Dim. L1 = 30'-0" Min. Dim. L1 = 30'-0" Min.

/ Cos Ø
GENERAL NOTES

Dim . M 1
Typical Case 1 & Case 2 Outside edge of Approach Slab (Coping) Longitudinal Const. Joint (Preferred 1. SURFACE TREATMENT: As an option to Class 4 Floor Finish (Bridge
shall match and conform with alignment location is at edge of lane, see Floor Grooving) per Section 400 a hand tined or heavy broomed finish

3"
of Left & Right Copings shown on Note 3 and Detail) (Typ. Cases 1 & 2) may be permitted on the concrete portion of the riding surface. Sidewalk
Edge adjacent
Superstructure Sheets (Typ.) areas shall receive a broomed finish. The top surface of the concrete
to flexible
pavement beneath the asphalt overlay shall be raked.
Edge adjacent to 2. CONDUIT: If required, see Structures Plans for Conduit Details.
Gutter Line Construction Joint
* flexible pavement 3. When a longitudinal construction joint is necessary or allowed by the
Bars 5C Gutter Line Permitted
Begin or End Bridge Engineer, the transverse steel shall be extended as shown in the
(Typ.) *
Limits of Asphalt Overlay (Front Face of Backwall Bars 5C Limits of Longitudinal Construction Joint Detail.
2'
-
if applicable) (Typ.) Asphalt Overlay 0" 4. The plan view for CASE 1 applies when the skew angle (Ø) = 0°.

Dim ension to m atch Superstructure Sheets

Relevant details also apply to CASE 2.

M atch Superstructure Sheets)

Ø Match skew 5. The plan view for CASE 2 applies where the skew angle (Ø) is > 0°.

Bottom of Slab)
Top of Slab) Back Face of
Backwall or angle at end The slab shown represents a skew to the right for an approach slab at

Edge of Bent of bridge begin bridge; approach slab at the end of bridge or a left skew shall be
Geometric Control Ø treated similarly.
Cap
Line Geometric Control 6. Welded Wire Reinforcement (WWR) for the edge of Approach Slabs on
Line retaining walls is not included in the estimated quantity for reinforcing
B
-0" M ax. (

90° (Typ.) steel and is considered incidental to the work. WWR must consist of Deformed
B
9" M ax. (

wire meeting the requirements of Specification Section 931.

7. Continue the asphalt pavement over the approach slab and match the friction
3" course type used on the roadway. See the Roadway Plans for asphalt overlay
1'

A A A Back Face of and optional base details.

Ba
rs Backwall or 8. Approach slabs shown in Plan View Cases 1 and 2 represent a typical
5B
Bars 5A1 @

9" Ba
Bars 8A2 @

rs @ Edge of Bent approach slab with edge barriers and no sidewalks. Provide railings, parapets

Dim . N (
* 5B 1'
-
@ 0"
Ba 9" Ma Cap and raised sidewalks as detailed in the Contract Plans.
rs Ma x.
(Pl 5C x. (
To
ac @ (Bo p Begin or End
ed 1' t of
be -0" tom Sl
twe ab Bridge (Front
Ma of )
en x. Sl
Ba (
To ab Face of Backwall
Construction Joint rs p ) 3"
Field Bend 5B of if applicable)
Permitted ,T Sl
Limits of Asphalt op ab
as required of )
Limits of Asphalt Overlay
Overlay 2'-0" Sl
(Typ.) ab
) 9" A
Gutter Line Gutter Line

Dim .
3"

M2
B B

* Dim. L2 = 30'-0" Min. / Cos Ø

9" Bars 5C @ 1'-0" Max. (Top of Slab) 9"
Typical Case 1 & Case 2
(Placed between Bars 5B, Top of Slab) CROSS REFERENCES:

3" Bars 5B @ 1'-0" Max. (Top of Slab) 3" PLAN VIEW (CASE 2)
For Section B-B, Longitudinal Construction Joint
Bars 5B @ 9" Max. (Bottom of Slab)
* Detail and Approach Slab Details see Sheet 2.
NOTE: Bars 5C are required as shown when either the
Dim. L2 = 30'-0" Min. 32" or 42" F-Shape Traffic Railings or the Traffic
Railing/Noise Wall are used at the edge of the

PLAN VIEW (CASE 1) Approach Slab.

Begin or End Bridge (Front Face
30'-0" (Min.) of Backwall if applicable)

See Structures Plans, Superstructure

Sheets for Joint Details
2'-0"
1
Bars 8A2 314" ± Cover 4" Concrete thickness between
1Ƃ " (Min.) Asphalt
134" Cover
gutter lines when deck planing is
Overlay (See Note 7) 134"
required by the Specifications
-0"

-134"
-0"

)
M in.
1'

1'

1'

(
9"
45°

Optional Base
Construction Joint
4" Cover (except (See Note 7) 2 Layers of 30 Lb. Smooth
2" Cover
Bars 5A1 Permitted
2" over wall panels) Roofing Paper
(Typ.)
02 PM

Bars 5B (Top
55:

Dowels (Billed with End Bents, see

& Bottom) (Typ.)
1:

End Bent Sheets for placement)

Back Face of Backwall (Beam

5/22/2014

SECTION A-A or Girder Bridge) or Edge

of Bent Cap (Flat Slab Bridge)
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2015 APPROACH SLABS
REVISION NO. NO.

07/01/14 DESIGN STANDARDS (FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT APPROACHES) 20900 1of 2

 Traffic Railing, 32" F
Edge of Approach Slab (Coping)
Shape shown, other
Traffic Railing
Traffic Railings and Approach Slab Bridge
(Type varies, C
Const. Joint Pedestrian/Bicycle
32" F-Shape shown)
Asphalt Overlay Railing similar Poured rubber or rapid Traffic Railing or Begin or End
Required
cure silicone 1" deep Pedestrian/Bicycle Railing Bridge
Traffic Railing or
NOTE:
Pedestrian/Bicycle Railing Shoulder Line
Geometry of Traffic Railings,
reinforcement; see relevant
Pedestrian/Bicycle Railings, Traffic
* Bars 5C
Separators and Sidewalks to match
Index for placement ƀ " Preformed Joint Filler - extend Top of Backwall
those on adjoining bridge. Bars from Front Face of Backwall to
SECTION B-B Asphalt Overlay
5A1 end of Wingwall Bridge Deck
Approach Slab
STANDARD APPROACH SLAB
Side
Bars 5B Cheekwall
Slope Front Face
Traffic Railing
Const. Joint of Backwall
Traffic Separator (Type varies, * Bars 5C
Required Const. Joint 32" F-Shape shown)
Asphalt Overlay (as Reqd.)
Required
(Typ.) Approach Slab
Bars 8A2
End Bent Beam or
Optional Base Embankment
C Wingwall Girder
(See Sheet 1, Note 7)
* Bars 5C End Bent Wingwall
SECTION THRU APPROACH SLAB VIEW C-C AT BEGIN OR END BRIDGE (BEAM
SECTION B-B * NOTE: Bars 5C are required as
AND END BENT WINGWALL BRIDGE SHOWN, FLAT SLAB BRIDGE SIMILAR)
APPROACH SLAB WITH TRAFFIC SEPARATOR shown when either the 32" or
42" F-Shape Traffic Railing APPROACH SLAB WITH WINGWALL DETAILS
or the Traffic Railing/Noise
Wall are used at the edge Edge of Approach Slab (Coping) Traffic Railing or Pedestrian/Bicycle
of the Approach Slab. Approach Slab Bridge
Median Traffic Railing Railing Parapet reinforcement; see
Traffic Railing, 32" F Shape
relevant Index for placement
shown, other Traffic Railings
Traffic Railing Traffic Railing or
and Pedestrian/Bicycle Begin or End
Const. Joint (Type varies, Pedestrian/Bicycle Railing
Asphalt Overlay Const. Joint Railing similar Bridge
Required 32" F-Shape D
(Typ.) Required
shown) Bars 8A2
WWR 4x4 ~ W4.0xW4.0 (Min. 2'-6" wide)
Asphalt Overlay ƀ " Thick Expanded
tied to the top of the bottom mat Top of Backwall
Bars 5A1 Polystyrene
of steel (See Sheet 1, Note 6)
Approach Slab

3" M in.
Bars 5B Bridge

W all
* Bars 5C

Coping)
* Bars 5C Deck
Retaining Wall Coping

-0" (
SECTION B-B

±
(as Reqd.)

-1"
Beam or
APPROACH SLAB WITH MEDIAN TRAFFIC RAILING ƀ " Thick Expanded

1'

2'
9"
Expanded Polystyrene Girder
45° Polystyrene
shown hatched (3" top

3"
Cheekwall
Traffic Railing (Type varies, & ƀ " each side)
D Face of Retaining Wall
32" F-Shape shown)
Retaining Wall (See Wall
** 5ƀ " (Min.) 5ƀ " (Min. thickness) lug on End 6"
Sheets for Details) Front Face
Pedestrian/Bicycle Bent to retain and conceal
Optional Base 6ƀ " of Backwall
Const. Joint Const. Joint Railing ** edge of Retaining Wall
Asphalt Overlay (See Sheet 1, Note 7) Actual location & width
Required Required Back Face of
vary depending on type
10ƀ " ± 6" ** Backwall
of Retaining Wall used

SECTION THRU APPROACH SLAB VIEW D-D AT BEGIN OR END BRIDGE (BEAM
AND RETAINING WALL BRIDGE SHOWN, FLAT SLAB BRIDGE SIMILAR)

APPROACH SLAB WITH RETAINING WALL DETAILS

SECTION B-B
APPROACH SLAB WITH SIDEWALK
6" 2'-0" 12"
Bars 5B may be full
Coping Approach Slab
Top of Retaining Wall
length or extended
Transition
Traffic Railing (Type 2'-0" Min.

Raised Sidewalk (geometry & reinforcement varies, 32" Vertical 3" Min. CROSS REFERENCES:

Coping
-0"
Coping
-3"
to match superstructure sheets) Shape shown)
Const. Joint 1'-9" Min.

2'
2'
Bars 5A1 For location of Section B-B and Longitudinal
Required lap Reqd.
Construction Joint see Sheet 1.
Asphalt Overlay

3"
ƀ" Preformed
03 PM

Joint Filler Provide Supplemental #4 Bar

55:

Bars 8A2 Bars 5B with 2" Min. concrete cover

1:

Longitudinal Const. Joint

COPING TRANSITION DETAIL FOR

SECTION B-B LONGITUDINAL CONSTRUCTION
5/22/2014

RETAINING WALLS WITH 2'-3" COPING HEIGHT

APPROACH SLAB WITH RAISED SIDEWALK JOINT DETAIL
(Railing Not Shown For Clarity)
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LAST DESCRIPTION: INDEX SHEET

2015 APPROACH SLABS
REVISION NO. NO.

07/01/14 DESIGN STANDARDS (FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT APPROACHES) 20900 2 of 2