Synthesis of Information Related to Highway Practices. Topic 57-11. Practices for Implementing Right-of-Way Engineering

Right-of-way (ROW) engineering is a term describing tasks that address existing ROW conditions and proposed ROW needs during the project design process. It is also a designation for the teams that specifically perform this work. ROW engineering teams within state departments of transportation (DOTs) bridge the gap between real estate functions and engineering functions related to transportation projects. ROW engineering activities involve review and assessment of ROW and construction plans as well as coordination with those state DOT units that acquire ROW. Accomplishing these activities involves confirming ROW ownership, identifying existing property rights (e.g., underlying fee, easements, and agreements), validating adequacy and type of acquisitions, and assessing designs for constructability. The objective of this synthesis is to document state DOT practices for ROW engineering.

• Record URL:
  • http://apps.trb.org/cmsfeed/TRBNetProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=5988
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Contract to a Performing Organization has not yet been awarded.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Proposed
• Funding: $65,000.00
• Contract Numbers:

  Project 20-05, Topic 57-11

• Sponsor Organizations:

  National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis

  Transportation Research Board
  500 Fifth Street, NW
  Washington, DC    20001

  American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

  444 North Capitol Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20001

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Project Managers:

  Larson, Sandra

• Start Date: 20260216
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Highway planning; Right of way (Land); State departments of transportation
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Planning and Forecasting;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01972925
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Transportation Research Board
• Contract Numbers: Project 20-05, Topic 57-11
• Files: TRB, RIP
• Created Date: Nov 26 2025 4:08PM