According to CalTrans specs, how are fence quantities paid for (with the exception of gates) ?

• A. Per yard or square yard
• B. Per square foot or acre
• C. Per pound or ton
• D. Per linear foot or mile

Answer: (D)

Fences along a highway are paid by the length of the fence. The quantity is measured in linear feet or miles because fencing runs along a route and the cost aligns with how long the fence is, not with the area it covers or its weight. Gates are not included in this measurement and are typically paid as separate items. So, the correct basis is per linear foot or mile. The other bases—per yard or square yard (area), or per pound/ton (weight)—don’t match how fence work is quantified in CalTrans specs.