Roadway Design
Roadway Design provides technical expertise to department and consultant designers.
Roadway Design Manual
The Roadway Design Manual (RDM) defines the Department’s requirements for roadway design. The RDM consists of all sections shown below.
Contact Vaughn Nelson at vanelson@utah.gov or 801 910-2031 if you have questions about this manual.
Roadway Design Manuals
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Roadway Design Manual Drawings
Project Design Certification Forms
Roadway Design Manual Memoranda
Archives
Previous versions of Roadway Design Related Documents
CADD Support
This is your source for resources and information regarding Comptuter-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) at UDOT.
Be sure to check back occasionally for new information and downloads.
Additional Information:
CADD Downloads
The following useful downloads are available for developing CADD projects for UDOT.
CADD Standards for V8i Edition CADD and Projectwise
This will create the complete UDOT CAD_Standards folder for V8i Edition CADD and ProjectWise. This folder contains all resource files that define UDOT’s CADD Standards (zip file). Effective date: November 9, 2015. (Under construction.)
CADD Standards Manual
This is the official guide to the use of CADD Standards available for use in developing CADD-based projects for UDOT (PDF). Effective date: February, 2012
Plan Sheet Development Standards
This is the official guide to aid in the production of consistent plan sheets for UDOT construction projects (PDF). This download also includes sample drawings (PDF) and both are included in a self-extracting executable. Effective date: January 29, 2015
Geo-Referencing Micro Station Seed File/DTY File
Instructions for setting up a project coordinate system in MicroStation. Effective date: December 8, 2014
Summary Sheets
MicroSoft Excel worksheets to merge into blank summary sheet drawings. Included in CADD Standards above. Effective date: April 21, 2010.
Using CADD Setup Utility for Exported ProjectWise Projects
Instructions for consultants on using UDOT’s CADD Setup Utility for Exported ProjectWise Projects (PDF). Effective date: November 8, 2010
Text Sizes for Typical Plotting Scales
Chart to simplify text sizes to be usd for various typical plotting scales based on 11×17 sheet size (PDF). Effective date: March 15, 2002
Summary Sheet Training Manual
Instructions for merging MicroSoft Excel worksheets into blank summary sheet drawings (PDF). Effective date: October 7, 2003
Digital Signatures
Instructions on digitally signing the advertising plan set with Adobe Acrobat (PDF Portfoliio). Effective date: May 2013
Committing Survey Data to Graphics
Information on how to commit survey data to graphics with Survey SelectCAD (PDF). Effective date: March 15, 2002
Local Government Project Title Sheet - CADD
Title Sheet in Adobe PDF format for Local Government projects. For information only. Effective date: October 5, 2009 (Under construction.)
Local Government Project Title Sheet - PDF
Title Sheet in Adobe PDF format for Local Government projects. For information only. Effective date: October 5, 2009
Change Request Form
Form for submitting requests for changes to UDOT’s CADD Standards (Adobe .pdf). Effective date: February 12 2013. (Under construction.)
CADD E-mail Subscription
You can sign up for CADD-related e-mail to keep abreast of new material.
To sign up for this service, use the following link:
UDOT CADD/ProjectWise Training
UDOT CADD/ProjectWise online training is available on the Web.
We now have several Online CADD training items available on the Web. These are interactive sessions that you may view at your own pace.
These are currently under development and we will be posting new items as we get them developed.
These will open in a new window:
UDOT Online Scan Ref Training
UDOT Online Title Block Updating Training
UDOT Online Working with MicroStation XM & V8i Training
(Under construction).
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Resurfacing, Restoration, Rehabilitation (3R) Standards
If you have any questions about this document, contact:
George Lukes
Standards and Design Engineer
Email: glukes@utah.gov
Office: 801-965-4986
Cell: 801-633-8186
Value Engineering
Value Engineering is the most effective technique known to identify and eliminate unnecessary costs in product design, testing, manufacturing, construction, operations, maintenance, data, procedures and practices.
Value Engineering Manual of Instructions
Value Engineering (VE) is a function-oriented technique that has proven to be an effective management tool for achieving improved design, construction, and cost-effectiveness in various transportation program elements.
Additional Information:
Related UDOT Standard and Supplemental Specifications
UDOT Policy and Procedure 08A4-1
Contact Information
Fred Doehring
Director of Preconstruction
Email: fdoehring@utah.gov
Cell: (801) 633-6215
Digital Delivery
Survey and Geomatics
Survey and Geomatics Manual
The Survey and Geomatics Manual replaces the Aerial and Photogrammetry Manual.
This is the primary source of information related to general surveying activities and resources at UDOT.
Utility Survey Requirements
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Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The State of Utah, and The Utah Department of Transportation, shall in no event be liable for any lost profits, and special, indirect or consequential damages to any party, arising out of or in connection with the use or the inability to use the data hereon or the services provided. The Utah Department of Transportation provides this data and its services as a convenience to it’s customers. Furthermore, The Utah Department of Transportation reserves the right to change, revise, or otherwise discontinue published data and/or these services at any time without further notice.
The Utah Reference Network (TURN) GPS Site
The Utah Reference Network (TURN) GPS Site is now available.
TURN GPS is a network of permanently located GPS receivers, installed across the state, through partnerships between Cities, Counties and State using equipment and facilities, to generate real time high accuracy GPS positioning. TURN GPS is used for a range of precision GPS applications including surveying, engineering, construction and GIS data collection.
This is administered by the Utah Automated Geographic Reference Center (AGRC), and is available here:
Please visit this site to see if it can meet your needs!
Estimator’s Corner
The Estimator’s Corner is designed to provide cost estimating guidance and support for project teams. The page also shows on-going low bid accuracy and awardability statistics.
Please contact the Estimate Support Desk at 801-965-4708 for assistance with your estimating needs including Cost Estimating, Change Order Reviews, Time Component Estimating, and P+T Support.
Former Contractors on the UDOT Estimate Support team use production-based cost estimating at any phase of the project as requested and on all projects at advertising. Production-based cost estimates are more accurate than historical-based estimates and come with the added value of identifying opportunities to improve constructability and mitigate project risks.
Additional Information:
UDOT Market Watch Site
Additive Project Information
Helpful link:
Special Provision 00156S - Additive Work Bidding
M&P & A&D in PDBS - 2020 - Instructions
1) Log in with your PDBS User ID
2) Select the down arrow for Estimates
3) Select M and P
Estimating - Roadway Design Manual of Instructions
The UDOT Roadway Design Manual of Instruction Estimating Section 7.19 is provided to assist in estimating concerns.
Downloads:
Concept Cost Estimate Spreadsheet (Excel Spreadsheet – Updated December 20, 2018)
Inflation Projections – FY – 2019 (Updated December 20, 2018)
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Engineer’s Estimate Comparison – Current Fiscal Year Report (NOTE: This is for further construction.)
Engineer’s Estimate Comparison – Previous Fiscal Year Report (NOTE: This is for further construction.)
Engineer’s Estimate Comparison – Detailed Report (NOTE: This is for further construction.)
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Historical Based Cost Estimating – PDBS Training held July 26, and 27, 2011 (NOTE: Under construction)
Practical Design
Practical Design supports UDOT’s continuing emphasis on innovation, cost savings, and providing the public with the transportation system that meets their needs. The goal of Practical Design is to only build right sized projects that meet focused needs. This allows UDOT to spread limit resources more effectively throughout the transportation system.
Additional Information:
Practical Design Presentation 2011 UDOT Annual Conference
View or download the Practical Design Presentation from the 2011 UDOT Annual Conference from the below attachment.
The attached file is a PDF file. File size 4.3 mb.
Contact one of the following for a copy of this presentation in PowerPoint format.
George Lukes, glukes@utah.gov
Barry Axelrod, baxelrod@utah.gov
PowerPoint files available in the following format and file size:
Downloads:
Practical Design Implementation Memo (Added February 3, 2011) (NOTE: for repair)
Practical Design Guide (Added February 1, 2011) (NOTE: under construction)
Practical Design Savings Summary – Documenting Instructions (NOTE: under construction)
Life Cycle Cost Information and Guide Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis is the most appropriate economic evaluation process in deciding between various alternatives. It considers construction cost, rehabilitation, facility maintenance, and associated user impacts of all the alternatives over a specified service life. (NOTE: under construction)
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Tables – Excel Tables Engineering Economic Tables (NOTE: under construction)
Helpful link:
FHWA Life Cycle Cost Analysis (NOTE: under construction)