Roadway Design Manuals

Roadway Design Manual - PDF

Updated 10-2023

• Table of Contents  |  Updated 10-2023
• Exhibits  |  Updated 10-2023
• Introduction  |  Updated 1-2023   -  Errata List | Updated 1-2023
• Glossary  |  Updated 10-2023  
• Index  |  Updated 10-2023

Chapters

• Chapter 1 - Roadway Design Standards  |  Updated 10-2023  -  Errata List | Updated 10-2023  
• Chapter 2 - Roadway Design Process  |  Updated 5-2022  
• Chapter 3 - Roadway Alignment  |  Updated 5-2023  -  Errata List | Updated 1-2023 
• Chapter 4 - Intersections, Driveways, & Channelization  |  Updated 10-2023  - Errata List | Updated 10-2023
• Chapter 5 - Interchanges & Grade Separations  |  Updated 5-2022 
• Chapter 6 - Typical Roadway Cross-Section  |  Updated 1-2023  -  Errata List | Updated 1-2023 
• Chapter 7 - Earthwork  |  Updated 5-2022  
• Chapter 8 - Surfacing  |  Updated 10-2023  - Errata List | Updated 10-2023
• Chapter 9 - Guardrail & Roadside Barriers  |  1-2023  -  Errata List | Updated 1-2023  
• Chapter 10 - Miscellaneous Design Issues  |  Updated 10-2023 - Errata List | Updated 10-2023 
• Chapter 11 - Highway Plan Assembly  |  Updated 10-2023  -  Errata List | Updated 10-2023
• Chapter 12 - Cost Estimating & Funding  |  Updated 5-2022   
• Chapter 13 - Planning & Project Development  |  Updated 10-2023 - Errata List | Updated 10-2023  
• Chapter 14 - Traffic Engineering  |  Updated 5-2022  
• Chapter 15 - Right-of-Way  |  Updated 10-2023  - Errata List | 10-2023
• Chapter 16 - Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities  |  1-2023   -  Errata List | Updated 1-2023
• Chapter 17 - Resurfacing, Restoration, & Rehabilitation (3R) Projects  |  Updated 10-2023   -  Errata List | Updated 10-2023

Appendices

• Appendix A - Project Number System  |  Updated 5-2022  
• Appendix B - Operating Instructions  |  Updated 5-2022  
• Appendix C - Public Interest Letters  |  Updated 5-2022  
• Appendix D - Curb Ramps  |  Updated 5-2022 
• Appendix E - Rural Interchanges  |  Updated 5-2022 
• Appendix F - Plan Accuracy  |  Updated 5-2022  
• Appendix G - Degree of Curvature  |  Updated 5-2022 
• Appendix H - AASHTO Minimum Design Guidance  |  Updated 5-2022
• Appendix I - Beveled Edge  |  Updated 5-2022 
• Appendix J – Guidelines for Addressing Work Zone Mobility and Safety  |  Updated 5-2022
• Appendix K – Project Coordination Meetings  |  Updated 5-2022
• Appendix L – PIH Report and PQS Memo Floodplain Wording  |  Updated 5-2022
• Appendix M - 408 PIH Report Language | Updated 10-2023

 

Errata Roadway Design Manual - PDF

Updated 10-2023

 

Policies

Design policies will be eliminated from this list as they are incorporated into the Roadway Design Manual

• 15-01: Policy for Value Engineering
• DES 23-04: Final Design
• DES 24-01: Policy for Utility Accommodation on State ROW

 

Drainage Design and Erosion Control Manual - PDF

Updated 2-2024

• Table of Contents  |  Updated 2-2021
• Exhibits  |  Updated 8-2018
• Introduction  |  Updated 8-2006
• Glossary  |  Updated 7-2017
• Index  |  Updated 8-2018

Chapters

• Chapter 1 - Drainage Design  |  Updated 8-2006 - Errata List  |  Updated 8-2018
• Chapter 2 - Erosion & Sediment Control  |  Updated 8-2006 - Errata List  |  Updated 8-2018
• Chapter 3 - Stormwater Treatment  |  Updated 8-2018 - Errata List  |  New 8-2018

Appendices

• Appendix A - Metric Conversion Factors & Unit Accuracy  |  Updated 8-2006
• Appendix B - Manning's Coefficient, n |  Updated 8-2006
• Appendix C - Pipe Material Policy |  Updated 2-2024
• Appendix D - Storm Sewer Policy  |  Updated 8-2006 - Errata List  |  Updated 8-2018
• Appendix E - Design Forms & Checklists  |  Updated 8-2006
• Appendix F - Nomographs & Charts for Culvert Design  |  Updated 8-2006
• Appendix G - Nomographs & Charts for Gutter Flow & Inlet Design  |  Updated 8-2006
• Appendix H - Nomographs & Charts for Storm Sewer Design  |  Updated 8-2006
• Appendix I - Conduit Design  |  Updated 8-2006
• Appendix J - Nomographs & Charts for Designing Earth Loads on Conduits  |  Updated 8-2006
• Appendix K - Equations for Drainage Design  |  Updated 8-2006
• Appendix L - Stormwater Treatment Form A - Project Evaluation  |  Updated 10-2013 - Errata List  |  Updated 8-2018
• Appendix M - Stormwater Treatment Form B - Treatment BMP's  |  Updated 10-2013  - Errata List  | New 8-2018
• Appendix N - Priority Stormwater Outfalls  |  Updated 10-2013
• Appendix O - Regulated MS4 Communities in Nebraska  |  Updated 2-2024
• Appendix P - Treatment STF Design Guidelines  |  Updated 2-2024  
• Appendix Q - Stormwater Treatment Form C - Maintenance  |  Updated 10-2013 - Errata List  |  New 8-2018
• Appendix R - Selected NDOR Operating Instruction (DOR-OI's)  |  Updated 10-2013
• Appendix S - Floodplain Policy  |  New 2-2021

 

Errata Drainage Design and Erosion Control Manual - PDF

Updated 2-2024