Development and Testing of a Bridge Rail for Low-Volume Roads
Report Number(s): TRP-03-407-20
Description: A new steel bridge rail was developed for use on low-volume bridges. The railing consisted 31-in. tall, 12-gauge W-beam guardrail mounted on S3x5.7 posts, which were supported by steel square-tube sockets attached to the side of the bridge deck.
Test Level: 2
MASH Test Number: 2-11
Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Non-proprietary
Pass/Fail: Pass
Evaluation: Full-Scale Crash Testing
Sponsor: Nebraska Department of Transportation
Test Article Description
Height: 31"
Deck Thickness: 7-in. thick cast in place decks and 12-in. thick prestressed concrete beam slabs"
Test Article Description
Material: Steel
Aesthetic: No
See Through: Yes
Retrofit: No
Combo. (Veh/Ped): No
Report(s):
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