Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction

Publication Number
M 41-10
Publication Version
2024
Manual Manager
Patricia E. Crane, P.E.
Originator
Construction Administration Office, Engineering and Regional Operations Division

The Standard Specifications have been developed to serve as a baseline for the work that is delivered to the public by the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Related Resources:

Individual Chapters

Foreword (PDF 88KB)

Contents (PDF 782KB)

Division 1 General Requirements (PDF 1.2MB)

Division 2 Earthwork (PDF 420KB)

Division 3 Production From Quarry and Pit Sites and Stockpiling (PDF 249KB)

Division 4 Bases (PDF 141KB)

Division 5 Surface Treatments and Pavements (PDF 698KB)

Division 6 Structures (PDF 2.3MB)

Division 7 Drainage Structures, Storm Sewers, Sanitary Sewers, Water Mains, and Conduits (PDF 658KB)

Division 8 Miscellaneous Construction (PDF 1.1MB)

Division 9 Materials (PDF 1.9MB)

Revision History

2024 Standard Specifications (PDF 8.9MB)
2023 Standard Specifications (PDF 8.9MB)
2022 Standard Specifications (PDF 8.9MB)
2021 Standard Specifications (PDF 8.6MB)
2020 Standard Specifications (PDF 8.4MB)
2018 Standard Specifications (PDF 5.5MB)
2016 Standard Specifications (PDF 7.5MB)
2014 Standard Specifications (PDF 5.6MB)
2012 Standard Specifications (PDF 5.6MB)
2010 Standard Specifications (PDF 4.6MB)
2008 Standard Specifications (PDF 5.0MB)
2006 Standard Specifications (PDF 5.3MB)
2004 Standard Specifications (PDF 4.6MB)
2002 Standard Specifications (PDF 2.2MB)
2000 Standard Specifications (PDF 2.2MB)

Slow down on ice and snow.

It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.

Carry chains, practice installing them.

Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.

Pack your winter car kit.

Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.