Iowa DOT protects the off-end of bridges in its two-lane two-way operations work zones by temporarily placing the appropriate metal beam guardrail treatments. If a metal beam rail does not work, crews … [Read more...] about Protection for bridge ends or other fixed objects in two-lane two-way operations
Barriers (Roads)
Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
Texas frequently uses salvaged guardrail. Any rail removed in the construction of a new highway is frequently stockpiled for use in maintenance operations. If it is damaged or rusted it is either … [Read more...] about Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
Oregon allows the use of salvaged guardrail to be reused on the same job it came off of. Under what circumstances will the state agency authorize its use? - If it is still in good condition and … [Read more...] about Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
Arizona DOT uses salvaged guardrail in some cases.Under what circumstances will the state agency authorize its use? - When the guardrail is in good condition, but the height will be out of spec due to … [Read more...] about Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
Montana currently permits reusing removed rail from projects occasionally by special provision or change order.How does the state agency verify and certify that the salvaged and/or re-galvanized … [Read more...] about Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
New York does not prohibit the use of salvaged rail. It is used only for temporary applications at the discretion of field staff. NYDOT does not have the procedure to verify and certify that the … [Read more...] about Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects