Concrete Panel Length

Opening

Concrete Panel Length

Wingwall Length
(Varies)

Rail Member Section

1'-3" Min, 3'-4" Max

5'-0" Min
Face of

End of Bridge Rail

for payment

Rail
Member 4

8'-4" Usual & Max

Form to here.

6'-0" Min

1'-3" Min

Abut Bkwl
Post Spa

1'-5"

1
2"

Min

1
2"

Min

1
4"

Same as Slab

1
4"

Same as Slab

Jt Opening

3
4"

Jt Opening

Min

INTERMEDIATE WALL JOINT DETAIL

Max

Provide at all interior bents without slab expansion

joints. Location independent of rail member splices.

Intermediate Wall
Joint (See Detail)

Limits

Construction Joint
or Controlled Joint

of Abut
Wingwall

AT ABUTMENTS

AT BENTS WITH SLAB EXP JOINTS

AT BENTS WITHOUT SLAB EXP JOINTS

ROADWAY ELEVATION OF RAIL

(Rail Member showing Elliptical Tube Option, Rectangular Tube Option similar).
2"
2"

2"

Bars S 2~ 6" Max Spa

2"

Bars S 1and H ~ 6" Max Spa

Same as Slab

1
4"

Min

3
4"

Max

S1 (#5)
Joint Opening
1'-5"
12

8" M in

S2(#5)
G
Field bend

Slab

C
L Post

reinforcing
as necessary

VIEW A-A

to maintain

(Showing Rail Member turn-down)

1" cover

(Rail Member showing Elliptical Tube Option,

at taper

Rectangular Tube Option similar).

WU(#5)

R(#6)

H(#5) 6

C
L Intermediate Wall

R(#6)

Joint (See Detail)

at 8" Max

2"
Top of
(Typ)

ELEVATION SHOWING

Abutment
Wingwall

TYPICAL REINFORCING PLACEMENT

1
C
L 5 ~ 1" Dia holes and 2 12" Dia x

Place washer under each head and nut. Tighten the 5

2" deep recesses. Form or core holes

Terminal Connection Bolts in a well distributed pattern

and recesses. Percussion drilling is

so to prevent damage or distortion of the Thrie-Beam

not permitted. Adjust placement of

Connection and the MBGF Transition. Cut off bolts

after installation so as to extend no more than

1'-8"

3
4"

8"

avoid bolt holes and recesses. Bolt

beyond nut. Paint ends of cut-off bolts with

recesses are only required when

Zinc-rich paint.

pedestrian sidewalks are adjacent

13
16"

bridge unless otherwise shown in the plans.

2 C
L Exp Jt or Splice Jt as required.
3

"
5

Back of rail

with Engineer's
approval, be
continued to
5

the end of the

railing.

Increase 2" for structures with Overlay.

Bars H(#5) are part of rail reinforcing and are included

in unit price bid for railing. Extend Bars H 2'-0" Min
past C
L of beam/girder. Space with Bars S . Bars H match

SHEET 1 OF 3

slab bar cover. Bars H may be bundled with top slab

reinforcing if spacing is equivalent. Omit Bars H when

Bridge
Division
Standard

top slab reinforcement is spaced less than 4".

5
10"

3"

1'
-9"

(
Varies)

Taper H eight

Unless directed otherwise by the Engineer, the Fabricator may use the rectangular
tube in lieu of the elliptical tube for the rail member.

offset may,

Wingwall

One shop splice per panel is permitted with minimum 85 percent penetration. The
weld may be square groove, double vee groove, or single groove. Grind smooth.

Terminal

Top of Abut

"Metal Beam Guard Fence". Attach Metal Beam Guard Fence Transitions to the

C
L Thrie-Beam
Connector 1

Terminal Connectors and associated hardware are to be paid for under the Item

reinforcing steel as necessary to

to back of rail.

TRAFFIC RAIL
Approach

Vertical Taper

Slab or CRCP
1
2"

Pref Bitum

3'-0"
End of Back of

Fiber Material

Rail Offset
3'-6"

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3
C
L 5 ~ 8" Dia A325 Bolts with two 1 4" O.D. washers.

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Tool V groove

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Terminal
Connector

9" Max

C
L Thrie-Beam

6"

2
9" Max

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8"

ELLIPTICAL TUBE &

Tube & Elliptical Sleeve

Gr 50 or A529)

8" x 4

Member" Table.

7
8"

Elliptical Sleeve Member

Ellipse

0.353"

1
4"

A36 or A500 Gr B

0.339"

API-5LX52

0.224"

ASTM-A53 Gr B

0.339"

Pipe x 0.188"

A36 or A500 Gr B

0.325"

API-5LX52

API-5LX52

ASTM-A53 Gr B

Std Pipe
ASTM-A53

1
4"

1
4

3
8"

1
16"

3
4"

side

5
8"

1"

(Typ)

(Typ)

5
8"

O.D.

HSS 8 x 4 x
4"

(ASTM-A572
Gr 50 or A529)

A500 Gr B)

0.188"

Typ
1
4

4"
R
Traffic

1
16"

3
4"

side

5
8"

1"

(Typ)

are acceptable for elliptical sleeves. The major

(Typ)

Typ

and minor diameters of the rail member may vary

3
8

Post PL 1"

1
4

(ASTM-A1085 or

9"
R

Notes: Other sections of equal or greater strength

Typ
Traffic

1'
-0

1'
-6"

3
4"

4"
R

3
8

+/- 0.1875" from plan dimension. However, the

difference between the outside diameters of the

Base PL 1"
1
2"

3
4"

3
4"

1
2"

(ASTM-A572
Gr 50 or A529)

3
4"

1'-8"

1'-8"

SIDE VIEW

ELEVATION
1
4"

8 x 4 x

1
4

7
8"

Ellipse

(ASTM-A572

1
4"

Gr 50 or A529)

(ASTM-A572
Gr 50 or A529)

3
8"

1"

3
8"

1
4"

Dia Pin

AT SPLICE OR EXP JTS

(Showing Rectangular

1'-6"

10

3
4"

3
4"

3
4"

3
8"

3
4"

10

1
2"

Nominal

Face of Rail

1
2"

3
4"

1
2"

tube in lieu of the elliptical tube for the rail member.

3
4"

Increase 2" for structures with Overlay.

6
Nominal

Bars H(#5) are part of rail reinforcing and are included in unit price bid for
1 .
railing. Extend Bars H 2'-0" Min pastCL of beam/girder. Space with Bars S

Face of Rail

Bars H match slab bar cover. Bars H may be bundled with top slab reinforcing

ON ABUTMENT WINGWALLS

11

ON BRIDGE SLAB

Cham fer

1" R or

10

11

1'
-10"

Top longitudinal slab bar may be adjusted laterally 3" plus or minus to tie

8"

Bar may be bent or adjusted as shown.

Mounting this rail to retaining walls requires additional details not covered by
this standard.

SHEET 2 OF 3
Bridge
Division
Standard

5
3"

Bars R

Spa

10

1
2"

3 ES
6

H(#5)

TRAFFIC RAIL

TYPE T80HT
ON BRIDGE SLAB

(Showing Elliptical Tube Option)

=9

1
4"

(Typ)

See "Material Notes" for Anchor Bolt information.

M in

1
2"

7"

when vertical reinforcing has closer clear cover over horizontal reinforcing

reinforcing.

2 Eq Spa

3
4"

Bolt Proj

10" R

Bar S

1
2"

1
4"

in abutment wingwalls on traffic side of wall.

S1 (#5)

em bed

10

1'
-0"

4'
-2"
5

M in

8"

1
4"

6
6

Bar S

H(#5)

em bed

Pref Bitum

Fiber Material

slab bars Cov

or CRCP
1
2"

Bars H m atch

Slab

3"

5
Approach

+
-

R(#6)

slab bars Cov

(Typ)

1
2"

Bars H m atch

1
2"

Anchor

1'
-8"

than 4".
7

5
2'
-8"

3"

10" R

1'
-10"

1
2"

7"

WU(#5)

Unless directed otherwise by the Engineer, the Fabricator may use the rectangular

Bolts

1
2"

3 ES

S1 (#5)

=9

1'
-0"

R(#6)

1'
-6"
8

Spa

Bars R

Cham fer

1" R or

Bolt Proj

3
4"

+
-

5
2'
-8"

4'
-2"

1
2"

3 ES

=9

1
2"

2 Eq Spa

1
2"

Anchor

1'
-8"

(Typ)

1'
-10"

10" R

7"

1
2"

2 Eq Spa

S2 (#5)

1'
-6"
Spa

Bars R

1
4"

R(#6)

SECTION THRU POST

1'-0"

Bolts

1'
-0"

1
4"

if spacing is equivalent. Omit Bars H when top slab reinforcement is spaced less

Chamfer

1'
-0"

(Showing Rectangular Tube Option)

1'-6"
1
2"

1'-0"

1" R or

1'
-8"

3
8"

1
2"

Face of Rail

2'
-8"

Gr 50 or A529)
1"

POST AND ANCHORAGE DETAILS

Nominal

Reinforcing

(ASTM-A572

RECTANGULAR TUBE WITH RAIL

Tube Option)

TUBE SPLICE DETAIL

1'-0"

Vertical

Base PL 1"

SECTION B-B

Tube Option)

1'-6"

1
4"

Gr 50 or A529)

(Showing Ellipse

(ASTM-A572

side

(Showing Elliptical Tube Option)

Post PL 1"

1"

SECTION THRU POST

POST AND ANCHORAGE DETAILS

1
4"

C
L 1 18" x 1 34"

bottom of sleeve

ELLIPTICAL TUBE WITH RAIL

3
4"

Slots (Typ)

Jt or Splice Jt

(Drive Fit) on

3
8"

SECTION B-B

Traffic

side

turn-down

3
4"

C
L Rail Expansion

Traffic

Rail Member

1
2"

Base PL 1"
1
2"

Rectangular HSS

1'-0"

1
4"

3
4"

8" x 4

Post PL 1"

Member

1'-0"

1
4"

1
2"

1
2"
1
4"
1
2"

Sleeve

(Typ)

Slots (Typ)

3
4"

2"
C
L 1 18" x 1 34"

1"

ELEVATION

3
4"

3
4"

1
4"

3
4"

1
2"

1
4"

SIDE VIEW

3
4"

Bolt

rail member cannot exceed 0.25 inches.

Proj

Gr 50 or A529)

3
4"

(ASTM-A572

1
2"

1"

3
4"

Proj

3
4"

1"

1
2"

Bolt

elliptical sleeve and the inside diameters of the

Base PL 1"

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Typ

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E or S Gr B)

DATE:

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9"
R

1
4"

Thickness

7
8"

Material

6" Dia

1
4"

1
4"

Material

8"
Rail Member ~

A529)

4"

1
2"

3"

5"

Gr 50 or

5
8"

(ASTM-A572

Round Pipe ~ See "Elliptical

(ASTM-A572

ELLIPTICAL SLEEVE MEMBER

3
8"

A529)

1
4"

Post PL 1"

1
2"

8" x 4 78" Ellipse from

1
4"

7"

1'
-0

6"

Gr 50 or

1
4"

Rail Member shaped to

(ASTM-A572

3
4"

Post PL 1"

1'
-6"

5"
Post PL 1"

(Showing Rectangular Tube Option)

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RAIL DATA FOR HORIZONTAL CURVES

6

CONSTRUCT

LENGTH

OR FABRICATE

Rail

M em bers

Over 2800'

29'-0"

Over 1400' thru 2800'

14'-6"

To required radius

7'-3"

or to chords shown

Over 700' thru 1400'

Thru 700'

Straight rail sections

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To required radius

Zero

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This rail may be slip-formed if approved by the Engineer when epoxy adhesive
anchor bolts are used.

Slip-forming parapet is not allowed if anchor bolts are cast with parapet wall.
At the Contractor's option, anchor bolts may be cast with the parapet (See

1
2"

1'
-4

1
2"

2'
-0

5"

MAX CHORD

CONSTRUCTION NOTES:

12

1
4"

3
4"

Cast-in-Place Anchor Bolt Options).

1

3
4"

Rail parapet must be plumb unless otherwise approved. Steel posts must be
square to the top of parapet. Use Type VIII epoxy mortar under post base
plates if gaps larger than

1
16"

exist.

Panel lengths of tube members must be attached continuously to a minimum of

1

3
4"

without 2" ACP Overlay ~ 7

5"

three posts.

3
4"

with 2" ACP Overlay ~ 7

6"

Round or chamfer all exposed edges of steel components

1
2"

1
16"

by grinding

prior to galvanizing.

MATERIAL NOTES:
BARS WU (#5)

BARS S
2 (#5)

BARS S
1 (#5)

Galvanize all steel components except reinforcing steel.

Anchor bolts must be

7
8"

Dia A193 Gr B7 fully threaded rods with heavy

hex nuts, one hardened washer and one 2

threaded rods 10
2'-0"
11
16"

1'-0"

5
16"

5
16"

O.D. washer each. Embed

evidence of the proposed epoxy adhesive anchorage system's ability to develop

5 Increase 2" for structures with Overlay.

this load to the Engineer for approval prior to use (Hilti HIT RE 500 is known

6 Bars H(#5) are part of rail reinforcing and are included in unit price bid for
railing. Extend Bars H 2'-0" Min pastCL of beam/girder. Space with Bars S
1 .

be submitted for approval if used). Anchor installation, including hole size,

to achieve the necessary ultimate loads through physical testing and need not
drilling, and clean-out, must be in accordance with the Manufacturer's
instructions.

Bars H may be bundled with top slab reinforcing if spacing is equivalent. Omit

Optional cast-in-place anchor bolts must be

Bars H when top slab reinforcement is spaced less than 4".

7
8"

Dia ASTM A325 or A449 bolts

(or A193 Gr B7 or F1554 Gr 105 threaded rods with one tack welded heavy hex
8 See "Material Notes" for Anchor Bolt information.

5
8"

1
4"

Min into concrete parapet using a Type III, Class C epoxy

rod, of 34 kips in tension, considering spacing and edge distance. Submit

tube in lieu of the elliptical tube for the rail member.

1'-0"

1
2"

adhesive anchorage system capable of obtaining an ultimate load, per threaded

4 Unless directed otherwise by the Engineer, the Fabricator may use the rectangular

nut each) with one heavy hex nut and one hardened steel washer plus one 2

1
4"

O.D.

steel washer at each bolt. Nuts must conform to A563 requirements.

12
Hole for

3
8"

Dia Pin

PL

on bottom of sleeve.

3
8"

Bend or cut bars as required

Provide Class "C" concrete. Provide Class "C" (HPC) if required elsewhere.

to clear drain slots.

(ASTM-A36) bent, welded

Chamfer all exposed corners.

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continuous and ground flush.

Provide Grade 60 reinforcing steel.

Slots are not allowed in areas where there is a joint in the concrete panel

Epoxy coat all rail reinforcement if slab bars are epoxy coated.

between rail posts.

PLAN

Deformed Welded Wire Reinforcement (WWR) (ASTM A1064) of equal size and

END VIEW

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spacing may be substituted for Bars S1, S2 and WU unless noted otherwise.

Shop drawings for approval are required for tubular steel sections.

Provide bar laps, where required, as follows:

RECTANGULAR TUBE

Uncoated ~ #6 = 2'-1"
Epoxy coated ~ #6 = 3'-1"

SLEEVE MEMBER DETAIL

Anchor Bolt (ASTM-A325

(ASTM-A193 Gr B7 or F1554

2" M in

C7
L 8" Dia Heavy Hex Head

Thrd Lgth

GENERAL NOTES:

(See Tube Splice Detail)

or A449) or Threaded Rod

This rail was evaluated based on the results of previous crash tests and
approved for a NCHRP Report 350 TL-5 rating. This rail can be used for speeds
of 50 mph and greater when a TL-3 rated guard fence transition is used.
Do not use this railing on bridges with expansion joints providing more than
5" movement.
Rail anchorage details shown on this standard may require modification for

Gr 105) with one Hardened

7'-4" Min, 8'-4" Max Post Spa

select structure types.

Steel Washer and one

13

1
4"

O.D. Steel Washer

1'
-1"

Nut. One additional Heavy

Hex Nut must be furnished

C
L Railing Jt

4 Eq Spa

for each Threaded Rod.

Opening

Em bed

placed under Heavy Hex

Rail Member 4

3 E S = 1'-0"

See appropriate details elsewhere in plans for these

modifications.

1'
-4"

(Center Slot Drain between Posts)

The T80HT Rail may terminate on the structure if safety considerations so

allow. In this case, there must be a custom section, detailed elsewhere in the
plans, transitioning between this and a normal traffic railing such as T551.
See Bridge Layout for limits.
Submit erection drawings showing panel lengths, rail post spacing, and anchor
bolt setting to the Engineer for approval.
Average weight of railing with no overlay: 447 plf total

Tack Weld

Flush or
1
16"

Anchor Bolts 8

415 plf (Conc)

Max

CAST-IN-PLACE
ANCHOR BOLT OPTIONS

32 plf (Steel).
Cover dimensions are clear dimensions, unless noted otherwise.
8

Reinforcing bar dimensions shown are out-to-out of bar.

1
M in

(
Typ)

R(#6)
S2 (#5)

1"

R(#6)

3" Slot Drain

S2(#5)

SHEET 3 OF 3

1
2"

Cl Cov

Bridge
Division
Standard

Adjust bottom
bars R(#6) as
required to
maintain 2"
cover over

TRAFFIC RAIL

S1 (#5) at

2"

6" Max

2'-0"

2"

S1(#5) at

M in

8"

slots.

12

6" Max

1 (#5)
H(#5) match S

1 (#5)
H(#5) match S

Slot Drain centered

ELEVATION

between Posts.

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top of wall

Pin

3
4"

may rest on

Bending

DISCLAIM ER:

1
2"

Installed bar
Dia

Pin

3'
-1

3
4"

Bending

Bending

2'
-6

Dia

Dia

beam .

3
4"

to clear outside

3
3
4"

RADIUS TO
FACE OF RAIL

1
2"

1
2"

Bend as required

Note: Center Side Slot Drains between rail posts within the limits shown. Side Slot Drains may be used where shown
elsewhere on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. Do not place drains over railroad tracks, lower roadways, or sidewalks.
When this rail is used as a separator between a roadway surface and a sidewalk surface, side drain slots are not permitted.

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