Provide 2 in. clear cover to reinforcing steel for entire cross section. Add 1 in. grinding allowance to top slab. Also, increase top slab clear cover to 2.5 in. for areas of the state where de-icing agents are frequently used.

Include shear keys in webs of precast and cast-in-place segmental spans. Space shear keys 1 ft. 6 in. along centerline of web.

Provide a minimum 5 ft. tangent length of tendon from the anchorage head before introducing any curvature. Determine minimum radius of curvature for individual duct sizes based on published values from suppliers.

Include extra longitudinal reinforcement above a horizontal construction joint to mitigate cracking from restraint shrinkage.

Include extra longitudinal reinforcement above a doorway opening or other significant cross-section change, to mitigate cracking from differential shrinkage.

Include provisional post-tensioning ducts as required in Article 5.12.5.3.9. Provisional anchorage hardware is not required, but allowance for future placement of hardware must be considered.

Provide a ¾” deep continuous drip-bead adjacent to deck coping as shown the Miscellaneous Slab Details for Prestressed Concrete I-Girders (IGMS) standard drawing.

Provide access openings at maximum 600 feet spacing and the distance from any location of box girder to the nearest opening should not be more than 300 feet. Provide at least two openings per box girder line. The size of access opening should be 32 in. x 42 in. or 36 in. diameter at minimum.