MASH TEST 3-21 ON TL-3 THRIE BEAM TRANSITION WITHOUT CURB

Report Number(s): 9-1002-12-3

Description: A total installation length of 92 ft -6¾ inch was installed to fully evaluate the bridge rail to metal beam guard fence transition according to MASH TL -3 impact conditions. A 16-ft single slope concrete bridge rail served as a surrogate bride rail parapet end condition. The remaining 76 ft -6¾ inches was constructed of metal beam guard fence. This length includes a TL-3 approved terminal and the TL-3 transition itself.

Test Level: 3

System Type: Guardrail to Concrete

MASH Test Number: 3-21

Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Non-proprietary

Pass/Fail: Fail

Evaluation: Testing + Engineering Analysis

Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation