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Cover Page
Section 1 Introduction
Section 2 Bridge Inventory and Programing (Under Construction)
Section 3 Business Progression (Under Construction)
Section 4 Design
Section 5 Bridge Maintenance (Under Construction)
Section 6 Plan Format and Content
Section 7 Drafting and Detailing (Under Construction)
Section 8 Records Management (Under Construction)
Appendix A
Appendix F

The CADD Manual was assembled for the SDDOT office of Road Design by the office of Road Design. It is broken up into chapters. The first chapter contains some general guidelines and naming conventions. The following five chapters are put together with a specific task in mind - Design, ROW, Drafting, Erosion Control, and Traffic. This Manual is not intended to be a training guide or to replace the Reference Guide that comes with InRoads. What we tried to capture were items specific to Road Design procedures or topic that seem to cause confusion. It will be updated as changes occur.

Chapter A - General
Chapter B - Design
Chapter C - ROW
Chapter D - Drafting
Chapter E - Erosion Control
Chapter F - Traffic
Chapter H - Utility
Chapter Z - Appendix
Supplemental Information - Electronic Plans (How to create a PDF)

CES User Manual

Drainage Manual

South Dakota Drainage Manual - This manual has been developed to provide guidance to the South Dakota Department of Transportation and consultant personnel performing drainage investigations and preparing hydraulic designs for SDDOT and local projects. The manual is intended to comply with all State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations, and it presents SDDOT criteria, practices and procedures on the hydraulic design of drainage appurtenances.

Summary of Revisions Oct. 2025
Cover
Preface
Table of External Links
Chapter 01-General
Chapter 02-Legal Aspects
Chapter 03-Federal Policies
Chapter 04-Planning and Location (Hydraulics)
Chapter 05-Data Collection
Chapter 06-Documentation of Hydraulic Studies
Chapter 07-Hydrology
Chapter 08-Wetland Creation and Restoration
Chapter 09-Roadside Channels
Chapter 10-Culverts
Chapter 11-Energy Dissipators
Chapter 12-Storm Drainage Systems
Chapter 13-StorageFacilities
Chapter 14-Bridge Hydraulics
Chapter 15-Bank Protection
Chapter 16-Surface Water Environment
Chapter 17-Permits and Certifications
Chapter 18-Hydraulic Software

South Dakota Drainage Manual Revision Request Form and hydraulic data sheets for In-house, Consultant, and Local Government use:

South Dakota Drainage Manual Revision Request Form
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Road Design Manual

The Road Design Manual consolidates road design policies, standards, and procedures in a convenient reference for designers and plan recipients. Designers and other users will follow the policies, standards, and procedures described in this manual.

Preface
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Scope Process and Project Management
Chapter 3 - Design Process
Chapter 4 - Survey
Chapter 5 - Horizontal Alignment
Chapter 6 - Vertical Alignment
Chapter 7 - Cross Sections
Chapter 8 - Earthwork
Chapter 9 - Right of Way
Chapter 10 - Roadside Safety
Chapter 11 - Drainage
Chapter 12 - Intersections
Chapter 13 - Interchanges
Chapter 14 - Roadside Development
Chapter 15 - Traffic
Chapter 16 - Miscellaneous
Chapter 17 - Access Management
Chapter 18 - Plans Assembly
Chapter 19 - Surfacing - Resurfacing

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SDDOT BLUEBEAM REVU MANUAL

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Bluebeam Revu 21 Unlicensed User's Tools.mp4
Managing a Bluebeam Review.mp4
Closing a Bluebeam Review.mp4
Starting a Bluebeam Review.mp4
Retrieving Lost Sessions.mp4

Special Provision Checklist User Manual

Special Provision Checklist

Water Quality Enhancement Program Manual

The Water Quality Enhancement Program Design Manual consolidates EPA and DENR regulations, DOT design policies, standards, and recommended procedures to ensure water quality. Some of the recommended procedures and design items shown in this manual are not necessarily the practices of SDDOT, but are acceptable practices and alternatives. Designers and other users will follow the policies, standards, and procedures described in this manual. Updates to the manual will be a continuous and ongoing process, and changes will occur.

Table of Contents
Section 1 - Purpose and Authorities
Section 2 - Principles of Erosion and Sediment Control
Section 3 - Erosion and Sediment Control Best Management Practices
Section 4 - Managing the Construction Site
Section 5 - Engineering and Design for Erosion Control
Section 6 - Miscellaneous Erosion and Sediment Control Design Information
Section 7 - Erosion and Sediment Control Product Specifications
Section 8 - Glossary of Erosion Control Terminology

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