PennDOT W-Beam Guiderail over Underground Structure

Report Number(s): Yet to be updated

Description: PennDOT W-Beam Guiderail over Underground Structure consisted of a 31-inch tall W-beam guardrail supported by steel posts installed in compacted base, with a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) downstream anchor terminal (DAT) [GF (31) DAT-14] on each end, for a total installation length of 181 ft-3 inches

Test Level: 3

Eligibility Letter: B-332

MASH Test Number: 3-10, 3-11

Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Non-proprietary

Pass/Fail: Pass

Evaluation: Full-Scale Crash Testing

Sponsor: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Test Article Description

Height: 31"

Rail Type: W-Beam

Rail Thickness: 12-Gauge

Post Type: W6 x 8.5

Material: Steel

Post Spacing: 6' 3"

Blockout Type: Wood

Aesthetic: No

Special Configuration: None

Report(s):

b-332

Final Report