Culvert Guidelines

Property owners proposing to install a private access across a road ditch are required to obtain approval of a culvert plan through the drive crossing permit application process.  

What is my responsibility as a property owner with a culvert under my driveway?

• Keep ditches clear in between culverts
• Keep culverts clear by removing snow and debris from culvert openings
• Follow City of Saskatoon standards for installing culverts on all new and re-constructed driveways
• Work with neighbours to resolve drainage issues
• Obtain a crossing permit from the City of Saskatoon for installing new driveways

Culvert Specifications that must be met for new installations:

1. Size: 300 mm diameter or larger

2. Length: Culverts shall extend out from driveway edge with side slopes at 3H:1V from driveway to culvert bottom or have a vertical wall from driveway edge to culvert bottom. For maximum crossing widths please refer to the private driveway crossing guidelines.

3. Material: Corrugated steel, PVC, corrugated poly, or reinforced concrete

4. Slope: Minimum grade of 0.5% along the length of the culvert