28/04/2026
Highway Cross Section & Components Structure Drainage & Protection
Road (pavement): Main surface for vehicles.
Cut slope (Talude de corte): Excavated side of hill for road alignment.
Fill slope (Talude de aterro): Built-up soil to raise road level.
Side drains (Sarjeta): Collect and carry rainwater away from the road.
Protection ditch (Valeta): Prevents water from entering slopes and causing erosion.
Culvert/Bridge (Bueiro): Allows water to pass under the road safely.
Energy dissipator: Reduces water flow speed to avoid soil erosion.
Central median: Divides traffic lanes for safety.
👉 In simple terms: It’s a road design showing how structure and drainage systems work together to keep highways safe and durable.
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