D3-1 · Street Name Sign
D3-1 Sizes & Dimensions
These are dimensions shown on the linked layout. Select the required size using the applicable MUTCD and agency requirements; the smallest drawing size is not necessarily the permitted minimum. All dimensions below are in inches.
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Dimensions from the Official Drawing
Different heights apply to different legend arrangements; see all sheets of the drawing.
- Layout 1Variable width × 8" height
See layout variant and applicable MUTCD size-selection requirements.
Different heights apply to different legend arrangements; see all sheets of the drawing.
- Layout 2Variable width × 12" height
See layout variant and applicable MUTCD size-selection requirements.
Different heights apply to different legend arrangements; see all sheets of the drawing.
- Layout 3Variable width × 18" height
See layout variant and applicable MUTCD size-selection requirements.
Different heights apply to different legend arrangements; see all sheets of the drawing.
- Layout 4Variable width × 24" height
See layout variant and applicable MUTCD size-selection requirements.
Different heights apply to different legend arrangements; see all sheets of the drawing.
- Layout 5Variable width × 15" height
See layout variant and applicable MUTCD size-selection requirements.
Different heights apply to different legend arrangements; see all sheets of the drawing.
- Layout 6Variable width × 33" height
See layout variant and applicable MUTCD size-selection requirements.
Different heights apply to different legend arrangements; see all sheets of the drawing.
- Layout 7Variable width × 48" height
See layout variant and applicable MUTCD size-selection requirements.
Different heights apply to different legend arrangements; see all sheets of the drawing.
Drawing dimensions are not a universal minimum or an agency approval. These are dimensions shown on the linked layout. Select the required size using the applicable MUTCD and agency requirements; the smallest drawing size is not necessarily the permitted minimum.
Educational reference only. This is not an official Caltrans, FHWA, or local agency publication and is not legal or engineering advice. Always verify sign selection, size, placement, spacing, and application against the current CA MUTCD 2026, Caltrans sign specifications, Standard Plans, project documents, and the reviewing agency’s requirements. Local jurisdictions may impose additional requirements, and final selection, placement, and dimensions may require engineering judgment or agency approval. Reference editions: California MUTCD 2026 (effective January 18, 2026) and the Federal MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1.
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