Design topics

Find resources to support practical decision-making during pre-design, scoping and design for your projects.

Design guidance & support

Find guidance documents, templates and checklists to support your design efforts.

Bridges & structures

Technical information, including guidelines, manuals, drawings, software and other resources for designing, inspecting, and preserving bridges and structures.

Design ADA

Find project ADA self-assessments for construction projects, ADA guidance, requirements and forms.

Engineering applications

Find technical support and guidance in engineering data systems and software applications used in the preparation of your project. From resource updates and installation guidance to downloadable versions, examples and templates.

Highway & roadside facilities

Staff and contractors can find guidance and tools on these topics.

Hydraulics & hydrology

Staff and contractors can find guidance and tools for project hydraulic design.

Traffic

Staff and contractors can find guidance and tools on these topics.

Utilities, railroads & agreements

Find guidance and expertise for coordinating services for statewide projects and initiatives involving utilities, railroads and agreements. Get the technical guidance and training on agreement development, utility policy and railroad project coordination. Find utility permits and franchise information and resources.

166,800 electric vehicle

registrations in Washington in 2023, up from 114,600 in 2022.

87 wetland compensation sites

actively monitored on 918 acres in 2023.

25,000 safe animal crossings

in the Snoqualmie Pass East Project area since 2014.