3" Min.

MAXIMUM TIE BAR SPACING

3" Min.

Metal Plastic Distance To Closest Free Edge

2" Min. 2" Min.
Plain Steel Dowel Bar Plain Steel Dowel Bar Pavement 12’ 24’
Thickness

1
1

16
16
ID "D" #4 Bars #5 Bars #4 Bars # 5 Bars

d +
d +
Length 25" Length 30" Length 25" Length 30"

6" 24" 38" 24" 38"

Puncture And Push Down ID Crimped Bar Stop
1 7" 24" 38" 22" 35"
8 On Both Sides
8" 24" 38" 19" 31"
METAL OR PLASTIC CAPS FOR DOWEL BARS
9" 24" 38" 17" 27"

10" 24" 38" 15" 24"

L L
11" 24" 38" 14" 22"
L L
2 2 12" 24" 38" 13" 20"

13" 24" 38" 12" 19"

1
Preformed Joint Filler (Punch Clean Holes 14" 22" 35" 11" 17"
1
R 16
Greater Than Bar Diameter) 1 R Plain Steel Dowel Bar (Coat And
8 21"
15" 33" 10" 16"
D
2

8
3 Plain Steel Dowel Bar (Coat And Lubricate In Lubricate In Accordance With
4
Accordance With Section 350 Of The Std. Specs.) Section 350 Of The Std. Specs.) Tie bars are deformed #4 or #5 reinforcing steel bars meeting the
D

D
requirements of Section 931 of the Standard Specifications.

Metal Or Plastic Cap

Approved Dowel When the distance to the closest free edge exceeds 24’, provide a standard

D
Sheet Metal Bottom Strip In Accordance With

2
Support And load transfer tied joint with #4 bars at 24" or #5 bars at 38" spacing.
Section 931 Of The Standard Specifications
Spacer

L
12"
L
BUTT CONSTRUCTION JOINT TO BE USED 2
Note: Expansion joints to be placed on approaches to bridges, at street Approx. 3"
AT DISCONTINUANCES OF WORK
intersections and other locations indicated in detail plans. Top Of Pavement

TRANSVERSE EXPANSION JOINT

Steel Tie Bar

D
L L
Approved Tie Bar Support

D
2
D
2
L L
2 2

Plain Steel Dowel Bar (Coat And

Plain Steel Dowel Bar (Coat And 1 1 1
Lubricate In Accordance With Initial
8 Cut (Depth to 3 D)
Lubricate In Accordance With 4 Note: Tie bar spacing shall not exceed 24" at these joints.
Section 350 Of The Std. Specs.)
Section 350 Of The Std. Specs.)
LONGITUDINAL BUTT CONSTRUCTION JOINT
1 1
8 Parting Strip ( 4
Max. Thickness)
1 1
(Depth4 to 3
D)

D
D

Anticipated Break Anticipated Break L

D
2
D
2

Approx. 3"
Top Of Pavement

1 1
Initial 8
Saw Cut Or 4
Max.
Steel Tie Bar 1 1
TRANSVERSE CONTRACTION JOINT, VIBRO CAST METHOD TRANSVERSE CONTRACTION JOINT, SAWED METHOD Formed Groove (Depth to3 D)

D
4

D
Approved Tie Bar Support Anticipated Break

D
2

2
DOWELS (LENGTH 18")
Note: Slabs poured simultaneously. Tie bars may be inserted in the plastic concrete by means approved by the Engineer.

3" To 9" 3" to 9" Pavement Thickness

Diameter LONGITUDINAL LANE-TIE JOINT
12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" "D"

3
6"-6 1/2 " 4
"

7"-8 1/2 " 1"

D

D
2

1
9"-10 1/2 " 14 "

11" 12 "
1 LONGITUDINAL JOINTS
Plain Steel Dowel Bars
Bend Up Against End Of

Sheet Metal Bottom Strip For Expansion Joints Only Pavement After Forms
Are Removed

DOWEL BAR LAYOUT Note: For joint seal dimensions see Sheet 2.

TRANSVERSE JOINTS ARE TO BE SPACED AT A MAXIMUM OF 15’. DOWELS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TRANSVERSE JOINTS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED IN PLANS.

TRANSVERSE JOINTS

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 BACKER ROD BOND BREAKER
(CONCRETE-CONCRETE JOINTS)

JOINT DIMENSIONS (INCHES)

SEALANT MINIMUM BACKER ROD

JOINT BEAD BACKER ROD JOINT PLACEMENT
Saw Cut Or Formed Joint Joint Width
w Saw Cut Or Formed Joint WIDTH THICKNESS DIAMETER DEPTH DEPTH
1 11 1 1
1 1 1 1 4
Min., Max. to 1 1 3 1
to 32 8 4 1
8 4 8
to 4 4 4 8 2

3 1 1 1 1
8 4 2
14
2

Sealant Bead Thickness 1 1 5 1 1

d

1
Joint Sealant Material To Be

8
14
t
2 4 8 2
Joint Sealant Material To Be

‘
As Specified In The Plans 5 5 3 1 9
9/16 " Preformed Elastomeric As Specified In The Plans 8 16 4
12 16

1
Backer Rod Placement Depth

12
Tape Bond Breaker Compression Seal 3 3 3 5
1 Joint Depth 4 8 1 14 8
(w+ ) Backer Rod Bond Breaker
8
7 7 1 3 11
Existing Joint Or Crack 8 16 18 14 16
Saw Cut Or Parting Strip 1 1 3
Saw Cut Or Parting Strip 1 1 1 14 2 4
2
1 1 4
to D (D=Conc. Pavt. Thick.)
3
to D (D=Conc. Pavt. Thick) 1 1 3
4 3 Not Required For Construction Joints 1 2 14 + 2+ 4
Not Required For Construction Joints.
Or Existing Joints Or Cracks.
Unless otherwise indicated on the plans the joint width
for new construction will be 1 for construction joints,
4
3
8
for all other joints.
Note: Dimension w will be shown in the plans or
established by the Engineer based on field FOR NEW PROJECTS FOR NEW AND REHABILITATION PROJECTS For rehabilitaion projects the joint width will be shown

conditions. Dimension d will be constructed on the plans or established by the Engineer based on
w PREFORMED ELASTOMERIC COMPRESSION SEAL BACKER ROD BOND BREAKER field conditions.
so that the shape factor has
t a maximum
value of 2.0 and a minimum value of 1.0.

FOR REHABILITATION PROJECTS

TAPE BOND BREAKER

CONCRETE-CONCRETE JOINTS

3 3
d = w = Unless
4 Specified Otherwise In The Plans d = w = Unless
4 Specified Otherwise In The Plans

Saw Cut Joint Saw Cut Joint

w w
1 1 1 1
to 8 to 4
8 4
Concrete Pavement Asphalt Shoulder Pavement Concrete Pavement Asphalt Shoulder Pavement
d

d
Joint Sealant Material To Be
t

t
Joint Sealant Material To Be
As Specified In The Plans As Specified In The Plans

Tape Bond Breaker

(w+ 1 )
Backer Rod Bond Breaker 8

BACKER ROD BOND BREAKER TAPE BOND BREAKER

FOR NEW AND REHABILITATION PROJECTS;

EITHER TAPE OR BACKER ROD BOND BREAKER REQUIRED;
SHOULDER MUST BE REPAIRED IF PROPER JOINT SHAPE
CAN NOT BE ATTAINED

CONCRETE-ASPHALT SHOULDER JOINTS

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 Inside Face Of Slip Form
6" 8"
9 7 7 9
Guide Bar Fastened To Form 16
16 8 8
Plastic Insert

9
16
Hook Bolt

5
8
Hex Bolt
12" 12"
A

2"

2"
A

1
Spacer Bars

116
Spacer Bars
12" 12"
Threaded Sleeve
7
Guide Bar Fastened To Form 18

B B Filler Support Tie

Anchor bolts shall be Grade C in accordance with ASTM A 307. B B
Tie Wire
Threaded sleeves shall develop the full strength of the bolt and meet the
NOTE: After the concrete has set to the extent that the
material and thread requirements of ASTM A 563. Tie Wire
Keyway will retain its shape, the hex bolt and
plastic insert shall be removed. The remaining Joint Filler Center Spacer Bar
portion of the hook bolt assembly shall be installed
immediately prior to placing of concrete in the
adjacent lane.

ALTERNATE KEYWAY AND HOOK BOLT A

Expansion Cap
TOP VIEW A
STEEL HOOK BOLT ASSEMBLY TOP VIEW

Filler Support Wire

SECTION BB
SECTION BB
Joint
Joint Seal Preformed Joint Filler
Untied Keyed Joint
Tied Longitudinal Joints
Transverse Doweled
R Transverse Doweled
Contraction Joints Tied Longitudinal R
Expansion Joint

D
D
Joints
D D
2 2

Leg
1 SECTION AA Staking Pin Staking Pin
R
Sealer
8 SECTION AA
1"

1
R
1 Transverse Doweled
CONTRACTION ASSEMBLY EXPANSION ASSEMBLY
" D "

8
R

4
Untied Keyed Joint Contraction Joint
.25 D 1:3 Slope
Untied Keyed Joint
0.1 D Tied Longitudinal
.375 D Transverse Doweled
Joints
Contraction Joints

Note:
Proprietary contraction and expansion assemblies may be used.
KEYED JOINT JOINT LAYOUT AT THRU INTERSECTION JOINT LAYOUT AT ’T’ INTERSECTIONS
Products shall be introduced to the State Construction Office in
accordance with section (C) of the Product Evaluation Procedure.

NOTES

1. Longitudinal joints will not be required for single lane pavement 14’ or less in width.
For entrance and exit ramp joint details, see Sheet 4 of 4.

2. Arrangement of longitudinal joints are to be as directed by the Engineer.

3. All manholes, meter boxes and other projections into the pavement shall be boxed-in with
1/2 " preformed expansion joint material.

JOINT ARRANGEMENT

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 Longitudinal Joint Contraction Joint (Typ.)

12’

12’
3’ Min.
3’ Min.

3’ Min.
14’

14’
PCC Gore Pavt.

50:1 Taper
Longitudinal Joint
Contraction Joint (Typ.)

3’ Min.
12’

14’
Mainl
ine Pav
t. 2-THRU LANES WITH SINGLE LANE ENTRANCE RAMP
Pavt.
Ramp

14’
Auxiliary Lane
Contraction Joint (Typ.) 25:1 Taper Transition From 12’ to 14’
Wide Over 3 Slabs
12’

12’
ENTRANCE TAPER WITH AUXILIARY LANE

3’ Min.
3’ Min.

12’
14’

Longitudinal Joint
Contraction Joint (Typ.)

14’

3’ Min.
Transition From 14’ to 12’ PCC Gore Pavt.

12’
14’
Wide Over 3 Slabs

14’
Rate Varie Auxiliary Lane
s
Longitudinal Joint
Pavt. Transition From 14’ to 12’ Wide Over 3 Slabs
line
Main
vt.
Ram
p Pa ENTRANCE RAMP WITH ADDED LANE EXIT TAPER WITH AUXILIARY LANE

Contraction Joint (Typ.) Longitudinal Joint

Contraction Joint (Typ.)
12’

12’
3’ Min.

3’ Min.
14’

14’
PCC Gore Pavt.
3’ Min.

3’ Min.
Note: On single lane ramps, longitudinal joint to be

Mainline Pa constructed along centerline of ramp.

vt. Ramp Pavt.

2-THRU LANES WITH SINGLE LANE EXIT RAMP

Contraction Joint (Typ.) Longitudinal Joint

12’

12’
12’

12’
3’ Min.
3’ Min.
12’

14’
14’

Auxiliary Lane PCC Gore Pavt.

3’ Min.
Transition From 12’ to 14’
Wide Over 3 Slabs

12’
14’
Mainline Pa
vt. Ramp Pavt.

3-THRU LANES WITH AUXILIARY LANE AND 2-LANE EXIT RAMP

JOINT LAYOUT AT ENTRANCE AND EXIT RAMP TERMINALS

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