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Massachusetts's precast concrete drainage work on state projects is governed by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The requirements for drainage structures, reinforced concrete pipe, box culverts, and the concrete itself live in the Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, with details carried on the state's standard drawings. Precast producers read those documents alongside the project plan set to know what to make and how it will be accepted.
On MassDOT project plans, drainage structures (catch basins, manholes, inlets, junction boxes) are keyed to Section 200 Construction Standard Detail numbers and tabulated with structure identifiers, rim or grate elevations, and pipe invert elevations. Pipe runs are called out by size and material, such as reinforced concrete pipe. The exact standard sheet title was not confirmed on an official MassDOT source.
Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, 2026 Edition (combined annual reissue; applies to projects advertised on or after February 21, 2026; the 2020 Edition superseded the 1988 English edition). The sections below cover precast drainage structures, pipe, culverts, and concrete.
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 200 | Drainage (Division II) |
| 201 | Basins, Manholes and Inlets |
| 230 | Culverts, Storm Drains, and Sewer Pipes |
| 901 | Cement Concrete |
| M4.02.14 | Precast Units |
| M4.02.16 | Precast Drainage Structures |
| M5.02.1 | Reinforced Concrete Pipe |
Section numbers are a reference. Confirm them against the current specification and any special provisions for your project.
Construction Standard Details, Section 200 (Drainage), current January 2026 drawing set. Precast-relevant sheets include 201.0.2 Precast Concrete Catch Basin, 201.0.3 Precast Concrete Catch Basin Tub, the 202 series for manholes, the 221 series for manhole frame and cover, and 222.0.0 Catch Basin Frame.
The QCML covers drainage-related materials including reinforced concrete pipe and iron frames, grates, and covers. Producers of precast and prestressed concrete must also appear on the Department's approved fabricators list on the bid-opening date.
Plant certification: MassDOT approved fabricators list, with third-party precast plant certification. NPCA or PCI plant certification plus MassDOT approval; MassDOT also runs a separate Cement Concrete Prequalification Program for concrete producers.
On MassDOT project plans, drainage structures (catch basins, manholes, inlets, junction boxes) are keyed to Section 200 Construction Standard Detail numbers and tabulated with structure identifiers, rim or grate elevations, and pipe invert elevations. Pipe runs are called out by size and material, such as reinforced concrete pipe. The exact standard sheet title was not confirmed on an official MassDOT source.
DhyanaERP reads MassDOT drainage summaries today.
DhyanaERP Drainage Summary Import reads a plan set, finds the drainage structure sheets, transcribes them under a strict extraction contract, checks the engineering, and turns each row a person confirms into a priced structure. This status describes DhyanaERP's reading capability only. It is not a statement of DOT approval.
See DhyanaERP Precast EditionThe Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, 2026 Edition. Drainage is specified in Section 200 (201 Basins, Manholes and Inlets; 230 Culverts, Storm Drains, and Sewer Pipes), with materials in M4.02.14 Precast Units, M4.02.16 Precast Drainage Structures, and reinforced concrete pipe in M5.02.1.
No. The 2020 Edition superseded the 1988 English and 1995 Metric editions, and MassDOT has issued newer editions since. The 2026 Edition is current and applies to projects advertised on or after February 21, 2026.
In the MassDOT Highway Division Construction Standard Details, Section 200 (Drainage), current January 2026 drawing set. Precast sheets include 201.0.2 Precast Concrete Catch Basin and 201.0.3 Precast Concrete Catch Basin Tub.
Producers of precast and prestressed concrete must be on MassDOT's approved fabricators list on the bid-opening date, and the specification references third-party precast plant certification (NPCA or PCI). MassDOT also runs a Cement Concrete Prequalification Program for concrete producers.
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Reference only. Not engineering or legal advice. Always confirm against the current specifications and the contract documents for your project.
Last verified November 2026.