Structure standards

Bridge Standards Manual 

The Bridge Standards Manual provides mandatory design, construction and evaluation standards for FSR bridges and major culverts.

Bridge Standards Library

The Bridge Standards Library is a collection of non-mandatory bridge and major culvert reference materials.

Cattleguards

Cattleguards are barriers used to prevent domestic animals and some wildlife from passing along roads, while allowing the passage of vehicles and pedestrians.

• Cattleguard Requirements and Specifications (DOCX, 48KB)
• Standard Cattleguard Drawings (PDF, 1.8MB) 
• Installation Guidelines for Cattleguards with Ground Sills, Dec 2019 (PDF, 791KB) 

Road closure gates

The ministry’s standard road closure gate drawings are relatively new. Feedback on the fabrication, installation, and performance aspects of the gates can be submitted to the ministry at FLNREng.Branch@gov.bc.ca  

• Standard Road Closure Gate Drawings FULL SET STD-G-010 (PDF, 981KB)
• Guidance for Ordering Road Closure Gates (PDF, 226KB)
• Gate Material Requisition Template (DOCX, 66.8KB)

Retaining walls

In addition to retaining wall design and construction standards in the Engineering Manual, the ministry has the following retaining wall design aid:

• Two High Segmental Concrete Block Retaining Wall - November 2021
  • Design Aid Drawings STD-RW-010 (PDF)
  • Design Aid Report (PDF)

Engineering Manual

The Engineering Manual provides:

• Design and construction standards for retaining walls and minor culverts (including log culverts)
• Inspection and maintenance standards for all structures