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Superstructure

1000-BRIDGE WORKS-1700-SUPERSTRUCTURE AND OTHER MINOR COMPONENTS-1710 - Superstructure
Code No.	Particulars	Date	Circular/Guideline No
1710.17	Important consideration in the design, construction and maintenance of prestressed concrete bridges works on NHs and under other centrally sponsored schemes-Recommendations of High Level technical Committee thereof	26-09-1990	RW/NH/34020/1/90-DO II
1710.18	Bridges on NH	17-09-2023	Circular not available
1710.19	Deck width of bridges for National Highways	06-12-2023	RW/NH-33044/10/2021-S&R(P&B)(192344)

Expansion Joints

1000-BRIDGE WORKS-1700-SUPERSTRUCTURE AND OTHER MINOR COMPONENTS-1720 - Expansion Joints
Code No.	Particulars	Date	Circular/Guideline No
1720.1	Expansion joints and wearing coat for bridges costing more than Rs. 10 lakhs	23-02-1983	NHVI-50(3)/83
1720.2	Standard drawing for expansion joints for use in bridges on NHs and under other Centrally Financed Schemes	30-04-1986	RW/NHVI-67(5)/74
1720.3	Supply of Elastomeric Expansion Joints for bridges on NHs and under other Centrally sponsored schemes	24-07-1992	RW/NH-33044/2/88-S&R
1720.4	Supply of Elastomeric Expansion Joints for bridges on NHs and under other centrally sponsored schemes-corrigendum	23-10-1992	RW/NH-33044/2/88-S&R
1720.5	Modified Interim Specifications for Expansion Joints	31-03-1997	RW/NH-34059/1/96-S&R
1720.6	Modified Interim Specifications for Expansion Joints-Addendum thereto	17-07-1997	RW/NH-34059/1/96-S&R
1720.7	Revised Interim Specifications for Expansion Joints	30-11-2000	RW/NH-34059/1/96-S&R
1720.8	Revised Interim Specifications for Expansion Joints-Corrigendum	25-01-2001	RW/NH-34059/1/96-S&R
1720.9	Empanelment of suppliers for Expansion Joints-Approval of local manufacturing of edge beam of single strip seal expansion Joints	03-02-2003	RW/NH-34059/2/2001-S&R(B)
1720.10	Empanelment of Suppliers for Expansion Joints	13-02-2003	RW/NH-34059/2/2001-S&R(B)
1720.11	Specification for Expansion Joints	21-07-2003	RW/NH-34066/9/2000-S7R(B)
1720.12	Empanelment of Suppliers for Expansion Joints-Regarding approval for local manufacturing at edge beam of single strip seal expansion joints thereof	28-06-2004	RW/NH-34059(1)/2003-S&R (B)
1720.13	Empanelment of Suppliers for expansion joints	18-10-2005	RW/NH-34059/2003-S7R(B)
1720.14	Empanelment of Suppliers for expansion joints-approval of local manufacturing of edge beam of single strip seal expansion joint	18-10-2005	RW/NH-34059/2003-S&R(B)
1720.15	Empanelment of Suppliers for expansion joints, extension of approval for local manufacture of edge beam of single strip seal expansion joint	05-07-2006	RW/NH-34059/1/2004-S&R(B)
1720.16	Empanelment of Suppliers/manufactures of expansion joints-renewal of approval for local manufacturing of edge beam of single strip seal expansion joint in respect of M/s Z-Tech(India) Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi	28-03-2007	RW/NH-34059/1/2004-S7R(B)
1720.17	Empanelment of Suppliers/manufactures of expansion joints-approval of renewal for local manufacturing of edge beam of single strip seal expansion joint for the already empanelled section and also for the new section RSA80 Type-2 as well as approval for local manufacturing of the rubber seal	28-03-2007	RW/NH-34059/1/2004-S7R(B) Pt. II(5)
1720.18	Empanelment of Suppliers/manufactures of expansion joints-approval for local manufacturing of the single strip seal expansion joint in their own brand name ’SANFIELD’	28-03-2007	RW/NH-34059/1/2004-S7R(B) Pt.-II(6)
1720.19	Empanelment of M/s Metal Engineering & treatment Company(METCO),Kolkata in collaboration with the foreign principal M/s Mageba, SA, Switzerland for single strip seal, modular strip and asphaltic plug expansion joints. Cancellation of the empanelment of M/s METCO	16-07-2008	RW/NH-34059/1/2004-S&R(B) Pt. II
1720.20	Empanelment of manufacturing firm/authorized suppliers of various types of Expansion Joints for bridges on National Highways and other Centrally Sponsored Schemes	12-05-2011	RW/NH/34059/1/2009-S&R(B)
1720.21	Guidelines and SOP for bearings and Expansion Joint	14-08-2018	RW/NH-34054/2/2011-S&R(B)

Wearing Coat

1000-BRIDGE WORKS-1700-SUPERSTRUCTURE AND OTHER MINOR COMPONENTS-1730 - Wearing Coat
Code No.	Particulars	Date	Circular/Guideline No
1730.1	Modification in detail of Wearing Coat	10-01-1983	RW/NHVI-67(5)/74
1730.2	Provision of wearing Coat on Bridges	22-02-1983	NHVI-50(3)/83
1730.3/1720.1	Expansion Joint and Wearing Coat for Bridges Costing more than Rs. 10 lakhs	23-02-1983	NHVI-50(3)/83
1730.4	Revised Standard Design for Wearing Coat, Expansion Joints etc	18-11-1983	RW/NHVI-67(5)/74
1730.5	Performance of Bituminous wearing coats laid over bridge deck	11-09-2003	RW/NH-34049/7/2003-S&R(BD)
1730.6	Performance of Bituminous wearing coats laid over bridge deck	15-12-2003	RW/NH-34049/7/2003-S7R(B)

Railing and Approach Slab

1000-BRIDGE WORKS-1700-SUPERSTRUCTURE AND OTHER MINOR COMPONENTS-1740 - Railing and Approach Slab
Code No.	Particulars	Date	Circular/Guideline No
1740.1	Painting of Kerbs	22-11-1976	PL-67(18)/76
1740.2	Present RCC Element of Railing	01-09-1983	NHVI-50(3)/83
1740.3	Guidelines regarding approach slabs for bridges	22-06-1994	RW/NH-34015/2/86-S&R
1740.4	Provisions of Crash Barriers in existing Bridges	02-01-2023	RW/NH-36098/17/2022-S&R(B)

General Topic

1000-BRIDGE WORKS-1900-MISCELLANEOUS-1910 - General Topic
Code No.	Particulars	Date	Circular/Guideline No
1910.1	Deviations from Standard Bridge Drawings	24-04-1979	NHVI-67(5)/74
1910.2	Ensuring fluent Grade lines at Culvert/Bridge Approaches	05-02-1981	NHIII/P/35/77
1910.3	Keeping proper record of completion drawings for bridges on NHs and other Centrally Financed Roads	19-12-1985	RW/NHIII/P/2/79
1910.4	Bridge Works on NHs and other Centrally Sponsored Schemes	02-11-1988	RW/NH-31016/12/87-DO-II
1910.5	Black listing of M/s Pioneer Engineering Syndicate, Hyderabad	19-04-1991	RW/NH-31024/18/91-DO-III
1910.6	Standard drawings for 32.00 m span, 13.0 m width and 0° skew bridge for used in National Highways Project	28-01-2025	RW/NH-34049/1/2017-S&R(B)

Safety Measure

1000-BRIDGE WORKS-1900-MISCELLANEOUS-1920 - Safety Measure
Code No.	Particulars	Date	Circular/Guideline No
1920.1	Safety Measures to be taken at Submersible Bridges/Causeways	09-04-1970	PL-30(128)/69
1920.2	Vertical Clearance for through type Bridges	19-05-1983	NHVI-50(3)/83
1920.3	Horizontal clearance for through type Bridges	07-06-1983	NHVI-50(3)/83
1920.4	Safety precautions to be taken on causeways along NHs	03-11-1989	RW/NH-33022/3/89-DO II (c)
1920.5	Bridges on National Highways and other Centrally sponsored schemes-Provision of various types of utilities Service on Bridges and Design of Footpath slab	17-09-2003	RW/NH-34066/7/2003-S&R(B)
1920.6	Condition survey of all the bridges on NH	30-05-2005	Circular not available
1920.7	Movement of Over Weight and Over Dimensional Consignment (OW/ODC)-Guidelines	24-01-2013	RW/NH-35072/1/2010 S&R(B)
1920.8	Movement of Over Weight and Over Dimensional Consignment (OW/ODC)	16-09-2013	RT-11042/13/2008-MVL
1920.9	Movement of Over Weight and Over Dimensional Consignment (OW/ODC)	30-09-2013	RT-11042/13/2008-MVL
1920.10	Movement of Over Weight and Over Dimensional Consignment (OW/ODC)	10-10-2013	RT-11042/13/2008-MVL
1920.11	Guidelines for movement of Over Dimension/ Over Weight Consignment (OD/OWC) on National Highways pending completion of condition survey of bridges	20-05-2014	RW-NH-35072/1/2010-S&R(B)
1920.12	Rectification of Accident Black Spot - Preparation of proposal and sanction/approval regarding	26-08-2019	RW-NH-29011/01/2019-5&R(P&B)
1920.12	Online permission for single unit over dimensional/over weight consignment (ODCs/OWCs) on Modular Hydraulic Trailers (HT-1 to HT-13) on National Highways in the country	10-06-2020	RW/NH-35072/01/2010-S&R(B)
1920.13	Online permission for single unit ODC/OWC consignment on Modular Hydraulic Trailers (HT-1 to HT-13) on National Highways in the country	02-06-2021	RW/NH-35072/01/2010-S&R(B)
1920.14	Online Permission for single unit ODCs/ OWCs consignment on Modular Hydraulic Trailers (HT-1 to HT-13) on National Highways in the Country	17-01-2024	RW/NH-34062/01/2020-S&R
1920.15	Online permission for single unit ODC/OWC consignment on Modular Hydraulic Trailers (HT-1 to HT-13) on National Highways in the country	12-06-2024	RW/NH-35072/01/2010
1920.16	List of M Tech/B Tech students successfully completing 3 months Internship in NH Projects during 2022-23	20-06-2024

Rating and testing of bridge

1000-BRIDGE WORKS-1900-MISCELLANEOUS-1930 - Rating and testing of bridge
Code No.	Particulars	Date	Circular/Guideline No
1930.1	Prior permission of Ministry for Testing of Bridges	18-10-1982	RW/NHII/Misc/53/82-W
1930.2	Load Restrictions on Weak Bridges	17-05-1983	RW/PL-30(106)/82
1930.3	Rating of Existing Bridges and providing Cautionary Boards	07-09-1983	PL-30(106)/82
1930.4	Guidelines for identification and implementation of real-time Health Monitoring of Bridges using Sensors	04-03-2024	RW/NH-33044/13/2023-S&R(P&B)
1930.5	Guidelines for Identifications and Implementation of real-time Health Monitoring of Bridges using Sensors	11-03-2024	RW/NH-33044/13/2023-S&R
1930.6	Guidelines for identification and implementation of real-time Health Monitoring of Bridges using Sensors	27-03-2025	RW/NH-33044/13/2023-S&R(P&B)

Security of the Bridges

1000-BRIDGE WORKS-1900-MISCELLANEOUS-1940 - Security of the Bridges
Code No.	Particulars	Date	Circular/Guideline No	Download
1940	No Circular

Dismantling

1000-BRIDGE WORKS-1900-MISCELLANEOUS-1950 - Dismantling
Code No.	Particulars	Date	Circular/Guideline No
1950.1	Dismantling of Diversion after Opening of new Bridge	16-10-1973	NHIII/Misc/43/73
1950.2	Dismantling of old structure after Opening of new Bridge	17-06-1974	NHIII/Misc/43/73
1950.3	Dismantling and auctioning of existing steel bridges after construction of new Bridge	03-10-1983	RW/NHIII/P/17/83

Electrification of Bridges

1000-BRIDGE WORKS-1900-MISCELLANEOUS-1960 - Electrification of Bridges
Code No.	Particulars	Date	Circular/Guideline No
1960.1	Electrification of Bridges	24-11-1975	NHIII/P/1/75
1960.2	Electrification of bridges on National Highways	31-03-1993	RW/NH-11052/11/93-DO I
1960.3	Electrification for lighting of bridges on National Highways and national Highway section on which toll is to be collected in perpetuity	24-12-1999	RW/NH-11052/11/93-DOI

Guidelines regarding execution

1000-BRIDGE WORKS-1900-MISCELLANEOUS-1970 - Guidelines regarding execution
Code No.	Particulars	Date	Circular/Guideline No
1970.1	Simultaneous action for Construction of Minor Bridges and diversion Roads	31-10-1981	RW/NHIV-2(2)/81
1970.2	Safety Measures for Excavation and Blasting Operations	15-04-1983	NHVI-50(3)/83-Part
1970.3	Introduction of new techniques in the construction of Highway Bridges	30-06-1987	RW/RD/33047/4/86/NH(Std.)
1970.4	Providing special conditions in the Contract Documents for bridge works on National Highways and other Centrally Financed Roads	10-11-1987	RW/RD/33047/4/86/NH-Std.
1970.6	Adoption of best practices for economical, durable, speedy and aesthetic construction of Bridge	18-08-2016	RW/NH-34072/1/2015-S&R(B)
1970.7	Digging of Ponds/Nalas/Water Bodies/Rivers and utilization of soil thereof for projects of water conservation in the drought-affected areas of the country	31-08-2017	RW/NH-34066/09/2017-S&R(B)
1970.8	MoU signed between Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Ministry of Railways regarding construction of ROBs/RUBs on National Highways	27-07-2018	No. RW/NH/34066/47/14-S&R(B)
1970.9	SOP for provision of false works (or scaffolding or temporary structures) as required for safe construction of any permanent concrete/steel structures on National Highways in the country	20-06-2019	RW/NH-12014/3/2015-Goa/P-6(Zone-IV)
1970.10	National Highway Pre-cast Concrete Policy	08-04-2022	RW/NH-34049/01/2020-S&R(B)
1970.11	Bridges in severely and precarious conditions on National Highways-Identification and Rectification	12-12-2022	RW/NH-34049/1/2014-S&R(B)(pt)
1970.12	Mandatory Use of Precast Concrete Components in National Highways Projects	24-06-2025	RW/NH-34049/01/2020-S&R

Corrosion

1000-BRIDGE WORKS-1900-MISCELLANEOUS-1980 - Corrosion
Code No.	Particulars	Date	Circular/Guideline No
1980.1	Maintenance of Existing Concrete Bridges Susceptible to Corrosion	31-03-1981	RW/PL-17(14)/76-Vol.II
1980.2	Specification for New Concrete Bridges to be Constructed in Marine Environments	04-01-1982	RW/PL-17(14)/76-Vol.II
1980.3	Specifications for new concrete bridges to be constructed in marine environments and susceptible to corrosion	12-10-1987	RW/34020/1/86/NH(Std.)
1980.4	Maintenance repair and rehabilitation of existing concrete bridges susceptible to being affected by corrosion	15-03-1988	RW/34020/1/86/NH-Std.
1980.5	Specifications for new concrete bridges to be constructed in marine environments and susceptible to corrosion	14-11-1990	RW/NH-34020/1/86-DO II
1980.6	Use of Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated Reinforcement in Bridges on National Highways and other centrally sponsored bridge projects to be constructed in marine environment susceptible to severe	15-03-1994	RW/NH-34041/18/93-S&R
1980.7	Use of Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated Reinforcement in Bridges on National Highways and other Centrally sponsored bridge projects to be constructed in marine environment susceptible to severe corrosion	29-05-1998	RW/NH-34041/44/91-S&R
1980.8	Use of Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated Reinforcement in Bridges on National Highways and other Centrally sponsored bridge projects to be constructed in marine environment susceptible to severe corrosion	21-03-2000	RW/NH-34041/44/91-S&R

Relevant Extract from the Constitution of India

110-AUTHORITY-111 - Relevant Extract from the Constitution of India
Code No.	Particulars	Date	Circular/Guideline No	Download
111.1	Relevant Extracts from the Constitution of India Art. No. 19(1), 19(5),239(1),239(2),245(1), 245(2),246(1),246(2),246(3),246(4),249(1),252(1),253(1),254(1),254(2) List I- Union List (13,14,23,32,42,64) List II- State List (13,18,59) List III-Concurrent List (7,42)		111.1

National Highways Act & Amendments

110-AUTHORITY-112 - National Highways Act & Amendments
Code No.	Particulars	Date	Circular/Guideline No
112.1	1-National Highways Act, 1956 2. The Schedule- Description of National Highways	11-09-1956	Act No. 48 of 1956
112.2	Date of commencement of Act	04-04-1957	Date of commencement of Act 4.4.1957 Notification SRO 1160
112.3	Amendment to the National Highways Act, 1956	12-08-1977	The National Highways (Amendment) Act, 1977 (No. 30 of 1977)
112.4	Amendment to National Highways Act, 1956	19-01-1993	National Highways (Amendment) Act, 1992
112.5	Control of National Highways (Land & Traffic) Act, 2002	15-01-2003	13 of 2003 DL-33004/2003
112.6	Amendment in the schedule of NH Act	30-03-2006	Notification SO.460(E)
112.7	Amendment in the schedule of NH Act	01-06-2006	Notification SO.835(E)
112.8	Amendment in the schedule of NH Act	01-06-2006	Notification SO.836(E)
112.9	Amendment in the schedule of NH Act	01-06-2006
112.10	Substitution of the schedule of the NH Act	05-03-2010	Notification S.O.542(E)

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