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Checklist · QC-BRG-CHK-001
Bridge Foundation Checklist
23 checkpoints across 6 sections. After excavation and before concrete pouring; critical foundation approval gate
23 Checkpoints
6 Sections
Once per foundation location
Bridge Engineer, QC Inspector

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. EXCAVATION AND SITE PREPARATION
A1Excavation depth verification
Acceptance: Depth measured at multiple points; within ±150 mm of design; no under-excavation
Cl. 3.1 — Excavation to design depth
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Subgrade bearing capacity testing
Acceptance: CBR test results ≥ design value; or plate load test bearing capacity ≥ design
Cl. 3.2 — Bearing capacity verification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Excavation slope and stability
Acceptance: Slopes per design angle; no slippage; water seepage controlled; temporary bracing if required
Cl. 3.3 — Slopes must be stable
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Dewatering and groundwater management
Acceptance: Pumping system operational; water table controlled; site remains dry; no erosion
Cl. 3.4 — Water control essential
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A5Excavation bottom surface condition
Acceptance: Bottom level within ±50 mm; firm and undisturbed; no soft spots; clean of debris
Cl. 3.5 — Level and firm bottom required
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. FOUNDATION REINFORCEMENT
B1Reinforcement bar grades and sizes
Acceptance: Bar diameter and grade match design; test certificates available; no substitution
Cl. 4.1 — Steel grades as per design
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Reinforcement placement and spacing
Acceptance: Spacing ±25 mm of design; covers verified; no bunching; ties/clamps secure
Cl. 4.2 — Bars positioned per design
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Concrete cover verification
Acceptance: Cover = design value ±10 mm; spacers placed every 1.0 m; no segregation at cover zone
Cl. 4.3 — Cover protects reinforcement
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Lap length and splice conditions
Acceptance: Lap length = 45d (d = bar diameter); no laps in critical regions; ties at 1/3 intervals
Cl. 4.4 — Overlaps per IS 456
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B5Dowel and embed detail installation
Acceptance: Dowels centered in foundation; embed length per design; alignment verified; no misplacement
Cl. 4.5 — Connections properly embedded
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. CONCRETE PREPARATION AND POURING
C1Concrete mix design and testing
Acceptance: Mix design tested; cube strength ≥ specified grade; slump within tolerance; water/cement ratio verified
Cl. 5.1 — Mix as per design
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Concrete delivery and placement
Acceptance: Delivery within 30 mins of mixing; placed in continuous layers; no segregation; vibrated properly
Cl. 5.2 — Proper concrete handling
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Concrete curing methodology
Acceptance: Curing ≥ 28 days (or specified); moisture maintained; temperature controlled; cover kept wet
Cl. 5.3 — Curing essential for strength
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Concrete surface finish and quality
Acceptance: No honey-combing, voids, or major cracks; surface smooth; defects repaired; not exceeding 0.5% area
Cl. 5.4 — Surface quality acceptable
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. EXCAVATION AND SITE PREPARATION
A1Excavation depth verification
Cl. 3.1 — Excavation to design depth (IRC 6)
Depth measured at multiple points; within ±150 mm of design; no under-excavation
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Subgrade bearing capacity testing
Cl. 3.2 — Bearing capacity verification (IRC 6)
CBR test results ≥ design value; or plate load test bearing capacity ≥ design
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Excavation slope and stability
Cl. 3.3 — Slopes must be stable (IRC 6)
Slopes per design angle; no slippage; water seepage controlled; temporary bracing if required
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Dewatering and groundwater management
Cl. 3.4 — Water control essential (IRC 6)
Pumping system operational; water table controlled; site remains dry; no erosion
OKNCNAHOLD
A5Excavation bottom surface condition
Cl. 3.5 — Level and firm bottom required (IRC 6)
Bottom level within ±50 mm; firm and undisturbed; no soft spots; clean of debris
OKNCNAHOLD
B. FOUNDATION REINFORCEMENT
B1Reinforcement bar grades and sizes
Cl. 4.1 — Steel grades as per design (IS 456)
Bar diameter and grade match design; test certificates available; no substitution
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Reinforcement placement and spacing
Cl. 4.2 — Bars positioned per design (IS 456)
Spacing ±25 mm of design; covers verified; no bunching; ties/clamps secure
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Concrete cover verification
Cl. 4.3 — Cover protects reinforcement (IS 456)
Cover = design value ±10 mm; spacers placed every 1.0 m; no segregation at cover zone
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Lap length and splice conditions
Cl. 4.4 — Overlaps per IS 456 (IS 456)
Lap length = 45d (d = bar diameter); no laps in critical regions; ties at 1/3 intervals
OKNCNAHOLD
B5Dowel and embed detail installation
Cl. 4.5 — Connections properly embedded (IS 456)
Dowels centered in foundation; embed length per design; alignment verified; no misplacement
OKNCNAHOLD
C. CONCRETE PREPARATION AND POURING
C1Concrete mix design and testing
Cl. 5.1 — Mix as per design (IS 456)
Mix design tested; cube strength ≥ specified grade; slump within tolerance; water/cement ratio verified
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Concrete delivery and placement
Cl. 5.2 — Proper concrete handling (IS 456)
Delivery within 30 mins of mixing; placed in continuous layers; no segregation; vibrated properly
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Concrete curing methodology
Cl. 5.3 — Curing essential for strength (IS 456)
Curing ≥ 28 days (or specified); moisture maintained; temperature controlled; cover kept wet
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Concrete surface finish and quality
Cl. 5.4 — Surface quality acceptable (IS 456)
No honey-combing, voids, or major cracks; surface smooth; defects repaired; not exceeding 0.5% area
OKNCNAHOLD
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