No curb & incorporated 1-inch-thick splice plate, joints at midspan, and a Rubrail – Design and Evaluation of the Merritt Parkway Guiderail According to MASH TL-3.

Report Number(s): 620061

Description: The Anchor Section was slightly extended to 29 feet 1½ inches, and the Length of Need began at the joint between Posts 3 and 4, utilizing a bent splice plate at that location. While the LON retained its 100- foot span, the post layout was revised to include only nine 10-foot spaces. A consistent rail height of 30 inches throughout the LON and transition. A rub rail was added below the traffic rail along the LON that was composed of timber and steel backup plates as used in the traffic rail.

Test Level: 3

MASH Test Number: 3-10, 3-11

Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Non-proprietary

Pass/Fail: Pass

Evaluation: Testing + Engineering Analysis

Sponsor: Connecticut DOT & Roadside Safety Pooled Fund