Florida Guard Rail System

GENERAL NOTES
1. The illustrations for guardrail applications are standard configurations; adjustments are to be made as required by site specific conditions to attain optimum design for function, economy and serviceability.
10. The W-beam guardrail system in this index is the standard system to be used on the State Highway System where a Test Level 3 semi-rigid barrier is required.
2. The beginning of guardrail need shall be at the greatest of the upstream distances from the hazard, as determined from Figures 1 and 2, and other application details of this Index.
11. Thrie-beam guardrail panels shall be used in guardrail transitions to bridge traffic railing barriers, to concrete and certain water filled safety shaped barriers, certain crash cushions and as a continuous barrier when called for in the plans. For additional information on rail attachment, post spacings, nested rails, location of thrie-beam transition panels and offset block
3. One Panel (i.e., panel length) equals 12-6". Guardrail shall be constructed with rail elements 12-6" in length except where 25-0" elements are called for by this and other standards (indexes) or specifically called for in the plans.
configurations see details elsewhere in this Index, and Index Nos. 402, 410 and 414. The use of thrie-beam guardrail with standard offset blocks (Test Level 3 semi-rigid system) may be considered where one or more of the conditions listed below or similar conditions are anticipated or exist:
Post spacing shall be 6-3" except that reduced spacing shall be used for (a) transitions to anchorages at rigid structures such as bridges (See Detail J and Index No. 402 ) and transitions to redirective crash cushions, (b) the conditions in Note No. 7 below, (c) special post applications, (d) reduced post spacing required for specific end anchorage assemblies, and, (e) specific spacing called for in the plans. a. b. c. d. 4. Guardrail mounting height for the W-beam without rubrail and for thrie-beam is 1-9" to the center of beam, and for W-beam with rubrail 2-0" to center of beam. Modified thrie-beam shall be mounted at a height of 2-0" to center of beam. The height is critical and shall be attained in all cases; a tolerance of 3" above and 1" below the standard mounting heights is permissible over necessary surface irregularities (e.g., across shoulder gutters, inlets and roadway surface break lines). For guardrail placed on slopes beyond the shoulder point, there shall be no deviation more than 1" below to 3" above the desired height within any 25 foot section of guardrail. The modified thrie-beam guardrail is a Test Level 4 semi-rigid system and may be used where a Test Level 4 guardrail is required. e. f. g. W-beam deflection is marginal, W-beam with rubrail considered functionally deficient, Vehicle overriding W-beam is probable, Drainage will be impeded or blocked by the use of concrete barrier wall (subject to deflection space requirements), High frequency of repairs to W-beam, Spandrel beam with low deflection needed around unrelocatable structure, Accommodating passenger vehicles heavier or larger than the standard passenger car (e.g., passenger vans and small buses).
5. All guardrail panels, end sections and special end shoes shall be lapped in the direction of adjacent traffic.
12. Single face median guardrail for bridges located on divided roadways shall be constructed the same as outer roadway guardrail under the following conditions:
6. Flared end anchorage assemblies providing 4 offset are the standard end treatments for single face free standing guardrail approach ends. Parallel end anchorage assemblies for guardrail approach end treatments will be constructed only when restraints prevent construction of flared end anchorages. a. b. c. Guardrail end anchorage assemblies shall be of the type called for in the plans. If the plans call for end anchorage assembly "flared" and does not identify the specific system(s) to be used, the contractor has the option to construct any FDOT approved flared assembly provided in this Index or identified on the Qualified Products List (QPL), subject to the conditions identified in the approved Index drawings, or QPL drawings if applicable. 13. Straight rail sections may be used to construct radii of 125 or greater. For radii less than 125 the rail must be fabricated (shop-bent) to fit. If the plans call for end anchorage assembly "parallel" and does not identify the specific system(s) to be used, the contractor has the option to construct any FDOT approved parallel assembly provided in this Index or identified on the QPL, subject to the conditions identified in the approved Index drawings, or QPL drawings if applicable.
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Wide medians where approach end anchor is located outside of opposing roadway clear zone, Medians of uniform width that are occupied by other transportation and joint use facilities, Medians of uniform or variable widths with independent vertical alignments not suited to normal median guardrail installations,
d.
Medians of bifurcated roadways.
14. Crash cushions may be required in lieu of or in conjunction with guardrail at locations where space does not permit development of sufficient guardrail length, offset or crashworthiness at terminals. Crash cushions shall be constructed at or in lieu of Type II assemblies located in the approach clear zones.
If the plans call for a specific end anchorage assembly, substitutions with other end anchorage assemblies will not be permitted unless approved by the Engineer. Approved substitutions will not be eligible for CSIP consideration. 15. Corrugated sheet steel beams, end shoes, end sections and backup plates shall conform to the current requirements of AASHTO M180, Class A, Type II (zinc) coating. All other metallic components, hardware and accessories shall be in conformance with the When an end treatment is attached to guardrail with Pedestrian Safety Treatment, only end treatment systems with timber posts are to be used. 16. Offset blocks: Existing approved proprietary end anchorage systems are identified on the Qualified Products List (QPL). After January 1, 2011 manufacturers seeking approval of new proprietary end anchorage systems for inclusion on the QPL must submit application along with design documentation showing the end anchorage system; is crash tested to Test Level 3 criteria in accordance with the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH), is accepted by FHWA for use as a guardrail end anchorage system, and is compatible with FDOT guardrail systems. System approvals will be contingent on FDOTs evaluation of crash test performance results for consistency with FDOT guardrail application and use. If approved, installation drawings signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Florida will be required. 17. Where necessary to enlarge or add holes to galvanized guardrail, the work will be done by drilling or reaming. Damaged galvanized guardrail will be metalized in accordance with Sections 562 and 971 of the Standard Specifications. No burning of 7. At above ground rigid hazards where the face of guardrail is offset from the hazard less than the 4 minimum for standard W-beam, other guardrail configurations with reduced post spacing may be applicable; see General Note No. 11 and the minimum offset table on Sheet 19. For guardrail with post spacing less than 6-3" the reduced spacing should extend a minimum of one panel in advance of the hazard. When minimum offset cannot be attained safety shape concrete barrier wall shall be used unless other shielding is 18. For guardrail reflector details see Sheet 17. holes will be permitted. b. a. Steel offset blocks other than modified thrie-beam offset blocks are not permitted for new guardrail construction. Existing steel offset blocks may remain throughout the service life of the existing guardrail. PERMISSIBLE POST AND OFFSET BLOCK COMBINATIONS are tabulated on Sheet 16. Plastic offset block installations shall be constructed on guardrail outside of approach end anchorage assemblies or any transition system connecting to a rigid or thrie-beam barrier. appropriate current AASHTO requirements.
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approved by the Engineer of Record. See Index No. 410 for safety shape concrete barrier walls and typical applications, and the plans for special barrier shapes and applications.
19. Any run of guardrail with existing concrete posts that is being reset under a construction or maintenance contract shall be reset using timber or steel posts. Repair within a run of guardrail with existing concrete posts can be made with either steel, timber, sound salvaged concrete posts; replacement in kind of damaged posts is to be made when like posts are on hand at time of
8. In addition to use at roadside hazards or other areas where the Engineer has deemed guardrail necessary, guardrail should be
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repair.
considered on flush shoulder sections where fill slopes are steeper than 1:3 within the clear zone and fill heights are 6 or greater. Curbed sections where fill slopes are steeper than 1:3 and fill heights are 6 or greater within 22 of the traveled way should be evaluated for installation of guardrail. Additional guidance for evaluating the need for guardrail can be found in the Plans Preparation Manual. 21. On roadways designated for reverse laning, all downstream ends of guardrail that are not shielded or that are not designed as approach end terminals shall be marked with post-mounted Type 3 Object Markers. Trailing bridge ends and trailing shoulder 20. Substitutions between thrie-beam guardrail and concrete barrier wall are not eligible for CSIP consideration.
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9. The guardrail to bridge connections contained in this Index are for bridges with Test Level 4 traffic railing barriers. For guardrail to concrete barrier wall connections see Index No. 410. For existing bridges receiving retrofit traffic railing barriers see Index No. 402. LAST REVISION REVI SI ON DESCRIPTION:
concrete barrier wall ends shall be marked with Type 3 Object Markers except where there is trailing end guardrail. Object markers to be installed facing reverse laning traffic. The cost of the object marker shall be included in the cost of the guardrail.
FDOT DESIGN STANDARDS FY 2012/2013
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End Measurement For Guardrail Payment
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Standard Guardrail, Special Transition
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GENERAL NOTES
1. These drawings are representative of the various proprietary guardrail end anchorage assemblies listed on the Departments Qualified Products List (QPL). For specific details and 4 Impact Head or Rounded End M ax. requirements see the vendor drawings on the QPL at
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2. These drawings present the general graphics to show the limits of payment for guardrail and end anchorage assemblies, modifications to the shoulder and placement of the miscellaneous asphalt mow strips.
3. These drawings, along with the various vendor drawings on the QPL, are intended to show
FLARED OPTION
sufficient details for installation of the end anchorage assemblies and their connection to shoulder guardrail. This precludes the requirement for shop drawing submittals unless otherwise called for in the plans. The various end anchorage assemblies shall be assembled in accordance with the manufacturers detailed drawings, procedures and specifications.
4. The various proprietary end treatments listed on the QPL are intended for use as approach End Measurement For Guardrail Payment end guardrail anchorages for shoulder guardrail. The effective length of the end 10 treatments vary-refer to the vendor drawings on the QPL for the length and the use of special panels and details. Standard guardrail, guardrail transitions or other special Standard Guardrail, Special Transition Or Other Special Treatment Shoulder Line M ax. 1: 10 treatments shall not be included within the limits of the end anchorage assembly. See the vendor drawings for the alignment of the end treatment with respect to the normal
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guardrail alignment.
5. Flared or parallel end anchorage assemblies shall not be used in medians where horizontal clearance requires use of a back rail.
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Misc. Asph. Pavt. 6. Each of the various end anchorage assemblies have unique features. Careful attention
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Impact Head
should be given to the types and orientation of the posts and other components. Refer to the vendor drawings on the QPL for the specific requirements of each system.
End Anchorage Assembly
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7. For galvanizing requirements of the metallic components see Standard Specifications Section 967.
8. Test Level 3 crash tested end anchorage assemblies shown on the QPL are suitable for all
PARALLEL OPTION
design speeds.
9. Flared end anchorage assemblies shall be paid for under the contract unit price for Guardrail, End Anchorage Assembly (Flared), EA. End Measurement For Guardrail Payment Parallel end anchorage assemblies shall be paid for under the contract unit price for Guardrail, End Anchorage Assembly (Parallel), EA.
The unit price for end anchorage assemblies shall be full compensation for furnishing and
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installing all components in accordance with the plans, the manufacturers detail drawings, procedures and specifications and these drawings.
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End Anchorage Assembly
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APPROACH END ANCHORAGE DETAILS
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Clear Zone Limit Or Horizontal Clearance Limit In Accordance With The Criteria In Volume I Chapters 2, 4 And 25 Of The "Plans Preparation Manual" and Index No. 700. Extended Hazard X (Length Of Advancement) Ft.
Beginning Of Length Of Need
Back Of Hazard
Hazard Free, Traversable Slopes End Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown) Approach End Anchorage Hazard Inside Varies Clear Zone Or D Horizontal Clearance
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L i n e
Face Of Guardrail
Edge Of Traffic Lane
Point Of Departure
Design X (Length Of Advancement) Ft. Speed (See NOTES 1 & 2) mph =45 =50 = 16 (D-d) = 13 (D-d)
NOTES
1. Length of advancement determined from the diagram and equations above establishes the location of the upstream beginning length of need for guardrail, however, the length of advancement can be no less than that required by other details of this index.
2. The flared end anchorage with 4 nose offset is shown in the diagram above, however, the diagram applies to other configurations that may occur at the beginning of length of need, such as, other flare designs; upstream returns; and, other upstream deflected, tangent and curvilinear conditions.
Equation Variables:
D = Distance in feet from near edge of the near approach traffic lane to either (a) the back of hazard, when the hazard is located inside the clear zone or horizontal clearance or (b) the clear zone or horizontal clearance outer limit, when the hazard extends to or goes beyond the clear zone or horizontal clearance limit. For left side hazards on two-way undivided facilities, D is measured from the inside edge of the near approach traffic lane (see Figure 2).
d = Distance in feet from the near edge of the near approach traffic lane to the face of guardrail at its intersection with the departure line.
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For left side hazards on two-way undivided facilities,
d is measured from the inside edge of the near approach traffic lane (see Figure 2).
For flared and parallel end anchorage assemblies the beginning length of need is to be set at the center of post #3. That is, the departure line must intersect the face of the rail at post #3.
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For flared end anchorage assemblies the offset distance "d" will equal the normal guardrail offset measured from the face of the guardrail to the edge of the near approach travel lane plus 1-2" for 45 mph or less and 1-9
1 4"
for greater than 45 mph.
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LENGTH OF ADVANCEMENT - FIGURE 1
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End Treatment
Beginning Of Length Of Need (For Approach End Anchorage Assemblies)
Clear Zone Limit Or Horizontal Clearance Limit Back Of Hazard
Hazard Inside Type II End Anchorage Assembly (Standard For Trailing Applications) 6 Min. D Clear Zone Or Horiz. Clear.
Hazard Free, Traversable Slopes A p p r o a c hD e p a r t u r eL i n e
Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Type Varies)
Type 3 Object Marker When Required (See General Note No. 21) Trailing Departure Line Required Extension
Face Of Guardrail Edge Of Traffic Lane Length Of Need
d Point Of Departure
Length Of Guardrail System (Limit Of Pay For Guardrail)
(LEFT SIDE OPPOSITE HAND)
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Beginning Of Length Of Need (LA) X (Length Of Advancement LA)
Ext ended H azar d
Beginning Of Length Of Need (RA) X (Length Of Advancement RA) Back Of Hazard (RA) Clear Zone Limit Or Horizontal Clearance Limit
(LA) Clear Zone Limit Or Horizontal Clearance Limit Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Type Varies)
Hazard Free, Traversable Slopes D ( RA)
Hazard Free, Traversable Slopes Hazard Inside Clear Zone Or Horizontal Clearance
Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Type Varies)
e n i eL r u t r a p e D
) A L (
D e p a r t u r e
L i n e( R A )
( RA)
D ( L A)
d ( L A)
Face Of Guardrail Edge Of Traffic Lane End Treatment
End Treatment
Point Of Departure (RA)
Varies
Varies
RIGHT APPROACH (RA)
Point Of Departure (LA)
LEFT APPROACH (LA)
LENGTH OF NEED
Length Of Guardrail System (Limit Of Pay For Guardrail)
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For description of the dimensions D, d and X, see Length of Advancement - Figure 1. For additional shoulder guardrail information, see Details B and C.
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Approach End 6 End Anchorage Type II Flared End Section 4 Min. Approach End Shoulder Line Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown) Varies (2 Panels Min.) Varies Varies (2 Panels Min.) Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown) Min. Hazard Varies Varies (2 Panels Min.) Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown)
Edge Of Traffic Lanes
Hazard 4 Min.
Shoulder Line
Flared End Section 6
End Anchorage Type II Shoulder Line 4 Min. Hazard 4 Min. Min. Varies (2 Panels Min.) 6 Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown) Flared End Section Edge Of Traffic Lane Edge Of Traffic Lane
Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown) Varies (2 Panels Min.)
Min.
Shoulder Line
End Anchorage Type II
Shoulder Line
Edge Of Traffic Lanes Hazard Approach End Shoulder Line Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown) 4 Min. Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown) Varies (2 Panels Min.) Hazard Varies 6 Min. Flared End Section End Anchorage Type II Notes For Details B & C: See General Notes Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. See Details K and L for guardrail offsets. For end anchorage assemblies see sheets elsewhere in this Index and the plans. For hazards that require shielding and are located back of curb see other sheets of this index, and where rigid barrier is required see Index No. 410. Varies (2 Panels Min.) Varies
4 Min.
Approach End Varies (2 Panels Min.) Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown)
LC I A T E -D Y WA D A O D R E D I V I D N U
Median Guardrail Applications Shown Are For Locations Where Approach End Anchorage Assemblies Are Outside Of The Opposing Roadway Clear Zone.
LB I A T E -D Y WA D A O D R E D I V I D
S D R A Z A EH D I S D A O RR O N F O I T A C I L P P LA I A R D R A U G
6
Varies
1 Panel
4 Panels Min.
End Anchorage Type II With Buffer End Section When Located Outside Of Approaching Clear Zone, Crash Cushion Required When Inside Approaching Clear Zone; See Sheet 9 And General Note No. 14.
Varies
1 Panel
4 Panels Min.
Min
Edge Of Traffic Lane Edge Of Traffic Lane Shoulder Line Shoulder Line Flared End Section 4 Min. 125 R: 1:10 Taper Rate Hazard 187 R: 1:15 Taper Rate 1 Flared End Section 4 Min. 1
125 R: 1:10 Taper Rate 1 187 R: 1:15 Taper Rate
4 Min. Hazard 4 Min.
*
125 R: 1:10 Taper Rate 187 R: 1:15 Taper Rate
End Anchorage Type II
*
Shoulder Line Edge Of Traffic Lane
*
Shoulder Line Edge Of Traffic Lane End Anchorage Type II With Buffer End Section When Located Outside Of Approaching Clear Zone, Crash Cushion Required When Inside Approaching Clear Zone. See General Note No. 14.
End Anchorage Type II With Buffer End Section When Located Outside Of Approaching Clear Zone, Crash
4 Panels Min.
1 Panel
Varies
Cushion Required When Inside Approaching Clear Zone; See Sheet 9 And General Note No. 14.
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This Guardrail Configuration Applies Where Approach End Anchorage Assemblies Cannot be Located Outside Of The Opposing Roadway Clear Zone.
* 1:10 Taper Rate For Design Speeds =45 mph

1:15 Taper Rate For Design Speeds =50 mph
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Notes For Details D & G: See General Notes Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 14. See Details K and L for guardrail offsets. For hazards that require shielding and are located back of curb see other sheets of this index, and where rigid barrier is required see Index No. 410.
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GUARDRAIL APPLICATION FOR NARROW MEDIAN AND GORE HAZARDS

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Installation When Other Hazards Or Shoulder Gutter Are Present
Installation For Bridge End Hazard Only (No Shoulder Gutter)
Approach En AnchorageAssembly (Flare Shown)
Varies
2.5 Panels
Transition Section (See Detail J) Transition Section (See Detail J)
Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown) Guardrail Not Required Except Where Slope Steeper Than 1 : 3 Or Other Installation For Bridge End Hazard Only (No Shoulder Gutter) Approach End 4 Panels W-Beam Transition Section (See Detail J) Bridge Rail Projection 2 Bridge Rail Projection End Anchorage Type II Flared End Section Approach Slab Bridge Approach Slab Bridge Rail Projection Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown)
Bridge Rail Projection Bridge Rail Projection
Bridge Rail Projection Approach Approach Bridge Slab Varies
Hazards Are Present
Slab
Approach End Approach End AnchorageAssembly Varies (Flare Shown) 2.5 Panels Transition Section (See Detail J) Transition Section (See Detail J) Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown)
Installation For Bridge End Hazard Only (No Shoulder Gutter) For Median Guardrail See Sheets 8 & 9 And General Note 12.
With Four Or More Lanes Trailing Guardrail Anchorages May Be As Shown In Detail P Unless Other Anchorage Called Out In The
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Bridge Rail Projection 2
Approach Slab Bridge
Approach Slab
Flared End Section End Anchorage Type II Bridge Rail Projection 2 4 Panels W-Beam Varies Guardrail Not Required Except Where Slope Steeper Than 1:3 Or Other Hazards Are Present INDEX
Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown) Varies 2.5 Panels Transition Section (See Detail J)
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Notes For Details O & P: See General Notes Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9. See Detail J for approach connections to bridges. For end anchorage assemblies see sheets elsewhere in this Index and the plans. Shoulder gutter in itself does not require the installation of guardrail.
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Installation When Other Hazards Or Shoulder Gutter Are Present Approach End Anchorag Assembly (Flare Shown) Varies Varies 1 Panels Min. Transition Section
Guardrail Not Required Except Where Slope Steeper Installation For Bridge End Hazard Only (No Shoulder Gutter) Transition Section Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown) 6 Min. End Of Hazard Installation For Bridge End Hazard Only Than 1:3 Or Other Hazards Are Present Varies (No Shoulder Gutter) 4 Panels Transition Section See Index No. 402 Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown)
See Index No. 402 See Index No. 402
Bridge Rail Projection Approach Bridge Approach Slab
Bridge Rail Projection Approach Slab Bridge Approach Slab
End Anchorage Type II Flared End Section
Bridge Rail Projection
Slab
For Median Guardrail See Sheets 10 & 11 And General Note 12 Approach End Anchorag Varies Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown) Varies 1 Panels Transition Section Min. See Index No. 402 Approach Installation When Other Hazards Or Shoulder Gutter Are Present 2 Installation For Bridge End Hazard Only (No Shoulder Gutter) Bridge Rail Projection Slab Bridge Approach Slab End Anchorage Type II 2 Transition Section See Index No. 402 Assembly (Flare Shown) Flared End Section
With Four Or More Lanes Trailing Guardrail Anchorages May Be As Shown In Detail I Unless Other Anchorage Called Out In The Plans 6 Min 1 Panels Min. Transition Section See Index No. 402 Guardrail Not Required Except Where Slope Steeper Than 1:3 Or Other Hazards Are Present 4 Panels Varies
LH I A T E Y -D WA D A O D R E D I V I D N U
Notes For Details H & I: See General Notes Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9. See Index No. 402 for approach connections to bridges. For end anchorage assemblies see sheets elsewhere in this Index and in the plans. Shoulder gutter in itself does not require the installation of guardrail.
Varies Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown) Varies
End Of Hazard
Installation When Other Hazards Are Present Or Shoulder Gutter Present
LI I A T E Y -D WA D A O D R E D I V I D
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SAFETY SHAPE TRAFFIC RAILING BARRIER EXTENDING LESS THAN FULL APPROACH SLAB LENGTH
Guardrail Not Required Except Where Slope Steeper Than 1:3 Or Other Hazards Are Present No Panel (s) Required In Absence Of Other Hazards Approach End Anchorag
Wing Post 6.25 Wing Post
62 0.
5 0. 16 6.25
1 4"
Varies To Meet Need When Other Hazards Are Present Varies Transition Section See Index No. 402 1 Panel (See Detail W) Flared End Section 6 Min.
Varies End Of Hazard End Anchorage Type II
Varies 1 Panel (See Detail W) 125 R: 1:10 Taper Rate 187 R: 1:15 Taper Rate
Assembly (Flare Shown)
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6.25
T U O Y A RL 5 2 1
12.5
See Detail K
125 R: 1:10 Taper Rate 187 R: 1:15 Taper Rate Projection Of Normal Shoulder Line 1:10 For Design Speeds =45 mph 1:15 For Design Speeds =50 mph Offset
Projection Of Normal Shoulder Line Bridge Rail Projection Projection Of Normal Shoulder Line
1:10 For Design Speeds =45 mph 1:15 For Design Speeds =50 mph Offset Offset 1:10 For Design Speeds =45 mph 1:15 For Design Speeds =50 mph Approach Slab
Bridge Rail Projection Exist. Bridge See Detail K
Approach Exist. Bridge Slab
Wing Post 6.25 Wing Post
42 0.
5 0. 10 6.25
1 4"
For Median Guardrail See Sheets 10 & 11 And General Note 12
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See Detail K 1 Panel (See Detail W) See Detail K 125 R: 1:10 Taper Rate 187 R: 1:15 Taper Rate Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown) Varies Transition Section See Index No. 402 No Panel (s) Required In Absence Of Other Hazards Varies To Meet Need When Other Hazards Are Present With Four Or More Lanes Trailing Guardrail Anchorages May Be As Shown In Detail I Unless Other Anchorage Called Out In The Plans Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown) No Panel (s) Required In Absence Of Other Hazards, Varies To Meet Need When Other Hazards Are Present Varies Transition Section See Index No. 402 1 Panel (See Detail W) 125 R: 1:10 Taper Rate 187 R: 1:15 Taper Rate Bridge Rail Projection Projection Of Normal Shoulder Line Offset 1:10 For Design Speeds =45 mph 1:15 For Design Speeds =50 mph Approach Exist. Bridge Slab
T U O Y A RL 7 8 1
See General Note No. 13
STANDARD PANELS SET TO RADIALS ADJOINING BRIDGES
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LW I A T E D
UNDIVIDED ROADWAY - DETAIL S

Notes for Details S & T:
DIVIDED ROADWAY - DETAIL T
See General Notes Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9. See Index No. 402 for approach connections to bridges. For end anchorage assemblies see sheets elsewhere in this Index and the plans.
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GUARDRAIL APPLICATIONS FOR BRIDGES WITH LESS THAN FULL WIDTH SHOULDERS AND SAFETY SHAPE TRAFFIC RAILING BARRIER EXTENDING LESS THAN FULL APPROACH SLAB LENGTH
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Approach Slab Bridge For Guardrail Lengths See Table Below Left 10 Min. Edge Of Travel Lane
1:10 For Design Speeds = 45 mph Transition Section 6 Or 10 Shoulder (Std.) See DETAIL J 1:15 For Design Speeds = 50 mph 1:25 When Shoulder Gutter Present
Misc. Asph. Pavt. To Suit Shoulder Treatment Shoulder Line Extended Shoulder
Break Point 2
Guardrail
125 R: 1:10 Taper Rate 187 R: 1:15 Taper Rate (See Detail W) Extended Shoulder Slope Varies Extended Shoulder = Cl ear Z one W i dt h
Not Steeper Than 1:10
Shoulder Transition (Extended Shoulder) Slope Varies M edi an Shoulder Transition Median (Extended Shoulder) M edi an INDEX
5 Misc. Asphalt Pavt. Approach End
GUARDRAIL LENGTH (Ft.)

6 & 8 Rdwy. Shldr. 10 & 12 Rdwy. Shldr. Design Projected Speed ADT (mph) 60-70 60-70 55 55 45-50 45-50 45-50 35-40 =1500 <1500 =1500 <1500 =1500 <1500 Urban w/o Curb Urban w/o Curb Bridge 36 30 30 24 24 20 24 18 (Ft.) CZ Min. Guardrail Median Length Width 50 44 44 38 38 34 38 32 356.5 281.5 281.5 194.0 194.0 144.0 194.0 144.0 Width 54 48 48 42 42 38 42 36 306.5 needed for flared end anchorage assemblies to 219.0 shield normal transverse underslope and bridge 219.0 144.0 auxiliary lanes, curved roadways, parallel end 144.0 anchorage assemblies, skewed crossings and other 94.0 hazards present. 144.0 81.5 end hazards. Lengths may need to be adjusted for Median Length Min. Guardrail Remarks Lengths are based on minimum median widths and on standard clear zone widths for travel lanes on tangent roadways, and the length of advancement
Anchorage Assembly
Shoulder Line
Edge Of Travel Lane
Note: For approach end anchorage assemblies see sheets elsewhere in this Index and the plans.
WHEN END TERMINAL IS OUTSIDE OF OPPOSING ROADWAY CLEAR ZONE
Approach Slab For Guardrail Lengths See Table Below Transition Section See DETAIL J Flared End Section Edge Of Traffic Lane
6 Or 10 Shoulder (Std.)
10 Min. Shoulder Line Extended Shoulder Not Misc. Asph. Pavt. To Suit Shoulder Treatment C. C. Extended Shoulder Crash Cushion Uniform Slope Guardrail Transition (For Transition Details See QPL Vendor Drawings For Individual Crash Cushion Used) 15 or Flatter
1:10 For Design Speeds = 45 mph 1:15 For Design Speeds = 50 mph 125 R: 1:10 Taper Rate
Guardrail 187 R: 1:15 Taper Rate (See Detail W) Break Point

Steeper Than 1:10 Back Rail (To Be Paid For As Guardrail, LF)
5 Misc. Asphalt Pavt. 30
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Shoulder Line
Bridge
Approach Slab
GUARDRAIL LENGTHS
Median Width (Ft.) 32 34 36 38 40 42 Panels (No.) Front Back 9.5 10.5 10.5 11.5 12.5 13.5 14.5 14.5 15.5 6 7 7 8 9 9 10 10 11 Total 15.5 17.5 17.5 19.5 21.5 22.5 24.5 24.5 26.5 1: 10 TAPER RATE 6 Bridge Shoulder Length (Ft.) Total 193.75 218.75 218.75 243.75 268.75 281.25 306.25 306.25 331.25 10 Bridge Shoulder Panels (No.) Front Back 6.5 7.5 7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 10.5 11.5 12.5 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 Total 10.5 12.5 12.5 14.5 15.5 17.5 17.5 19.5 21.5 Length (Ft.) Total 131.25 156.25 156.25 181.25 193.75 218.75 218.75 243.75 268.75 1: 15 TAPER RATE 6 Bridge Shoulder Panels (No.) Front Back 13.5 14.5 15.5 16.5 17.5 19.5 20.5 21.5 22.5 10 11 12 13 13 15 16 17 17 Total 23.5 25.5 27.5 29.5 30.5 34.5 36.5 38.5 39.5 Length (Ft.) Total 293.75 318.75 343.75 368.75 381.25 431.25 456.25 481.25 493.75 10 Bridge Shoulder Panels (No.) Front Back 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 13.5 14.5 15.5 16.5 17.5 6 7 8 9 11 11 12 13 13 Total 14.5 16.5 18.5 20.5 24.5 25.5 27.5 29.5 30.5 Length (Ft.) Total 181.25 206.25 231.25 256.25 306.25 318.75 343.75 368.75 381.25
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The lengths shown on this table are typical for roadways with standard width shoulders. Length requirements shall be determined on a site specific basis for both standard width and narrow bridge shoulders and end anchorage or end shielding use.
WHEN END TERMINAL CANNOT BE LOCATED OUTSIDE OF OPPOSING ROADWAY CLEAR ZONE
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SHEET NO.
GUARDRAIL
NO.
00
400
Crash Guardrail Panels And Length (See Table Below) Bridge 10 Approach Slab Transition Section See DETAIL J 1:10 For Design Speeds = 45 mph 1:15 For Design Speeds = 50 mph Misc. Asphalt Pavt. Shoulder Line Median M edi an 8 12 8 M edi an Cushion 10 Min. Edge Of Traffic Lane 10
Guardrail (See Sheet 7)
Misc. Asphalt
C. C. 10 10 125 R: 1:10 Taper Rate 187 R: 1:15 Taper Rate (See Detail W) Edge Of Traffic Lane Guardrail Length-One Half Panel Less Approach Slab Than Taper Side For Plan Quantities Guardrail Transition (Approach Section) As Required For Redirective Crash Cushion Shoulder Line
Bridge
S R E D L U O H ES G D I R B 0 H 1 T S WI N A I D ME
Bridge
Approach Slab Transition Section
Guardrail Panels And Length (See Table Below)
Edge Of Traffic Lane See DETAIL J 6
Shoulder Line 1:10 For Design Speeds = 45 mph 1:15 For Design Speeds = 50 mph Crash Cushion 10 Min. Median
125 R: 1:10 Taper Rate 187 R: 1:15 Taper Rate Guardrail (See Sheet 7) (See Detail W) Misc. Asphalt Pavt.
Misc. Asphalt C. C. Shoulder Line
Bridge Approach Slab
Guardrail Transition (Approach Section) As Required For Redirective Crash Cushion Guardrail Length-One Half Panel Less Than Taper Side For Plan Quantities
S R E D L U O H ES G D I R B H 6 T S WI N A I D ME
Note: The guardrail configurations shown apply only to parallel or near parallel bridges with open medians.
GUARDRAIL LENGTHS
Cl ear Z one Wi dt h ( CZ )
e r u t r a p e D
e n i L
MEDIAN WIDTH (Ft.)
6 BRIDGE SHOULDERS 1:10 TAPER RATE PANELS (No.) 14.5 12.5 11.5 9.5 LENGTH (Ft.) 181.25 156.25 143.75 118.75 1:15 TAPER RATE PANELS (No.) 20.5 18.5 15.5 13.5 LENGTH (Ft.) 256.25 231.25 193.75 168.75
10 BRIDGE SHOULDERS 1:10 TAPER RATE PANELS (No.) 7.5 6.5 5.5* 5.5* LENGTH (Ft.) 93.75 81.25 68.75 68.75 1:15 TAPER RATE PANELS (No.) 10.5 8.5 6.5 5.5* LENGTH (Ft.) 131.25 106.25 81.25 68.75
C. C.
Point Of Impact Speed (S )
30 28 26
Crash Cushion Located On x Opposing Roadway Shoulder
L (Runout Length)
24
The lengths shown in this table are based on standard widths for roadway and bridge median shoulders. Length requirements for Speed (S ) For Determining Crash Cushion Size: both standard width and narrow bridge shoulders and end anchorage or end shielding requirements shall be determined on a site S
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specific basis. When crash cushions are required on opposing roadway shoulders, their sizes may be determined by the residual speeds (S s) along the runouts from the approach roadways; however, when calculated speeds (S s) are less than 30 mph; crash cushions shall be no less in size than for 30 mph, see speed diagram left. The number of panels may be reduced when installing a crash cushion more than 2.5 in width, see * below.
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* Number shown is the minimum number of panels plus a W-Thrie beam transition panel; single faced guardrail must have a length of five (5) or more panels.
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GUARDRAIL
NO.
07/01/07
400
Approach Slab Bridge For Guardrail Lengths See Table Below 10 Min. Edge Of Travel Lane
6 Or 10 Shoulder (Std.)
Transition Section See Index No. 402
1:10 For Design Speeds = 45 mph 1:15 For Design Speeds = 50 mph 1:25 When Shoulder Gutter Present Misc. Asph. Pavt. To Suit Shoulder Treatment Extended Shoulder Not Shoulder Line
Break Point 2 Guardrail 5 Misc. Asphalt Pavt.
Shoulder Transition (Extended Shoulder) M edi an Shoulder Line M edi an
125 R: 1:10 Taper Rate 187 R: 1:15 Taper Rate (See Detail W) Extended Shoulder Extended Shoulder Slope Varies = Cl ear Z one W i dt h
Steeper Than 1:10
Slope Varies
GUARDRAIL LENGTH (Ft.)

Design Projected Speed ADT (mph) 60-70 60-70 55 55 45-50 45-50 45-50 35-40 = 1500 < 1500 = 1500 < 1500 = 1500 < 1500 Urban w/o Curb Urban w/o Curb 36 30 30 24 24 20 24 18 (Ft.) CZ Min. Guardrail Median Length Width 50 44 44 38 38 34 38 32 362.5 287.5 287.5 212.5 212.5 162.5 212.5 162.5 Width 54 48 48 42 42 38 42 36 312.5 237.5 237.5 162.5 162.5 112.5 162.5 100.0 Median Length Min. Guardrail
Remarks
Approach End Anchorage Assembly
6 & 8 Rdwy. Shldr. 10 & 12 Rdwy. Shldr. Lengths are based on minimum median widths and on standard clear zone widths for travel lanes on tangent roadways, and the length of advancement needed for flared end anchorage assemblies to shield normal transverse underslope and bridge end hazards. Lengths may need to be adjusted for connection location on wing post or bridge traffic railing barrier (see Index No. 402), auxiliary lanes, curved roadways, parallel end anchorage assemblies, skewed crossings and other hazards present. When the wing post is replaced by bridge traffic railing barrier, reference Detail J and see Index No. 402.
Edge Of Travel Lane
Note: For approach end anchorage assemblies see sheets elsewhere in this Index and the plans.
WHEN END TERMINAL IS OUTSIDE OF OPPOSING ROADWAY CLEAR ZONE

For Guardrail Lengths See Table Below
Approach Slab
Bridge Transition Section Index No. 402 6 Or 10 Shoulder (Std.) 1:10 For Design Speeds = 45 mph 1:15 For Design Speeds = 50 mph 125 R: 1:10 Taper Rate 187 R: 1:15 Taper Rate (See Detail W) Break Point 2 5 Misc. Asphalt Pavt. 30 Guardrail Flared End Section Back Rail (To Be Paid For As Guardrail, LF) Extended Shoulder Median C. C. Crash Cushion Uniform Slope Guardrail Transition (For Transition Details See QPL Vendor Drawings For Individual Crash Cushion Used) Shoulder Line Extended Shoulder Not Steeper Than 1:10 Misc. Asph. Pavt. To Suit Shoulder Treatment 15 or Flatter Shoulder Transition (Extended Shoulder) 10 Min. Shoulder Line Edge Of Travel Lane
) 3 . o tN e e h eS e S , s e i r a eV t a dR n nA o i t a c o L ( e n i L e r u t r a p e D
Bridge
Approach Slab
Edge Of Travel Lane
GUARDRAIL LENGTHS
Median Width (ft.) 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 Panels (No.) Front Back 7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 10.5 11.5 12.5 12.5 14.5 6 6 7 8 8 8 9 9 11 Total 13.5 14.5 16.5 18.5 18.5 19.5 21.5 21.5 25.5 1: 10 TAPER RATE 6 Bridge Shoulder Length (Ft.) Total 168.75 181.25 206.25 231.25 231.25 243.75 268.75 268.75 318.75 10 Bridge Shoulder Panels (No.) Front Back 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 8 9 Total 7.5 9.5 11.5 13.5 13.5 14.5 16.5 18.5 20.5 Length (Ft.) Total 93.75 118.75 143.75 168.75 168.75 181.25 206.25 231.25 256.25 1: 15 TAPER RATE 6 Bridge Shoulder Panels (No.) Front Back 11.5 12.5 13.5 14.5 16.5 17.5 18.5 19.5 20.5 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 Total 20.5 22.5 24.5 26.5 29.5 31.5 33.5 35.5 36.5 Length (Ft.) Total 256.25 281.25 306.25 331.25 368.75 393.75 418.75 443.75 456.25 10 Bridge Shoulder Panels (No.) Front Back 7.5 7.5 8.5 10.5 11.5 12.5 13.5 14.5 16.5 6 6 7 9 9 10 11 12 13 Total 13.5 13.5 15.5 19.5 20.5 22.5 24.5 26.5 29.5 Length (Ft.) Total 168.75 168.75 193.75 243.75 256.25 281.25 306.25 331.25 368.75
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The lengths shown on this table are typical for roadways with standard width shoulders and a relocated connection to the existing wing
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post. When the wing post is replaced by bridge traffic railing barrier, reference Detail J and see Index No. 402. Length requirements shall be determined on a site specific basis for both standard width and narrow bridge shoulders and for end anchorage or end shielding use.
WHEN END TERMINAL CANNOT BE LOCATED OUTSIDE OF OPPOSING ROADWAY CLEAR ZONE
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INDEX
SHEET NO.
GUARDRAIL
NO.
04
400
10
Crash Cushion
10 Min.
Bridge Edge Of Traffic Lane 10 10
1:10 For Design Speeds = 45 mph 1:15 For Design Speeds = 50 mph Misc. Asphalt Pavt. Shoulder Line Median
125 R: 1:10 Taper Rate 187 R: 1:15 Taper Rate (See Detail W) Guardrail (See Sheet 9)
12
Misc. Asphalt C. C. 10 Guardrail Transition (Approach Section) Approach Slab Special Blocks As Required As Required For Redirective Crash Cushion 10 Shoulder Line 12
Bridge
Guardrail Panels And Lengths Same As Taper Side For Plan Quantities
S R E D L U O H ES G D I R B 0 H 1 T S WI N A I D ME
Bridge 6
Edge Of Traffic Lane 4
125 R: 1:10 Taper Rate 187 R: 1:15 Taper Rate (See Detail W)
Shoulder Line 1:10 For Design Speeds = 45 mph
Crash Cushion
10 Min. Median
Misc. Asphalt Guardrail (See Sheet 9) Special Blocks As Required
1:15 For Design Speeds = 50 mph
Misc. Asphalt Pavt. C. C. 8 Shoulder Line
Approach Slab Guardrail Transition (Approach Section)
Bridge Guardrail Panels And Lengths Same

As Required For Redirective Crash Cushion As Taper Side For Plan Quantities
S R E D L U O H ES G D I R B H 6 T S WI N A I D ME
Note: The guardrail configurations shown apply only to parallel or near parallel bridges with open medians. Edge Of Traffic Lane
GUARDRAIL LENGTHS
Cl ear Z one Wi dt h ( CZ )
MEDIAN WIDTH (Ft.)
6 BRIDGE SHOULDERS 1 : 10 TAPER RATE PANELS (No.) LENGTH (Ft.) 156.25 143.75 118.75 106.25 1 : 15 TAPER RATE PANELS (No.) 18.5 16.5 14.5 11.5 LENGTH (Ft.) 231.25 206.25 181.25 143.75
10 BRIDGE SHOULDERS 1 : 10 TAPER RATE PANELS (No.) 6.5 5.5 5.5* 5.5* LENGTH (Ft.) 81.25 68.75 68.75 68.75 1 : 15 TAPER RATE PANELS (No.) 9.5 7.5 5.5* 5.5* LENGTH (Ft.) 118.75 93.75 68.75 68.75
C. C. Point Of Impact Speed (S ) 30 28 Crash Cushion Located On x Opposing Roadway Shoulder L (Runout Length) 26 24
12.5 11.5 9.5 8.5
The lengths shown in this table are based on standard widths for roadway and bridge median shoulders. Length requirements for both standard width and narrow bridge shoulders and end anchorage or end shielding requirements shall be determined on a site specific basis.
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When crash cushions are required on opposing roadway shoulders, their sizes may be determined by the residual speeds (S s) along the runouts from the approach roadways; however, when calculated speeds (S s) are less than 30 mph crash cushions shall be no less in size than for 30 mph; see speed diagram left. The number of panels may be reduced when installing a crash cushion more than 2.5 in width; see * below.
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S R E D L U O H YS WA D A O G R N I S O P P N O O
*Number shown is the minimum number of panels plus a W-Thrie beam transition panel; single faced guardrail must have a length of five (5) or more panels.
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INDEX
SHEET NO.
GUARDRAIL
NO.
04
400
11
D N E G E L
1 Edge of traffic lane for simple curve turnouts.
Edge of travel lane for taper turnouts.
2 Taper.
RADIAL GUARDRAIL
Normal Turnouts Taper Simple Curve Panels R2 Required 15
3
3 Pavement return (radius R1).
4 Flared end anchorage to be installed except when existing
R 2
R1 11 Panels R2 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 40 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 8556 8556 8556 8556 8556 8931 8931 8931
guardrail on intersecting drive or side road adjoins the project.
R 1
20 25 30
Required 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 40 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 8556 8556 8556 8556 8556 8931 8931 8931
5 Post for locating flare, proximate to PC or PT:
No. 2 post for Radii 25 or less. No. 3 post for Radii > 25 and < 50. Between No. 4 and No. 5 posts for Radii 50 or greater.
RADIAL GUARDRAIL
35 40 45
Post for locating flare, proximate to PC or PT: No. 3 post for Radii 25 or less. Between No. 4 and No. 5 posts for Radii greater than 25.
50
Note: Only 25 and 40 radius panels are to be used for return guardrail on normal turnouts. On skewed
7 Expanded shoulder for guardrail.
turnouts the number of panels used and their arrangement with straight panels will be as shown
8 Expanded shoulder for flared guardrail end anchorage.
in the plans or as directed by the Engineer.
Intersecting Drive Or Side Road

9 Shoulder in absence of guardrail.
10 Flared end anchorage assembly.
Varies
11 Radial guardrail to be installed when guardrail required on the
Intersecting Drive Or Side Road
intersecting drive or side road (radius R2).
Varies
13 13
12 End anchorage Type II (radial return only).
13 Guardrail installation limited to roadway right of way unless
7
10
otherwise called for in the plans. 13

8
13 7
7
5 4
8
4
10
10 8 6
7
8 10 6 4 7
7
3
11
11
2
12
12
PC or PT
PC or PT
12
11
11
12
Roadway
PC or PT
Roadway
PC or PT
TAPER TURNOUTS
Note: The guardrail application shown on this sheet are for highways with flush shoulders and no restraints for constructing flared end anchorages and minimum
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lengths of guardrail. For highways with flush shoulders and restraints to constructing flared anchorages, see General Note No. 6.
Where openings in guardrail are required in close proximity to bridge traffic

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rails or ends of concrete barrier walls, and minimum length guardrail with flared end anchorages can not be applied, either controlled release returns or energy absorbing terminals are to be applied.
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See Index Nos. 420, 422, 423, 424, 425, and 5210 For Barrier End Details Approach Slab And Bridge Traffic Railing Barrier Guardrail Transition Cost To Be Included In The Contract Price For The Approaching Guardrail System; No Additional Payment For Thrie-Beam Panels, Nested Panels, W-Beam to Thrie-Beam Transition Panel, Back Up Plate, Filler Plate And Thrie-Beam Terminal Connector End Measurement For Price For Guardrail, Bridge Anchorage Assembly. Guardrail Payment (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) Accessories. Guardrail Transition Connection To A New Or Existing Bridge, Connection Cost To Be Included In The Contract
3 2 ( 5 S h S o h u o l d u e l d r e G r u G t t u e t r t e T r o T G r a u n t t s e i r t i o W n i t h D i k e ) S h o u l d e r
2 0 . 0
) . d t S (
4 "
1 " 1-1 2
3 12-6" 25 Thrie-Beam Panel 6-3" W-Beam to 12-6" Thrie-Beam Thrie-Beam Panel (Nested) 12-6" Thrie-Beam Panel Transition Section
Standard W-Beam Guardrail, End Anchorage Assembly, Special Transition Or Other Special Treatment
D I K E
43-9" Guardrail Transition

5 8"
D i r e c t i o n O G f u T a r r a d v TR r e a l i l AN Om i S t t I TI ed F O o N r m
N e a r
G u t t e r
E d g e
21"x12"x
Thrie-Beam Terminal Connector Plate (Back-Up Plate)

1 4"
ELEVATION
and 8"x8"x1
7 8"x15"
Special Galvanized Steel Filler Plate (See Below)

1 2"
Long HS Hex Bolts (3

1 4"
Min. Thread Length)
V P I e C i w TO R I AL
O f
T r a f f i c
6 0 . 0
) . d t S (
L a n e
Shoulder Break Point
And Nuts (5 Reqd.) With 2 Under Heads And Nuts
OD Plain Round Washers
G
3
c c " 64 6@ 1
c c " 12 3@ 3
l a c i p y T " 3 6
Misc. Asphalt Pavt.
D
2
B C
Arc
For Other Flare Offsets And Parallel Alignments See Sheets Nos. 6, 7, 8 and 9
d e t s e N " 6 2 1
25 Shoulder Gutter Transition (Shoulder Gutter To Gutter With Dike)
F
Shoulder Gutter
Edge Of Traffic Lane Direction Of Travel
Approach Slab
E PLAN - GUARDRAIL, SHOULDER GUTTER AND SHOULDER TRANSITIONS

5 8"
x18.5" Long Upper And
5 8"
x20" Long Upper And 7-6" 7-6" 4 2-4" End Shoulder Gutter Transition 1 9" Misc. Asphalt Pavt. With Dike 6" Dike Begin Shoulder Gutter Transition Misc. Asphalt Pavt. Shoulder Gutter Line 1 9" W-Thrie Beam Transition Section Standard Shoulder 3-6"
7-6" 4 1-6" 6"
17.5" Long Lower Post Bolt And Nut With 1

C: \d\pr oj ec t s\st andar ds\r oadway\00400s\0040013. dgn 3 4"
19" Long Lower Post Bolt And Nut With 1

3 4"
OD Steel
OD Steel
Washers Under Nuts
Washers Under Nuts
Misc. Asphalt Pavt.
0.06
6"
0 . 0 2( S t d . )
7"
0 . 0 6( S t d . )
3-7
3 8"
0.06
0 . 0 6( S t d . )
0.06
SECTION AA
SECTION BB
21"x12"x
5 8"
SECTION CC
U
SECTION DD
X
Thrie-Beam
SECTION EE
SECTION CC
SECTION FF
SECTION DD X 7 6
1 2"
SECTION GG GUARDRAIL TRANSITION NOTE

Z When shoulder gutter is required, the 25 long dike transition, 5" nom. 4" nom. shown in the PLAN and PICTORIAL above, is required. Double offset blocks are shown for guardrail installations adjacent to shoulder gutter/dike transitions; single offset blocks shall be
Terminal Connector Plate
APPLICATIONS
4" 2" 1
3 4" 1 2"
U
3 4"
V 4 3
1 8"
W 3 2
5 8"
Y 5 4
1 2"
8"
19
13 16"
22"
22"
Single Face Guardrail Double Face Guardrail With Timber Posts
6 5
1 8"
nom. nom.
nom. nom.
19
1 8"
1 8"
5 8"
1 2"
1 2"
1 1 4"
8"
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Double Face Guardrail With Steel Posts
3 4 8"
3 2 8"
7 1 8"
3 5 4"
3 3 4"
1 3 4"
installed in absence of shoulder gutter. Nested rails shall not be bolted to the blocks and posts at posts (a), (c), and (e). One 16d galvanized nail shall be driven between each post and block,
Special
All Holes Are 1"
Back Contoured
Back Contoured For Double Face Guardrail Connections To Median Bridge Traffic Railing Barrier, See Index No. 410, Guardrail Connection To Concrete Barrier Wall Approach Ends.
Galvanized Steel Filler Plate
and between double blocks, in order to prevent block rotation, see 16d NAIL FOR PREVENTION OF OFFSET BLOCK ROTATION, this Index.
BLOCK FOR SECTION CC
BLOCK FOR SECTION DD
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SPECIAL GALVANIZED STEEL FILLER PLATE FOR USE AT SECTION BB
THRIE-BEAM OFFSET BLOCKS FIELD TRIMMED FOR USE AT SECTIONS CC & DD
GUARDRAIL APPROACH TRANSITION AND CONNECTION FOR BRIDGES WITH SAFETY SHAPE
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INDEX
SHEET NO.
GUARDRAIL
NO.
07/01/07
400
13
Rubble Protection (Sand-Cement Protection When Specified)
Rubble Protection (Sand-Cement Protection When Specified)
Wing Wall
15
Bridge Traffic Railing Barrier
Bridge
Varies (15 Min.)
30 Approach Slab With Bridge Traffic Railing Barrier
BRIDGES OVER STREAMS
BRIDGES OVER STREAMS
Limit Of Slope Pavement At Roadways And Sand Cement Protection At Railroads Sand-Cement Protection
45
12"
1-6" R (Min.) Wing Wall
Bridge Traffic Railing Barrier
Bridge
30 Approach Slab With Bridge Traffic Railing Barrier
BRIDGES OVER RAILROADS
BRIDGES OVER ROADWAYS OR RAILROADS
For Additional Information See Index No. 402
For Additional Guardrail Information See Sheet 13
SKETCHES - BRIDGES WITH SAFETY SHAPE TRAFFIC RAILING BARRIER EXTENDING LESS THAN FULL APPROACH SLAB LENGTH
SKETCHES - BRIDGES WITH SAFETY SHAPE TRAFFIC RAILING BARRIER EXTENDING FULL APPROACH SLAB LENGTH
SKETCH NOTES
1. These sketches are for showing shoulder interface between roadways and bridges where crossings are normal to other roadways, railroads and streams. For site specific applications and details see the plans and the FDOT Structures Design Office "Detailing Manual" and "Design Guidelines".
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2. Shoulder treatments shown in these sketches are for locations with shoulder gutter; shoulder hinge location will vary for facilities without shoulder gutter.
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3 Normal Face Of Guardrail 6" Varies (See Detail K)
Normal Face Of Guardrail Varies (See Detail K) Varies Shoulder Pavt. 4-6" (Min.) Shoulder Pavt. Varies See Plan Below 6"
4 Varies Normal Face Of Guardrail 6" 6"
3 2" Misc. Asphalt Pavt. 2" Misc. Asphalt Pavt. Shoulder Gutter 2" Misc. Asphalt Pavt.
2" Misc. Asphalt Pavt.
SHOULDER WITH OR WITHOUT 5 PAVEMENT
PAVED SHOULDERS
SHOULDER GUTTER
DOUBLE FACE RAIL
Shoulder Line Misc. Asphalt Pavt.
MISCELLANEOUS PAVING FOR STANDARD GUARDRAIL SECTIONS

A
3
1 : 1 5T oN o r m a l S h o u l d e rB r e a kP o i n t
30 Normal Face Of Guardrail 8 6-6" Nor m al Shoul der See Det ai lK Not Steeper Than 1:10 4 Not Steeper 4 Than 1:10 Transition Slope 3 2" Misc. Asphalt Pavt. 1:6 Reference Line 1:3 (Max.) 2" Misc. Asphalt Pavt. 3 1:3 (Max.) For 14 Clear Zone Normal Face 8 Of Guardrail 6-6" 1:6 For 20 Clear Zone 1:3 (Max.) For 20 Clear Zone
Extended Shoulder 10 Normal Face Of Guardrail Misc. Asphalt Pavt. With Paved Or Unpaved Shoulders When Called For In The Plans Var i es Not Steeper Than 1:10
20
A
SHOULDER WITH OR WITHOUT 5 PAVEMENT
Var i es
SECTION AA (EXAMPLE FOR 30 CLEAR ZONE)
SECTION AA (EXAMPLE FOR 20 CLEAR ZONE)
Shoulder Line
B
3
Extended Shoulder Not Steeper Than 1:10 2 Std. Normal Face Of Guardrail 6-6" See Det ai lK Traffic Lane
10 Misc. Asphalt Pavt. Normal Face Of Guardrail
30 8 Normal Face
Of Guardrail
Not Steeper Var i es Than 1:10 4
Var i es
Transition Slope Shoulder Pavt. Varies 1:3 (Max.)
2" Misc. Asphalt Pavt.
*12 For Shoulders 10 And Wider; 8 For Median

Shoulders 8 Or Less In Width; and, Shoulder Width Plus 2 For All Others Shoulders.
1:6 Reference Line
PAVED SHOULDERS
SECTION BB (EXAMPLE FOR 30 CLEAR ZONE)
STANDARD LOCATIONS
For Guardrail on slopes see Sheet 26.
Shoulder Line
C
3
Extended Shoulder On 0.06 Rise Normal Face Of Guardrail
GUARDRAIL LOCATION-DETAIL K
10 Misc. Asphalt Pavt.
30 8
6"
Shoulder Gutter
6" Normal Face
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** 8 For 6 Shoulders 10 For 8 Shoulders 12 For 10 And 12

Shoulders Applies To Left And Right Side Shoulders. (See Index No. 525 For Shoulder Widths And Shoulder Gutter Locations On Ramps And Auxiliary Lanes) Edge Of Traffic Lane Shoulder Pavt.
Of Guardrail
Var i es
Transition Slope 7 1:3 (Max.)
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SHOULDER GUTTER
Shoulder Gutter 2" Misc. Asphalt Pavt. 1:6 Reference Line
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SHOULDERS, SLOPES AND MISCELLANEOUS PAVING FOR FLARED END ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLIES
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M14x18 or W14x22 16d Galvanized Nail (Timber And Non-Form Fit Plastic Blocks Only) 2
1 4"
Structural Shape 1
1 8" 7 8"
1 4"
1 8"
7"
P E R MI S S I B L EP O S TA N D O F F S E TB L O C K C O MB I N A T I O N S
17" POSTS OFFSET BLOCKS REMARKS Post bolt hole in timber and plastic blocks to be centered Timber 6"x8"x14" (Nominal) For W-Beam And 6"x8"x22" Timber (Nominal) For Thrie-Beam All timber offset blocks shall be dressed on all four sides (S4S).
1 4").
CUTAWAY VIEW 16d Galvanized Nail 10"
40 6" Timber Or Recycled Plastic Block
POST FACE SIDE VIEW

All Holes Are
13 16"
TRAFFIC FACE
Steel
Recycled Plastic (See Notes)
One 16d galvanized nail per block is to be used to prevent rotation of block (see detail left).
STEEL POST
TIMBER POST
Timber 6"x8"x14" (Nominal) For W-Beam And 6"x8"x22" (Nominal) For Thrie-Beam W6x8.5, W6x9 Or 6" C require nails. Recycled Plastic (See Notes) Same as above for timber and plastic blocks except that form fit plastic block holes align with holes in steel posts and do not
16d NAIL FOR PREVENTION OF OFFSET BLOCK ROTATION
STEEL MODIFIED THRIE-BEAM OFFSET BLOCK
5 8"x1
1 2"
long hex head bolts with full length thread and nuts
5 8"
Steel W6x8.5, W6x9 Or 6" C
W14x22x17" (M14x18x17") (Steel Modified Thrie-Beam)
(2 Reqd.) and
plain round washers (4 Reqd.) for mounting
steel block to post. Bolts are to be installed in opposite holes, top and bottom.
Post Bolt
Steel Modified Thrie-Beam Offset Blocks See Detail Notes: 1. Timber and recycled plastic offset blocks of identical size and shape can be intermixed within a run of rail.
Rubrail When Called For Post Bolt By Location In The Plans
Left And Table Above) 2. Recycled plastic offset blocks shall meet the passing evaluation criteria for Test Level 3 crash tests. The
(On One Or Both Sides 1 9" As Specified, See Sheet 26 For Additional Information) 12"
Panel Bolt blocks shall be tested as a component in a semi-rigid guardrail test article under full scale crash test 2 2 conditions. The blocks shall be in conformance with Sections 536 and 972 of the Specifications and be included on the Qualified Products List. W-Beam blocks shall be 14" in height and thrie-beam blocks shall be 22" in height. The blocks shall be capable of providing a 7 St d.
1 2"
4 2"
St d.
3 11"
3 11"
(Min.) offset. For additional information on
*
Varies (3 Min.)
St d.
plastic offset block installations refer to Sheet 1, GENERAL NOTE 16.
W-BEAM
Post Bolts
W-BEAM WITH RUBRAIL
MODIFIED THRIE-BEAM
Post Bolt 1 9"
Post Bolts Edge Of Traffic Lane 3 10" 1 9" Edge Of Shoulder Pavement Shoulder 4 Line
1 9"
Edge Of Traffic Lane St d.
Varies
3 10"
St d.
4 2"
St d.
1 9"
1 9"
*
Varies (3 Min.)
1 9"
6"
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THRIE-BEAM
For Narrow Medians With No Y Median Swale. See Sheet 26
*Front Slope When Right Of Way,

Environmental Or Other Restrictions
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Prohibit Normal Shoulder Extension
W-BEAM
THRIE-BEAM
Y=6" Or Greater
NOTE:
Y=Less Than 6"
Shoulder Gutter
SINGLE FACED GUARDRAIL
DOUBLE FACED GUARDRAIL
For location of guardrail with offset behind curb and gutter refer to the
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Plans Preparation Manual, Volume 1, Section 4.3.5.
MO U N T I N G H E I G H T SO N S H O U L D E R SA N D I N ME D I A N S
LOCATION AT CURB & GUTTER SECTIONS-DETAIL L
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Reflector
Reflector
REFLECTOR NOTES
1. Reflectors shall conform to Section 993 of the Standard Specifications. 200
**
100
75
50
25 2. Reflector color (white or yellow) shall conform to the color of the near lane edgeline. Steel Post Wood Post 3. Reflectors installed on median guardrail shall have retro-reflective sheeting on both sides of the reflector.
Note: Adjustment in spacing may be required to fit exact guardrail lengths as directed by the Engineer. For minimum installations (length 62.5) provide one reflector at each end and one at the approximate center. PICTORIAL VIEW
4. The cost for reflectors shall be included in the contract unit price for Guardrail.
**For curves greater than 2 the spacing shall be reduced to 100 increments through the curve.
REFLECTOR ELEMENT SPACING
REFLECTOR MOUNTING
REFLECTORS-DETAIL M
5 8"
Bracket And Pipe Holes With

1 2"
1 1 2"x3 2"
NPS 2 Sch. 40 Galv. Pipe Rail Per ASTM F1083
Long Hex Bolt And Nut With
Plain Round
Washer (Upset Threads After Tightening) Install Pipe Rail Over Pipe Rail End Fixture And Thru-bolt With With
1 2" 1 1 2"x3 2"
Pipe Rail End Fixture
Attach Pipe Rail End Fixture To Post With

1 2"x7"
This Post Shall Be Timber Only

3 4"
1 Bracket Hole With

5 8" 5 8"x2"
1 4"
Long Hex Bolts And Nuts
Long Hex Bolts And Nuts With
1 2"
Plain
Long Hex
Plain Round Washers Under Heads And
Round Washers Under Heads And Nuts (2 Reqd.) (Upset Threads After Tightening)
Bolt And Nut With
Plain Round Washers 2"
Nuts (2 Reqd.) (Upset Threads After Tightening)
(Upset Threads After Tightening)
Steel Post Steel Guardrail Post Guardrail Beam 20" R Offset Block Steel Post Timber Post Lip Of Gutter Guardrail Beam Gutter Pipe Rail End Fixture 1 9" Pipe Rail Top Of Curb 1 2
1 1 2"x2"x 4"x4" 1 4"
1"
Pipe Rail
Steel Guardrail Post

1 4"
Long Angle 4" VIEW A VIEW B
1 8"
Offset From
Bracket (Galvanized)
Of Guardrail Post
PLAN
ELEVATION
PIPE RAIL MOUNTING
NOTES
4 1. Pipe Rail required on steel guardrail posts when pedestrian ways and bikeways are located 4 or less from behind the back of the posts. Pipe rail shall not extend beyond the last post of the approach end anchorage assemblies. Begin and end the pipe rail in accordance with the PIPE RAIL END FIXTURE detail.
1 "
1 4" 1 2"
Pipe Rail (See Pipe Rail Mounting Detail)

l e n a P l i a r d r a u G
1"
Sch. 40
Steel Pipe 75
t e s f f O
k c o l B
t s o P l i a r d r a u G l e e t S l i a R e l g n A
treatment requirements.
6 "
3"
Refer to Sheet 1, GENERAL NOTE 6 for guardrail end
2 "
e p i P
t e k c a r B
6"
2. When guardrail with timber posts are located with the back of post 4 or less from the near front edge of the pedestrian way or bikeway, the bolt ends will require one of the
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1"
V I E W B
3"
A W E I V
All Holes Shall Be
following treatments:
Galvanize After Drilling And Welding STEEL POST Pedestrian Way Or Bike Path
a. Trim back flush with the face of nut and metalize or b. Use post bolts 15" in length with washers and nuts counter
PIPE RAIL END FIXTURE
SECTION
PICTORIAL
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sunk into sinks 1" to 1
1 2"
deep or
c. Use post bolts 15" in length with sleeve nuts and washers.
3. The cost for Pipe Rail, mounting components and installation shall be included in the contract unit price for Guardrail, Pipe
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F O RL O C A T I O N SU S E D B YP E D E S T R I A N SO RC Y C L I S T S
Rail. Bolt end treatment for timber posts shall be included in the contract unit price for Guardrail, Pipe Rail.
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B C
) . n i M ; 4 . d t S s -5 e i r a V h t d i W k( l a w e d i S
6 6"
See Note 1
Sidewalk Without Utility Strip
2" Misc. Asphalt
20R
This Standard Post Must Be Timber When Steel Post Used In Guardrail Ahead
21-6" (Curb And Gutter Flare)
13 Curb Transition
10 Flared End Anchorage Assembly (MELT Shown)
6-8"
10
Curb And Gutter Type F
37-6" Guardrail Flare
Transition
C
See Detail L
35-4" Drop Curb 45
B Notes
1. Safety pipe rail is required when the back of steel guardrail posts are 4 or less from the near edge of a pedestrian way or bikeway and post bolt treatment is required when the back of timber posts are 4 or less from the near edge of a pedestrian way or bikeway; see PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TREATMENTS. 1 9" 2-3 1-3
1 2"
A PLAN
0-9" (MELT) (SRT-350 & REGENT) 2-3

1 2" 1 2"(FLEAT-350)
SRT/HBA-6 POST
Sidewalk (Varies)
2. Curb And Gutter Flare shall follow guardrail flare, see elsewhere in this Index for additional guardrail flare information.
2" Misc. Asphalt
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3. For Proprietary End Treatments see the Qualified Products List (QPL).
1-1" (MELT)
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(SRT-350 & REGENT) 1-7" (FLEAT-350) Sidewalk (Varies)
1-7" SRT/HBA-6 POST 1 9"
2" Misc. Asphalt
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4
Sidewalk (Varies)
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1 9"
SECTION AA
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18
3" Min. 25
1 2
For End Anchorage Type MELT and CRT. 3"
2-3 2-6"
1 2"
29 32"
x 1
1 8"
Slots Direction Of Traffic Lap

1 4 4"
Contour To Fit Neutral Axis 10" Over Beam

6 " 14 R
1-3" R Standard (10

1 2"
Field Bend With Metalizing Permitted
R When Used 1 9" or 2 6" R

1 8"
(8 Per Beam) With

5 8"
For End Anchorage Type MELT)
Button Head Bolts And Nuts (8 Reqd.) Trailing Beam, Terminal Section Or End Shoe 4
1 4" 3 4"
3 8"
3 8"
30
x 1
1 4"
Long
2" Type MELT

1 1 2" 3 2"
4"
4"
1 4"
1 4"
Hole For Use
2"
1 2"
1 2"
3"
3 1 4"x2 2"
With End Anchorage Slot

1 ox. 8" Appr 3 1 4"x2 2"
Varies Slot 4
1 4"
Contour To Fit Over Beam
1 4"
2"
30
1 4" 1 8"
3 4"
x 2
1 2"
Slots With
12
1 4"
1 4"
Post Bolt And Nut

5 With 8"
2"
1 2"
1 2"
12
1 4
12
Steel
Approach Beam, End Section Or End Shoe

15 16"
Varies
Washer Under Nut
Hole (Typ.) (4 Reqd.)
29 1 32"x1 8"
Slots
1 4
1 4"
(Typ.) (8 Reqd.)
E C I L P LS I A M R A E B W3" 1
1 2" 3 16"
5 Note: 8"
Steel washer required with splice bolts
E O H D S N LE A I C E P S
FLARED END SECTION
N O I T C E D S N D E E D N U O R
12"
12
(Typ.) (8 Reqd.)
(Typ.) (4 Reqd.)
Base Metal 1"x

1 16"
6" Deep Recess (Both Sides)
29 1 32"x1 8"
Slots
Thickness
(Typ.) (4 Reqd.)
N O I T C E D S N RE E F F U B
11 16" 3 1 4"x2 2"
3 4"
1 1 4" 7 8"
Slot
1 4"
5 16"
L
7 32"
Note:
11 16"x1"
Slot
3 8"
For beam washer requirements on end terminals, see individual end

3 32" 15 16"
anchorage assembly details. Washers are to be used where necessary to accomplish alignment or where the posts bolt head shows tendency to pull through the rail slot. Washers installed on guardrail, between end anchorages, prior to July 1, 1990 may remain in place until the guardrail is relocated or until repairs require removal and
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5 D E I F I D "MO 8
Y V A E H
Note: For application information see individual end anchorage assembly details.
3 8"
) T U D N E S S E C E R T( U X N E H
W-BEAM BACK-UP PLATE

THREAD L LENGTH (In.) (Min.) (In.) APPLICATION OFFSETS (Ft.) Measured From Face Of Guardrail To Front Of Above Ground Rigid Hazard Rail Splice Bolt Single Or Double Faced Guardrail POST SPACING SINGLE BEAM W-Beam 4-0" 3-0" N/A Thrie-Beam 3-4" 2-8" N/A NESTED BEAMS W-Beam N/A 2-8" 2-4" Thrie-Beam N/A
29 1 32"x1 8"
12
15 16"
reinstallment of a post bolt.
) R E H S E WA T A L RP A L U G N A T C E R ( R E H S M WA A E B
1
3 4" 9 64"
Slots
Of Beam
55
Metal Thickness
As An Option, A Single 25"* Long Post Bolt May Be Used 18" 4" Post Bolt - Single Faced Guardrail Timber Posts Post Bolt - Double Faced Guardrail Timber Posts 25"* 4" Double Faced Guardrail Steel Posts
3-1
1 2"
2-4" 2-0"
21 32"
3 1-6 4"
1 2 4" 5 16"
Note:
supported by empirical validation. Those desiring to develop

25
offset values from the simulated deflection values shown in Note: The round washer is not intended for use under the recess nut for the beam to beam rail splice. The washer is required under the recess nut for connecting the beam to the special end shoe; under the post bolt nut for connecting the beam to the timber post and offset For applications where special bolts having lengths greater than 25" are Special bolts having lengths of 10" or greater shall have a thread length of not less than 4". Table 5.4 of the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide are cautioned Sheet to proceed only if background in the table development is Thickness understood.
1 1 1 " 6
The values shown should be utilized unless changes are
3 8"R
11 16"
Base
10"
4"
Post Bolt -
Block(s) On Steel Post
6-3"
1 4"
Timber Or Recycled Plastic Offset
(Ft.)
15 16"
12
1 4"
Full Length
3 1 4"x2 2"
Slot
1 4"
10( 1) Tolerance
3 16"
(-0,+
1 16")
1 3 4"
required, the Contractor may use a 5/8" threaded rod (field cut to
length). A hex nut and beam washer shall be used at the guardrail face with no more than
3 4"
R O TF E S F F M O MU I N MI ) . t F L( I A R D R A U D G E C A EF L G N I S
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blocks; for connecting the beam to steel posts with timber offset blocks; under the hex bolt head for securing the beam anchor plate to the beam; and, for general guardrail connections by
5 8"
of the threaded rod projecting beyond the top of the nut.
M A E B W-
hex bolts
The projecting thread on both ends shall be distorted to secure the nuts, and both ends of the threaded rod metalized with organic zinc-rich coating. HS Hex bolts for THRIE-BEAM TERMINAL CONNECTORS shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A449 (Type 1) with heavy hex nuts and washers. All *Use of the 25" AASHTO-AGC-ARTBA standard length post bolt on double fac ed other hex bolts shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A563. Bolts, nuts guardrail that results in the bolt projecting more than the nut after pull-up shall be trimmed to organic zinc-rich coating.
3 4" 3 4"
and nuts and under hex nut for connecting rubrail to wood and steel
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posts. For supplemental information see BEAM ANCHOR PLATE, PERMISSIBLE POST AND OFFSET BLOCK COMBINATIONS, individual end anchorage assembly details, SPECIAL STEEL GUARDRAIL POSTS, SPECIAL END SHOE, W-BEAM RAIL SPLICE, THRIE-BEAM RAIL SPLICE, and THRIE-BEAM TERMINAL CONNECTOR details.
beyond the face of
and washers shall be hot dip galvanized. Heavy hex nut may be used in lieu of hex nuts and hex nuts used for jam nuts.
reveal and metalized with
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5 8"
OVAL SHOULDER BUTTON HEAD BOLT
HEX BOLTS AND NUTS
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1 4
29 1 32"x1 8"
Slots
29 1 32"x1 8"
Slots
1 8"
55
55
5 8"
Steel
2" Nom. Dia. (2.067" ID, 2.375" OD) 16"
5 1 8"-11x1 2"
Long Hex Head Bolts
6-6" 5" 2
3 8" 11 16" 1 4" 5 8"
And Nuts With Plain Round 2" 4" 4" 4" 2" Washers Under Heads (8 Reqd.)
3 4"
Galvanized (Both Ends) Swage Fitting
8"
7"
1"x7" Stud, Full Threads,
Hex Nut 6" Hex (Jam) Nut 1" Anchor Rod And
3 4"
Holes (Typ.) (8 Reqd.)
Holes
15 16"
Anchor Plate
W-Beam
1 4"
3 8"
4" 8"
3 4"
3 4"
Galvanized Cable (6x19)
1 8"
Hole
3 8"
35
Note: Cable assemblies shall be in accordance with the specifications of AASHTO-AGC-ARTBA A Guide To Standardized Highway Barrier Hardware Cable Anchor Assembly FCA01. An additional cable assembly 9 in length with a swaged fitting on one (1) end is required for each end anchorage assembly Type CRT.
Washer (2" OD,
BREAKAWAY TERMINAL BEARING PLATE POST SLEEVE

12" 6"
1 16"
ID,
9 64"
Thick) Shaped Steel Plate Three

1 4 9 (16"x12 16"x3/16")
5 8"
Swage Connected To Studs
23
8"
3 4"
Cable Assembly
15 16"
Holes
3 3 8"x2 4"x3"
Steel End Plate

1 8"
33
8"
With 1
Center Hole
1 2
Sides
BACK VIEW
7 8"
SECTIONS BEAM ANCHOR PLATE
CABLE ASSEMBLY
4"
4"
2"
13 16"
5 8"
3 8"
3 1 4"x2 2"
Slot
4"
4"
2"
1 2"
4" 1
1 2"
12"
21"
3 4" 1 ) 4"
Holes 18"
3 4"
2"
20" (
12"
5 8"
Holes 24" 9"
13 16"
3 4"
Hole
1 2"
3 8"
12" 9" 6" 24" 9" 6" 24" 9" 9"

5 8"
12"
8"
13 16"
8"
1 14"
Plate For Bridge Traffic Railing Barrier

1 4"
Plate
Plate For Barrier Walls
1 4"
Plate For All Applications
See Detail J For Application
Back-up plate required behind rail elements at intermediate (non-splice) posts when steel offset block used.
THRIE-BEAM TERMINAL CONNECTOR
SPECIAL END SHOE

All Holes 1" Except As Shown
FILLER PLATE
THRIE-BEAM BACK-UP PLATE

1 4"
GALVANIZED STEEL BACK-UP PLATES FOR CONNECTING SPECIAL END SHOES AND TERMINAL CONNECTORS TO CONCRETE BRIDGE TRAFFIC RAILING BARRIERS AND CONCRETE BARRIER WALLS
6-3"
Steel , Galvanized
SOIL PLATES
3-1 2" 2-6" 3 3" Neutral Axis

29 1 32"x1 8" 3 8" 1 4 4" 1 4 4"
1 2"
3-1
1 2" 1 4" 1 4"
2" Min.
2" Min.
2"
Slots
Neutral Axis
(12 Per Beam) With

3 1 x2 2" Sl ot s 4" 1 ) 4" 5 1 8"x1 4"
20"
Long 4
Lap
1 4"
3 4" 1 4"
Holes
2"
4"
4"
1 4"
1 4"
3"
Symmetrical About
15 16"
Button Head Bolts And Nuts (12 Reqd.)
(2 Reqd.)
20" (
3 1 4"x2 2"
Post Bolt
1 4"
Trailing Beam, W-Thrie

1 ) 4"
Slots (Typ.)
13 3 16" 29 1 32"x1 8" 3 1 4"x2 2"
Beam Transition Section Or Terminal Connector
20" (
29 1 32"x1 8"
Slots
Splice Bolt Slots (Typ.)
1 8"
Post Bolt
Slots (2 Reqd.)
15 16"
R
1 4"
Post Bolt Slot
W-THRIE BEAM TRANSITION SECTION
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21 32" 1 4"
3 1 4"x2 2"
Slots (2 Per Beam)

15 16"
Holes (Typ.) (7 Reqd.)
29 3 32"x1 4"
Slots
With Post Bolts And Nuts 2 With

3 8" 3 8"R 5 8"
Rotated 50 (Typ.) (12 Reqd.)
Steel Washers Note:

5 8"
Under Nuts (2 Reqd.)
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steel
washer required with splice bolts
THRIE-BEAM TERMINAL CONNECTOR

25
1 1 1 " 6
Sheet Thickness
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10( 1) Tolerance (-0,+

1 16")
Approach Beam, W-Thrie Beam Transition Section Direction Of Traffic Or Terminal Connector
3 16"
1 4"
THRIE-BEAM
THRIE-BEAM RAIL SPLICE
INDEX
12
1 4"
55
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20
13
7"
Note: W6x9 Post See Notes Nos. 2 thru 5 Below.
8"
1"
W8x18 Post 1 7"

3 8"
W8x18 Post
8"
6"
11"
3 1 4"x1 2"
1 2"
5 * 8"
4"
Galvanized
3 4" 3 4"x10" 3 1 4"x1 2"
Holes
Var i es
5 * 8"
Slotted Hole
1 2"
Anchor Bolts (4 Reqd.), Hex Nuts (8 Reqd.) & Standard Washers

1 2"x12"x12"
14"
7 8"x14"x11"
Slotted Holes
7 8"
3" 3" 5
(4 Reqd.) Base Plate Adjusting Nuts Mi n.
7"
H o l e s
1 4
11
2"
1"
7"
Mi n.
1" Holes Base Plate Slotted Hole
2" Recess Anchor Hole (See Note 3)
" 12
(4 Reqd.) Adjusting Nuts
Base Plate TS 8"x6"x

3 16"
1 2 "
6 "
" 6
1 2"
" 2 1
2" Recess Anchor Hole (See Note 3)
Galvanized
FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING W8x18 GUARDRAIL POSTS ON APPROACH SLABS AND BRIDGES
* Additional slotted hole required when mounting thrie-beam guardrail
Existing Structure
P R O J E C T I O N
SIDE VIEW
Open End
F O RC O N S T R U C T I O N O FG U A R D R A I L WH E R EC U L V E R T ,P I E RF O O T I N G O RO T H E RS T R U C T U R EP R E C L U D E SD R I V E N P O S TI N S T A L L A T I O N
W E I TV N SIDE VIEW F O R
For Use In Combination With Short Timber Breakaway Post
NOTES: (SPECIAL STEEL POST)
3. Posts are to be plumbed by adjusting nuts or mortar seating. Posts installed using anchor bolts and adhesive anchors are to be set with adjusting nuts as detailed, unless the Engineer approves the use of mortar seating in lieu
1. See Index No. 402 for special steel posts required for construction and repair of guardrail transitions to bridge traffic railing barrier retrofits on existing bridges. See Structures Index Nos. 470 through 476 for steel posts required to construct traffic railing barrier retrofits on existing bridges.
of adjusting nuts. Posts installed using wedge anchors are to be set with mortar seating. Base plates shall be grouted with neat finish.
STEEL TUBE
4. Adhesive-Bonded Anchors for Structural Applications shall comply with Section 937 and be installed in accordance with 2. Either anchor bolts, concrete wedge anchors or approved Adhesive-Bonded Anchors for Structural Applications may be used. Anchor bolts, wedge anchors and adhesive anchors shall have a minimum tensile strength of 60,000 psi and galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153 (stainless steel components may be substituted but components plated in accordance with ASTM B-633 are not acceptable). Adhesive anchor rods shall be equal in diameter to that detailed for anchor bolts. Wedge anchors are to be installed in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations, assuming 3,000 psi compressive strength for concrete. Wedge anchors shall also meet the following requirements: 6. Steel post and base units shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123. Any damaged galvanized areas are to be metalized in accordance with Section 562 of the Standard Specifications. 5. Anchor holes and recesses shall be drilled; wedge anchor holes are to be drilled in accordance with the manufacturers specifications. Encountered reinforcing steel shall be drilled through. Holes shall be thoroughly cleaned when setting bolts and anchors and dry when setting wedge anchors. Section 416. Drilled hole diameter shall be in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
a. tensile load each anchor: approach slabs 14,000 lbs.; other structures 8,000 lbs. b.
7. Special steel posts are not to be substituted for any post in a guardrail approach end treatment system.
shear load each anchor: approach slabs 15,000 lbs.; other structures 7,800 lbs.
SPECIAL STEEL GUARDRAIL POSTS

6" 6" 6" 4.340" 4"
1 1 8"
6" Nom.
8" Nom.
4"
1 1 8"
4"
1 1 8"
3 4" 1 5 2" 1 (+0,- 4")
Hole
7"
1 8"
7"
0. 75"
5. 875"
0.170"
8" Nom.
7 8"
0.25" R
7"
12"
10"
5 8"
12"
2 Holes Front And Back
6 6"
6 9"
6" 6
6 6"
Flanges (Total 4 Holes)

5 8"
All Holes
12"
13 16"
1 2"
3 6
3 4"
Breakaway Terminal Post Sleeve In End Post Only)

1 2" 7 8"
Hole
13 16"
Hole When
6 6"
(When Thrie Beam Post)
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Hole
SIDE VIEW
*
13 16"
W-BEAM
THRIE-BEAM WITH STANDARD OFFSET BLOCKS
THRIE-BEAM WITH STEEL MODIFIED THRIE-BEAM OFFSET BLOCKS
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
(When Rubrail Required)
Hole When Rubrail Called For
Rubrail Called For
SIDE
S4S And Treated
T N O R F W E I V
T N O R F W E I V
SIDE VIEW
Note: 6"-C steel posts are to face the same direction in any continuous run of guardrail. Posts to be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123.
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VIEW
FRONT VIEW
All Holes Shall Note:
FRONT VIEW
FRONT VIEW
For Use In Combination With Steel Tube
13 Be 16"
Identical Front And Back Flanges
6"-C STEEL POST
SIDE VIEW
T N O R F W E I V
SHORT TIMBER BREAKAWAY POST
CRT TIMBER POST
W6x8.5 or W6x9 steel posts may be either rolled or welded structural shapes conforming to or exceeding the design properties of ASTM A6/A6M. Welding shall be in accordance with the requirements of ASTM A769/A769M. Posts shall be cut to length and the ends
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seal welded between web and flange before galvanizing. Posts to be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123.
TIMBER POST
SPECIAL TIMBER GUARDRAIL POSTS
W6x8.5 OR W6x9 STEEL POST
STANDARD TIMBER AND STEEL GUARDRAIL POSTS

INDEX
(Install
Treated
1 4"
(Centered 1/4")
18"
1 2"
3 8"
Hole
S4S And
6 SHEET NO.
3 4"
Hole
GUARDRAIL
NO.
07/01/09
400
H ol e
3 3 4"x2 4"
Slot
7"
1 9"
7"
7"
6" Nom.
1 2"
(+0,-
5 16")
( 2 H ol es Eac h Post )
( 6 6" W hen Used As
W8x18 Post
& Standard Washers
21
Par t Of BEST Syst em )
Hex Nuts (8 Reqd.)
1 4
Anchor Bolts (4 Reqd.),
Galvanized
1"
7"
17"
7 8"x10"
Var i es
Only Single Special Post Shown (Normal Location For Special Post)
Max. Variation In Location For Single Special Post Max. Variation In Location On One Of Two Special Posts Max. Variation In Location Of
Max. Variation In Location Of One Of Two Special Posts
Var i es ( 4 3" M i n. For W Beam ,
One Of Two Special Posts NUMBER OF SPECIAL POSTS (Single Offset Block) (Double Offset Block) Min. 1 Max. 2 Min. 1 Max. 2 NUMBER OF SPECIAL POSTS Min. 2 Max. 2 Basis Of Estimate For Payment 2
Timber Or Steel At Fac e Of Rai l Posts (W6x9 Post Shown) 4 7" M i n. For Thr i eBeam )
Basis Of Estimate For Payment 1
2"
1 9"
Misc. Asphalt
Var i es ( 2M i n. )
Foam Wrap
E1 P Y TT E L N BI R U C
Only Single Special Post Shown (Normal Location For Offset Block)
Max.Variation In Location For Single Special Post
Class I Conc. (Do Not Add Reinf. Steel)
Max. Variation In Location Of Special Post Max. Variation In Location Of One Of Two Special Posts
3"
N O I T C E S
15" For Steel Post Or NUMBER OF SPECIAL POSTS NUMBER OF SPECIAL POSTS Min. 1 Max. 1 Basis Of Payment 1 (Single Offset Block) (Double Offset Block) To Facilitate Post Replacement Min. 1 Max. 2 Min. 1 Max. 1 Install With
3 16"
17" For Timber Post
Plastic Foam Sheet
Basis Of Estimate For Payment 1
On All Sides, Below The Surface Of The Miscellaneous Asphalt Pavement. Foam Or Timber Block-Out For W6x9 Or 6" C Posts
PLAN ) N O I T P EO R A U Q S (
15" For Steel Post Or
Max. Variation In Location Of Special Post NUMBER OF SPECIAL POSTS Min. 1 Max. 1 Basis Of Payment 1 Max. Variation In Location Of One Of Two Special Posts
17" For Timber Post
Foam Wrap And Foam Or NUMBER OF SPECIAL POSTS Min. 2 Max. 2 Basis Of Payment 2 Timber Block-Outs Same As For Square Option Above.
PLAN ) N O I T P D O N U O R (
Note: For line post applications only, i.e., not to be used with breakaway post applications nor be used to modify End Anchorage Assemblies Type II.
Notes:
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S E I T I L I T W U O L L A H RS E V YO L L A P I C N I R D P E S EU O B T
T S O LP I A R D R A U D G E S A C N E
1. The locations shown for special posts mounted on inlets are to be used as guidelines for positioning the posts and for estimating the number of required posts.
2. Special posts and their anchorages mounted on curb inlets shall be in accordance with special steel guardrail posts Sheet 21, and paid for under the contract unit price for Special Guardrail Post, EA.
D N E G E L
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3. Variations shown for the locations of special posts mounted on inlets are established from standard post spacing (6-3"); clearance of standard posts from inlets (4" min.); use of single and double offset blocks on standard posts adjacent to the inlets; optional flange mountings; and, concrete anchor edge distances (2" for grouted and 3 of posts and their locations may vary by reducing post spacing and adjusting the length of rail panel (s).
3 4"
Variation In Location Of Special Post: Single Offset Block(s) On Adjacent Standard Post(s) Expanded Location By Using Double Offset
for expansion anchors). The number
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4. Encased guardrail posts shall conform in section to standard timber and steel posts, and be paid for under the contract unit price for Special Guardrail Post, EA. Payment shall include cost of foam wrap and concrete encasement.
Blocks On Adjacent Standard Post(s)
S T E L N BI R U N C SO N O I T A C O TL S O LP A I C E P S
INDEX
SHEET NO.
GUARDRAIL
NO.
00
400
22
Misc. Asphalt Pavt. 10 Approach End Guardrail
Misc. Asphalt Pavt. Anchor Plate Cable Assembly

5 8"x25"
Soil Plate
Misc. Asphalt Pavt. 6 Hex Nut & Hex (Jam) Nut And Washer Each End Approach Rail (Position Varies) Buffer End Section For Approach End Anchorage Trailing End Guardrail
10 Approach End Guardrail
Long Post Bolt And Nut
With Beam Washer Under Head And Under Nut (Timber Post And Block) Buffer End Section Steel End Plate, Washer, Hex Nut And Hex (Jam) Nut Short Timber Breakaway Post
TOP VIEW-DOUBLE FACE

5 8"x18" 5 8"x10"
Position Varies
Anchor Rod 30"
Long Post Bolt And Nut With Beam

5 8"
Long Post Bolt And Nut Trailing Rail Turnbuckle (6") See Note Below Flared Or Rounded End Section Flared End Section (Rounded End Section 30" Concrete Anchor Block (Block To Be Positioned To Suit Anchorage Alignment. Only One Anchorage Required. Anchorage To Be On Approach Rail When
Washer Under Head And
Plain Round
With Beam Washer Under Head And

5 8"
Washer Under Nut (Timber Post And Block)
Plain Round Washer Under Nut
Anchor Plate
Cable Assembly
On Trailing End Section
When Guardrail Located Adjacent To Pedestrian Way Or Bikeway) Hex Nut & Hex (Jam) Nut
TOP VIEW
Both Approach And Trailing End Measurement For Guardrail Payment Guardrails Are Connected.) 4-9"
Soil Plate
And Washer Each End Short Timber Breakaway Post
TOP VIEW-SINGLE FACE

Misc. Asphalt Pavt. End Measurement For Guardrail Payment 6 Trailing End Guardrail Misc. Asphalt Pavt. 1 9" 12" 16"
6-3"
Anchor Plate
Standard Post
No Cover Required Turnbuckle (6") See Note Below Misc. Asphalt Pavt.
6-3" To Next Post
6-3"
12"
16"
Short Timber 1" Galv. St d. Anchor Rod 1

1 2"
Anchor Plate
ID Pipe Sleeve Galvanized 4"x4"x

3 4"
30"
End Section
3 6"
Breakaway Post
Plate
FRONT VIEW
Cable To Be Drawn Taut With Hand Wrench Prior To Setting Jam Nuts Post Sleeve Two 8d Nails To Prevent Rotation Bearing Plate 1 9"
Beveled Washer And Hex Nut
Turnbuckle shall be field cut, threaded 4" on each end, and, metalized in accordance with Sections 562 and 975 of the Standard Specifications. The cost for cutting, threading, metalizing and the turnbuckle shall be included in the contract unit price for Reset Guardrail, LF.
Misc. Asphalt Pavt.

5 8"x10"
The payment for the items of End Anchorage Assembly Type II shall be full compensation for furnishing and installing
5 8"x18"
Timber Or Steel Post With Timber Block May Be Used, Timber Post And Block Shown (This Post Must Be Timber In Steel Post Run Of Rail Adjacent To Pedestrian Way Or Bikeway, To Provide Anchorage For Pipe Rails As Required)
Long Bolt And Nut
5 With 8"
Plain
Long Bolt And Nuts Plain Round Washer
the Beam Anchor Plate, Anchor Rod, Pipe Sleeve, Anchor Block, either Flared, Rounded or Buffer End Section, and the necessary hardware.
Round Washer Under Head And Nut
5 With 8"
Under Head And Nut (2 Reqd.)
CONCRETE ANCHOR BLOCK OPTION

Soil Plate 18"x24"x
1 4"
Note: Steel tubes and attached soil plate may be installed by:
TYPE II NOTES
1. Unless specified in the plans, the contractor can supply either the cable anchor option or the concrete anchor block option.
1. Excavating, backfilling and compacting to TS 8x6x.188 Galvanized Steel Tube provide full passive soil resistance to all surfaces of the tube and soil plate. a. trailing end anchorages for single face free standing guardrail systems; 2. Type II end anchorage assemblies are approved for all speeds and are intended for use as:
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2. Driving steel tube and soil plate as a unit with a dummy timber post to prevent damage to breakaway post.
b. approach end anchorages for single face free standing guardrail systems when end anchorage is located outside of the clear zone; and, c. both approach and trailing ends of double face guardrail systems.
FRONT VIEW
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Crash cushions shall be constructed at or in lieu of approach Type II end anchorages located inside the clear zone. The payment for the items of End Anchorage Assembly Type II shall be full compensation for furnishing and installing either the Round or the Buffer End Section, the Beam Anchor Plate, Cable Assembly, Pipe Sleeve, Soil Plate, Steel Tube, Bearing Plate, Short Timber Breakaway Post, Offset Blocks and the necessary hardware. End anchorage for thrie beam guardrail shall be constructed the same as detailed for W-beam, except use thrie beam rail and end section; and the Anchor Plate is to be attached to the bottom corrugation of the thrie beam.
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3. These end anchors are to be paid for under the contract unit price for Guardrail, End Anchorage Assembly (Type II), EA as
CABLE ANCHOR OPTION
called for in the plans or by permit.
END ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY TYPE II

INDEX
SHEET NO.
GUARDRAIL
NO.
07/01/09
400
23
End Measurement For Guardrail Payment
MODIFIED ECCENTRIC LOADER TERMINAL NOTES

2 3 4 5 1: 10 3 Shoulder Line 1
1: 10 M ax. 10
1. The MELT is applicable for design speeds up to 45 mph. The MELT is intended for use as an approach end guardrail anchorage for shoulder guardrail. Its alignment is a flare from the normal guardrail alignment with an effective length of 37.5 including three standard W-beam panel outside of any standard guardrail, guardrail transitions or other special treatments.
Misc. Asphalt Pavt.
M ax.
2. This standard drawing is produced by the Florida Department Of Transportation solely for use by the Department and its assignees. This standard drawing provides the general graphics and information necessary to field identify component parts of the MELT and their incorporation into a whole system.
4 0"
Misc. Asphalt Pavt. To Suit Shoulder Treatment, See Sheet No. 15
Standard Guardrail, Special Transition Or 1" Other Special Treatment

1 2"
2 1"
3. This standard drawing is sufficient for plan details for the MELT when installed in connection with shoulder guardrail and precludes the requirement for shop drawing submittals unless the plans otherwise call for such submittals. The MELT shall be assembled in accordance with the distributors detailed drawings, procedures and specifications.
4"
8"
1-2"
Beginning Of Length Of Need 2 Spaces @ 6-3" 21 R Fabricated Over Beg. 6-3"
2 Spaces @ 6-3"
3 Spaces @ 4-2" CRT Timber Posts & Offset Blocks
Standard Timber Post And Offset Block No Bolts Through Rail To Posts (Bolt Back Up Plate To No. 4 Post To Provide Nested Support For Rail) 37.5 Flare (Lap Panels In Direction Of Near Traffic) 6"
3 4"x1"
4. The first two post must be short timber breakaway posts with steel foundation tubes and soil plates, post Nos. 3 thru 6 must be CRT timber posts and post No. 7 must be a standard timber post.
5. The MELT can not be used in medians where horizontal clearance requires the use of a backrail.
3" Slot
PLAN MODIFIED ECCENTRIC LOADER TERMINAL (MELT)
6. See the General Notes for galvanizing requirements of metallic components.
7. If the plans call for the MELT at a specific location, substitutions with other end anchorage assemblies
1 8" 1 2"
will not be permitted unless approved by the Engineer. If the plans call for end anchorage assembly flared at a specific location, the contractor has the option to construct any FDOT approved flared assembly that meet the applications for that location.
R
1 1 2"
Where a flared end anchorage is called for in the
Buffer End Section Diaphragm Plate Steel Tube Soil Plate
5 3 8"x1 4"
Long Button Head Bolts

10 1
plans, any approved substitution with a parallel end anchorage will not be eligible for CSIP consideration.
2"
1 4"
Steel Plate
And Recess Nuts (6 Reqd.)
45
13
SHELF ANGLE
Soil Plate Nut & Washer Steel Tube
5 8"x18"
8. The MELT shall be paid for under the contract unit price for Guardrail, End Anchorage Assembly (Flared), EA and shall be full compensation for furnishing and installing all components in accordance with the plans; the distributors detailed drawings, procedures and specifications and this Index.
Hex Nut, Hex (Jam) Nut
13
And Washer Each End
45
Special End Shoe Strut And Yoke Assembly
1 8"
Long Post Bolt &

5 8"
Cable Assembly Anchor Plate
5 8"
PLAN
Apply 8"x24" Amber Retroreflective Adhesive
1 4"
1 2"
25
3 4"
25
3 4"
1 2"
7 16"
1
" 2
1 " 1 6 1
10
1 - 4"
Nut With
Plain Round
7 7 4 8" 8"
Washer Under Nut Shelf Angle

C: \d\pr oj ec t s\st andar ds\r oadway\00400s\0040024. dgn 5 3 8"x1 4" 5 8"x10"
Sheeting To Nose Long Post Bolt And Nut With
5 16"
12
35
Long Button Head Bolt And Nut
Beam Washer Under Head And

5 8"
SECTION AA
2" 8
1 2"
3 4"
1 8"
With Beam Washer Under Head And Nut
Plain Round Washer Under Nut
1 4"
1 4"
TOP VIEW
6-3" Short Timber Breakaway 1-0" Post And Offset Block Splice Bolts And Nuts 1-4"
3 1-8 4"
2
1 4"
1 4"
Max. Short Timber Breakaway Post Diaphragm Plate Amber Retroreflective Sheeting (See Above) 4"
5 8" 7 8"x2"
ELEVATION
FLAT PLATE LAYOUT

All Slots Shall Be
29 1 32"x1 8"
1 4" 3 1 4"x1 8"
BUFFERED END SECTION
SECTION BB
Slot
21
4"
* C 6x8.2
2"
1 9"
Two 8d Nails To Prevent Rotation Bearing Plate
3 16" 1"
Shelf Angle Guardrail Pavement

3 2 8"
Breakaway Terminal Post Sleeve Strut And Yoke Assembly
1" R (Typ.)
1 5 2"
1 " 64
" 32
1
11
8"
Hole
5-7
1 4"
5 16
A
1 8"
STRUT
5 8"x10"
e e S
e t o N
Long Bolt And Nut With
5 8"
Plain
2- 8"x7
5 8"
1 2"
Long Bolts And Nuts With
3 16
3 16
2- 4"x4" Slots
Slot
3 4"
1 8"
5 4
0 1
" 1 2 R
" R
1 2"
Plain Round Washer Under Heads
Round Washer Under Head And Nut

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A
3 4"
3 8"
R (Typ.)
2"
And Nuts (2 Reqd. Per Steel Tube) Soil Plate

1 24"x18"x 4" 1 4"
21
6" Hole
Soil Plate Steel Tube
1 24"x18"x 4" 1 4"
Steel Tube
Yoke
PLAN
Yoke
or 24"x24"x
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or 24"x24"x
YOKE (2 Reqd.)
* Cable To Be Drawn Taut Note: Assembly installed with channel turned down for right With Hand Wrench Prior side guardrail and turned up for left side guardrail.
11 16"
@ 10 10 4"
3 6 4" 1 2"
2" @ 35
3 4"
B
R Before
Note: Steel tubes and attached soil plate may be installed by:
@ 35
To Setting Jam Nuts
3 1
Bending
STEEL STRUT AND YOKE ASSEMBLY
PLAN
Note: Bolt holes are not required, but, diaphragms with either manufacturer produced two or three hole in line patterns are acceptable.
1. Excavating, backfilling and compacting to provide full passive soil resistance to all surfaces of the tube and soil plate.
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2. Driving steel tube and soil plate as a unit with a dummy timber post to prevent damage to breakaway post.
FRONT VIEW
DIAPHRAGM PLATE (2 Reqd.)
END ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY TYPE MELT

INDEX
SHEET NO.
GUARDRAIL
NO.
02
400
24
Timber Breakaway Post Steel Tube
3 4"
CONTROLLED RELEASE RETURN NOTES

Dia. x 9-0" Cable With One Special End Shoe 1. Controlled release returns are intended for use (a) in openings in continuous guardrail for driveway and side Lower Cable Attachment
Swaged End (See Sheet 21)
Short Timber
3 4"
(See Left) Soil Plate
Anchor Plate
Buffer End Section
road access when flares and transitions or standard radial returns can not be applied (Sheet 12); and, (b) for shielding the ends of bridge traffic rails and barrier walls where the driveway and side road access is in
Dia. x 9-0" Cable 4"
Breakaway Post
3 8"x4"x12"
With One Swaged End
Steel Plate
Soil Plate 2
1 1 1 2"x2 2"x 4"x8"
Galvanized
10" OD Pipe (See Below)

3 4"
Misc. Asphalt Pavt. Cable With Swaged Ends Soil Plate Special Guardrail Pipe Attachment (See Left)
close proximity to the structure and space does not permit the proper use of approved flared and parallel types of Guardrail End Anchorage Assemblies.
Structural Tube Tack Weld 2 Hex Nut, Hex (Jam) Nut & Washer Each End Hole To Tubular Steel
1 1 1 2"x2 2"x 4" 1 16"
Attach W-beam To Steel Pipe With

5 1 8"x1 4"
(See Sheet 20) Cable To Be Drawn Taut Button Head Bolt With Hand Wrench Prior To Setting Jam Nuts And Connecting Lower Cable
Steel Plate With 1
Dia.
2. Controlled release returns are not intended as a substitute or replacement for the appropriate use of
With No Washer. No Connection To Post Is Required.
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
6-3" 12" To Next Post Steel Plate (See Above) 7" Timber Breakaway Post
1 4 1 4
TOP VIEW
6-3"
5 8"x1 1 2"
approved vehicle impact attenuators. 10 3. Controlled release returns with either 8, 16 or 24 radii
Timber Breakaway Post

1 4 1 1 1 2 2"x2 2"x 4"x8"
Hex Bolt & Beam Washer Under Head Special Guardrail Pipe Attachment (See Left) Buffer End Section
are designed for highway speeds of 60 mph or less.
18" 12" 16"
4. The controlled release returns shown are designed as full returns based on an intersection angle of 90. The return can be terminated with the Guardrail End
Galv. 6"
Structural Tube Steel Tube Cable (See Above)

3 4" 1 4
10" OD Schedule 40 1 9" Galvanized Steel Pipe
Apply 8"x24" Amber Retroreflective Sheeting To Nose Bearing Plate
Anchorage Assembly Type CRT or connected to standard guardrail as shown or as otherwise detailed in the plans.
Dia Hole
Timber Breakaway Post

5 8"x10"
FRONT VIEW LOWER CABLE ATTACHMENT
FRONT VIEW SPECIAL GUARDRAIL PIPE ATTACHMENT
5. The Guardrail End Anchorage Assembly Type CRT is to be Long Bolts And
5 8"
6~
3 4"
Cable Clamps 2" Misc. Asphalt Pavt. Spacing Typ.

5 8"x10"
used only for the controlled release returns with 8, 16, 24 and 32 radii as shown; the assembly is not to be used in any tangent rail or flared rail applications.
Nuts With
Plain
1 2"
Round Washers Under Head And Nut Soil Plate (24"x18"x

5 8"x8" 5 8" 1 4")
Lower Cable Attachment
Long Bolts And Nuts Other types of end anchorage assemblies are not to be Plain Round Washers used in the controlled release returns.
With (See Left) Soil Plate (24"x18"x Long Bolts And Nuts With Steel Tubes Plain Round Washers Under Head And Nut (2 Reqd. Per Steel Tube)
1 4")
5 8"
Under Head And Nut

5 8"x8" 5 8"
Long Bolts And Nuts With
6. The area immediately behind the control release return shall have slopes not steeper than 1:2 and be maintained free of fixed objects in accordance with the area limits tabulated in the plan below.
Plain Round Washers Under Head
And Nut (2 Reqd. Per Steel Tube)
FRONT VIEW
7. The surface approaching the controlled release return
GUARDRAIL END ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY TYPE CRT

shall have a transverse slope not exceeding 1:10. The effective width of the transverse surface is to be based
Do NOT Bolt Rail To Post At The Center Of The Nose. (See CONTROLLED RELEASE RETURN NOTES No. 10)
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S
on standard vehicle departure, return radii and Standard Wood Or Steel Posts Guardrail Section (As Shown) Or Guardrail Transition To Bridge Rail (See Detail J and Principle Highway preceding shielding; the width (beyond shoulder) shall be not greater than the corresponding 15 and 20, W values tabulated below.
6 3 "
g n i c a
S
6 3"
s @ CRT Post
1 6 R
6 3 "
8 R
g n i c a
g n i c a p S
Index No. 402) Or To Barriers Wall (Index No. 410)
8. The curved guardrail portion of the controlled release

2 4 R
return shall be full section shop bent panels (12.5 or 25 Area Behind Guardrail To Be Maintained Free W Of Fixed Object Hazards And Have Slopes Not Steeper Than 1:2 Round Washer Under Nut L 1 9" Slope=10:1 Or Flatter 2-0" Min.
5 8"x10"
CRT Post s @
panels).
CRT Pos t s
6 3 "
2 3
9. Washers are not to be used between the guardrail beam Long Post Bolt and the head of the button head post bolts at any
5 With 8"
I nt er sec t i ng Roadway
CRT Po st s
And Nut
Plain
Or Dr i v eway
controlled release terminal (CRT) post or at any Guardrail End Anchorage Assembly Type CRT breakaway timber post.
10. The guardrail beam of the 8 radius return is not bolted 1 4" 1:2 Max. to the center control release post.
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Required Area Return Nom. R Length No. Of CRT Of Shop Posts Bent Panels L x W Connecting 8 16 24 32 12.5 25 37.5 50 5 6 8 11 25 x 15 30 x 15 40 x 20 Roadway Or 50 x 20 Driveway Guardrail On Intersecting Of Hazards Free
End Measurement For Guardrail Payment 3

1 2"
Dia. Holes 2 4"
Misc. Asphalt Pavt. See Sheet 15
11. See the General Notes for galvanizing requirements of metallic components.
Centered In Post Guardrail End Anchorage AssemblyType CRT (In Absence Of Connecting Guardrail) Options 8"
12. Controlled release return systems shall be paid for under the contract unit prices for Guardrail (Roadway), LF, Guardrail (Shop-bent Panels), LF, and Guardrail, End Anchorage Assembly (Type CRT), EA as called for in the plans or by permit and shall be full compensation for
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Note: To be constructed when flares and transitions or standard furnishing and installing all components in accordance radial returns can not be applied. See Sheet 12. with the plans and with this index. CRT posts are
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CRT TIMBER POST CONTROLLED RELEASE RETURN FOR SIDE ROAD AND DRIVEWAY ACCESS
included in the cost for guardrail.
INDEX
SHEET NO.
GUARDRAIL
NO.
04
400
25
LATERAL PLACEMENT ON SLOPES

12-0" 3 Or More Lanes
(FROM EDGE OF NEAR TRAFFIC LAN
Notes:
Post Bolt 12" Var i es 1 9" 10-0" Guardrail Standard Guardrail Not Guardrail Recommended With Rubrail Slope
1. For shoulders less than 12 in width the tabulated values will be reduced by the difference between 12 and the shoulder width. Placement of guardrail on front slopes steeper than 1:4 not recommended. 1:4 to 13 14 to 27 28 to 45 Cost of rubrail to be included in the contract unit price for Guardrail, Rub Rail. 1:5 to 14 15 to 25 26 to 45 2. Standard guardrail; 1-9" to post bolt. Rubrail required on median side when 1:7 to 20 21 to 24 25 to 45 double face guardrail is used.
0.02
5 0 . 0
6 : 1
Misc. Asphalt Pavement
Or Ditch
4 2" St d.
Median Swale
1:6
to 16
17
to 22
23
to 45
1:8
to 25
26
to 45
3. Guardrail with rubrail; 2-0" to post bolt.
1:9
to 26
27
to 45
8-0"
2 Lanes
1:10
to 27
28
to 45
Post Bolt 12" Var i es 1 9" 4-0"
0.02
5 0 . 0
Median Swale Or Ditch
6 : 1
Misc. Asphalt Pavement
4 2" St d.
Lateral Offset
Lateral Offset Shoulder
Shoulder
12"
Traffic Lane
Traffic Lane
Var i es
2 0"
Rubrail *
2 0"
12"
Rubrail*
Front Slope
(1:4 Or Flatter) Not Recommended on Slopes Steeper Than 1:6 1. Typical placement shown. May be constructed at other locations as called for in the plans.
Notes:
GUARDRAIL ON MEDIAN SLOPES
GUARDRAIL ON OUTSIDE SLOPES
2. Rubrail required on median side or ditch side of barrier.
* C6x8.2, Plates And Fasteners or Bent Plate And

MOUNTING HEIGHT FOR DOUBLE FACED GUARDRAIL ON MEDIAN SHOULDERS (FREEWAYS)
Highway Barrier Hardware"
Fasteners In Accordance With
Standards RLR01 And RER01 Of AASHTO-AGC-ARTBA "A Guide To Standardized
GUARDRAIL ON SLOPES
Connect The Beginning Of Rubrail To The Backside Of The Last Post Of The End Anchorage (First Post Of Normal Guardrail)
r d960r h 11: 41: 33 AM
Flared End Anchorage Standard Guardrail End Treatment
12/ 30/ 2011
RUBRAIL TERMINATION
LAST REVISION
REVI SI ON
DESCRIPTION:
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GENERAL NOTES

Medians of bifurcated roadways.

12/ 30/ 2011

FDOT DESIGN STANDARDS FY 2012/2013

End Measurement For Guardrail Payment

or Other Special Treatment Misc. Asphalt Pavt.

Standard Guardrail, Special Transition

Beginning Of Length Of Need End Anchorage Assembly TRAFFIC

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Misc. Asphalt Pavt.

Beginning Of Length Of Need

End Anchorage Assembly

Face Of Curb 25 At 1:25 Flare Rate

End Anchorage Assembly

12/ 30/ 2011

PLACEMENT OF PARALLEL OPTION AT CURBED LOCATIONS

APPROACH END ANCHORAGE DETAILS

FDOT DESIGN STANDARDS FY 2012/2013

Beginning Of Length Of Need

Edge Of Traffic Lane

For left side hazards on two-way undivided facilities,

for greater than 45 mph.

12/ 30/ 2011

LENGTH OF ADVANCEMENT - FIGURE 1

FDOT DESIGN STANDARDS FY 2012/2013

X (Length Of Advancement) Ext ended H azar d

Beginning Of Length Of Need (For Approach End Anchorage Assemblies)

Clear Zone Limit Or Horizontal Clearance Limit Back Of Hazard

Hazard Free, Traversable Slopes A p p r o a c hD e p a r t u r eL i n e

Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Type Varies)

Face Of Guardrail Edge Of Traffic Lane Length Of Need

Length Of Guardrail System (Limit Of Pay For Guardrail)

(LEFT SIDE OPPOSITE HAND)

Beginning Of Length Of Need (LA) X (Length Of Advancement LA)

Ext ended H azar d

Hazard Free, Traversable Slopes D ( RA)

Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Type Varies)

Face Of Guardrail Edge Of Traffic Lane End Treatment

Point Of Departure (RA)

RIGHT APPROACH (RA)

Point Of Departure (LA)

LEFT APPROACH (LA)

TWO-LANE TWO-WAY TRAFFIC

LOCATING TERMINALS ON SHOULDER GUARDRAILS - FIGURE 2

12/ 30/ 2011

FDOT DESIGN STANDARDS FY 2012/2013

Edge Of Traffic Lanes

Flared End Section 6

Approach End Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown) Varies (2 Panels Min.)

End Anchorage Type II

Approach End Varies (2 Panels Min.) Anchorage Assembly (Flare Shown)

125 R: 1:10 Taper Rate 1 187 R: 1:15 Taper Rate

4 Min. Hazard 4 Min.

End Anchorage Type II

ONE-WAY TRAFFIC- DETAIL G

* 1:10 Taper Rate For Design Speeds =45 mph

OPPOSING TRAFFIC- DETAIL D

12/ 30/ 2011

GUARDRAIL APPLICATION FOR NARROW MEDIAN AND GORE HAZARDS

FDOT DESIGN STANDARDS FY 2012/2013

Installation When Other Hazards Or Shoulder Gutter Are Present

Installation For Bridge End Hazard Only (No Shoulder Gutter)

Approach En AnchorageAssembly (Flare Shown)