STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS . AND CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ROAD BRIDGES SECTION I General Features of Design (Seventh Revision) THE INDIAN ROADS CONGRESS 1998IRC:5-1998 CONTENTS Section ] GENERAL FEATURES OF DESIGN Clause No. Page No Introduction ” 1 100 Scope ” 3 101 Definitions 3 102 Collection of Data 6 103 Determination of Design Discharge “ 12 104 Determination of Linear Waterway and Effective Linear Waterway . 13 10S Spacing and Location of Piers and Abutments ” 15 106 Vertical Clearances " 15 107 Freeboard 16 108 Restricted Waterways ” 17 109 Obstructions and River Training ” 17 110 Determination of the Maximum Depth of Scour ” 7 V1 Kerbs ” 19 112. Width of Carriageway, Footpath & Median . 20 113 Superelevation a 14 Clearances ” 22 1s Railings, Parapets or Guide Posts ” 24 116 Drainage of Carriageway and Surface Finishes 29 M7 Access for Inspection and Maintenance ” 29 118 Road Signs and Signals LaClause No, Page No 19 Ubilities ” 31 120 Approaches to Bridges . 31 121 Bearings & Expansion Joints . 32 122 Bridge Foundations ” 32 123 Hlumination of Bridge Deck 33 124 Bridge Aesthetics 33 Appendices Appendix-1 . 35 Appendix-la 37 Appendix-2 ” “3B.