Crossing Identification Numbering System
Every at-grade or grade separated crossing is assigned a unique
U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) identification number,
also referred to as a DOT number, consisting of six numeric characters
and an alphabetic character. This applies to all public and private
road
and pathway
crossings.For
at-grade crossing locations, the
DOT number is typically seen on the Emergency Notification Sign
(ENS) at the crossing or on a sign found on the railroad cabin.If needed, new crossing DOT numbers shall be obtained
from the railroad that operates over the crossing. If a new crossing
is proposed, RRD will request a new DOT number from the affected railroad.
The new crossing number will be populated into the TRIMS database.