Structures Detailing Manual Topic No.

625-020-018
Introduction January 2019

I.3 COORDINATION
See Structures Manual Introduction I.7.

I.4 QUANTITY CALCULATIONS (Rev. 01/19)

A. The Basis of Estimates Manual describes the method of measurement, basis of
payment and required rounding accuracy for frequently used items. Calculate
quantities to one additional decimal place of precision compared to Designer
Interface/AASHTOWare Project input.
B. Calculate quantities by construction phase for each individual component e.g. end
bents, deck, traffic and pedestrian railings, expansion joints, bearings, reinforcing
steel, riprap, slope pavement, etc. For multiple adjacent bridges, whether built in
phases or at the same time, include quantities and quantity breakdowns with the
individual bridge they are associated with. For adjacent bridges with continuous slope
treatments or other similar features, e.g. median separated bridges, clearly indicate
the quantity breakdowns for each bridge in the plans.For pay items with a sub-unit
measurement, calculate the sub-units, and include the quantity in the plans only if
required by the Basis of Estimates Manual.
C. See Section 4.13.8 of the CADD Manual for directory location and file format for
quantity calculations by hand and for computer input and output.
D. Input estimated bridge quantities (for each bridge) into the Department's
computerized cost estimating system (Designer Interface/AASHTOWare Project) and
check the printout.

Modification for Non-Conventional Projects:

Delete SDM I.4.

I.5 SUMMARY OF STRUCTURES QUANTITIES BOXES

A. Complete and include in the Structures component plan set a "Summary of Structures
Quantities" box for each bridge. Include pay item numbers, descriptions, units, and
quantities. Pay items and quantities should be entered in the quantities box under the
appropriate bridge category, i.e. superstructure, substructure, foundation, etc. Under
each bridge category enter each component, e.g. End Bent 1, Intermediate Bent 2.
Under each component add a row for each pay item, add additional lines if necessary
to break down quantities by construction phase.
B. The Design Comments Column may be used to clarify quantities, or add extra
quantity details; e.g. includes 14.2 cy for pedestals.
C. Only include calculated quantities in the "Summary of Structures Quantities". Do not
show separate estimated quantities elsewhere in the plan set.

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