Caltrans Standard Specifications 2010

Caltrans Standard Specifications 2010 (75100309-10) is the gold standard for road and highway work in California. It covers general provisions including definitions and terms, proposal requirements, contract requirements, control of the work, control of the material, legal requirements and responsibility. It also covers dust control requirements and construction area traffic control devices.

Caltrans Standard Specifications 2010 explains what's required in clearing, grading and finishing roadways and discusses requirements for subbases and bases, including lime stabilization, aggregate, cement and lean concrete. It covers surfacing and pavements including bituminous seals, ashalt concrete, portland cement, groove and grind pavment. Finally it covers structures and signs. drainage facilities, traffic control facilities, and materials used in road and highway construction.

If you're looking for a reference that covers all the requirements for roads and highways in the State of California you should have this comprehensive guide.