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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
11
For meeting of?/12i7'7
ITEM TITLE Resolution 8712: Adopting Guidelines for the Alignment and
Typical Section for Telegraph Canyon Road and for the Types
of Channel Between Crest/Oleander and the Easterly City Limits
SUBMITTED BY Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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ITEM EXPLANATION (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED YES NO x }
By Resolution #7345, the City Council approved an agreement with Wilsey &
Ham for the preparation of conceptual plans for Telegraph Canyon Road and
Channel. A major reason for the preparation of these plans was the need
for coordinated road, channel, and sewer facilities in the valley in order
to permit logical development of adjacent landso
Subsequent to that action, th2 Council has accepted the work of the consul-
tant, certified an EIR for the project, and held a public hearing to obtain
public input.
The report prepared by Wilsey & Ham has been reviewed by the Engineering
Planning and Environmental Review Division. As a result of that review, a
report has been prepared and is forwarded to the Council which summarizes
the Wilsey & Ham study and the EIR, discusses the conclusions of both docu-
ments and sets forth recommendations to accomplish the implementation of the
project.
The primary features of the Staff recommendations include:
1. Adoption of guidelines for the alignment, grade, and sections for
Telegraph Canyon Road and Channel.
2. Formalization of the alignment through preparation of a Record of
Survey Map.
3. Adoption of a seed mix design to be used as a guide for landscaping
the channel.
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Agreement Resolution x Ordinance_ Plat Notification List
Other x Reports ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached Submitted a~~
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Estimated cost to prepare record of survey and right of way maps is $35,000.
Such amount is currently budgeted in Account GT-49, Telegraph Canyon Road -
Preparation of Right of Way Maps. Otherwise, there is no immediate direct
financial impact to be incurred through adoption of these guidelines. The
City has traditionally participated in construction of major roadways. Due
(Continued on Supplemental Page 2)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution adopting the Public Works Department Report and Recommen-
dations contained therein for improvement of Telegraph Canyon Road and
Channel and find that all feasible mitigation measures have been incor-
porated into the project and that it is not feasible to fully mitigate
the growth inducing impact of the project (see Discussion Section 4)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
A P P R O V E ll
COUNCIL ACTION by the
City Couacil
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Chula Vista, Cnlifc~.iia
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Form A-113 (Rev. 5/77)
Item NO. 11
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4. Adoption of design flood flows to be used for the design of future
flood control facilities.
5. Designation that certain measures will be undertaken to mitigate noise
impacts and possible damage to archaeological sites. These mitigating
measures are to be included in appropriate project construction speci-
fications.
The attached report includes a brief description of the ultimate improvement,
recommendations, background, environmental considerations, County comments
and hydrology considerations for future design.
FINANCIAL IMPACT (cont)
to the probable piecemeal character of development along Telegraph Canyon
Road it is not now possible to determine the nature or extent of City parti-
cipation. Such information will be incrementally available as the develop-
ment occurs.
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DESIGN REPORT
TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD AND CHANNEL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
The Program
In order to permit the logical and orderly development of properties
adjacent to Telegraph Canyon, it was the City's desire to have con-
ceptual plans prepared. The plans detail the concept for the coor-
dinated development of Telegraph Canyon Road, sewer, and drainage
facilities. The limits of work on Telegraph Canyon Road are from
Crest Drive (near I-805 freeway) on the west to approximately 3.8
miles east at the existing county box culvert crossing Otay Lakes
Road just east of Rutgers Avenue.
Authorization
By Resolution No. 7345, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
approved an agreement between the City and Wilsey t; Ham for preparation
of conceptual plans for Telegraph Canyon Road and Channel.
Scope of Work
Development of the concept plan was done in phases, which are described
in the agreement between Wilsey E Ham and the City of Chula Vista.
The various items of work are listed below:
1. Preliminary Phase
a. Review base material, and requirements of City and other
agencies
b. Prepare 100 scale aerial photogrammetry
c. Prepare alternative preliminary engineering studies
d. Prepare computerized hydrology study
2. Plan Preparation and Conceptual Design Phase
a. Prepare plans at scale of one inch equals 100 feet horizontally
and 10 feet vertically
b. Delineate centerline of sewer, utilities, highway and major
drains
c. Propose grades for Telegraph Canyon Road
d. Propose flowline grades for drainage channel and road crossing
structures
e. Indicate sanitary sewer grade
f. Detail typical sections of drainage channel at various
locations
g. Delineate design considerations for major drainage structures
EXHIBIT "B"
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h. Designate areas requiring additional erosion protection
i. Delineate approximate right-of-way lines
j. Indicate approximate limits of cut and fill required
3• Preliminary Cost Estimate
4. Project Report
Previous Construction
The existing alignment of Telegraph Canyon Road along approximately
two miles of the study area east of Brandywine Ave. was established
by the County of San Diego on Road Survey Number 1086-65• Construction
according to County plans was completed in February 1967. Pavement
width between asphalt dikes is 40 feet centered within the right-of-
way. A three foot shoulder widening on the north was included for
approximately 4,575 feet.
The 1967 construction included a trapezoidal channel where the existing
channel was adjacent to the road (2,490 feet). The bottom width of
the channel was to be a minimum of 10 feet. This channel had 24 inches
of rock facing on the slope adjacent to the roadway.
Between 1958 and 1g62, construction in Telegraph Canyon was performed
in accordance with the alignment and plans developed by the County
of San Diego as Road Survey 1086. Generally this consisted of 36 foot
wide section. The trapezoidal channel where adjacent to the road was
constructed with a minimum of 5 foot bottom width.
Plans for the intersection with Otay Lakes Road were developed in 1964
by the County and shown on Road Survey 558-64. Widening near Buena Vista
Way was done in accordance with Chula Vista City Plans for E1 Rancho
del Rey, Unit No. 1. Preliminary plans have been processed by the
City for improvement of Telegraph Canyon Road adjacent to the proposed
Canyon Townhouses near Crest Ave. Roadway construction is underway
adjacent to Windsor Views.
Previous Studies
In 1964, a Special Study of Storm Drainage Facilities was prepared as
a supplement to the Chula Vista General Plan. This study included run-
off calculations for Telegraph Canyon beginning at its upstream limit
and extending to the bay. CalTrans has also studied drainage of Telegraph
Canyon in reference to construction of freeway crossings. Hydrology
studies of Telegraph Canyon were also conducted by the Corps of Engineers
in 1974•
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A report on the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage and industrial
wastes in the City of Chula Vista, including the Telegraph Canyon basin,
was prepared in 1959• A trunk sewer was constructed in Telegraph Canyon
Road based on plans prepared in 1961.
FINDINGS
Alignment
The original alignment of Telegraph Canyon Road was developed by San Diego
County prior to annexation of the facility to the City of Chula Vista.
In general, the road follows the canyon floor to avoid the naturally
rugged terrain of the East Chula Vista area. The proposed alignment re-
mains subject to the same .topographic constraints, however, it is planned
to increase the radius of many of the curves. The first curve near
Crest Drive is designed fora speed of 45 miles per hour, the next curve
easterly at 55 and the remainder for 65 miles per hour.
Alignment changes are proposed from 1,200 to 2,600 feet easterly of Crest
Drive (near E1 Rancho del Rey Unit 5)• The existing right-of-way traverses
a sharp (750 foot radius curve) and a short section of tangent. If the
new construction followed this alignment, the design speed would be
compromised. To avoid this consequence, the proposed alignment follows
a straight course through this section, deviating considerably from the
existing right-of-way.
Hydrology
A hydrologic analysis of the entire basin was performed using a
modified Rational Computer Program. Both present and ultimate quantities
of runoff from a 50 year period of frequency storm were estimated and
compared with estirnates by the Lawrence, Fogg i; Smith study in 1864
and the recent Corps of Engineers study.
After considerable study, it was determined to base the flood channel
design on the Lawrence, Fogg & Smith study which balanced a higher
estimate by Wilsey z; Ilam and a lower estimate by the Corps of Engineers.
This will also provide continuity with existing facilities downstream.
The following design flows will be used for Telegraph Canyon Channel
upstream of the noted streets:
Crest Drive 2,850 cubic feet per second
Brandywine Avenue 2,600 " " "
Buena Vista Way 2,100 " " "
Rutgers Avenue 1,6.00 " " "
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Channel Design
A large variety of possible shapes, sizes, linings and slopes were
hydraulically analyzed to identify suitability of each for use in con-
junction with the Telegraph Canyon Road project. A number of physical
constraints affect the shape and configuration of the ultimate channel.
For example, if the depth of the channel exceeds or approaches the depth
of the existing 15'' UCP trunk sewer, future gravity -flow sewer mains are
affected and lift stations or inverted siphons may be required. Con-
sequently, the ultimate channel should not exceed a depth of eight feet
at expected sewer crossings (six feet depth of flow plus two feet
freeboard). Extremely wide channels would require excessive right-of-way
requirements and generation of high cut slopes. The existing gradient
(1.0 to 1.5q) results in erodible velocities for unlined or poorly
lined channels, thus restricting the types of linings which can be used
or requiring the use of periodic drop structures.
Telegraph Canyon Road is designated as a scenic road. As such, extra
care should be taken in the design of a flood channel, to avoid detracting
from the scenic qualities of the area and, if feasible, to improve the
views. It was the specific desires of the Chula Vista City Council that
a grassy or landscaped, "natural" appearing channel be considered.
Because of the restricted width of the canyon floor and the existing
urban development there, it was the feeling of the City Engineering
staff that the westerly 2,500 feet would have to be developed with a
lined channel.
Alternate Flood Channel Sections
Far evaluation of their effectiveness in controlling the storm flows,
meeting a majority of the other constraints and for comparing from a
cost standpoint, the following storm drain sections were evaluated:
1. Trapezoidal Channel - with grassy lining
2. Trapezoidal Channel - with heavy landscaping
3. Trapezoidal Channel - with maintenance road, low flow channel and
grassy lining
4. Trapezoidal Channel - with rip-rap on side adjacent to highway
5. Trapezoidal Channel - with gunite lining
6. Rectangular Concrete Channel
7. Multi Plate Super Span
8. Multi Pipe
9. Reinforced Concrete Box
Evaluation of Channel Sections
The channel types were compared using the same hydraulic capacity for
total costs of construction, maintenance and right-of-way. A trape-
zoidal channel with heavy landscaping proved to be the most cost effec-
tive design and is recommended for the majority of the project. The
most westerly 2,770 feet of Telegraph Canyon is quite narrow, especially
considering the widening of the highway. Because of the restriction;
the westerly portion is now planned as an open trapezoidal channel
with gunite lining except at roadcrossing and a reach crossing the toe
of a steep slope.
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Road crossings will require a bridge or enclosed section such as a
double or triple reinforced concrete box. Approximately 1,800 feet
easterly of Crest, a rectangular channel or enclosed section is re-
commended to avoid extensive excavation of a hill on the north.
Wherever intensive land use development is planned adjacent to the
road, closed conduits maybe justified to avoid narrow, inefficient
building sites.
Preliminary Cost Estimate
The channel construction is estimated to cost $1,475,000 based on 1876
costs. This includes excavation, lining, relocation of interfering
utilities and temporary buildings as well as construction of five
road crossings.
The highway construction is estimated to cost approximately $90.00
per lineal foot or $1,775 000 based on 1976 costs. This includes
excavation, curb, gutter, sidewalk, bikeway, new pavement on one side,
reconstruction and resurfacing where existing pavement is utilized in
the design, planting and irrigation of the median, but excludes right of way.
COIJCLUS I ONS
1. Telegraph Canyon Road easterly of Crest Drive is too narrow and
the alignment is inadequate to facilitate the traffic expected with
proposed development in the eastern area of Chula Vista.
2. The channel adjacent to Telegraph Canyon Road in the same area is
subject to flooding and will not contain the projected storm flows
without flooding the adjacent property and street.
3• Because Telegraph Canyon Road is a scenic route, the construction
of the road and channel should conform to requirements for scenic
routes.
4. Development of a conceptual plan indicating acceptable types of
channels, road sections, alignment and grades is necessary to
allow coordination of expected phased construction of these im-
provements.
5. The alignment of the road must reflect the constraints of existing
improvements and topography.
6. Continued use of two channel types can best meet the goals of
carrying the design flow, aesthetics, and low construction and
maintenance costs while still not precluding the development of
adjacent properties.
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7. Channel crossings should normally be enclosed sections with transition
sections upstream and downstream. Their design should allow for
construction of all normal utility crossings. The transition structures
should be designed to avoid erosive velocities in the unlined channel
portions
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Formalize the highway alignment ("PJ-Line") shown on the plans through
preparation of a Record of Survey and a right-of-way map.
2. Adopt the "N-line" alignment through formal action by the City Council.
3• Designate and use the design flows for Telegraph Canyon Creek as
developed in the 1964 Fogg Study of Storm Drainage Facilities for
future design of flood control facilities in Telegraph Canyon.
4. Designate the gunite lined, open channel trapezoidal section
(Exhibit 4-2) to be used (except where property owners desire to
install an enclosed section) in that segment between Crest Drive
and 2,770 feet easterly.
5. Designate the open channel trapezoidal section with heavy land-
scaping (Exhibit 4-1) to be generally used from 2,770 feet easterly
of Crest Drive easterly to the end of the project (near Rutgers
Avenue)
6. Designate the typical highway section (Exhibits 2 and 3) to be used
generally throughout the length of the project as the ultimate
roadway section.
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CQUP~CIL AGF_(~i~A STA°~Et~ENT
Recommendation for utilization of bicycle lanes in preference
bicycle paths on Telegraph Canyon Road, east of I-805
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The City's "Bicycle Committee" has recommended the installation of bike lanes along
Telegraph Canyon Road from I-805 to Otay Lakes Road. In a memorandum to the Safety
Commission dated February 16, 1977 (attached), the Director~ of Public l~Jorks solicited
the Safety Commission's endorsement of the Bicycle Committee's recommended utilization
of bicyc~ie lanes in preference to a pathway en Telegraph Canyon Road, East of I-805.
The Comn~~ission voted 5-0 to forward this report to the City Council (at the meeting
of February 23, 1977), requesting approval of the Bicycle Committee's recommendation.
Agreement Resoi:riion~._. Ordinunoe Plat._.._ C~thor x ~._
EnvironmcMol Documents Attached ~._ Submitted on-______.
STAFF RECOP~~fiil4Ei~iQF`~TiO;rl:
Staff supports the position of the Bicycle Committee and Safety Corr.rnission
relative to tine use of bicycle lanes an Telegraph Canyon Roaci, east of I-805,
rather than bicycle paths.
BOARDIC:.°,f~:ifSSfCN FECOM~,iE(~~!aTiQPd:
The Safet,l~ Commission recommends that sta{i be requested to install bike larks on
Telegraph Canyon Roaci, east of I-805
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FOR MEETWG OF: 3/15/77
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February 16, 1977
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FROM: W. J. Robens, Director of Public Wor};s G
SUBJECT: Bike Path Vs. Bike Lanes on Telegraph Carryon Road
The current plan for development of Telegraph Canyon Road, east of I-805
calls for construction of a two-way bicycle path along the north side
of the roadway. (See Alternate #1 on attached e}alibit.) Several seg-
ments of the path either already exist or are proposed to be built
in the near future. The Department of Public Gdorks has become aware
of certain shortcomings relative to the use of bicycle paths. We con-
sider these shortcomings of sufficient importance to justify a modifi-
cation in plans to include bicycle lane provisions instead of the separ-ate
path. (See Alternate #2 on attached exhibit.) The follo~•.ing discussion
embodies the bulk of considerations used in coming up with our recom-
mendation.
There are three basic types of ba_cycle route facilities; the shared
route mar}ced only by signs; the bike lane marked by signs, lane stripes
and various markings upon the pavement; and thei~icycle path which is con-
structed beyond the street travelway. Most of the current Chula Vista
system consists of the shared type. However, it i.s widely recognized
that the shared route offers practi_cal]_y no physical or psycllologi.cal
protection to the bicycle rider.
The bike path is frequently regarded by the non-tider_ as the best and
safest faci]_ity-which can be provided. Thu path gets the rider out of
the street (in theory) and thereby eliminates ex~~osure of the cyclist
to being struc}: by moving automati.ve traffic. T't~1e path is said to
offer a safe place to ride for all classes of ri~3ers including the
very young.
while the bike path has some virtues, it also ha.~~ many shortcomings
including:
A. Two-way bicycle traffic can be quite hazarclolls, particularly in
regard to head-on coll.isi.ons. Closing sped:;. can easily exceed
35 m.p.h. and therefore result in serious in_ury.
B. The separate pathway is more difficult to rna:intain because it is
generally i.ncanvcnient for access by a motor::ized sweeper. It~is
also more likc.l.y to r.ecei_vc~ dcpo~i.ts of silt and sand because of i_ts
rolat:ionshi_p to slopes adj~accnt to the right of way.
C. ^hc pat-h~~~41y door not rPprF,~-ont a si<;rli_f:ir,ant= s~~~,i_ng i_n con:~truction
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sufficiently strong to•support a street sweeper. Construction of
the pathway separate from the travelway involves additional expense
above a simple widening of the travelway pavement.
D. Pathways are commonly constructed of asphaltic concrete material.
Such pavement must receive a kneading action such as provided by
heavy vehicles in order to preserve its flexibility. Lacking such,
surface spalling will occur, thereby compounding the problem of
surface litter and subsequent hazards to the rider.
E. The pathway creates unique hazards where it intersects a street.
The driver operating along the intersecting street normally antici-
pates•cross traffic to occur in the street intersection first from
the left and subsequently from the right. The two-way bike path
interjects cross traffic at an uncommon location prior to reaching
the street intersection. The path also permits disruption of the
normal order of encountering cross traffic. The first encounter
may be from either the left or the right.
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These unique hazards are further compounded by .the cyclist's speed
and his characteristic reluctance to lose momentum. A rapidly moving
bicycle suddenly appearing at an unaccustomed location and from
an unaccustomed direction poses a realistic hazard.
It is improbable that the Telegraph Canyon Road bike path wou]_d
be physically co~rplete in anything less than 10 years. Meanwhile
it wi1.l consist of various isolated segments. Use of that segmented
system ~~,ri1.l necessitate crossing of Telegraph Canyon Road twice
per segment for_ each eastbound cyclist. Such a practice would
obviously be impractical and dangerous. Alternatively, the east-
bound riders could be allowed to stay in the travelway while regrzir-
ing the westbouncz riders to utilize the pathway. Even this practice
could result in tl~e sudden and unexpected appearance of a cyclist
in the vision of a west=bound driver as the cyclist weaves from path
to lane.
Many serious bicycle riders object to the pathway concept because
it could lead to an attempt to prohibit bicycles in the travelway.
Current California 1_aw classifies the bicycle as a vehic]_e ~ti~ith
full rights to use the street system as would any other legally
recognized vehicle. Con~pl.etion of a path~~lay has, in several agencies,
been follo~oed by ordinances requiring that cyclists use such facili=
ties. Or.ganizer3 bikers have offered stiff opposition to construc-
tion of path~eays ~eithin street rights of way. (This does not apply
to recreational paths follow.i.ng an independent course.)
Ii. It is difficult to police a bike path. Riders may weave or ride
on the ;aronq side, or pedestrians may mix ~~,ith cyclists. All of
these factors tend to increase the' hazard pot-ential. All could be
~r.or_e eas:i.ly contro]_led through the use of lanes rather than paths.
The bi}ce large places tl:e i-a.der in the ~t-reet arc? t:her.eiore providos
greater expr~sure to aut.onwti.ve traffic. Parent::: of young r_hildren
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fi~~d this relationship of bike to auto objectionable. however, it must
be realized that local ordinance does not prohibit riding bicycles
on the sidewalk. Inexperienced .riders should be encouraged to do so.
In the case of Telegraph Canyon Road it is likely that nearly all of the
bike riders caould be bent upon riding such distance as to eliminate
the very young rider. Long range plans do not envision residential
developments fronting on this major roadway and so it would not be
particularly convenient to the young, inexperienced rider to use that road
The bike lane concept overcomes most of the shortcomings of the pathway
concept.
A. It provides one-way flow.
B. It is convenient to sweep and maintain.
C. The bike lane commonly involves only a minimal widening of pavement
over that required for emergency parking. Such construction is
relatively inexpensive.
D. The bike lane normally receives sufficient kneading to keep the
pavement in good condition.
E. The bi_l:e lane puts the cyclist in thc~ street where he•can be expected
to be by the motorist. Further, he will be proceeding through
intersections i_n the direction anticipated by the motorist.
1{~. The b kc~ l t-~nc~ keens t-he cycl. i ct on the right side of the roadway
and will not create a need to cross the road for arbitrary reasons.
G. The bike lane is regarded as the most effective and practical (as
compared to a path) by organized riders.
H. It i.s simpler to police the activities of riders in the travelway
than on a separate pathway.
At it_s meeting of Febr~.zary 3, 19?7, the Chula Vista Bicycle Commi_t~tee
rerommendc~d utili_zati_on of bir_ycl.e lanes in preference to a path~~~ay on
Telegraph. Canyon Pond east of I-805. ti~'e solicit your endorsement of
that recommendation.
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F. Channel Cost Comparisons
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A rough cost comparison was prepared for the channel alternatives
considered. Each was based on 1974 prices and a design flaw of 2600 cfs
arhich is approximately the mid-point in the range of suggested design flows.
Excavation beyond channel right of way was excluded since detailed study of
each section for• the length of the project would be required to provide a
realistic estimate. This omission slightly favors the wider right of way
earthen and grass lined channels, Cost of drop structures was also excluded
as the number and design of each varies with each section. The relative
costs shorn below are construction cost fora 20-year maintenance and a cost
allowance for right of way at 50 cents per square foot. Costs shown are
approximate and will likely vary with final design, degree of maintenance.
and, of course, the actual cost of acquiring the right of way or easement.
Comparative Costs per Lineal Foot
Design Flow=2600 cfs
Type of Drain Dimensions Costs
D or H Bottom Tod R/W Cosst. Maint. R/W Total
1. Trapezoidal Channel 8' 21' 85' gl' $47.91 63.2
Grassy Lining 5 $45.50 $156.65
2. Trapezoidal Channel
Heavy Landscaping 8' 30' 94' 100' 36.27 15.07 50.00 101. 4
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3•' Trapezoidal Channel
with Low Flow 8' 15' 89' 95' 56.53 24.09 47.50 128.12
4. Trapezoidal Channei
Rip Rap 8' 42' 90' g6' 62.93 15.71 48.00 126.64
5• Trapezoidal Channel
Gunite 8' 10' 42' S7' 71.86 7.$5 28.50 108.21
6. Rectangular Conc.
Channel 8' 15' 15' 30' 243.4b 9.82 15.00 268.28
7. Multi Plate Super
Span 7.5' 20' 20' 26' 284.22 2.95 13.00 300.17
8. Multiple Pipe 6' (X6) 53' 480.00 8.82 26.50 515.32
9. Reinf. Concrete Box 6' 10(X3) 38' 759.38 2.94 19.00 781.32
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