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1.1 - PRELIMINARY PLANNING. Give each project and each structure an
appropriate and unique name or number. With several bridges included in one
project and more than one bridge installation over the same stream, a unique name
is desired, and a unique number (mile post) is essential.
Structural Engineers are encouraged to participate in the planning activities to
assure adequate design information is provided.
1.11 - Road Management Objective. Utilize decisions documented on Road Cards
and road management objectives to meet FSM, FSH. and decision document
direction. Use the list of road management objective elements contained in R10
Supplement 1 to FSH 7709.55, Transportation Planning Handbook, if a revision or
change is made to the intended purpose of the road or the design parameters for the
structure. Assure that revisions to the road management objectives are approved
by the appropriate line officer.
1. National Environmental Policy Act. Ensure that projects involving new
construction of transportation structures have undergone, or are currently
undergoing, environmental disclosure as required by the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA). Road Cards, including road management objectives for each
road, will normally be developed during the NEPA process.
For reconstruction, or structure replacement projects that do not
require a NEPA environmental disclosure, develop the categorical exclusion
documents in accordance with FSM 1909.15, chapter 27, and
R10 Supplement 1, to FSH 7709.55. Assure that revisions to Road Cards and road
management objectives are approved by the appropriate line officer.
2. Permits. Follow the procedures and requirements of FSM 5460, R10
Supplement 32, for all required Federal and State of Alaska permits.
Permits that may be needed include:
a. Federal.
1) Corps of Engineers - 404 Permit
2) Environmental Protection Agency - 402 Permit
3) EPA/COE (Joint) - 402/404 Permit
b. State of Alaska.
1) Tidelands Permit
2) Title 16 Permit
3) Coastal Management Act Certification
4) Clean Water Act 401 Certification
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1.14 - Project Development Process (Flow Chart). To the extent practical for each
project, follow the Transportation Structure Project Process (exhibit 01). Work
described in chapters 1-6 is primarily the responsibility of the Forest; however,
Regional specialists should be consulted throughout the process.
1.3 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS. For projects that will likely require multi-span
structures or single-span structures with unique construction features, schedule the
work with sufficient lead time to allow for complete design in-house, or under a
separate A/E design contract. Do not plan on or use design/construct contracts for
multiple-span structures, or other structures with potentially complex designs.
1.42 - Report Preparation, Review, and Approval. Following completion of all
preconstruction engineering work, submit the Project Engineering Report, roadway
design notes and drawings, bridge drawings, special project specifications, cost
estimates, and other design notes to the Regional Office for approval in accordance
with FSM 7720. Where standard bridge drawings are used, list all desired standard
drawing numbers to be included in the final package, and drawings will be provided
by the Regional Office.
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1.14 - Exhibit 01
Transportation Structure Project Process
SEE END OF THIS CHAPTER IN THE PAPER COPY
OF THE MASTER SET FOR SECTION 1.14 - EXHIBIT 01.