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QUANTITY ESTIMATES

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Table of Contents
Section
7.1

GENERAL.................................................................................................................7-1
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3

7.2

Page

Summary of Estimated Quantities Sheet .................................................7-1

Guidelines for Preparing Quantity Estimates ..........................................7-1
Pay Item Numbers....................................................................................7-4

QUANTITIES............................................................................................................7-5
7.2.1
7.2.2
7.2.3
7.2.4
7.2.5
7.2.6

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General.....................................................................................................7-5
Reinforcing Steel .....................................................................................7-5
Structural Steel.........................................................................................7-5
Construction Stakes, Lines, and Grades ..................................................7-6
Construction Estimates and Final Plans (As-Built Plans) .......................7-6
On-The-Job Training (OJT).....................................................................7-6

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CHAPTER 7
QUANTITY ESTIMATES
The designer must compile an accurate estimate of the project construction quantities. This
information leads directly to the Engineers Estimate, which combines the computed quantities
of work and the estimated unit bid prices. An accurate estimate of quantities is critical to
prospective contractors interested in submitting a bid on the project. This Chapter presents
information on estimating quantities for bridge projects.

7.1

GENERAL

7.1.1

Summary of Estimated Quantities Sheet

Bridge quantities are generated and placed on the Summary of Estimated Quantities Sheet. For
information on the Summary of Estimated Quantities Sheet, see Section 6.3.

7.1.2

Guidelines for Preparing Quantity Estimates

When preparing quantity estimates, the designer should consider the following guidelines:
1.

Units of Measurement. Report the quantity estimates for all contract bid items consistent
with the terms and units of measurement presented in the SCDOT Standard
Specifications. Figure 7.1-1 illustrates the units of measurements and rounding criteria
for typical bridge items that should be used on the Summary of Estimated Quantities
Sheet.

2.

SCDOT Standard Specifications. Cross check all items against the SCDOT Standard
Specifications and the SCDOT Supplemental Specifications to ensure that the appropriate
pay items, methods of measurement, and basis of payment are used. Structural items are
presented in Division 700 of the SCDOT Standard Specifications.

3.

Rounding. Prepare a computation for each item used on the project. Include all
computations in the project file. Round the output quantities from these computations
according to Figure 7.1-1, and place them on the Summary of Estimated Quantities Sheet
as discussed in Section 6.3.

4.

Final Bridge Cost Estimate. All items described in the bridge plans that are included in
the cost estimate must be shown in the Summary of Estimated Quantities Table. Chapter
8 provides the Department criteria for preparing construction cost estimates.

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Item

Unit

Temporary Shoring Wall

Removal & Disposal of Existing Bridge
Wet and Dry Excavation for Bridges
Rock Excavation for Bridges
Cofferdam (type)
Permanent Sheet Piling
Concrete for Structures (class)
Partial Depth Patching for Existing Decks
Spall Repair
Grooved Surface Finish
Reinforcing Steel for Structures (Bridge)
Spiral Reinforcing Steel for Structures (Bridge)
Hoop Reinforcing Steel for Structures (Bridge)
Galvanized Reinforcing Steel for Structures (Bridge)
Prestressed Concrete Beam (type)
Prestressed Concrete Bulb Tee Beam (size/type)
(size) Prestressed Concrete Inverted Tee Beam
(size) Cored Slabs
Detour Bridge No. 1
Concrete Bridge Barrier Parapet
Concrete Bridge Barrier Parapet with Railing
Concrete Bridge Median Barrier
Concrete Bridge Barrier Parapet Extension
Concrete Bridge Barrier Parapet Transition
Concrete Bridge Railing Wall (size)(type)
(type) Structural Timber
Structural Steel (type)
Modular Joints
Compression Seal Joint
Expansion Joint System with Concrete Header
Expansion Dam
Pot Bearings (type)
PTFE Bearings (type)
Disk Bearing (type)
Seismic Restrainer
Structure Drainage System
Dynamic Pile Analyzer Test Set-up

LF
LS
CY
CY
EA
SF
CY
SY
SF
SY
LB
LB
LB
LB
LF
LF
LF
LF
LS
LF
LF
LF
LF
EA
LF
MBF
LS
LF
LF
LF
LF
EA
EA
EA
EA
LS
EA

Rounding
Accuracy
5

5
1
1
5
0.1
0.1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1

0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
1
0.1
0.1

0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
1
1
1
1

ROUNDING CRITERIA FOR QUANTITIES

Figure 7.1-1
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Item

Unit

Prestressed Concrete Piling (size)

Pile Build-up Prep (size)
Pile Load Test for Prestressed Concrete Piling (size)
Prestressed Index Piling (size)
Predrilling for Prestressed Concrete Piling (size)
Prestressed Pile Points (type)
Reinforced Pile Tips (type)
Predrilling for Steel Piling (type)
Steel H Bearing Piling (type)
Pile Load Test-Steel H Bearing Pile (type)
Galvanized Steel H Bearing Piling (type)
Steel H Bearing Index Piling (type)
Galvanized Steel H Bearing Index Piling (type)
Steel Pipe Piling (size)
Pile Load Test for Steel Pipe Piling (size)
Predrilling for Steel Pipe Piling (size)
Steel Pipe Index Piling (size)
Conical Steel Pile Pipe Tip for Steel Pipe Piling
Crosshole Sonic Logging Set-up
Soil Excavation for Drilled Pile Foundations (size)
Rock Excavation for Drilled Pile Foundation (size)
Drilled Shaft with Wet & Dry Excavation (size)
Drilled Shaft with Rock Excavation (size)
Trial Shaft (size)
Shaft Load Test (size)
Construction Casing (size)
Drilled Pile Foundation Concrete (Class 4000DS)
MSE Wall Backfill (type)
MSE Wall (type)
Coping for MSE Wall (type)
Deck Joint Strip Seal
Elastomeric Bearing
Elastomeric Bearing Assembly (Flat Slab)
Seismic Isolation Bearing
Removal of Epoxy, Bituminous & Foreign Overlay
Machine Preparation of Existing Surface
Hydro-Demolition of Existing Surface

LF
EA
EA
LF
LF
LF
EA
LF
LF
EA
LF
LF
LF
LF
EA
LF
LF
EA
EA
LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
EA
LF
CY
CY
SF
LF
LF
EA
EA
EA
SY
SY
SY

Rounding
Accuracy
1 (for each pile)
1
1
1 (for each pile)
1
0.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
1
0.1
0.1
5
1
1
0.1
1
1
1
1
1
1

ROUNDING CRITERIA FOR QUANTITIES

(Continued)
Figure 7.1-1

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Item

SY
SY
CY
SF
SY
LF

Rounding
Accuracy
1
1
0.1
1
1
0.1

TON

SY
SY

5
0.1

Unit

Grinding and Texturing for Concrete Bridge Deck

Blast Cleaning
Concrete Overlay (type)
Epoxy-Sand Slurry
Clean and Texture Existing Bents
Polymer Modified Asphalt Expansion Joint
Aggregate Underdrain (AGG #789) with 4 Perforated Pipe for
Structures
Slope Protection 4 Concrete (Fiber Reinforced)
Waterproofing (Substructure Second Method)

ROUNDING CRITERIA FOR QUANTITIES

(Continued)
Figure 7.1-1

7.1.3

Pay Item Numbers

Each pay item has an official title and item number that is tied to the SCDOT Standard
Specifications. These items are listed in the SCDOT Standard Specifications and the pay item
spreadsheet on the Departments website. The Department uses these coded item numbers for
tracking and as a historic database. In most cases, the AASHTO TrnsPort Proposal and
Estimates System (PES) will already have the pay item number. See Section 36.2.2 of the
Highway Design Manual for additional information on computer tracking.
For some specialty or new items, the pay item number may not be in the database. Therefore, if
the designer is unable to locate a pay item, the designer will be required to conduct the
following:
1.

Check. The designer should ensure that there is not an actual number for the item within
the system by entering the item into PES.

2.

SCDOT Standard Specifications. The designer should review the SCDOT Standard
Specifications and SCDOT Supplemental Specifications to determine if there is a method
of payment for the item.

3.

New Pay Item. If an item does not exist in the PES, the designer may request a new pay
item through the Bridge Design Section.

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QUANTITIES

7.2.1

General

The following Sections discuss the procedures that should be used to determine the cost estimate
for some of the typical bridge items used on the project.

7.2.2

Reinforcing Steel

The quantity estimate for reinforcing steel is based on the weight of the reinforcing bar. The
typical sizes the Department uses are presented in Figure 7.2-1. When estimating the quantity
for reinforcing steel, use Figure 7.2-1 to obtain the weight in pounds for the appropriate design
size. Anchor bolts and tie-bar assemblies are included in the weight of reinforcing steel. The
weight of incidental items (e.g., reinforcing steel bolsters, couplers) are not included in this
quantity estimate.

7.2.3

Structural Steel

The quantity estimate for structural steel is based on the weight of the steel components in the
structure. Structural steel is bid as a lump sum, but the steel weight and grade is provided for
information only to assist the Contractor in preparing the bid. Include the weight of all beams,
plates, diaphragms, stiffeners, bearing plates, bolts, shear studs, etc., in the estimate.
Calculate the weight of the steel using the following guidelines:
1.

Structural steel has a weight density of 490 lb/ft3.

2.

Weld metal weights are not calculated.

3.

Calculate the weight on the rectangular dimensions for all plates and overall lengths for
all structural shapes with no deductions for copes, clips, sheared edges, punching, or
borings.

4.

Measure bolts, nuts, and washers for payment on the basis of computed weight as
presented in the AISC Manual of Steel Construction.

5.

Round the total to the nearest 100 lbs.

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Reinforcing Steel Sizes

Bar Size

Diameter

Area

Weight

US Customary
Designation

Metric
Designation

in

in2

lb/ft

#3

#10

0.375

0.11

0.376

#4

#13

0.500

0.20

0.668

#5

#16

0.625

0.31

1.043

#6

#19

0.750

0.44

1.502

#7

#22

0.875

0.60

2.044

#8

#25

1.000

0.79

2.670

#9

#29

1.128

1.00

3.400

#10

#32

1.270

1.27

4.303

#11

#36

1.410

1.56

5.313

#14

#43

1.693

2.25

7.650

#18

#57

2.257

4.00

13.600

REINFORCING STEEL SIZES AND WEIGHTS

Figure 7.2-1

7.2.4

Construction Stakes, Lines, and Grades

The Assistant State Bridge Design Engineer Specifications will request this information from
the Construction Office, which in turn will request the information from the District. This item
is included in the Bid Proposal Package, but is not included in the Summary of Estimated
Quantities Table in the bridge plans.

7.2.5

Construction Estimates and Final Plans (As-Built Plans)

The Assistant State Bridge Design Engineer Specifications will request this information from
the Construction Office, which in turn will request the information from the District. This item
is included in the Bid Proposal Package, but is not included in the Summary of Estimated
Quantities Table in the bridge plans.

7.2.6

On-The-Job Training (OJT)

When applicable, the cost estimate information for OJT requirements is provided to the Bridge
Cost Estimate Coordinator by the Roadway Specifications and Estimate Group.

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