Inventory Updates

Digital photographs are taken by the district railroad coordinator after construction is complete. For at-grade crossings, there are six photos taken:
  • DOT number (usually on Emergency Notification Sign or on railroad cabin).
  • Facing north (whether it be looking up the road or up the track).
  • Facing east.
  • Facing south.
  • Facing west.
  • Crossing surface.
On overpass or underpass projects, only a photo of the DOT number (written on a sheet of paper) and one photo of the bridge showing the roadway and rail line is needed. Any work performed at locations not at crossings does not require photos.
The district railroad coordinator is responsible for uploading the photos and updating crossing inventory data in TRIMS.