Chapter 1020 Signing
Chapter .071020.08SigningGeneralDesign ComponentsOverhead InstallationState Highway Route NumbersMilepostsGuide Sign PlanDocumentationReferences1020.01GeneralThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) uses signing as the primarymechanism for regulating, warning, and guiding traffic. Signing must be in place when anysection of highway is open to the motoring public. Each highway project has unique and specificsigning requirements. For statewide signing uniformity and continuity, it is sometimes necessaryto provide signing beyond the project limits. Design characteristics of the facility determine thesize and legend for a sign. As the design speed increases, larger sign sizes are necessary toprovide adequate message comprehension time. The MUTCD, the Traffic Manual, and the SignFabrication Manual contain standard sign dimensions, specific legends, and reflective sheetingtypes for all new signs.Guide signing provides the motorist with directional information to destinations. Thisinformation is always presented in a consistent manner. In some cases, there are specific laws,regulations, and policies governing the content of the messages on these signs. All proposedguide signs for a project require the approval of the region Traffic Engineer. The use ofnonstandard signs is strongly discouraged and their use requires the approval of the State TrafficEngineer.Apply the following criteria when determining whether to replace or modify existing signs: Current sign’s service life is reachedLack of nighttime retroreflectivitySubstantial damage, vandalism, or deteriorationReplace existing signs with either Type I or Type II sheetingChange in sign use policyImproper locationMessage or destination changes necessary to satisfy commitments to public or localagencies Substandard mounting height Change in jurisdiction (for example, a county road becomes a state route)Address sign support breakaway features in accordance with Chapter 1600.WSDOT Design Manual M 22-01.19September 2020Page 1020-1
SigningChapter 10201020.02 Design Components1020.02(1)LocationThe MUTCD contains the guidelines for positioning signs. Check sign locations to ensure themotorist’s view of the sign is not obscured by other roadside appurtenances. Also, determinewhether the proposed sign will obstruct the view of other signs or limit the motorist’s sightdistance of the roadway. Reposition existing signs, when necessary, to satisfy these visibilityrequirements. Where possible, locate signs behind existing traffic barriers, on grade separationstructures, or where terrain features will minimize their exposure to errant vehicles.1020.02(2)Longitudinal PlacementThe MUTCD and the Traffic Manual provide guidelines for the longitudinal placement of signsthat are dependent on the type of sign. Select a location to fit the existing conditions to providefor visibility and adequate response time. In most cases, signs can be shifted longitudinally toenhance safety without compromising their intended purpose.1020.02(3)Lateral ClearanceThe Standard Plans and the MUTCD contain minimum requirements for the lateral placementof signs. Where possible, position the signs at the maximum feasible lateral clearance for safetyand reduced maintenance costs. Locate large guide signs and motorist information signs beyondthe Design Clear Zone (see Chapter 1600) where limited right of way or other physicalconstraints are not a factor. On steep fill slopes, an errant vehicle is likely to be partially airbornefrom the slope break near the edge of shoulder to a point 12 feet down the slope. When signsare placed on fill slopes steeper than 6H:1V, locate the support at least 12 feet beyond theslope break.Use breakaway sign support features, when required, for signs located within the Design ClearZone and for signs located beyond this zone where there is a possibility they might be struckby an errant vehicle. Breakaway features are not necessary on signposts located behind trafficbarriers. Install longitudinal barriers to shield signs without breakaway features within theDesign Clear Zone when no other options are available.Sign bridges and cantilever sign structures have limited span lengths. Locate the verticalcomponents of these structures as far from the traveled way as possible and, whereappropriate, install traffic barriers (see Chapter 1610).Do not locate signposts in the bottom of a ditch or where the posts will straddle the ditch. Thepreferred location is beyond the ditch or on the ditch backslope (see the Standard Plans). Inhigh-fill areas where conditions require placement of a sign behind a traffic barrier, consideradding embankment material to reduce the length of the sign supports.1020.02(4)Sign HeightsFor ground-mounted signs installed at the side of the road, provide a mounting height of atleast 7 feet, measured from the bottom of the sign to the edge of traveled way. Supplementalplaques, when used, are mounted directly below the primary sign. At these locations, theminimum mounting height of the plaque is 5 feet.Page 1020-2WSDOT Design Manual M 22-01.19September 2020
Chapter 1020SigningDo not attach supplemental guide signs to the posts below the hinge mechanism or the sawcut notch on multiple-post installations. The location of these hinges or saw cuts on the signsupports are shown in the Standard Plans.A minimum 7-foot vertical height from the bottom of the sign to the ground directly below thesign is necessary for the breakaway features of the sign support to function properly whenstruck by a vehicle. The minimum mounting height for new signs located behind longitudinalbarriers is 7 feet, measured from the bottom of the sign to the edge of traveled way. A lowermounting height of 5 feet may be used when replacing a sign panel on an existing sign assemblylocated behind the longitudinal barrier. The Standard Plans shows typical sign installations.For ground-mounted signs installed on multiple posts that are a minimum of12 feet from the edge of traveled way in cut sections, the minimum height clearance betweenthe sign and the ground for the post farther from the edge of traveled way is as follows: For slopes 2H:1V and steeper, the minimum height clearance is 2 feet. For slopes 3H:1V or flatter, the minimum height clearance is 7 feet.Signs used to reserve parking for people with disabilities are installed at each designated parkingstall and are mounted 7 feet above the surface at the sign location.1020.02(5)FoundationsFoundation details for timber and steel ground-mounted sign supports are shown in theStandard Plans, which also contains foundation designs for truss-type sign bridges andcantilever sign structures. Three designs, Types 1, 2, and 3, are shown for each structure.An investigation of the foundation material is necessary to determine the appropriatefoundation design. Use the data obtained from the geotechnical report to select thefoundation type. The Type 1 foundation design uses a large concrete shaft and is the preferredinstallation when the lateral bearing pressure of the soil is 2,500 psf or greater. The Type 2 foundation design has a large rectangular footing design and is analternative to the Type 1 foundation when the concrete shaft is not suitable. The Type 3 foundation design is used in poorer soil conditions where the lateralbearing pressure of the soil is between 1,500 psf and 2,500 psf.If a nonstandard foundation or monotube structure design is planned, forward the report to theHeadquarters (HQ) Bridge and Structures Office for use in developing a suitable foundationdesign (see Chapter 610).1020.02(6)SignpostsGround-mounted signs are installed on either timber posts, laminated wood box posts, or steelposts. The size and number of posts required for a sign installation are based on the height andsurface area of the sign, or signs, being supported. Use the information in Exhibits 1020-2, 1020-3,and 1020-4 and the Standard Plans to determine the posts required for each installation.Coordinate with the region Maintenance Office concerning signpost installation.WSDOT Design Manual M 22-01.19September 2020Page 1020-3
SigningChapter 1020Use steel posts with breakaway supports that are multidirectional if the support is likely to behit from more than one direction. For any wide flange multiple-steel post installations locatedwithin the Design Clear Zone, the total weight of all the posts in a 7-foot-wide path is not toexceed a combined post weight of 34 lbs/foot. Use the Wide Flange Beam Weights table inExhibit 1020-3 to determine wide flange steel post weights. If the proposed sign configurationdoes not meet the weight criterion, relocate, resize, or provide barrier protection for theproposed installation.All signposts are to be designed to 90 mph wind loads. Design features of breakaway supportsare shown in the Standard Plans. Steel signposts commonly used are: Perforated Square SteelTube (PSST); Square Steel Tube (SST); Round Pipe (RP); and Wide Flange "H-Beam." Steel postswith Type TP-A, TP-B, PL, PL-T, PL-U, AS, AP, SB-1, and SB-2 bases have multidirectionalbreakaway features.1020.03Overhead InstallationGuidance on the use of overhead sign installations is provided in the MUTCD. Where possible,mount overhead signs on grade separation structures rather than sign bridges or cantileversupports.Details for the construction of truss-type sign bridges and cantilever sign supports are shownin the Standard Plans. The HQ Bridge and Structures Office designs structure-mounted signmountings, monotube sign bridges, and monotube cantilever sign supports. For overhead signinstallation designs, provide sign dimensions, horizontal location in relation to the roadway, andlocation of the lighting fixtures to facilitate design of the mounting components by the HQBridge and Structures Office. Provide existing and proposed sign dimensions to the BridgePreservation Office for review when replacing or modifying any overhead sign.1020.03(1) IlluminationThe retroreflectivity of currently approved sign sheeting removes the need to provideillumination for most sign installations.The sign lights for existing illuminated overhead and ground-mounted signs can only bede-energized and removed if the retroreflective sheeting is adequate for nighttime legibility,or replace the existing sign with a new sign (see Exhibit 1020-1 for sheeting requirements).A nighttime assessment of all nonilluminated overhead signs within the project limits isrequired. Replace all signs that have inadequate retroreflectivity (contact the region TrafficOffice). In situations where a nonhighway light source interferes with a sign’s legibility, considerrelocating the sign or providing sign lights.Flashing beacon signs are used to alert motorists of unusual or unexpected driving conditionsahead. Sign lights are unnecessary on flashing beacon signs when appropriate sign sheeting,full circle or tunnel signal head visors, and automatic dimmer devices are used.Page 1020-4WSDOT Design Manual M 22-01.19September 2020
Chapter 1020SigningExhibit 1020-1 Reflective Sheeting Requirements for Overhead SignsSheeting Type(Background)IV*Sheeting Type(Legend & Border)XIGuide signs for left side exitsIVXIOther guide signsIVXIOverhead street name signsIVXIRegulatory signsIVn/aIX or XIn/aOverhead Sign TypeEXIT ONLY guide signWarning signs*For Yellow Background Sheeting, use Type IX or XI Fluorescent Sheeting.All other overhead signs are illuminated only when one of the following conditions is present: Sign visibility is less than 800 feet due to intervening sight obstructions such as highwaystructures or roadside features. Signs directly adjacent to other overhead signs have sign lights.1020.03(2)Vertical ClearanceThe minimum vertical clearance from the roadway surface to the lowest point of an overhead signassembly is 17 feet 6 inches. The minimum vertical clearance from the roadway surface to thelowest point of an overhead sign assembly without sign light(s) is 19 feet 6 inches. The maximumclearance is 21 feet. Vertically unbalanced mountings should be avoided on all overhead signstructures. Provide existing and proposed sign dimensions to the Bridge Preservation Office forreview when replacing or modifying existing overhead signs. Contact the HQ Traffic Officeregarding signs under bridges and in tunnels.1020.03(3)Horizontal PlacementConsider roadway geometrics and anticipated traffic characteristics when locating signs abovethe lane(s) to which they apply. Install advance guide signs/exit direction signs that require anEXIT ONLY and “down arrow” panel directly above the drop lanes. To reduce driver confusionabout which lane is being dropped, avoid locating a sign with an EXIT ONLY panel on a horizontalcurve.1020.03(4)Service WalkwaysWalkways are provided on structure-mounted signs, truss-type sign bridges, and truss-typecantilever sign supports where roadway and traffic conditions prohibit normal sign maintenanceactivities. Monotube sign bridges/cantilever sign supports normally do not have service walkways.Vandalism of signs, particularly in the form of graffiti, can be a major problem in some areas.Vandals sometimes use the service walkways and vandalize the signs. Maintenance costs forcleaning or replacing the vandalized signs at these locations can exceed the benefit of providingthe service walkway.WSDOT Design Manual M 22-01.19September 2020Page 1020-5
SigningChapter 10201020.04 State Highway Route NumbersFor state routes, RCW 47.36.095 authorizes WSDOT to sign state highways using a system ofstate route numbers assigned to eliminate duplication of numbers. This numbering systemfollows the system employed by the federal government in the assignment of Interstate andU.S. routes: odd numbers indicate general north-south routes and even numbers indicategeneral east-west routes.1020.05 MilepostsMilepost markers are a part of a statewide system for all state highways and are installed inaccordance with Executive Order E 1064, “State Route Mileposts,” and Chapter 2 of the TrafficManual.1020.06 Guide Sign PlanA preliminary guide sign plan is developed to identify existing and proposed guide signing onstate highways and is reviewed by the region Traffic Engineer. Preliminary guide signs forInterstate routes are to be furnished to the HQ Traffic Office for review and concurrence. Theplan provides an easily understood graphic representation of the signing and its continuity tomotorist destinations, activities, and services. It is also used to identify deficiencies or poorlydefined routes of travel. A guide sign plan for safety and mobility Improvement projects isdesirable. When proposed highway work affects signing to a city or town, the guide sign plancan be furnished to the official governing body for review and consideration. The guide signplan is reviewed and approved by the region Traffic Engineer.1020.07 DocumentationRefer to Chapter 300 for design documentation ate Laws and Codes23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 655, Traffic OperationsWSDOT Executive Order E 1064, “State Route Mileposts,” WSDOTRevised Code of Washington (RCW) 47.36, Traffic control devices1020.08(2)Design GuidanceManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 2009 Edition,FHWA, 2003, including the Washington State Modifications to the MUTCD, WAC 468-95PlansPreparation Manual, M 22-31, WSDOTSign Fabrication Manual, M 55-05, WSDOTStandard Plans for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction (Standard Plans), M 21-01, WSDOTStandard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction (Standard Specifications),M 41-10, WSDOTStandard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and TrafficSignals, Edition, Washington DC, AASHTO, 2001Traffic Manual, M 51-02, WSDOTPage 1020-6WSDOT Design Manual M 22-01.19September 2020
Chapter 1020SigningExhibit 1020-2 Timber PostsWY/2X 5 ft minto 18 ft maxYEdge of traveled wayY/2X 5 ft maxYH2ZH1Notes:The following designs are not permitted when a sign is to belocated in or outside the Design Clear Zone in an area whereit is likely to be struck by an errant vehicle:1.2.A sign with any post larger than 6x8 inches.A 2-post, 3-post, or 4-post sign that uses 6x6-inchor larger posts and has two posts spaced lessthan 7 ft apart on center.Table 1 Timber Post Selection(X)(Y)(Z) (ft3)PostSizeNumber of 56208156x83306951150 15156 x 10670 1355 2030 27008 x 10835 1685 2515 33606 x 12985 2005 2965 3945D(ft)3445667Values shown are the maximum permitted.For timber grade requirements, see the StandardSpecifications.Foundation depths are based on allowable lateral bearingpressure in excess of 2500 psf.If the value (X)(Y)(Z) amount exceeds the limit for 6x12post(s), use steel post(s) for sign installation.A Vertical distance from edge of traveled way toedge of shoulderB Vertical distance from slope catch point tocenterline of longest postC Vertical distance between adjacent postsX&Y Single sign or back-to-back signs: Overalldimensions of the signMultiple signs: Dimensions of the area within theperimeter of a rectangle enclosing the extremities ofthe signWSDOT Design Manual M 22-01.19September 2020DCDBAABVVH0.6XZEdge of traveled wayWZ Height from ground line to midheight of sign atthe centerline of the longest postD Embedment depthH Total post heightV Vertical clearance from edge of traveled wayW Distance from edge of traveled way to thecenterline of the post nearest the roadwayDesign Example – Single PostGiven:Sign 3 ft wide, 3.5 ft high; a secondary sign 1.5 ft wide, 2 fthigh, mounted 3 inches (0.25 ft) below;8-ft shoulder with 2% slope; 6H:1V embankment;W 15 ft; V 5 ftSolution:X 3 ftY 3.5 2 0.25 5.75 ftA (0.02)(8) 0.16B (W-8)/6 (15-8)/6 1.17Z Y/2 V A B (5.75/2) 5 0.16 1.17 9.2 ft(X)(Y)(Z) (3)(5.75)(9.2) 158.7 ft3Since 159 ft3 200 ft3, from Table 1, select 6x6 postH 9.2 (5.75/2) 4 16.1 ftDesign Example – Double PostGiven:Sign 12 ft wide, 4 ft high; 10-ft shoulder with 2% slope; 6H:1Vembankment; W 25 ft; V 7 ftSolution:X 12 ft; Y 4 ftA (0.02)(10) 0.2B [(W-10) (0.6X)]/6 [(25-10) (0.6)(12)]/6 3.7C (0.6)(12)/6 1.2Z Y/2 V A B 4/2 7 0.2 3.7 12.9 ft(X)(Y)(Z) (12)(4)(12.9) 619 ft3Since 619 ft3 695 ft3, select two 6x8 posts.H2 Y/2 Z D 4/2 12.9 5 19.9 ftH1 H2-C 19.9-1.2 18.7 ftNote: 6x6 and larger posts require 7-ft spacing. Sign may beinstalled within the Design Clear Zone.Page 1020-7
SigningChapter 1020Exhibit 1020-3 Wide Flange Steel 2122262630WY/2X 18 ft maxYABVH1H20.6X0.2XZEdge of traveled wayNotes:Values shown in Table 1 are the maximum permitted.A single-wide flange post installation is not allowed.Consider using one of the following: perforated squaresteel tube posts, solid steel tube posts, or round steelposts.For post selection for other than wide flange beamsupports and a single-post assembly, see the StandardPlans.(See the Standard Plans for additional information.)WY/2X 24 ft maxYCABH1H30.35X 0.35XZ0.15XH2Edge of traveled wayWide Flange Beam(X)(Y)(Z) (ft3)Post SizeNumber of 6W12x308700---Table 2 Wide Flange Beam WeightsVX & Y Single sign or back-to-back signs: Overalldimensions of the signMultiple signs: Dimensions of the area within theperimeter of a rectangle enclosing the extremities ofthe signsZ Height from the base connection(2½ inches above the post foundation for wide flangebeams) to the midheight of the sign at the centerline ofthe longest postH Post lengthV Vertical clearance from the edge oftraveled wayW Distance from the edge of t
foundation design. Use the data obtained from the geotechnical report to select the foundation type. The Type 1 foundation design uses a large concrete shaft and is the preferred installation when the lateral bearing pressure of the soil is 2,500 psf or greater. The Type 2 foundation design has a large rectangular footing design and is an
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