Category:645 Mailbox Turnouts and Supports - Revision history

Smithk at 14:48, 28 September 2018

2018-09-28T14:48:48Z

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	Mailboxes and their support posts shall be located so as not to interfere with normal maintenance operations. Shoulders narrower than 8 ft. require special mailbox turnouts in accordance with [~~http~~://www.modot.org/~~business~~/~~standards_and_specs/documents/20335.pdf~~ Standard Plan 203.35]. For shoulders wider than 8 ft., special mailbox turnouts are not necessary.		Mailboxes and their support posts shall be located so as not to interfere with normal maintenance operations. Shoulders narrower than 8 ft. require special mailbox turnouts in accordance with [https://www.modot.org/media/16820 Standard Plan 203.35]. For shoulders wider than 8 ft., special mailbox turnouts are not necessary.

	The post office has established safety requirements, specifications, rules and recommendations for the erection and maintenance of mailboxes. Examples of [[Media:645 Mailbox Assembly Standards.pdf\|acceptable mailbox assemblies]] are available. Individual mailboxes that interfere with maintenance operations or are considered an obstruction should be requested to comply with the post office standards. The local postmaster should be contacted before any action is taken regarding mailbox assemblies that are considered an obstruction.		The post office has established safety requirements, specifications, rules and recommendations for the erection and maintenance of mailboxes. Examples of [[Media:645 Mailbox Assembly Standards.pdf\|acceptable mailbox assemblies]] are available. Individual mailboxes that interfere with maintenance operations or are considered an obstruction should be requested to comply with the post office standards. The local postmaster should be contacted before any action is taken regarding mailbox assemblies that are considered an obstruction.

Jonesjb: Added a link to Standard Plan 203.35 for added convenience.

2013-03-19T19:53:49Z

Added a link to Standard Plan 203.35 for added convenience.

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	Mailboxes and their support posts shall be located so as not to interfere with normal maintenance operations. Shoulders narrower than 8 ft. require special mailbox turnouts in accordance with ~~the standard plans~~. For shoulders wider than 8 ft., special mailbox turnouts are not necessary.		Mailboxes and their support posts shall be located so as not to interfere with normal maintenance operations. Shoulders narrower than 8 ft. require special mailbox turnouts in accordance with [http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/documents/20335.pdf Standard Plan 203.35]. For shoulders wider than 8 ft., special mailbox turnouts are not necessary.

	The post office has established safety requirements, specifications, rules and recommendations for the erection and maintenance of mailboxes. Examples of [[Media:645 Mailbox Assembly Standards.pdf\|acceptable mailbox assemblies]] are available. Individual mailboxes that interfere with maintenance operations or are considered an obstruction should be requested to comply with the post office standards. The local postmaster should be contacted before any action is taken regarding mailbox assemblies that are considered an obstruction.		The post office has established safety requirements, specifications, rules and recommendations for the erection and maintenance of mailboxes. Examples of [[Media:645 Mailbox Assembly Standards.pdf\|acceptable mailbox assemblies]] are available. Individual mailboxes that interfere with maintenance operations or are considered an obstruction should be requested to comply with the post office standards. The local postmaster should be contacted before any action is taken regarding mailbox assemblies that are considered an obstruction.

Smithk: updated Operations Engineer title to Construction and Materials Engineer

2009-12-28T18:10:37Z

updated Operations Engineer title to Construction and Materials Engineer

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	Use pipe only when required by restrictive right of way or extreme drainage condition.		Use pipe only when required by restrictive right of way or extreme drainage condition.

	During the design stage of the project, any mailbox support that does not meet these criteria is noted by location. A [[Media:645 Sample Mailbox letters.doc\|written notice]] is sent to the local postmaster identifying these locations and requesting their assistance in requiring the mail patron to change the mailbox support to comply with these criteria. This will reduce the potential safety hazard along the roadway that results from the use of non-complying mailbox supports. The design file will document that these mailboxes were checked and the action taken through the local postmaster. The District ~~Operations~~ Engineer is furnished copies of necessary correspondence for use after award of the contract.		During the design stage of the project, any mailbox support that does not meet these criteria is noted by location. A [[Media:645 Sample Mailbox letters.doc\|written notice]] is sent to the local postmaster identifying these locations and requesting their assistance in requiring the mail patron to change the mailbox support to comply with these criteria. This will reduce the potential safety hazard along the roadway that results from the use of non-complying mailbox supports. The design file will document that these mailboxes were checked and the action taken through the local postmaster. The District Construction and Materials Engineer is furnished copies of necessary correspondence for use after award of the contract.

	'''Maintenance Responsibility'''		'''Maintenance Responsibility'''

	MoDOT is responsible for the maintenance of mailbox turnouts and these turnouts should be surfaced with suitable material as necessary.		MoDOT is responsible for the maintenance of mailbox turnouts and these turnouts should be surfaced with suitable material as necessary.

EPG-Admin: remove "Key Points" box from the article

2008-11-19T16:18:18Z

remove "Key Points" box from the article

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	Mailboxes and their support posts shall be located so as not to interfere with normal maintenance operations. Shoulders narrower than 8 ft. require special mailbox turnouts in accordance with the standard plans. For shoulders wider than 8 ft., special mailbox turnouts are not necessary.		Mailboxes and their support posts shall be located so as not to interfere with normal maintenance operations. Shoulders narrower than 8 ft. require special mailbox turnouts in accordance with the standard plans. For shoulders wider than 8 ft., special mailbox turnouts are not necessary.

EPG-Admin: correct shaping slopes link

2007-11-29T20:02:13Z

correct shaping slopes link

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	The maximum strength support for erecting mailboxes on a highway is a nominal 4 in. x 4 in. square or 4 1/2 in. diameter wood post or a 1 1/2 in. to 2 in. standard steel or aluminum pipe post. The post is embedded a maximum of 24 in. into the ground.		The maximum strength support for erecting mailboxes on a highway is a nominal 4 in. x 4 in. square or 4 1/2 in. diameter wood post or a 1 1/2 in. to 2 in. standard steel or aluminum pipe post. The post is embedded a maximum of 24 in. into the ground.

	Mailbox turnouts may be provided on resurfacing projects that include some earthwork, such as [[:Category:215 Shaping Slopes\|shaping ~~shoulders~~]]. Consideration is given to inclusion of this item where the finished shoulders are not of sufficient width to allow a vehicle to get completely off the travelway.		Mailbox turnouts may be provided on resurfacing projects that include some earthwork, such as [[:Category:215 Shaping Slopes\|shaping slopes]]. Consideration is given to inclusion of this item where the finished shoulders are not of sufficient width to allow a vehicle to get completely off the travelway.

	When a stabilized shoulder is not provided, the turnout is constructed with 4 in. of Type 1 or 2 aggregate with a 2 in. plant mix bituminous pavement surfacing.		When a stabilized shoulder is not provided, the turnout is constructed with 4 in. of Type 1 or 2 aggregate with a 2 in. plant mix bituminous pavement surfacing.

EPG-Admin at 20:01, 29 November 2007

2007-11-29T20:01:22Z

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	The maximum strength support for erecting mailboxes on a highway is a nominal 4 in. x 4 in. square or 4 1/2 in. diameter wood post or a 1 1/2 in. to 2 in. standard steel or aluminum pipe post. The post is embedded a maximum of 24 in. into the ground.		The maximum strength support for erecting mailboxes on a highway is a nominal 4 in. x 4 in. square or 4 1/2 in. diameter wood post or a 1 1/2 in. to 2 in. standard steel or aluminum pipe post. The post is embedded a maximum of 24 in. into the ground.

	Mailbox turnouts may be provided on resurfacing projects that include some earthwork, such as [[Category:215 Shaping Slopes\|shaping shoulders]]. Consideration is given to inclusion of this item where the finished shoulders are not of sufficient width to allow a vehicle to get completely off the travelway.		Mailbox turnouts may be provided on resurfacing projects that include some earthwork, such as [[:Category:215 Shaping Slopes\|shaping shoulders]]. Consideration is given to inclusion of this item where the finished shoulders are not of sufficient width to allow a vehicle to get completely off the travelway.

	When a stabilized shoulder is not provided, the turnout is constructed with 4 in. of Type 1 or 2 aggregate with a 2 in. plant mix bituminous pavement surfacing.		When a stabilized shoulder is not provided, the turnout is constructed with 4 in. of Type 1 or 2 aggregate with a 2 in. plant mix bituminous pavement surfacing.

EPG-Admin: Updated "shaping shoulders" to "shaping slopes"

2007-11-29T20:00:59Z

Updated "shaping shoulders" to "shaping slopes"

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	The maximum strength support for erecting mailboxes on a highway is a nominal 4 in. x 4 in. square or 4 1/2 in. diameter wood post or a 1 1/2 in. to 2 in. standard steel or aluminum pipe post. The post is embedded a maximum of 24 in. into the ground.		The maximum strength support for erecting mailboxes on a highway is a nominal 4 in. x 4 in. square or 4 1/2 in. diameter wood post or a 1 1/2 in. to 2 in. standard steel or aluminum pipe post. The post is embedded a maximum of 24 in. into the ground.

	Mailbox turnouts may be provided on resurfacing projects that include some earthwork, such as shaping shoulders. Consideration is given to inclusion of this item where the finished shoulders are not of sufficient width to allow a vehicle to get completely off the travelway.		Mailbox turnouts may be provided on resurfacing projects that include some earthwork, such as [[Category:215 Shaping Slopes\|shaping shoulders]]. Consideration is given to inclusion of this item where the finished shoulders are not of sufficient width to allow a vehicle to get completely off the travelway.

	When a stabilized shoulder is not provided, the turnout is constructed with 4 in. of Type 1 or 2 aggregate with a 2 in. plant mix bituminous pavement surfacing.		When a stabilized shoulder is not provided, the turnout is constructed with 4 in. of Type 1 or 2 aggregate with a 2 in. plant mix bituminous pavement surfacing.

Smithk: article construction

2007-10-30T14:59:44Z

article construction

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	The post office has established safety requirements, specifications, rules and recommendations for the erection and maintenance of mailboxes. Examples of [[Media:645 Mailbox Assembly Standards.pdf\|acceptable mailbox assemblies]] are available. Individual mailboxes that interfere with maintenance operations or are considered an obstruction should be requested to comply with the post office standards. The local postmaster should be contacted before any action is taken regarding mailbox assemblies that are considered an obstruction.		The post office has established safety requirements, specifications, rules and recommendations for the erection and maintenance of mailboxes. Examples of [[Media:645 Mailbox Assembly Standards.pdf\|acceptable mailbox assemblies]] are available. Individual mailboxes that interfere with maintenance operations or are considered an obstruction should be requested to comply with the post office standards. The local postmaster should be contacted before any action is taken regarding mailbox assemblies that are considered an obstruction.
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	The maximum strength support for erecting mailboxes on a highway is a nominal 4 in. x 4 in. square or 4 1/2 in. diameter wood post or a 1 1/2 in. to 2 in. standard steel or aluminum pipe post. The post is embedded a maximum of 24 in. into the ground.		The maximum strength support for erecting mailboxes on a highway is a nominal 4 in. x 4 in. square or 4 1/2 in. diameter wood post or a 1 1/2 in. to 2 in. standard steel or aluminum pipe post. The post is embedded a maximum of 24 in. into the ground.

Smithk: info from maintenance manual, per Maintenance

2007-10-30T13:54:41Z

info from maintenance manual, per Maintenance

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	==645.1 ~~Discussion==~~		Mailboxes and their support posts shall be located so as not to interfere with normal maintenance operations. Shoulders narrower than 8 ft. require special mailbox turnouts in accordance with the standard plans. For shoulders wider than 8 ft., special mailbox turnouts are not necessary.

			The post office has established safety requirements, specifications, rules and recommendations for the erection and maintenance of mailboxes. Examples of [[Media:645 Mailbox Assembly Standards.pdf\|acceptable mailbox assemblies]] are available. Individual mailboxes that interfere with maintenance operations or are considered an obstruction should be requested to comply with the post office standards. The local postmaster should be contacted before any action is taken regarding mailbox assemblies that are considered an obstruction.

			The maximum strength support for erecting mailboxes on a highway is a nominal 4 in. x 4 in. square or 4 1/2 in. diameter wood post or a 1 1/2 in. to 2 in. standard steel or aluminum pipe post. The post is embedded a maximum of 24 in. into the ground.

	Mailbox turnouts may be provided on resurfacing projects that include some earthwork, such as shaping shoulders. Consideration is given to inclusion of this item where the finished shoulders are not of sufficient width to allow a vehicle to get completely off the travelway.		Mailbox turnouts may be provided on resurfacing projects that include some earthwork, such as shaping shoulders. Consideration is given to inclusion of this item where the finished shoulders are not of sufficient width to allow a vehicle to get completely off the travelway.

	~~Shoulder widths less than 8 ft. require special mailbox turnouts in accordance with the standard plans. When shoulder widths are 8 ft. or greater, special mailbox turnouts are not necessary.~~

	When a stabilized shoulder is not provided, the turnout is constructed with 4 in. of Type 1 or 2 aggregate with a 2 in. plant mix bituminous pavement surfacing.		When a stabilized shoulder is not provided, the turnout is constructed with 4 in. of Type 1 or 2 aggregate with a 2 in. plant mix bituminous pavement surfacing.
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	Use pipe only when required by restrictive right of way or extreme drainage condition.		Use pipe only when required by restrictive right of way or extreme drainage condition.

	~~Examples~~ of [[Media:645 Mailbox ~~Assembly Standards~~.~~pdf~~\|~~acceptable mailbox assemblies~~]] ~~are available. It~~ is ~~important~~ to ~~remember that~~ the ~~maximum strength~~ support ~~for erecting mailboxes on a highway is a nominal 4 in~~. ~~x 4 in~~. ~~square or 4 1/2 in. diameter wood post or a 1 1/2 in. to 2 in. standard steel or aluminum pipe post~~. The ~~post~~ is ~~embedded a maximum~~ of ~~24 in. into~~ the ~~ground~~.		During the design stage of the project, any mailbox support that does not meet these criteria is noted by location. A [[Media:645 Sample Mailbox letters.doc\|written notice]] is sent to the local postmaster identifying these locations and requesting their assistance in requiring the mail patron to change the mailbox support to comply with these criteria. This will reduce the potential safety hazard along the roadway that results from the use of non-complying mailbox supports. The design file will document that these mailboxes were checked and the action taken through the local postmaster. The District Operations Engineer is furnished copies of necessary correspondence for use after award of the contract.

			'''Maintenance Responsibility'''

	~~During~~ the ~~design stage~~ of ~~the project, any~~ mailbox ~~support that does not meet these criteria is noted by location. A [[Media:645 Sample Mailbox letters.doc\|written notice]] is sent to the local postmaster identifying~~ these ~~locations and requesting their assistance in requiring the mail patron to change the mailbox support to comply~~ with these criteria. This will reduce the potential safety hazard along the roadway that results from the use of non-complying mailbox supports. The design file will document that these mailboxes were checked and the action taken through the local postmaster. The District Operations Engineer is furnished copies of necessary ~~correspondence for use after award of the contract~~.		MoDOT is responsible for the maintenance of mailbox turnouts and these turnouts should be surfaced with suitable material as necessary.

Smithk: metric removal

2007-09-18T18:20:43Z

metric removal

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	Mailbox turnouts may be provided on resurfacing projects that include some earthwork, such as shaping shoulders. Consideration is given to inclusion of this item where the finished shoulders are not of sufficient width to allow a vehicle to get completely off the travelway.		Mailbox turnouts may be provided on resurfacing projects that include some earthwork, such as shaping shoulders. Consideration is given to inclusion of this item where the finished shoulders are not of sufficient width to allow a vehicle to get completely off the travelway.

	Shoulder widths less than 8 ft. ~~(2.4 m)~~ require special mailbox turnouts in accordance with the standard plans. When shoulder widths are 8 ft. ~~(2.4 m)~~ or greater, special mailbox turnouts are not necessary.		Shoulder widths less than 8 ft. require special mailbox turnouts in accordance with the standard plans. When shoulder widths are 8 ft. or greater, special mailbox turnouts are not necessary.

	When a stabilized shoulder is not provided, the turnout is constructed with 4 in. ~~(100 mm)~~ of Type 1 or 2 aggregate with a 2 in. ~~(50 mm)~~ plant mix bituminous pavement surfacing.		When a stabilized shoulder is not provided, the turnout is constructed with 4 in. of Type 1 or 2 aggregate with a 2 in. plant mix bituminous pavement surfacing.

	Use pipe only when required by restrictive right of way or extreme drainage condition.		Use pipe only when required by restrictive right of way or extreme drainage condition.

	Examples of [[Media:645 Mailbox Assembly Standards.pdf\|acceptable mailbox assemblies]] are available. It is important to remember that the maximum strength support for erecting mailboxes on a highway is a nominal 4" x 4~~" (100 x 100 mm)~~ square or 4 1/2~~" (115 mm)~~ diameter wood post or a 1 1/2" to 2~~" (38 to 50 mm)~~ standard steel or aluminum pipe post. The post is embedded a maximum of 24 in. ~~(600 mm)~~ into the ground.		Examples of [[Media:645 Mailbox Assembly Standards.pdf\|acceptable mailbox assemblies]] are available. It is important to remember that the maximum strength support for erecting mailboxes on a highway is a nominal 4 in. x 4 in. square or 4 1/2 in. diameter wood post or a 1 1/2 in. to 2 in. standard steel or aluminum pipe post. The post is embedded a maximum of 24 in. into the ground.

	During the design stage of the project, any mailbox support that does not meet these criteria is noted by location. A [[Media:645 Sample Mailbox letters.doc\|written notice]] is sent to the local postmaster identifying these locations and requesting their assistance in requiring the mail patron to change the mailbox support to comply with these criteria. This will reduce the potential safety hazard along the roadway that results from the use of non-complying mailbox supports. The design file will document that these mailboxes were checked and the action taken through the local postmaster. The District Operations Engineer is furnished copies of necessary correspondence for use after award of the contract.		During the design stage of the project, any mailbox support that does not meet these criteria is noted by location. A [[Media:645 Sample Mailbox letters.doc\|written notice]] is sent to the local postmaster identifying these locations and requesting their assistance in requiring the mail patron to change the mailbox support to comply with these criteria. This will reduce the potential safety hazard along the roadway that results from the use of non-complying mailbox supports. The design file will document that these mailboxes were checked and the action taken through the local postmaster. The District Operations Engineer is furnished copies of necessary correspondence for use after award of the contract.