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.
Survey 2021
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
Updated recommendations for Preliminary Surveys for CDOT Projects. GIS submittal workflow included within this Chapter
Construction surveying must be given special consideration to assure that cost efficient and expedient methods are used, and appropriate accuracy and tolerances are maintained
Survey Safety Manual updated with current Safety 180 links and PPE offered.
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...
PLEASE REFER TO https://www.codot.gov/business/designsupport/cadd/ord FOR OPEN ROADS DESIGNER RESOURCES. Chapter 9 will not be updated for ORD. The above link is the best available resource. Chapter 9 will only refer to older versions of Microstation. The purpose of this chapter is to define past InRoads Survey best practices.
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 Calibrated Baselines and disclaimers
Region Survey Coordinator and HQ Survey Coordinator contact information 2022