KDOT Bridge Checklist Submittal to Railroads
Railroad Information
The instructions on this page are guidelines to help use the KDOT Bridge Checklist Submittal to Railroads.
Pre-Field Check Data to Railroad
- Survey data
- Track stationing equation, crossing angle, and direction of stationing
- Estimated mile post (Show on plans)
- Top of rail elevation - 1000' each way along all tracks
- Utilities within Railroad right-of-way (Plot and label on plans)
Construction Layout- Label track (Mainline, Mainline No. 1, Spur, Siding, etc.)
- Show crossing station, angle and direction of stationing
- In Title Block, show Railroad mile post (US-169 over UPRR at MP 46.89)
- Plot and label Railroad right-of-way limits
- Plot and label utilities within Railroad right-of-way
- Show Construction Clearance diagram
- Show vertical and horizontal clearance to centerline of the track
- Show Railroad access road location, if any
- Show crash wall, if any
- Show footing clearances, if any
- Show bridge rail types, on Railroad right-of-way
- Notes:
- Deck drainage
- Ditch drainage
- Demolition requirements on Railroad right-of-way
- Falsework / Shoring submittals
- Attach initial KDOT Bridge Checklist Submittal to Railroad form
Request information from Railroad- Verify mile post and track stationing
- Label or verify label on each track
- Address adjustments to track profile
- Address future track needs
- Address future access road needs
KDOT Standard Sheets- BR105 SI - "Railroad Clearances and Track Protection"
- Rail standards as appropriate
Attach Project Schedule (Target dates for:)- Survey
- Field Check
- Plans Complete
- Letting Date
- Notice to Proceed
- Notice of Acceptance
Field Check Data (Invite Railroad)
- Verify data on the plans and KDOT Bridge Checklist Submittal to Railroad form
- Confirm number of existing tracks & access roads, and additional tracks or road requested by the Railroad
- Confirm Railroad profile grade as surveyed, or any grade changes requested by the Railroad
- Discuss Temporary Shoring Requirements
- Discuss demolition requirements
- Discuss bridge rail and fencing needs
- Discuss crash wall needs (Railroad and highway requirements)
- Discuss footing clearances
- Discuss deck drainage
- Discuss Railroad ditch drainage
- Discuss utility concerns (Overhead or underground)
- Discuss lighting needs
- Discuss fencing along Railroad vs. flaggers (BNSF only)
- Attach the revised KDOT Bridge Checklist Submittal to Railroad form to the Field Check Memo and any revised plan details
Contract Plans
- Obtain Railroad approval before letting (Railroads require a minimum of four weeks for review)
- Submit approval request letter
- Final KDOT Bridge Checklist Submittal to Railroad form
- Four (4) sets of 45% reduced plans (unless full-sized plans are requested)
- Two (2) sets of KDOT Special Provisions (Project Special Provisions that are not finalized will be noted as "DRAFT". Submit the final version when it is available.)
- Two (2) sets of any other documents (Utilities, drainage, etc.)
- Request approval letter from the Railroad
- Submit approval request letter
Construction Submittals
- Revised Plans
- All revisions that effect the KDOT Bridge Checklist Submittal to Railroad form will require an updated checklist
- Discuss revisions with the Railroad
- Submit four (4) sets of 45% reduced plan sheets of all revised sheets to the Railroad
Demolition Submittals- Plans Notes and Specifications should cover the requirements
- Submit to the Railroad through the KDOT Coordinating Section (Design or District)
Falsework and Shoring submittals- Plans Notes and Specifications should cover the requirements
- KDOT or KDOT's Consultant will review
- Submit to the Railroad through the KDOT Coordinating Section (Design or District)
As-Constructed Plans
- Contract and "As-Built" plans will be microfilmed
- Change Orders and Specifications are also microfilmed