VGAN 400 Bridge Rail

Report Number(s): 690902 VGL 1-4

Description: The installation was comprised of a traffic rail system, with three rails attached to posts evenly spaced at 1829 mm (72 inches) center to center, which were mounted to a concrete curb for a total length of 46.9 m (154 ft). The 229 mm high × 438 mm wide (9 inches × 17¼ inches) curb was integral with a concrete deck. The irregular shaped, cast aluminum posts curved slightly towards the traffic side and measured approximately 965 mm (38 inches) tall. The three rails were bolted into shape-matched pockets on the traffic side of each post. The bottom, middle, and top rails were located 610 mm, 914 mm, and 1200 mm (24 inches, 36 inches, and 47¼ inches), respectively, from the surface of the deck to the top of each rail. The rail splice internal sleeves were 750 mm (29½ inches) long on the traffic side, tapering on each end to a total length on the field side of 1500 mm (59 inches).

Test Level: 4

Eligibility Letter: B-376

Barrier Type: Traffic Rail System

MASH Test Number: 4-10, 4-11, 4-12

Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Non-proprietary

Pass/Fail: Pass

Evaluation: Full-Scale Crash Testing

Sponsor: Hill & Smith