Design Conformance to Railroad Guidelines (DCRG) Report
A DCRG
report details how the proposed
overpass design meets or does not meet railroad company design guidelines. DCRG
reports
include:- Brief description of project and need.
- If overpass spans railroad right of way (bridge bents outside of right of way).
- Angle the overpass crosses the rail line.
- Vertical clearance.
- Horizontal clearance.
- Lighting for railroad.
- Fencing on bridge.
- Utilities and any relocations.
- Excavation and demolition work.
- Preparation work on railroad right of way (tree removal, etc.).
- If drill shaft locations are within zone of railroad live load surcharge, and if shoring will be required.
- How drainage is blocked from falling on railroad right of way.
- Where future tracks may be placed.
- Need for crash walls, assuming future tracks are in place.
- Photos.