Traffic Manual ‎(1)
Ohio Certified Traffic Manual
June 2007Modeling & Forecasting
collapse Publication : OMUTCD ‎(1)
Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD)
January 20, 2012Roadway Engineering
 

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collapse Publication : Pavement Design Manual ‎(1)
Pavement Design Manual
January 20, 2012Pavement Engineering
collapse Publication : Pavement Preventative Maintenance Program Guidelines ‎(1)
Pavement Preventative Maintenance Program Guidelines
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May 1, 2001 *Pavement Engineering
collapse Publication : Permitted Lane Closure Information ‎(1)
Permitted Lane Closure Information
No list available
Updated Regularly *Roadway Engineering
collapse Publication : Plan Insert Sheets ‎(4)
Plan Insert Sheets: Hydraulics
No list available
Updated regularly *Hydraulic Engineering
Plan Insert Sheets: Roadway
No list available
January 18, 2013Roadway Engineering
Plan Insert Sheets: Structures
No list available
April 15, 2005Structural Engineering
Plan Insert Sheets: Traffic
No list available
April 19, 2013Roadway Engineering
collapse Publication : Policies and Standard Operating Procedures ‎(2)
Policies (External)
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Various dates *Various Offices
Policies (ODOT Intranet Only)
No list available
Various dates *Various Offices
collapse Publication : Pre-Approved Materials List (Qualified Products List) ‎(1)
Pre-Approved Materials Lists (Qualified Products Lists)
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Updated Regularly *Materials Management
collapse Publication : Pre-Qualified Consultants and Contractors ‎(2)
Pre-Qualified Consultants (Engineering, Right of Way Acquisition and Environmental Categories)
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Updated Regularly *Office of Consultant Services
Pre-Qualified Contractors
No list available
Updated Regularly *Contracts
collapse Publication : Project Development Process Manual - 2012 Version ‎(1)
Project Development Process Manual - 2012 Version
Environmental Services
collapse Publication : Proposal Notes ‎(3)
Proposal Note Roster (ODOT Intranet Only)
No list available
Updated Regularly *Estimating
Proposal Notes #000-100 (Proposal notes to be specified by the Office of Contracts)
April 18, 2008 *Contracts
Proposal Notes #101-999 (Proposal notes to be specified by the District Office)
July 20, 2012Construction Administration
collapse Publication : Quality Standards for Temporary TCDs... ‎(1)
Quality Standards for Temporary TCDs & Acceptable Delineation Methods for Vehicles
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July 2009Roadway Engineering
 

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collapse Publication : Real Estate Policies and Procedures Manuals ‎(9)
Real Estate Policies and Procedures Manual: Acquisition Manual
January 3, 2012Real Estate
Real Estate Policies and Procedures Manual: Appraisal
January 3, 2012Real Estate
Real Estate Policies and Procedures Manual: Consultant Contract Administration for Right of Way Services
January 16, 2007Real Estate
Real Estate Policies and Procedures Manual: Cost Estimating Procedures
April 15, 2005Real Estate
Real Estate Policies and Procedures Manual: Property Management
June 23, 2011Real Estate
Real Estate Policies and Procedures Manual: Railroad Coordination
January 1, 2007Real Estate
Real Estate Policies and Procedures Manual: Relocation
November 3, 2011Real Estate
Real Estate Policies and Procedures Manual: Right of Way Plans
April 15, 2011Real Estate
Real Estate Policies and Procedures Manual: Utilities
April 25, 2005Real Estate
collapse Publication : Roadside Safety Devices ‎(1)
Roadway Standards: Proprietary Roadway Safety Devices
No list available
October 20, 2006 *Roadway Engineering
collapse Publication : Roadview Explorer ‎(1)
Roadview Explorer - Digital Photolog System (ODOT Intranet Only)
No list available
Varies by roadway section *Tech. Services
collapse Publication : Roadway Inventory (Transportation Information Management - TIMS) ‎(1)
Roadway Inventory (Transportation Information Management - TIMS)
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Various Dates *Tech. Services
 

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collapse Publication : Sample Plan Sheets ‎(1)
Sample Plan Sheets
April 15, 2011CADD and Mapping Services
collapse Publication : Sampling and Testing Manual ‎(1)
Sampling and Testing Manual
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June 1, 2008Materials Management
collapse Publication : Specification for Consulting Services ‎(1)
Specification for Consulting Services
No list available
2010 Edition *Consultant Services
collapse Publication : Standard Drawings: Bridges ‎(1)
Standard Drawings: Bridges - Standard Bridge Drawings
July 20, 2012Structural Engineering
collapse Publication : Standard Drawings: Construction ‎(3)
Standard Drawings: Construction - Hydraulic (CB, HW, I, MH, DM, WQ Series)
January 18, 2013Hydraulic Engineering
Standard Drawings: Construction - Pavement (BP Series)
July 16, 2004 *Pavement Engineering
Standard Drawings: Construction - Roadway (F, GR, RM, and BP- 2.6; 4.1; 5.1; 7.1; 9.1 Series) and Roadside (LA Series)
January 18, 2013Roadway Engineering
collapse Publication : Standard Drawings: Traffic ‎(1)
Traffic
January 18, 2013Roadway Engineering
collapse Publication : Standard Scope Forms ‎(2)
Major Scope (PDP Development Process Scope of Services)
No list available
March 9, 2007 *Consultant Services
Minor Scope (PDP Development Process Scope of Services)
No list available
March 9, 2007 *Consultant Services
collapse Publication : State Highway Access Management Manual ‎(1)
State Highway Access Management Manual
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December, 2001 *Roadway Engineering
collapse Publication : Straight Line Diagrams ‎(1)
Straight Line Diagrams
No list available
January 2008 *Tech. Services
collapse Publication : Structures Design Data Sheets ‎(1)
Structures Design Data Sheets
No list available
October 17, 2003Structural Engineering
collapse Publication : Summaries of Contracts Awarded and Historical Bid Data ‎(2)
Historical Bid Data
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Updated regularly *Estimating
Summary of Contracts Awarded
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Updated regularly *Estimating
collapse Publication : Supplemental Specifications ‎(1)
Supplemental Specifications
July 20, 2012Construction Administration
collapse Publication : Survey & Mapping Specifications ‎(1)
Survey & Mapping Specifications
October 15, 2010CADD and Mapping Services
 

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collapse Publication : Traffic Control Zones ‎(1)
Traffic Regulations Databases (Speed Zones, Parking Restriction, School Zones & Village Signal Permits)
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Updated Regularly *Traffic Engineering
collapse Publication : Traffic Engineering Manual ‎(2)
Sign Design Manual (Traffic Engineering Manual Section 295-2)
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October 19, 2012Roadway Engineering
Traffic Engineering Manual
April 19, 2013Roadway Engineering
collapse Publication : Traffic Survey Reports (Traffic Counts) ‎(1)
Traffic Survey Reports (Traffic Counts)
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