Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-178.2 - Definitions

"Bridge" means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 309.1.

"City" means a municipal corporation as defined in Iowa Code section 312.8 or 362.2.

"Construction" means the building or development of a road, street, bridge, or culvert in a new location when:

1. The new location deviates substantially from the existing alignment, and

2. The result is an entirely new road or street for the greater part of the length of the project.

"Culvert" means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 309.1.

"Day labor" means road, street, bridge, or culvert work, or materials that have not been subjected to bids. This includes work performed by permanent or temporary city or county employees, materials purchased by a city or county without taking formal bids, or contractor services that were not formally bid.

"Improvement" means a betterment to a road, street, bridge, or culvert. The work increases the value of the facility and enhances the facility, its traffic operations, or its safety beyond the original design. The work would not be so extensive as to be classified as construction or reconstruction, but it could involve rehabilitation, restoration, or resurfacing (3R) work.

"Reconstruction" means a significant change to the existing type of road, street, bridge, or culvert or its geometric or structural features. Some realignment and the use of current design criteria may be involved.

Notes

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-178.2

Adopted by IAB March 19, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 19, effective 4/23/2025