The history of CDOT’s Survey Manual is easily traced back to the 1960s. This Chapter has been updated to include hyperlinks from the Table of Contents and supporting documents for use by the Surveyors working on Colorado transportation corridors under the oversight of CDOT.
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The purpose of the CDOT Survey Manual is to define the minimum specifications that shall be followed while performing surveys for CDOT in order to secure an optimum degree of statewide uniformity, to establish and maintain survey standards, and to improve the overall efficiency of CDOT’s survey functions. This manual is not intended as a textbook on surveying, rather it provides a reference source for statewide surveying policies, procedures, and information. The Survey Manual is an online document accessible via the internet. Each chapter and their related documents are posted and maintained on this site independent of each. Updates may be posted at any time.
The purpose of this Chapter is to define General policies and procedures...
CDOT contracts with consultants for surveys using manned aircraft and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for photogrammetry and mapping. The Scope of Work for the Project and the Region PLS-II, determines who will perform part or all of the survey for a project. CDOT relies upon the expertise and experience of the aerial mapping consultants to provide guidance and products that will meet or exceed the accuracy requirements of the project
The purpose of this chapter is to define the specifications that shall be followed while performing GPS/GNSS surveys for CDOT by CDOT surveyors or contract consultant surveyors...
The purpose of this chapter is to define the specifications that shall be followed while performing aerial surveys and aerial photogrammetry for CDOT. CDOT contracts out all aerial surveys as the aerial photography and mapping equipment is not available in the department.
The purpose of this chapter is to define the specifications that shall be followed while performing preliminary surveys for CDOT by CDOT surveyors or contract consultant surveyors...
Construction surveying must be given special consideration to assure that cost efficient and expedient methods are used, and appropriate accuracy and tolerances are maintained...
This chapter provides a compact source of the basic specifications and responsibilities for safety and health that will aid in preventing accidents and personal injuries while performing field surveying by CDOT or contract consultant surveyors...
The purpose of this chapter is to provide the surveyor with an easy to use resource of information that will enable the user of this manual to reduce her/his library of reference material needed in the field...
The purpose of this chapter is to define the InRoads Survey best practices that shall be followed by CDOT surveyors or contract consultant surveyors...
The section provides access to forms and documents such as Permission to Enter Property forms, preliminary survey scope and presurvey construction forms, etc...
The section is provided to offer supplemental information on Geodetic leveling, open records request, special use permits, disclaimers, etc...