606.1 Guardrail - Revision history

Hoskir: updated link to length of need calculator per RR4084

2025-07-02T20:54:44Z

updated link to length of need calculator per RR4084

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	===29 in. NCHRP 350 Guardrail System===		===29 in. NCHRP 350 Guardrail System===
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	<b><u><center>Guardrail Length of Need Calculator</center></u></b>		<b><u><center>Guardrail Length of Need Calculator</center></u></b>
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	'''Length of Need'''		'''Length of Need'''
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	<b><u><center>Guardrail Length of Need Calculator</center></u></b>		<b><u><center>Guardrail Length of Need Calculator</center></u></b>

Hoskir: /* 606.1.3.5.2 Closure of Existing Bridges or Non-Traversable Roads */ updated TA information per email

2025-04-04T13:46:26Z

606.1.3.5.2 Closure of Existing Bridges or Non-Traversable Roads: updated TA information per email

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	Restoration of the bridges and roadways may be delayed due to scheduling constraints or budget costs of projects. District personnel and Central Office Bridge Division personnel should discuss the schedule to repair the bridge. District personnel and Central Office Construction/Material Geotechnical personnel should discuss the schedule to repair the roadway. Based on the repair schedule, the district will determine the type of closure needed for the bridge or roadway.		Restoration of the bridges and roadways may be delayed due to scheduling constraints or budget costs of projects. District personnel and Central Office Bridge Division personnel should discuss the schedule to repair the bridge. District personnel and Central Office Construction/Material Geotechnical personnel should discuss the schedule to repair the roadway. Based on the repair schedule, the district will determine the type of closure needed for the bridge or roadway.

	For bridge and/or roadway closures, bridge/roadways shall be closed according to [[616.~~8 Typical Applications~~ (~~MUTCD 6H~~)#616.8.~~1 Listing of Typical Applications~~\|typical application]] EPG 616.8.8 (TA-8) ~~Highway~~ Closure ~~– MT,~~ EPG 616.8.8 (TA-8) ~~Highway~~ Closure – DE/CM, EPG 616.8.8a (TA-8a) Closure of Existing Bridges or Non-Traversable Roads, [https://www.modot.org/media/16856 Standard Plan 606.00 Guardrail] and [https://www.modot.org/media/16921 Standard Plan 903.03 Sign Mounting Details].		For bridge and/or roadway closures, bridge/roadways shall be closed according to [[616.8_Typical_Applications_(MUTCD_6H)#616.8.1_Listing_of_Typical_Applications\|typical application]] EPG 616.8.8A (TA-8A) Road Closure or EPG 616.8.8B (TA-8B) Road Closure with Barrier.

	~~Figs. 606.1.3.5.2.1 and 606.1.3.5.2.2 are examples of the recommended installation of the bridge/roadway closures based on EPG 616.8.8a Closure of Existing Bridges or Non-Traversable Roads.~~

	For less than one month closure duration, the district may use Type 3 barricades as shown in Fig. 606.1.3.5.2.1.		For less than one month closure duration, the district may use Type 3 barricades as shown in Fig. 606.1.3.5.2.1.

	For six-month closure durations, the district may use Type 3 barricades and temporary concrete traffic barriers as shown in ~~Picture~~ 5. As shown in typical application ~~EPG 616.8.8a~~, the temporary concrete traffic barriers should have red reflective sheeting across the face of the barrier.		For six-month closure durations, the district may use Type 3 barricades and temporary concrete traffic barriers as shown in Fig. 606.1.3.5.2.2. As shown in the typical application, the temporary concrete traffic barriers should have red reflective sheeting across the face of the barrier.

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Hoskir: /* 606.1.3.5.1 Closures of Existing Streets and Roads */

2025-04-04T13:35:49Z

606.1.3.5.1 Closures of Existing Streets and Roads

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	Additional emphasis of a sign barricade may be required for horizontal and vertical alignment of the roadway and at tee intersections as shown in Fig. 606.1.3.5.1.3. Location and installation guidelines for sign barricades are located in [[903.6 Warning Signs#903.6.53 Sign Barricades (MUTCD Section 2B.67)\|EPG 903.6.53 Sign Barricades]], and [https://www.modot.org/media/16920 Standard Plan 903.02 Highway Signing ~~Structure Signs~~].		Additional emphasis of a sign barricade may be required for horizontal and vertical alignment of the roadway and at tee intersections as shown in Fig. 606.1.3.5.1.3. Location and installation guidelines for sign barricades are located in [[903.6 Warning Signs#903.6.53 Sign Barricades (MUTCD Section 2B.67)\|EPG 903.6.53 Sign Barricades]], and [https://www.modot.org/media/16920 Standard Plan 903.02 Highway Signing].

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Hoskir: /* 606.1.3.5.1 Closures of Existing Streets and Roads */ updated per email

2025-04-04T13:31:00Z

606.1.3.5.1 Closures of Existing Streets and Roads: updated per email

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	====606.1.3.5.1 Closures of Existing Streets and Roads====		====606.1.3.5.1 Closures of Existing Streets and Roads====
	When closing a street or road, use either Type 4 Object Markers only or a combination of Type 4 Object Markers and Type D guardrail as shown in Figs. 606.1.3.5.1.1 and 606.1.3.5.1.2. Where no hazard exists beyond the end of the closed street or road for a reasonable distance, Type 4 Object Markers are sufficient for delineation. Where a hazard exists beyond the end of the closed street or road that is considered equal to or greater than that created by the use of guardrail (for example a removed bridge or culvert, or a structurally deficient bridge), a combination of both Type 4 Object Markers and Type D guardrail is specified. Refer to [~~https://www~~.~~modot~~.~~org/media/16856 Standard Plan 606~~.~~00 Guardrail~~] and [https://www.modot.org/media/~~16921~~ Standard Plan 903.~~03 Sign Mounting Details~~].		When closing a street or road, use either Type 4 Object Markers only or a combination of Type 4 Object Markers and Type D guardrail as shown in Figs. 606.1.3.5.1.1 and 606.1.3.5.1.2. Where no hazard exists beyond the end of the closed street or road for a reasonable distance, Type 4 Object Markers are sufficient for delineation. Where a hazard exists beyond the end of the closed street or road that is considered equal to or greater than that created by the use of guardrail (for example a removed bridge or culvert, or a structurally deficient bridge), a combination of both Type 4 Object Markers and Type D guardrail is specified. Refer to [[903.17_Delineation_and_Object_Markers#903.17.5_Object_Markers_for_Ends_of_Roadways_(MUTCD_Section_2C.66)\|EPG 903.17.5 Object Markers for Ends of Roadways]] and [https://www.modot.org/media/51221 Standard Plan 903.00].

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Legged1: /* 606.1.3.2 End Terminals, Crash Cushions and Anchors */ typo

2024-10-31T13:37:25Z

606.1.3.2 End Terminals, Crash Cushions and Anchors: typo

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	'''Bridge End Treatment'''		'''Bridge End Treatment'''

	Guardrail is placed at bridge ~~end~~ in accordance with typical locations ~~show~~ in the standard plans on most routes. When the bridge end is shielded with guardrail, crashworthy end terminals are provided.		Guardrail is placed at bridge ends in accordance with typical locations shown in the standard plans on most routes. When the bridge end is shielded with guardrail, crashworthy end terminals are provided.

	On certain low-volume highways throughout the state, bridge ends may be delineated in lieu of shielding. This option is viable where the operating speed is less than 60 mph and the design AADT is 400 or fewer vehicles per day. The delineation-only option is primarily governed by the parameters of speed and volume. Irrespective of any values for these parameters, however, the use of delineation-only is prohibited on Major Routes as well as the National Highway System (NHS).		On certain low-volume highways throughout the state, bridge ends may be delineated in lieu of shielding. This option is viable where the operating speed is less than 60 mph and the design AADT is 400 or fewer vehicles per day. The delineation-only option is primarily governed by the parameters of speed and volume. Irrespective of any values for these parameters, however, the use of delineation-only is prohibited on Major Routes as well as the National Highway System (NHS).

Hoskir: /* 606.1.3.2 End Terminals, Crash Cushions and Anchors */ updated per RR3931

2024-09-06T21:05:43Z

606.1.3.2 End Terminals, Crash Cushions and Anchors: updated per RR3931

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	:* On minor routes, existing end terminals (in serviceable condition) may be left in place. Engineering judgment in accordance with AASHTO’s Roadside Design Guide and crash history should be used to determine guardrail improvements for each project.		:* On minor routes, existing end terminals (in serviceable condition) may be left in place. Engineering judgment in accordance with AASHTO’s Roadside Design Guide and crash history should be used to determine guardrail improvements for each project.

	'''Grading for New Roadway Construction.''' When an end terminal falls within the limits of an area that includes construction of a new roadbed, provide the needed embankment (cut/fill) quantities to construct the Standard Grading Limits shown in [https://www.modot.org/media/16869 Standard Plan 606.81] and include that volume in the ~~tin~~ model. Indicate in the Summary of Quantities for Crashworthy End Terminals that “Standard Grading Limits” are required and that payment is included in the embankment quantities.		'''Grading for New Roadway Construction.''' When an end terminal falls within the limits of an area that includes construction of a new roadbed, provide the needed embankment (cut/fill) quantities to construct the Standard Grading Limits shown in [https://www.modot.org/media/16869 Standard Plan 606.81] and include that volume in the model. Indicate in the Summary of Quantities for Crashworthy End Terminals that “Standard Grading Limits” are required and that payment is included in the embankment quantities.

	See ''Roadside Design Guide 4th Edition 2011'', Chap. 8.3.3 (pages 8-4, 5, 6 and 7), for further information on grading. On projects without earthwork pay items, Class III shaping slopes shall be used to provide the flat recovery area.		See ''Roadside Design Guide 4th Edition 2011'', Chap. 8.3.3 (pages 8-4, 5, 6 and 7), for further information on grading. On projects without earthwork pay items, Class III shaping slopes shall be used to provide the flat recovery area.

	'''Grading for Existing Roadbeds.''' When end terminals are to be installed on an existing roadway, an evaluation of each location should be made to determine if an existing platform is already in place that meets the Standard Grading Limits shown in Std. Plan 606.81. If a sufficient platform does exist, indicate in the Summary of Quantities for Crashworthy End Terminals that no grading is necessary.		'''Grading for Existing Roadbeds.''' When end terminals are to be installed on an existing roadway, an evaluation of each location should be made to determine if an existing platform is already in place that meets the Standard Grading Limits shown in [https://www.modot.org/media/16869 Std. Plan 606.81]. If a sufficient platform does exist, indicate in the Summary of Quantities for Crashworthy End Terminals that no grading is necessary.

	If an existing platform does not exist, or is insufficient, evaluate the existing terrain and determine whether the Standard Grading Limits can reasonably be constructed with Shaping Slopes Class III without creating an excessively steep in-slope or blocking the ditch with fill (that is, project scope generally does not include purchasing new right of way and/or making significant alterations to the existing in-slopes/back-slopes/ditches). For most existing locations, retrofitting the terrain to meet the Standard Grading Limits is not feasible, but if it is, indicate in the Summary of Quantities for Crashworthy End Terminals that Standard Grading Limits are required and include the necessary quantities for Shaping Slopes Class III.		If an existing platform does not exist, or is insufficient, evaluate the existing terrain and determine whether the Standard Grading Limits can reasonably be constructed with Shaping Slopes Class III without creating an excessively steep in-slope or blocking the ditch with fill (that is, project scope generally does not include purchasing new right of way and/or making significant alterations to the existing in-slopes/back-slopes/ditches). For most existing locations, retrofitting the terrain to meet the Standard Grading Limits is not feasible, but if it is, indicate in the Summary of Quantities for Crashworthy End Terminals that Standard Grading Limits are required and include the necessary quantities for Shaping Slopes Class III.
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	If it is not practical to construct the Standard Grading Limits but Alternate Grading Limits can reasonably be constructed, indicate in the Summary of Quantities for Crashworthy End Terminals that “Alternate Grading Limits” are required and include the necessary quantities for Shaping Slopes Class III. This is the most common option for existing roadways.		If it is not practical to construct the Standard Grading Limits but Alternate Grading Limits can reasonably be constructed, indicate in the Summary of Quantities for Crashworthy End Terminals that “Alternate Grading Limits” are required and include the necessary quantities for Shaping Slopes Class III. This is the most common option for existing roadways.

	Shaping Slopes Class III should not be used if the existing terrain requires significant quantities of fill. When significant grading is required, other grading pay items should be used with specific volumetric quantities.		Shaping Slopes Class III should not be used if the existing terrain requires significant quantities of fill. When significant grading is required, other grading pay items should be used with specific volumetric quantities to provide the flat recovery area.

	If the existing terrain is such that Alternate Grading Limits cannot be reasonably constructed within the project scope, a design exception may be necessary.		If the existing terrain is such that Alternate Grading Limits cannot be reasonably constructed within the project scope, a design exception may be necessary.

	See ''Roadside Design Guide 4th Edition 2011'', Chap. 8.3.3 (pages 8-4, 5, 6 and 7), for further information on grading~~. On projects without earthwork pay items, Class III shaping slopes shall be used to provide the flat recovery area~~.		See ''Roadside Design Guide 4th Edition 2011'', Chap. 8.3.3 (pages 8-4, 5, 6 and 7), for further information on grading.

	'''Bridge End Treatment'''		'''Bridge End Treatment'''

Hoskir: /* 606.1.4 Maintenance Planning Guidelines for Guardrail */ updated link to maintenance guideline

2024-02-28T16:50:18Z

606.1.4 Maintenance Planning Guidelines for Guardrail: updated link to maintenance guideline

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	==606.1.4 Maintenance Planning Guidelines for Guardrail==		==606.1.4 Maintenance Planning Guidelines for Guardrail==

	'''Printable''' [~~[media~~:~~170 R227 Guardrails~~.pdf\|'''Maintenance Planning Guideline for Guardrail''']].		'''Printable''' [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/MT/R227_update-guardrails.pdf '''Maintenance Planning Guideline for Guardrail'''].

	Index of all [[:Category:170 Maintenance Activity Planning Guidelines#Index of Printable Planning Guides\|Maintenance Planning Guidelines]].		Index of all [[:Category:170 Maintenance Activity Planning Guidelines#Index of Printable Planning Guides\|Maintenance Planning Guidelines]].

Hoskir: /* 606.1.3.2 End Terminals, Crash Cushions and Anchors */ updated links per email from Kaitlyn B.

2024-02-06T19:56:07Z

606.1.3.2 End Terminals, Crash Cushions and Anchors: updated links per email from Kaitlyn B.

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	\|align="center"\|'''Additional information on crashworthy end terminals and internet links to approved terminals'''		\|align="center"\|'''Additional information on crashworthy end terminals and internet links to approved terminals'''
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	\|align="center"\|[~~http~~://www.modot.~~mo.gov~~/~~business/standards_and_specs/endterminals.htm.~~ MoDOT's end terminal website]		\|align="center"\|[https://www.modot.org/end-terminals-crash-cushions-and-barrier-systems MoDOT's end terminal website]
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	\|align="center"\|[[:Category:1040 Guardrail, End Terminals, One-Strand Access Restraint Cable and Three-Strand Guard Cable Material#1040.4 Crashworthy End Terminal and Qualified Plastic Guardrail Block\|EPG 1040.4 Crashworthy End Terminal and Qualified Plastic Guardrail Block]]		\|align="center"\|[[:Category:1040 Guardrail, End Terminals, One-Strand Access Restraint Cable and Three-Strand Guard Cable Material#1040.4 Crashworthy End Terminal and Qualified Plastic Guardrail Block\|EPG 1040.4 Crashworthy End Terminal and Qualified Plastic Guardrail Block]]
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	[[image:606.3.2 Type C.jpg\|left\|225px\|\|thumb\|<center>'''A Type C Crash Cushion'''</center>]]		[[image:606.3.2 Type C.jpg\|left\|225px\|\|thumb\|<center>'''A Type C Crash Cushion'''</center>]]
	'''Type C.''' Type C crash cushions are an end treatment used for double-sided barriers, in gore areas and in the median. Like the Type B, this device can safely be impacted from several angles usually ranging from head-on to the opposite direction. Type C crash cushions, however, may be installed in both paved and unpaved surface locations, but must be installed on an asphalt or concrete pad in non-paved areas. After impact, these crash cushions are usually damaged beyond repair and as such, should be used only in areas where low, annual-impact frequencies are expected.		'''Type C.''' Type C crash cushions are an end treatment used for double-sided barriers, in gore areas and in the median. Like the Type B, this device can safely be impacted from several angles usually ranging from head-on to the opposite direction. Type C crash cushions, however, may be installed in both paved and unpaved surface locations, but must be installed on an asphalt or concrete pad in non-paved areas. After impact, these crash cushions are usually damaged beyond repair and as such, should be used only in areas where low, annual-impact frequencies are expected.
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	~~\|style="background:#f5f5f5" align="center"\|[http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/roadway_dept/policy_guide/road_hardware/barriers/ Barrier, Guardrails and Longitudinal Barriers]~~
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	'''Type D.''' Type D crash cushions have all of the installation and performance parameters of the Type C, but must be at least 80% reusable and have the ability to be reset manually with a moderate amount of repair. Type D crash cushions should be used in gore areas or medians with moderate traffic volumes and where high-impact frequencies are expected.		'''Type D.''' Type D crash cushions have all of the installation and performance parameters of the Type C, but must be at least 80% reusable and have the ability to be reset manually with a moderate amount of repair. Type D crash cushions should be used in gore areas or medians with moderate traffic volumes and where high-impact frequencies are expected.

Hoskir: /* 606.1.3.1 Guardrail Selection and Placement */ updated link

2023-12-28T21:05:59Z

606.1.3.1 Guardrail Selection and Placement: updated link

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	'''Length of Need'''		'''Length of Need'''
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	<a style="display:block" href="https://epg.modot.org/files/0/02/606.1.3.~~1 Guardrail Length of Need Calculator Jul 2021~~.xlsx">		<a style="display:block" href="https://epg.modot.org/files/0/02/606.1.3.1_Guardrail_Length_of_Need_Calculator_Jul_2021.xlsx">
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	<b><u><center>Guardrail Length of Need Calculator</center></u></b>		<b><u><center>Guardrail Length of Need Calculator</center></u></b>

Hoskir: updated link

2023-12-28T21:04:22Z

updated link

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	===29 in. NCHRP 350 Guardrail System===		===29 in. NCHRP 350 Guardrail System===
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	<b><u><center>Guardrail Length of Need Calculator</center></u></b>		<b><u><center>Guardrail Length of Need Calculator</center></u></b>