Protecting the Ends of Bridge Railing

All ends of bridge railings must be protected with the appropriate metal beam guard fence and end treatment, per the Roadway Design Manual, with the following exception.
Roadway classifications of urban and suburban, curbed sections, with speed of 45 mph and less may omit protection if both of these criteria are satisfied:
  • Bridge railing falls within the line of sight of cross traffic streets or driveways, and
  • Clear zone width, as provided in Chapter 2 Section 6 of the Roadway Design Manual, is satisfied.
This exception does not supersede the need to protect steep side slopes, in accordance with the Roadway Design Manual. If the criteria are not met or steep side slopes are present, and metal beam guard fence cannot be installed, consideration must be made to extend the bridge railing around the corner of the intersecting street or driveway.