Q A_Elk_Lake_Road_(10-31-2016).pdf

Project No. MT Beaverhead 237(1) Project Elk Lake Road

# General Technical Question Answer Date

1 X

There are no backwalls for the ends of the bridge shown on the drawing, can you please indicate what type of walls the contractor will need to provide? Please include material type, galvanized steel, precast concrete etc. and dimensions in your reply.

The back wall design/material is at the Contractor’s option.

2 X The specifications section 555.03 A (c) (1) require the guardrail to meet TL‐2 requirements but the drawings on sheet P.05 note 3 show a TL‐1 rail system. Please clarify.

See Amendment A001, which will be out shortly that corrects the SCR 555.03 A (c) (1) to reflect the TL-1 requirement.

3 X

Are the offset blocks shown between the guardrail posts and guardrail in the illustrative drawing on sheet P.05 a requirement? They are not mentioned in the specifications or drawing notes.

Typical railings are shown on P.05, contractor may submit an alternate rail as part of their bridge design, the railing must meet TL‐1.

4 X

The precast sill beams shown on drawing P.04 will weigh in excess of 56,000 lbs, can they be supplied in multiple pieces per sill or do they need to be one piece?

Multiple pieces are acceptable, provided the connections are designed and submitted for approval.

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10/28/16