FP-96 English Version - Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division

Section 101Station ) (1) A measure of distance used for highways and railroads. A stationis equal to 100 feet. (2) A precise location along a survey line.Structures ) Bridges, culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, retaining walls, cribbing,manholes, endwalls, buildings, sewers, service pipes, underdrains, foundationdrains, and other features that may be encountered in the work.Subbase ) The layer or layers of material placed on a subgrade to support abase.Subcontract ) The written agreement between the Contractor and an individualor legal entity prescribing the performance of a specific portion of thework.Subcontractor ) An individual or legal entity with whom the Contractorsublets part of the work. This includes all subcontractors in any tier.Subgrade ) The top surface of a roadbed upon which the pavement structure,shoulders, and curbs are constructed.Substantial Completion ) The point at which the project is complete suchthat it can be safely and effectively used by the public without further delays,disruption, or other impediments. For conventional bridge and highway work,the point at which all bridge deck, parapet, pavement structure, shoulder,drainage, sidewalk, permanent signing and markings, traffic barrier, safetyappurtenance, utility, and lighting work is complete.Substructure ) All of the bridge below the bearings of simple and continuousspans, skewbacks of arches, and tops of footings of rigid frames includingbackwalls, wingwalls, and wing protection railings.Suitable Material ) Rock or earth material that will provide stable foundations,embankments, or roadbeds, and is reasonably free of organic matter,roots, muck, sod, or other detrimental material.Superintendent ) The Contractor's authorized representative in responsiblecharge of the work.Superstructure ) The entire bridge except the substructure.12