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January 2013
City of Bakersfield
California Department of Transportation
January 2013
FINAL
DRAINAGE REPORT
FOR
MORNING DRIVE/SR 178 INTERCHANGE PROJECT
Project Description: The project would construct a new interchange on SR-178 near the existing Morning
Drive/SR-178 intersection, convert the existing two-lane SR-178 roadway with passing lanes to a four-
lane freeway, and realign a segment of Morning Drive through the project area crossing over SR-178.
Concurrence by: 661-326-3576
Manny Behl Date Telephone
City of Bakersfield
Concurrence by: 559-243-3507
Sam Wong, P.E. Date Telephone
Caltrans Central Region, Hydraulics
City of Bakersfield
California Department of Transportation
January 2013
FINAL DRAINAGE REPORT
FOR
MORNING DRIVE/SR-178 INTERCHANGE PROJECT
IN KERN COUNTY
This Drainage Report was prepared under the direction of the following registered civil engineer.
The registered civil engineer attests to the technical information contained herein and the
engineering data upon which recommendations, conclusion, and decisions are based.
_________________________________ ________1/22/13_________
Mike Daly, P.E. Date
Registered Civil Engineer
City of Bakersfield
California Department of Transportation
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL
1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................1
1.2 EXISTING DRAINAGE ...........................................................................................1
1.3 LAND USE AND FUTURE LAND USE .................................................................2
1.4 PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT ..................................................................................2
2 HYDROLOGY
2.1 DESIGN STANDARDS AND CRITERIA ...............................................................3
2.2 RAINFALL CHARACTERISTICS ..........................................................................3
2.3 CLIMATE ..................................................................................................................4
2.4 FLOODPLAIN ANALYSIS ......................................................................................4
2.5 GROUNDWATER TABLE ......................................................................................4
2.6 RUNOFF CALCULATIONS ....................................................................................5
3 HYDRAULICS
3.1 DESIGN CRITERIA AND METHODOLOGY ........................................................8
3.2 ROADWAY PROFILE, LAYOUT AND TYPICAL SECTIONS ...........................8
3.3 SPREAD CALCULATIONS.....................................................................................9
3.4 PIPE SIZING CALCULATIONS..............................................................................9
3.5 FLOOD ROUTING (HEC-HMS)..............................................................................9
3.6 RETENTION/DETENTION BASIN DESIGN .........................................................10
3.7 PEAK OUTFLOW.....................................................................................................12
3.8 CROSS CULVERT CALCULATIONS ....................................................................13
3.9 DRAINAGE DITCH CALCULATIONS ..................................................................13
3.10 DRAINAGE FOR CONSTRUCTION STAGING ...................................................14
3.11 ISSUES OF CONCERN AND MITIGATION .........................................................15
4 OTHER AGENCIES
4.1 LOCAL AGENCY COORDINATION .....................................................................16
4.2 UTILITY COMPANY COORDINATION ...............................................................16
5 WATER QUALITY
5.1 PERMANENT BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ............................................17
5.2 TEMPORARY BMPs DURING CONSTRUCTION ...............................................17
6 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
6.1 COMPATIBILITY WITH FUTURE PROJECTS ....................................................18
7 REFERENCES
7.1 LIST OF REFERENCES ...........................................................................................19
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LIST OF APPENDICES
A. LOCATION MAP
B. PROPOSED GEOMETRIC LAYOUT
C. PRE-DEVELOPMENT WATERSHED MAP
D. POST-DEVELOPMENT WATERSHED MAP
E. PROPOSED STORM DRAIN SYSTEM MAP
F. IDF CURVES
G. NOAA ATLAS 2 RAINFALL DATA
H. RUNOFF SUMMARY
I. CATCH BASIN RESULTS
J. CONDUIT TABLE
K. PIPE SUMMARY TABLE
L. USDA SOILS MAP
M. HEC-HMS SYSTEM SCHEMATICS
N. HEC-HMS SUB-BASIN INPUT
O. HEC-HMS RESERVIOR STAGE-STORAGE INPUT
P. HEC-HMS RESERVIOR STAGE-DISCHARGE INPUT
Q. HEC-HMS INFLOW/OUTFLOW HYDROGRAPHS
R. CROSS CULVERT ANALYSIS REPORTS
S. ROADSIDE DITCH/SWALE CALCULATIONS
T. DRAINAGE COORDINATION MEETING MINUTES
U. CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AND CALTRANS
V. CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AND PG&E
W. GEOTECHNICAL COMPACTION & PERMEABILITY EXTRACTS
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1. GENERAL
1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the City of
Bakersfield, is proposing to construct a new interchange along State Route 178 at Morning Drive
in Bakersfield, California (see Location Map, Attachment 1). The project is located in the
northeastern portion of the City of Bakersfield, within central Kern County. The project would
construct a new interchange on State Route 178 near the existing Morning Drive/State Route 178
intersection, convert the existing two-lane State Route 178 roadway with passing lanes to a four-
lane freeway, and realign a segment of Morning Drive through the project area crossing over
State Route 178.
The project limits are post mile R6.9 to T9.2. To accommodate the design year traffic forecasts
for the Project the ultimate six-lane facility for State Route 178 would be constructed by 2035,
through two projects (KER08RTP111 and KER08RTP112) identified in the Kern Council of
Governments’ (KernCOG) Destination 2030 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Amendment
#2, dated September 2009.
1.2 EXISTING DRAINAGE
Offsite runoff from the area northeast of the Morning Drive/SR-178 intersection currently flows
generally east to the eastern project limit, where it crosses SR-178 and flows to the south.
Runoff from the area south of SR-178 and east of Morning Drive currently flows towards SR-
178. After reaching SR-178, runoff flows easterly along the toe of slope and eventually to the
south into the Breckenridge Drainage Area. Runoff from the offsite areas west of Morning Drive
generally flows to the south, into the Shalimar Drainage Area.
Along SR-178 there is an existing high point just west of Morning Drive. East of the high point,
the roadway runoff collected by AC dikes generally flows to the east via a piped drainage
network. Where AC dikes do not exist, runoff flows freely off the roadway as sheet flow. This
onsite runoff is eventually routed to the south into the Breckenridge Drainage Area. West of the
high point, the onsite runoff collected with AC dikes generally flows to the west via a piped
drainage network and eventually to the south into the Shalimar Drainage Area.
Several cross culverts, up to 60 inch diameter, are located along SR-178 and currently convey
water from the north to the south. These drainages will be maintained in the proposed project.
The existing development south of Auburn Street, including the Canyon Hills Assembly of God
Church property, currently discharge runoff across SR-178 and into natural drainage courses to
the south of SR-178 through existing cross culverts.
Existing drainage facilities and drainage patterns are shown in Appendix C, Pre-development
Watershed Map.
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1.3 LAND USE AND FUTURE LAND USE
The project area included annual grasses and wildflowers which form a dense to sparse ground
cover. Preliminary grading has taken place for a large portion of the area to the north of SR-178,
east of Morning Drive where a residential development is proposed.
Within the project site, land north of SR-178 is primarily vacant with few commercial uses
including a church, nursing and education complex while land south of SR-178 is entirely
vacant. The City’s General Plan designates the proposed land uses for the project site.
Designated uses north of SR-178 include low, low-medium, and high density residential as well
as general commercial. South of SR-178, designated uses include low and high-medium density
residential, general commercial, mixed use and open space.
Planned development in the vicinity of the project site includes additional development of the
church property in the northwest quadrant of the project site, which included the realignment of a
portion of Auburn Street north of SR-178 and west of Morning Drive. In the northeast quadrant
of the project site, a residential development is in the process of being constructed. This
development will connect to Morning Drive via the Auburn Street and Morningstar Avenue
intersections. Several large residential developments are also planned for construction south of
SR-178, west and east of the Morning Drive alignment. Southwest of the project site, a large
commercial development is proposed and two residential projects are planned. This
development south of SR-178 will be accessed via Morning Drive south to existing Morning
Drive near College Avenue. Two large residential developments are planned east of Morning
Drive adjacent to and south of SR-178. Traffic from the developments described above, as well
as other future growth in the area, is anticipated to use the proposed Morning Drive interchange.
1.4 PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT
The purpose of this report is to document the hydrologic, hydraulic and water quality analyses
completed during the design of drainage facilities for this project.
Calculations for this study are based on the proposed design as shown in Appendix B, Proposed
Geometric Layout. Additionally, per Caltrans direction, SR-178 was assumed to have a paved
median in order to size structures for future expansion of the roadway.
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2. HYDROLOGY
2.1 DESIGN STANDARDS AND CRITERIA
This study was completed in accordance with guidelines set forth in the Caltrans Highway
Design Manual (HDM), Caltrans District 6 guidelines, and based on input received from the City
of Bakersfield. Minutes from coordination meetings with both Caltrans and the City are
included in Appendix T, Drainage Coordination Meeting Minutes.
The Rational Method was used for storm drain hydraulic calculations as described in Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA), Hydraulic Engineering Circular Number 22 (HEC-22).
NRCS methods were used to calculate the peak discharges used to size and analyze ditches and
cross culverts.
While the Rational Method is suitable for use in pipe sizing, its application is limited elsewhere
since it is only applicable for relatively small watersheds. Additionally, it is not intended to be
used to generate runoff hydrographs or total runoff volume. For this study the Natural Resource
Conservation Service (NRCS) methodology was used for the following:
· To calculate direct runoff volumes for determination of retention requirements and water
quality volumes.
· To generate runoff hydrographs for flood/detention routing.
· To analyze existing culverts.
· To size roadside ditches.
· To analyze proposed cross culverts.
Per the HDM, the 10-year and 100-year events were considered for the design of cross drainage
within the project limits. The 25-year event was used for calculations related to the design of the
onsite roadway drainage network.
2.2 RAINFALL CHARACTERISTICS
About 90 percent of all precipitation falls from October through April. The 50-year average
annual rainfall for the City is about 6.13 inches, classifying it as a desert.
Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF2000) curves relating storm duration and frequency to rainfall
intensity were provided by Caltrans District 6 Hydraulics Department for use in calculations
using the Rational Method. IDF curve data for this project is in Appendix F, IDF Curves.
The IDF2000 precipitation data was used to determine rainfall depths for use in NRCS runoff
calculations. The 100-year, 24-hour event produces 2.76 inches of rainfall. NOAA Atlas 2
precipitation data was used, in accordance with City of Bakersfield criteria, to determine rainfall
depths for use in NRCS runoff calculations for Outfall 6 (see Table 3-1) for basin sizing. Final
design results in the total volume for the 2.76 inch storm event being retained. A city criterion
was initially used due to the runoff retention basin being located outside of State Right-of-Way.
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The 100-year, 24-hour event produces 2.43 inches of rainfall for the City design storm event (see
Appendix G).
2.3 CLIMATE
The City of Bakersfield has a moderate climate with cloudless, warm, and dry summers and mild
and semi-arid winters. The average temperature in the City of Bakersfield ranges from 48
degrees Fahrenheit (°F) in December to 83°F in July. There are large climatic variations in the
area because of the nature of the surrounding valleys, mountains, and desert areas.
2.4 FLOODPLAIN ANALYSIS
According to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood hazard map
06029CIND0A, the project area is located on FIRM Panel 06029C1845E which is not printed
and designated as an area not within a flood hazard zone, therefore not at risk of natural flooding
from the 100-year storm (September 26, 2008).
2.5 GROUNDWATER TABLE
Based on the Log of Test Borings completed for the Fairfax Bridge OC and Oswell Bridge OC,
located 0.9 miles and 1.8 miles respectively to the west of site, it’s expected that groundwater
would be very deep and would not affect the planned construction activities. Standing Ground
Water Surface Level (SGWL) within the project vicinity is estimated to be at least 100 feet.
SGWL for wells near the project area range up to 300 feet according to data generated from the
Department of Water Resources.
The following sources were reviewed to obtain information regarding the depth to groundwater
in the vicinity of the site:
Water Supply Report: 2001, Kern County Water Agency (KCWA)
Depth to Groundwater Map, Spring 2002, prepared by the KCWA
State of California Department of Water Resources (DWR) website
(http://www.dwr.water.ca.gov)
Spring 2000, Lines of Equal Depth to Water in Wells, Unconfined Aquifer, DWR
Spring 2006, Lines of Equal Elevation of Water in Wells, Unconfined Aquifer, DWR
Borings and preliminary infiltration tests were completed in the vicinity of each of the proposed
basin locations (see Figure 3 of District Preliminary Geotechnical Report, dated December
2009). The Preliminary Geotechnical Report prepared for the PA/ED phase of the project
indicated that the percolation rate of the soil at the three proposed basin locations generally vary
from 0.5 to 5 inches per hour. Borings depths up to 80 ft. did not reveal any groundwater. More
recent testing by Earth Mechanics per the report dated August 2, 2012, showed average
infiltration rates of 0.20, 0.30 and 0.16 inches per hour for Basins 1, 2 and 3 respectively. This is
significantly lower than originally thought, resulting in difficulty attaining ponding depths that
drain within the maximum 7 days as required by the City for the 100-year storm event.
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2.6 RUNOFF CALCULATIONS
As discussed in Section 2.1, the Rational Method was used to determine runoff volumes for the
purposes of designing the storm network and examining spread. Watershed areas are shown in
Appendix D, Post-development Watershed Map. Runoff calculations for onsite drainage design
are included in Appendix H, Runoff Summary
NRCS methodology was used to determine total runoff volumes for the pre-development and
post development conditions for both the Shalimar and Breckenridge drainage areas. Hydrologic
soil groups (HSG) were determined using USDA Soils Maps for the area. Soil data for this
project is included in Appendix L, USDA Soils Map.
It is understood that Caltrans District 6 Hydraulics, has specific criteria regarding the calculation
of runoff for the purposes of sizing retention basins. This criteria requires that retention basins
shall retain all on-site runoff for two consecutive 10-year, 24-hour events.
The City of Bakersfield guidelines state that retention shall be provided such that there is no net
increase in total runoff from the project. Detention/retention ponds shall be sized to store the net
increase in runoff volume as a result of the additional impervious area with the proposed project.
The design storm event to be used for this is the 100-year, 24-hour event.
A letter was written to Sam Wong, Caltrans District 6 Hydraulics from the City of Bakersfield
confirming the City’s requirements (see Appendix U). Per the e-mail received from Sam Wong
on 2/26/10, Caltrans District 6 Hydraulics has conditionally accepted use of the City’s criteria.
In order to ensure no net increase in total runoff from the project, approximately 0.5 acre-feet of
runoff should be retained from the Shalimar drainage area and 6.3 acre-feet should be retained
from the Breckenridge drainage area. The remaining 2.2 and 36.4 acre-feet of runoff could be
released into the Shalimar and Breckenridge City drainage systems respectively (see tables 2-1
thru 2-8).
In calculating NRCS runoff volumes, runoff curve numbers were set at 68 for pervious areas.
This is consistent with Hydrologic Soil Group B (HSG B) for arid rangelands with cover
consisting of desert shrubs.
Summaries of watershed areas and runoff volumes for both the pre-development and post-
development condition are provided in the following tables.
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Pre-Development
Table 2-1: Shalimar: Pre-Development Watershed Areas
Description Area (SF) Area (AC) HSG
Curve
Number
(CN)
Pavement 136038 3.123 N/A 98
Pervious 493535 11.330 B 68
Table 2-2: Shalimar: Pre-Development Total Runoff Volume Calculation
P, 100yr-24hr (IN) 2.76
CN 74.5
S 3.4
Ia, (IN) 0.685
Q (IN) 1.080
Area (AC) 14.453
Q (AF) 1.301
Notes:
P – accumulated rainfall (potential maximum runoff) (in)
Ia - initial abstraction, Ia=0.2*S
S – potential maximum retention of rainfall on the watershed at the beginning of the storm (in),
S= (1000/CN)-10
Q - volume of accumulated runoff (in), Q= (P-Ia)2/{(P-Ia)+S}
Table 2-3: Breckenridge: Pre-Development Watershed Areas
Description Area (SF) Area (AC) HSG CN
Pavement 739755 16.982 N/A 98
Pervious 34499434 791.998 B 68
Table 2-4: Breckenridge: Pre-Development Total Runoff Volume Calculation
P, 100yr-24hr (IN) 2.76
CN 68.6
S 4.6
Ia, (IN) 0.914
Q (IN) 0.540
Area (AC) 808.980
Q (AF) 36.404
Notes:
P – accumulated rainfall (potential maximum runoff) (in)
Ia - initial abstraction, Ia=0.2*S
S – potential maximum retention of rainfall on the watershed at the beginning of the storm (in),
S=(1000/CN)-10
Q - volume of accumulated runoff (in), Q=(P-Ia)2/{(P-Ia)+S}
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Post Development
Table 2-5: Shalimar: Post-Development Watershed Areas
Description Area (SF) Area (AC) HSG CN
Onsite-Pavement 342425 7.861 N/A 98
Offsite-Pervious 164003 3.765 B 68
Table 2-6: Shalimar: Post-Development Total Runoff Volume Calculation
P, 100yr-24hr (IN) 2.76
CN 88.3
S 1.3
Ia, (IN) 0.265
Q (IN) 1.990
Area (AC) 11.626
Q (AF), Proposed Condition 1.928
Q (AF), Existing Condition 1.301
Minimum Retention Required (AF) 0.627
Notes:
P – accumulated rainfall (potential maximum runoff) (in)
Ia - initial abstraction, Ia=0.2*S
S – potential maximum retention of rainfall on the watershed at the beginning of the storm (in), S=(1000/CN)-10
Q - volume of accumulated runoff (in), Q=(P-Ia)2/{(P-Ia)+S}
Table 2-7: Breckenridge: Post-Development Watershed Areas
Description Area (SF) Area (AC) HSG CN
Onsite-Pavement 2681364 61.556 N/A 98
Offsite-Pervious 31902084 732.371 B 68
Table 2-8: Breckenridge: Post-Development Total Runoff Volume Calculation
P, 100yr-24hr (IN) 2.76
CN 70.3
S 4.2
Ia, (IN) 0.844
Q (IN) 0.645
Area (AC) 793.927
Q (AF), Proposed Condition 42.674
Q (AF), Existing Condition 36.404
Retention Required (AF), Volume Based 6.269
Notes:
P – accumulated rainfall (potential maximum runoff) (in)
Ia - initial abstraction, Ia=0.2*S
S – potential maximum retention of rainfall on the watershed at the beginning of the storm (in), S=(1000/CN)-10
Q - volume of accumulated runoff (in), Q=(P-Ia)2/{(P-Ia)+S}
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3. HYDRAULICS
3.1 DESIGN CRITERIA AND METHODOLOGY
Runoff from the following storm events were used in the hydraulic analysis:
· The 25-year event was used to design the onsite storm water conveyance system.
· The 10-year and 100-year events were used to examine cross culvert hydraulics.
The proposed design limits spread to the roadway shoulders per HDM guidelines for this type of
facility.
The storm water conveyance network was designed to maintain existing drainage patterns to the
maximum extent possible. Inlet locations were based largely on the geometrics of the proposed
roadway and calculated and/or required spread widths. Generally, proposed inlets are positioned
at low points, upstream of cross slope reversals in superelevated sections, behind shoulders to
drain low areas, and spaced along continuous grades to ensure that the spread criterion is met.
Pipe profiles were set to ensure minimum velocities and cover requirements are met. Pipe sizes
were established to ensure that the hydraulic grade line (HGL) remains below grate and top
elevations for inlets and access holes. HGL calculations are based on the methods described in
HEC-22 and include both pipe friction losses and local losses at junctions.
Water quality volumes (WQV) were determined as described in the Caltrans Storm Water
Quality Handbook - Project Planning and Design Guide (PPDG). Per the PPDG, the CSUS
Basin Sizer was used to set the following variables for the WQV calculation:
· Unit Basin Storage Volume: 0.33 inches
3.2 ROADWAY PROFILE, LAYOUT AND TYPICAL SECTIONS
The proposed project will widen SR-178 to a four-lane freeway from approximately 0.5 mile
west of Morning Drive to 1.2 miles east of the existing Morning Drive and then tapering for 0.2
mile to a four-lane conventional highway at the eastern limit of the project near the Canteria
Road intersection. The profile of SR-178 will generally follow the existing roadway profile.
The crest vertical curve along SR-178 is to be lengthened to meet the sight distance requirements
for this facility in the vicinity of the proposed Morning Drive OC. East of Morning Drive the
profile is being lowered primarily to reduce the footprint of the project and avoid utility impacts
north of SR 178. This profile adjustment also results in reducing the volume of earthwork
required and maximizes capacity for drainage conveyance in open ditches within State right of
way. The profile grades along SR-178 vary between 0% and 4%. Superelevation rates of 2% are
proposed on SR-178 at the eastern end of the project in the vicinity of Canteria Road.
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Morning Drive will be realigned and widened to a six-lane roadway from 0.45 miles north to 0.3
miles south of SR-178. Morning Drive would cross over SR-178 with a new overcrossing
structure. The profile grades on Morning Drive vary between 0% and 7%.
As described in Section 1.1, to accommodate the design year traffic forecasts for the Project the
ultimate six-lane facility for State Route 178 would be constructed by 2035 through two future
projects. For the purposes of the hydraulic analysis it is assumed that the median is entirely
paved to allow for the future widening to 6-lanes and wider shoulders in the median.
The proposed layout is provided on the Proposed Geometric Layout exhibit found in Appendix
B.
3.3 SPREAD CALCULATIONS
Spread calculations were performed in accordance with HEC-22 methodology in order to
establish the maximum spacing of inlets along continuous vertical grades. The computer
program Storm and Sanitary Sewer Analysis by Autodesk was utilized to model the storm
drainage system and calculate the spread. A summary of the spread calculations for each
drainage inlet are summarized in the tables provided in Appendix I, Catch Basin Results.
The analysis shows that all spreads are less than the shoulder width as required by Table 831.3 of
the Caltrans HDM.
3.4 PIPE SIZING CALCULATIONS
Pipe sizes were established using HEC-22 methodology. The table provided in Appendix J,
Conduit Table, summarizes design parameters for each pipe segment within the storm drain
network. HGL calculations include friction losses and local losses at each junction. Losses were
modeled by assigning inlet and outlet losses to each pipe segment which ranged from 0.5 to 1.0
based on the junction structure the pipes entered. Appendix K, Pipe Summary provides an output
for each pipe segment which includes discharge as well as profiles of various portions of the
storm drain system with the hydraulic grade line plotted. The resulting system consists of pipes
ranging in size from 18 inches to 36 inches.
Riprap aprons, referred to as RSP are provided as outlet protection at each of the outfalls within
the storm network and at cross culvert outlets. All pipes longer than 100 feet will have a
minimum diameter of 24 inches. All cross culverts are 36 inches to comply with Kit Fox
mitigation requirements.
3.5 FLOOD ROUTING (HEC-HMS)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, HEC-HMS software was used to generate runoff hydrographs for
the proposed project. Within the model, the Shalimar and Breckenridge drainage areas were
examined as separate basin models. Onsite outfalls and offsite watersheds were input as
subbasins within each basin model under existing conditions. Under proposed conditions,
individual catch basin watersheds were grouped together to form larger watersheds for use in
HEC-RAS. A schematic showing how the watersheds were grouped together is provided in
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Appendix M. NRCS methodology was used to account for infiltration losses within each
subbasin. The NRCS unit hydrograph (Type 1 rainfall distribution) was used to model runoff
from each sub-basin. Roadside ditches were modeled as reaches using the kinematic routing
method. Detention basins were modeled as reservoirs. Additional HEC-HMS Schematic layouts
for each basin are also included in Appendix M, System Schematics. HEC-HMS watershed input
data is included in Appendix N, Subbasin Input. Detention basins stage storage, stage discharge
and the resulting inflow and outflow hydrographs can be found in Appendices O-P. Detention
basin inflow and outflow hydrographs were used to ensure that retention requirements for both
water quality and the City of Bakersfield storage requirements (per meeting held with City of
Bakersfield 7-30-08, see Appendix T) are met.
3.6 RETENTION/DETENTION BASIN DESIGN
The locations of the proposed retention and detention basins are shown in Appendix E. Storage
volumes were established to meet the greater of the following two conditions:
· Per the City of Bakersfield requirements (per meeting held with City of Bakersfield 7-30-
08, see Appendix T), provided storage should retain the net increase in total runoff as a
result of the project (Tables 2-6 and 2-8). (In addition please see explanation in Section
2.6 regarding using the City’s design criteria and not District 6 design criteria of retaining
all runoff for two consecutive 10-year, 24-hour storms)
· Per another meeting with the City of Bakersfield on June 25, 2012, the total 5-year
volume shall be retained if there is an increase in total runoff volume downstream of the
project.
· Per the PPDG, provide storage to detain/retain the water quality volume as described later
in Section 5.
· The greater of the above required volumes will be met to the extent practicable.
Stage-storage relationships were established for each basin. Riser elevations in Detention Basins
1 and 2 were set to reduce the peak discharge to less than existing conditions and reduce the total
volume downstream to the extent practicable, which is limited by the City maximum drawdown
time in Basin 1. Four inch perforations will be used on the pipe in Basin 1 and set at the
elevation which drains within the seven day drawdown time required by the City. Table 3-1
summarizes the required retention based on the City rainfall data for Basin 3. Riser discharge
calculations are based on equations for sharp crested weirs and perforation discharge was
calculated as orifice flow. Basins 1 and 2, located within Caltrans right-of-way, were additionally
designed to meet the maximum drawdown time for the water quality volume (WQV). Caltrans
requires the water quality volume to be drained within 96 hours and the City requires the 100-
year storm event to drain within 7 days. Table 3-0 summarizes the basins design and constraints.
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Table 3-0: Basin Design and Constraints
Basin
Infiltration
Rate
(in/hr)
7-Day
Drawdown
Max
Depth
(100-yr)
(ft)
96-hr
Drawdown
Max Depth
(WQV) (ft)
Water
Quality
Depth /
Drawdown
Time
(ft/days)
Depth
Below
Riser
(ft)
Depth
Below
Perforation
(ft)
100-yr
Drawdown
Time at
Lowest
Outlet
Elevation
(days)
Depth to
Retain 5-yr
Volume
(ft)
1 0.20 2.8 1.6 1.5/3.7 4.6 2.8 7 4.8
2 0.30 4.2 2.4 1.8/3.0 4.2 N/A 7.0 2.7
3 0.16 2.2 1.28 N/A N/A N/A 8.75 1.8
Table 3-1: Outfall OF-6 Runoff, 100-year, 24-hour Event
P, 100yr-24hr (IN) 2.43
CN 98.0
S 0.2
Ia, (IN) 0.041
Q (IN) 2.201
Area (AC) 3.638
Q (AF) 0.667
Retention Required (AF) 0.667
The results of the analysis, as summarized in Table 3-0, show that Basin 1 is unable to meet the
City maximum drawdown time of 7 days while trying to retain the 5-year storm event volume.
The constraint is the result of the depth required to retain the 5-year volume due to the
constrained area of the basin. In order to meet the city drawdown time requirement, perforations
are provided on the riser pipe at the 2.8 ft maximum depth. With perforations in the riser, there is
an increase of 0.2 ac-ft during the 100-year storm event, and no change in runoff volume
downstream during the 5-year storm event. There is no increase in peak discharge in either storm
event. Basin 1 does, however, meet the Caltrans Water Quality Volume drawdown
requirements. Basin 1 is designed to have 2+ feet of freeboard during the 100-year storm event.
During storms greater than the 100-year design storm, the riser will serve as the basin outlet.
Basin 2 is able to meet all City and Caltrans volume and drawdown requirements. Basin 3,
located in the City right-of-way is not subjected to Caltrans requirements. For storm events
larger than the 100-year design storm, Basin 2 provides 1+ feet of freeboard in which the riser
pipe will serve as a basin outlet. An emergency spillway is also provided which will direct flow
to an area inlets and convey flow into the existing 60” stormdrain to the east. The spillway
elevation for each basin is shown in Table 3-2. No drainage agreement between Caltrans and the
City of Bakersfield is required since this is the historical flow pattern. There is a blue-line shown
on the USGS Quadrangle Map, however the City of Bakersfield has replaced the natural creek
with a man-made drainage system as defined in their Breckenridge Study Report. The state
(Caltrans), as the upstream property owner, has a right to perpetuate the historical flow pattern.
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Table 3-2: Basin Spillway Elevation
Spillway Elevation (FT)
Detention Basin 2 697.00
Basin 3 provides complete retention of the 100-year storm event, though at a depth that will take
8.75 days to drain and require vector control. Basin 3 was designed with 1+ feet of freeboard and
flows in excess of the 100-year design storm event will discharge into a future pipe system north
along Morning Drive and eastwards along Panorama Drive.
Stage-storage input data is included in Appendix O. Stage-discharge input data is included in
Appendix P. Inflow/Outflow hydrographs were generated by HEC-HMS for each basin and are
included in Appendix Q. The peak inflow and outflow volumes for each basin are shown in
Table 3-3 below and were generated using HEC-HMS based on a 100-yr, 24-hour storm event.
A comparison of the calculated and required (based on Tables 2-6, 2-8, and 3-1) runoff volume
retention is also shown to illustrate the minimum retention requirement for each basin is
satisfied.
Table 3-3: Basin Summary
Detention Basin 1 Detention Basin 2 Retention Basin 3
Total Inflow (AC-FT) 2.1 15.3 0.8
Total Outflow (AC-FT) 1.5 3.7 0.0
Calculated Retention (AC-FT) 0.6 11.6 0.8
Required Retention (AC-FT) 0.6 6.3 0.0
3.7 PEAK OUTFLOW
A comparison of existing and proposed peak discharges to the Breckenridge and Shalimar
Drainage areas are shown in Table 3-4. The comparison indicates that for all storm events, there
will not be a net increase in downstream flow.
Table 3-4: Summary of Peak Outflow
Shalimar Drainage Area Peak Flow (cfs)
Event 2-yr 10-yr 25-yr 50-yr 100-yr
Existing 2.7 5.5 8.0 10.0 12.1
Proposed 0.3 0.5 0.9 1.5 2.3
Breckenridge Drainage Area Peak Flow (cfs)
Event 2-yr 10-yr 25-yr 50-yr 100-yr
Existing 7.1 11.6 21 32.5 46.4
Proposed 0.9 8.2 16.4 25.9 38.0
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3.8 CROSS CULVERT CALCULATIONS
As shown in Appendix E, Proposed Storm Drain System Map, there are two existing cross
culverts (XC1 and XC3) which are proposed to be replaced. Culvert XC4 will be replaced with a
grate inlet into a 24 inch pipe which discharges into the existing 60” stormdrain system that
conveys discharges from the existing detention basin to its north. It has been assumed for this
report that the existing system was designed to ultimately convey this runoff. At the time of this
report, an existing analysis was not available, and should be further researched to determine if
the assumption is true. The two replaced culverts will be replaced with 30” RCP. One additional
culvert will be constructed at a new location (PC2) and is also proposed to be a 36” RCP. The
36” minimum height used allows for the Kitt Fox to pass through the culvert while maintaining
headwaters within the project right of way. The cross culvert analysis was conducted based on
FHWA Hydraulic Design Series Number 5 (HDS-5). Peak flows used in the hydraulic analysis
of the culverts were calculated using NRCS methodology by HEC-HMS. Culvert analysis
reports are provided in Appendix R. The resulting headwater elevations were examined to
ensure 100-year peak flows would not cause flooding problems. Table 3-5 provides a summary
of the results.
Table 3-5: Cross Culvert Summary-100 year event
XC1 PC2 XC3
Existing 1-30 inch CSP DNE 1-60 inch CSP
Proposed 1-36 inch RCP 1-36 inch RCP 1-36 inch RCP
Construction Replace Existing Replace Existing Replace Existing
100-YR Peak Outflow (CFS) 12.0 12.0 12.5
Computed Headwater Elevation (FT) 800.48 733.45 709.98
Upstream Invert Elevation (FT) 798.61 731.86 708.23
Elevation of Adjacent Road 817.9 735.68 717.29
3.9 DRAINAGE DITCH CALCULATIONS
Roadside ditches were configured with triangular cross sections formed between berms and the
roadway fill as shown on typical section on the figure in Appendix E, Proposed Storm Drain
System Map. Depth and velocity of flow was calculated following the basic principles of open
channel flow and Manning’s Equation. Channel geometry was established such that ditches can
convey 100 year flows with unlined channels during the 100-year event range from 1.7 to 3.7
feet per second. Table 3-6 summarizes ditch geometry and flow characteristics. Comprehensive
calculations are provided in Appendix S, Roadside Ditch/Swale Calculations.
Additionally, the northerly offsite ditch was designed to maintain separation between onsite and
offsite flows for water quality treatment purposes.
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Table 3-6: Ditch Flow Characteristics, 25-year and 100-year event
North Channel-100-Year Peak Flows
Side
Slopes Segment Q100 Slope Velocity Normal
Depth
Energy
Head Freeboard
Total
Minimum
Depth
4:01 45+00 to
30+00 12 2.43 3.13 0.98* 1.13 0.23 1.21
4:01 30+00 to
20+00 12 1.87 2.84 1.03 1.15 0.23 1.26
4:01 20+00 to
18+00 12 1.54 2.64 1.07 1.17 0.23 1.30
South Channel- 100-year Peak Flows
Side
Slopes Segment Q100 Slope Velocity Normal
Depth
Energy
Head Freeboard
Total
Minimum
Depth
4:01 22+00 to
24+00 5.8 5.81 3.62 0.63 0.84 0.17 0.80
4:01 24+00 to
31+50 5.8 3.37 2.95 0.7 0.84 0.17 0.87
4:01 31+50 to
36+50 5.8 3.15 2.88 0.71 0.84 0.17 0.88
4:01 36+50 to
41+25 5.8 1.99 2.42 0.77 0.86 0.17 0.94
4:01 41+25 to
45+75 12.3 1.53 2.65 1.08 1.19 0.24 1.32
4:01 45+75 to
50+75 12.3 0.74 2.02 1.23* 1.3 0.26 1.49
4:01 50+75 to
58+00 12.3 2.54 3.2 0.98 1.14 0.23 1.21
4:01 58+00 to 62 12.3 0.51 1.76 1.32 1.37 0.27 1.59
*Depth used for culvert tailwater calculation
3.10 DRAINAGE FOR CONSTRUCTION STAGING
Interim median inlets will be provided that will convey flow to trunklines along the south side of
the road, east of Morning Drive, and to an offset trunkline west of Morning Drive. The
placement of the trunklines considered construction of additional lanes in the future. Median
drainage may need to include temporary connections to existing systems until the new drainage
systems are in place for the westbound portion of the roadway. Existing cross culverts will be
replaced or extended to accommodate the widening of SR-178. Construction of the culvert will
be phased such that pipe jacking will not be required.
Along Morning Drive, north of Auburn Street, the existing drainage system will remain
generally the same. New inlets at the intersection of Auburn Street and Morning Drive will be
constructed and convey runoff into Basin 3. Impacts during construction should be minor since
runoff from the new improvements will be collected into a new drainage system and discharged
into a retention basin east of Morning Drive.
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3.11 ISSUES OF CONCERN AND MITIGATION
An existing stormdrain system was previously constructed with a 60-inch outlet pipe from an
existing detention basin to the north, which conveys flow south to a newly constructed
trapezoidal earthen channel, known as the Breckenridge Drainage Channel. This system was part
of the City in the Hills development located north of SR 178 off of Canteria Drive.
The proposed design will collect offsite flow from the area north of SR 178 and convey it to this
same 60-inch stormdrain system which has been assumed to have been designed to convey this
additional runoff in addition to the detention basin flow. The assumption is based on the
Breckenridge Drainage Plan which shows this runoff entering the trapezoidal channel.
The infiltration rates of the in-situ material located at the bottom of Basin #1 and #3 are fairly
low. As a result of this, Basin 1 is not able to function as an infiltration basin and meet the
required City drawdown time and reduction in peak volume. The proposed design included
perforations in the riser pipe and will retain only the volume which can be infiltrated in less than
7 days. This results in an increase in 0.2 ac-ft of runoff during the 100-year storm event and
reduces the peak discharge. The Caltrans drawdown time for the water quality volume is met.
The City stated that if there is to be an increase in volume downstream, that the 5-year volume
should be retained. The low infiltration rate also does not allow for this to occur due to limited
basin area which results in a depth of ponding greater than the allowable 2.8 ft. The proposed
design will provide perforations in the riser pipe to maximize the total volume retained in the
basin, however during the 5-year storm event, the same volume of water, 0.6 ac-ft, will be
discharged downstream. Other possible mitigation for this would be to over excavate and replace
the material soil with a porous material, or use vector control for the 12 days it would take to
drain Basin 1 at a depth of 4.8 feet which is required to retain the 5-year storm event. Basin 3 is
also unable to infiltrate within the City maximum drawdown time during the 100-year storm
event but does during the 5-yeast storm event. Over excavation and vector control are possible
solutions for Basin 3 as well. An agreement between Caltrans and the City of Bakersfield is
required to apply vector control measures as needed.
year
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4. OTHER AGENCIES
4.1 LOCAL AGENCY COORDINATION
As discussed earlier, this study and report were completed based on input from the City of
Bakersfield (meeting held July 30, 2008), input from Caltrans Hydraulics Staff (meeting held
September 2, 2008), and in accordance with the requirements specified in the Highway Design
Manual.
4.2 UTILITY COMPANY COORDINATION
The location of the retention basin on the west side of the project is in the vicinity of the PG&E
transmission towers. The proposed retention basin at this location is configured in such a way
that it satisfies PG&E requirements. PG&E has agreed that the basin location does not appear to
interfere with their easement rights and have no objections with the proposed location of the
basin (see letter in Appendix V).
The offsite drainage berm on the east side of the proposed interchange is located in a drainage
easement north of the State right-of-way and existing 50 ft. wide utility easement. This berm and
offsite ditch will cross the alignment of an existing El Paso/Mojave 30-inch natural gas pipeline.
Coordination with PG&E will be continued throughout the design phase to obtain approval.
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5. WATER QUALITY
5.1 PERMANENT BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Detention Basins 1 and 2 will serve as permanent treatment BMPs for this project as detention
basins. Borings and infiltration tests were completed at each of the proposed basin locations.
The Preliminary Geotechnical Report prepared for the PA/ED phase of the project indicated that
the percolation rate of the soil at the three proposed basin locations generally vary from 0.5 to 5
inches per hour. Recent percolation tests performed by Earth Mechanics show rates of 0.11-0.36
in/hr.
As discussed in Section 3.6, the basins were design such that the water quality volumes will
drain within the maximum 96 hours which Caltrans requires. The water quality volume for Basin
1 will drain within 90 hours and Basin 2 will drain within 72 hours.
Water quality volumes were determined based on the Caltrans Storm Water Quality Handbook-
Project Planning and Design Guide, July 2010 (PPDG).
Table 5-1: Shalimar: Water Quality Volume
Unit Basin
Storage (IN)
Volume
(CF) Volume (AF)
Water Quality Volume 0.33 13927 0.32
Note: Runoff based retention determines detention requirements in the Shalimar Drainage Area
Table 5-2: Breckenridge: Water Quality Volume
Unit Basin
Storage (IN)
Volume
(CF) Volume (AF)
Water Quality Volume 0.33 182362 4.18
Note: WQV determines detention requirements in the Breckenridge Drainage Area.
5.2 TEMPORARY BMPs DURING CONSTRUCTION
Selection of appropriate measures to provide temporary erosion/sediment control, and other
pollutants are documented in the Storm Water Data Report.
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6. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
6.1 COMPATIBILITY WITH FUTURE PROJECTS
Detention Basin 2 was sized to accommodate the runoff volume and water quality requirements
associated with the SR-178 Widening Project Phase 1 (EA 06-0F350) which is scheduled to be
constructed after the Morning Drive Project. Determination of the runoff from this project was
estimated from the Hydrology and Hydraulics Study Report (WRECO January 2012).
It is possible that this storage requirement would be reduced if off-site development occurs to the
south of SR-178. In the event that the watersheds Offsite-2 and Offsite-3 are developed, the
property owner would be required to treat and handle runoff from these watersheds.
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7. REFERENCESS
7.1 LIST OF REFERENCES
Meyer Civil Engineering, Inc. 2005. Breckenridge Planned Drainage Area Study, Hydrology
Study. March. Bakersfield, CA
California Department of Transportation, 2006. Highway Design Manual. Sixth Edition,
September, Sacramento, CA.
California Department of Transportation, 2007. Storm Water Quality Handbook-Project
Planning and Design Guide (PPDG), May, Sacramento, CA.
Federal Highway Administration. 2009. Urban Drainage Design Manual, Hydraulic Engineering
Circular No. 22 (HEC-22), September, Washington D.C.
Geocon Consultants Inc. 2009. District Preliminary Geotechnical Report, Thomas Roads
Improvement Program - Morning Drive/SR 178 Interchange Project,
December, Sacramento, CA
WRECO Hydrology and Hydraulic Study report for SR178 Widening. January 2012.
Earth Mechanics. Geotechnical Design Report. August 2012.