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OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

STRUCTURAL DETAIL MANUAL

Chapter 03 - Superstructure

SECTION 04

FENCE AND
RAILING
(SUP-FR)
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STRUCTURAL DETAIL MANUAL

Chapter 03 - Superstructure

Section 04 – Fence and Railing

SUB-SECTION 01

FENCING
(SUP-FR(FN))
c c c
Abutm ent Pi
er Pi
er
Joi
nt (
typ.
)

*b b a a ** a a **
Transi
tion Area

(
typ.
)***

SEE BRIDGE DESIGN MANUAL


DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-101 RESCINDED

FOR INFORMAION ON FENCE LAYOUT


RE
S

2.0
VERSION
APPROVAL
*2b = average spaci
ng of end

DATE: 07/27/2018
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
post and adjacent span, w i
th

DIRECTOR
excepti
ons as noted on Sheet 2.
09 CI
ELEVATI
ON - FENCI
NG **2a = average spaci
ng
N Scale:None
of

***End
flanki
ng spans.

Post greater than 20'


-0"show n
(
see Sheet 2 of 2)
-1 D
FENCE SPACI
NG ON BRI
DGES
1
All spaci
ngs shall be equali
n each span.

DETAIL NO.SUP-FR(FN)-101
Fence post spaci
ng should range from 6'
-0'
'm i
n.to 8'
-0'
'm ax.except as m odi
fied i
n the
transi
tion area descri
bed on Sheet 2. Effort should be m ade to m ake spaci
ng of posts
-2 ED
for all spans nearly equal as possi
ble.

Transi
tion areas shall be provi
ded on both ends of the bri
dge com pri
sed of a tapered
concrete lug and tw o to three tapered fence panels, spaced as show n on Sheet 2 of 2.

OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE OF MARYLAND
Fence shall be conti
nuous across all supports.
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STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

LAYOUT OF FENCING ON BRIDGES


* GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *

SHEET
1 OF 2
* FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *
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SUPER FENCE/RAI NG.
* GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *

Transition Area *
c Joint
3 to 4 equal spaces

End of varies (6•'' min.)


end post
c Post

4•''

-2 ED
'
-10'

Top of
Roadway
2'

Bridge Expansion Joint

End Post Bridge

9
01
-1 D
End Post (20'-0" or greater)

ELEVATION - FENCE TRANSITION ON END POST (L


_> 20'-0")
Scale: None

N
* The Transition Area shall always begin at the end of the end post and be laid out so that 3 equal
09 CI
spaces are provided when the end post length is between 20' and 25'. The transistion area shall
contain 4 equal spaces when the end post is greater than 25' in length. The transition area shall be
located entirely on the end post.

Transition Area **
3 equal spaces
End Post
End of
< 20'-0"
end post
c Post
1
S

1'-0''
RE
'
-10'

Top of
Roadway
2'

Bridge Expansion Joint

Bridge

c Joint

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-101 RESCINDED


ELEVATION - FENCE TRANSITION ON BRIDGE (L < 20'-0") SEE BRIDGE DESIGN MANUAL
FOR INFORMAION ON FENCE LAYOUT

Scale: None

** The Transition Area shall always begin at the beginning of the bridge and be laid out so that 3 equal
fence spaces are provided on the bridge. The end post shall contain a tapered concrete lug to match
the height of the fence at the end of the bridge (1'-9" +). The fence transition area shall be located
entirely on the bridge.

* FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *


Notes: APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
1. Transition areas shall be provided on
SUPER FENCE/RAI

DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


both ends of the bridge, comprised OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
of a tapered concrete lug and two STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
to three tapered fence panels. DATE:07/28/2018

2.The height of the concrete end


VERSION
post at the approach and trail
end shall be 2'-10". LAYOUT OF FENCING ON BRIDGES
3.A tapered fence panel shall never
be placed over an expansion joint. 2.0
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DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-101 SHEET 2 OF 2


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GENERAL NOTES

Specifications: Latest SHA Specifications and Special Provisions for


materials and construction. Latest AASHTO LRFD
Bridge Design Specifications.

Materials: Posts and rails shall conform to ASTM F-1083,


Schedule 80. Fabric shall be 6 gauge, 2'' PVC coated
mesh conforming to 914.01.

All posts, braces, fittings and hardware shall be PVC


coated. Coating shall conform to 914.03 except that
nuts, bolts and washers shall also be PVC coated
and touched up after installation.

All plates shall be steel conforming to ASTM A 709 Grade 36.

Anchor studs or anchor bolts shall conform to ASTM A 276,


Type 430 or Type 304 stainless steel annealed, hot-finished,
ultimate strength 70 000 psi min., 20% min. elongation.
Threads may be rolled or cut.

Epoxy grout for anchor studs in cored holes shall conform to


902.11 (d).

PVC color for all elements of fence shall be black unless


otherwise noted.

Construction: All longitudinal rails shall be parallel to top of parapet.

All posts shall be set normal to top of parapet for roadway


grades 6% or less. For grades over 6% posts shall be set plumb.

The chain link fence shall be true to line, taut, tight fit to top of
parapet, with •'' min. to 1'' max. gap, and shall comply with the best
practice for fence construction of this type.

Post and rails shall be permanently positioned before fabric


is placed.

For post spacing see pertinent structure sheets.

Precoated longitudinal rails, if cut, shall have the cut end


coated with PVC touch up material supplied by the manufacturer
prior to erection.

If Contractor elects to place anchor studs after placing concrete


parapet, newly placed rebars shall be located so that coring does not
damage same, all holes shall be cored (not drilled) and the diameter
of the cored holes for the anchor studs shall be ‡''.

Measurement The furnishing, fabricating, erecting, etc., of all new chain


and Payment: link fence on the bridges, complete in place, will not be measured
for payment but all costs thereof shall be included in the Contract
lump sum prices for the pertinent Chain Link Safety Fence
For Bridge items.

The furnishing, fabricating, erecting, etc., of all new chain


link fence anti-climb shields, complete in place, will be measured
and paid for at the Contract unit prices per each for the
pertinent Chain Link Safety Fence Anti-Climb Shield items.

Any defects uncovered by the inspection of welds on base plates


and poles shall be repaired or replaced by new members at no
additional cost to the Administration.
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE:10/09/2007 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION
CHAIN LIKE SAFETY FENCE-NEW STRUCTURES
GENERAL NOTES
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DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-201 SHEET


'
2' Cap

1.660'' O.D. pipe, weighing 3.00 #/ft.


(Typical all longitudinal rails).

'
-6† '
'

2'
-7• '
2'
-8
''R

1'
.

2.875'' O.D. pipe, weighing 7.66 #/ft.

'
-2… '
(Typical all posts).

6'
2''-#6 gauge chain link

'
-3'
fence screen (7'-0'').

3'
Typ.

• ''base plate-see DETAIL A


Use double hex. nuts with
washers to align •'' base
ƒ'' min. from top of base
plate
plate to top of anchor stud
'
2• '

Varies
'
3'

Note:
'
10'

1. Straight back parapet shown,


'
7• '

see Typical Section for exact


configuration.
2.Type I Fence shall only be used
adjacent to sidewalks 3'-0'' or
greater. 4- †'' anchor studs with hex. nuts
and washers (top) and hex. nuts and

c •'' washers bottom of base plate and


holes for †'' Varies 4ƒ'' 2† ''
bottom of anchor studs or 4- †'' hex.
-6"

anchor studs or bolts.


head anchor bolts (head embedded in
3'

7'' x 7'' x •'' base plate concrete) with double hex. nuts and
washers (top) *
'

5'' 2'' 1• ''


1„ '

Front face
'
3•'

parapet at
top. Sidewalk
'
4ƒ '
'
7'

(see plans)
'

2.875'' O.D. Post


3•'

Roadway
'
1„ '

1„'' 4ƒ'' 1„'' 1• '' hole


in base plate
7''

TYPICAL SECTION
DETAIL A
Scale: ƒ''=1'-0''
Scale: 1•'' =1'-0''
APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
*As an option, the Contractor may
SUPER FENCE/RAI

DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
set the anchor studs after placing STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
concrete barrier using ‡'' dia. cored DATE:08/27/2019 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

holes and an approved epoxy grout. VERSION


Nuts and washers shall be omitted
TYPE CHAIN LINK SAFETY FENCE
from the embedded ends of anchor NEW STRUCTURES
studs. No additional compensation will 2.00
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be allowed for this option. DETAIL NO.SUP-FR(FN)-202 SHEET 1 OF 2


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Si
ngle # 9 gauge
or double # 13 gauge
Cap (
Typi
cal
ti
e
c/
wi
res @ 2'
c .Typi -0'
'
cal bottom Expansi
on Joi
nt.(
Typi
calall
all posts)
.
tw o Longi tudinalRai ls;@ 1'-6''c/cfor top Longi
tudi
nal Rai
ls at expansi
on

tw o Longi
tudinal Rai
ls ( mini
m um of 2 • turns). joi
nts i
n bri
dges)
. 1.
66'
'O.
D.Longi
tudi
nalRai
l
Wei
ghi
ng 3.
00 #/ft.(
Typi
cal)
.

Typ.

1'-0''
‰ '
'x ƒ '
' ‰ '
'x ƒ '
'
2.
875'
'O.
D.Post Wei
ghi
ng
Stretcher Stretcher
7.
66 #/ft.(
Typi
cal)
.
Bar Bar

… '
'Truss Rod … '
'Truss Rod

2.00
VERSION
APPROVAL

DATE: 08/27/2019
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
DIRECTOR
Fabri
c to be • '
'm i
n.to 1'
'

m ax.clear of top of parapet.

Si
ngle # 9 gauge or double # 13
Expansi
on Joi
nt i
n Parapet. gauge ti
e wi
res (
see sheet 1of 3
for exact locati
on)
.Typi
cal each post.

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-202


ELEVATI
ON

Scale:… '
'=1'
-0'
'
Notes:

OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

NEW STRUCTURES
STATE OF MARYLAND
1.Before placi
ng fenci
ng, place • '
'to 1'
'thi
ck
m ateri
al(
w ood, etc.
)on top of parapet to ensure
the desi
red gap i
s achi
eved.After fence i
s ri
gidly

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
attached, thi
s tem porary blocki
ng shallbe rem oved.

TYPE I CHAIN LINK SAFETY FENCE


2.Place Truss Rod as show n adjacent to bri
dge expansi
on

SHEET
joi
nts and fence end panels.
3.Place anti
-cli
m b shi
eld at second i
nteri
or post of m ai
n
span.Typi
calfor both ends and both si
des of bri
dge.

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SUPER FENCE/RAI NG
'
2'
Cap

1.660'' O.D. pipe, weighing 3.00 #/ft.


(Typical all longitudinal rails).

2.875'' O.D. pipe, weighing 7.66 #/ft.


(Typical all posts).

'
-0• '
5'
2''-#6 gauge chain link
fence screen (5'-0'').
Typ.

• ''base plate-see DETAIL A


Use double hex. nuts with

ƒ'' min. from top of base washers to align •'' base

plate to top of anchor stud plate


'
2• '

'
3'
'
10'

'
7• '

4- †'' anchor studs with hex. nuts


and washers (top) and hex. nuts and
washers bottom of base plate and
Note: bottom of anchor studs or 4- †'' hex.
F-shape parapet with head anchor bolts (head embedded in
straight back shown, see concrete) with double hex. nuts and
Typical Section for exact washers (top) *
parapet configuration.
Varies †

Single slope barrier option.

c
anchor studs or bolts.

base plate
'

2'' 1•''
'

TYPICAL SECTION
1

Front face of Scale: ƒ''=1'-0''


parapet at top.
*As an option, the Contractor may set the
'

2.875'' O.D. Post


7'

anchor studs after placing concrete barrier


using ‡'' dia. cored holes and an approved
epoxy grout. Nuts and washers shall be omitted
from the embedded ends of anchor studs. No

1 '' additional compensation will be allowed for this


base plate option.
SUPER FENCE/RAI

7'' APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
DETAIL A DATE: 08/27/2019

Scale: 1•''=1'-0''
VERSION TYPE II CHAIN LINK SAFETY FENCE
FOR NEW STRUCTURES WITH F-SHAPE
OR SINGLE SLOPE PARAPET
2.00
LING.

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-203 SHEET 1 OF 2


Expansi
on Joi
nt.(
Typi
calall

Si
ngle # 9 gauge or double # 13 gauge Longi
tudi
nal Rai
ls at expansi
on
c/ joi
nt i
n bri
dges)
. Cap (
Typi
cal
ti
e wi
res @ 2'
-0'
'+- c .Typical each
all posts)
.
Longi
tudi
nal Rai
l (
mini
m um of 2 • turns)
.
1.
66'
'O.
D.Longi
tudi
nalRai
l
Wei
ghi
ng 3.
00 #/ft.(
Typi
cal)
.

‰ '
'x ƒ '
' ‰ '
'x ƒ '
'
Stretcher 2.
875'
'O.
D.Post Wei
ghi
ng Stretcher
Bar 7.
66 #/ft.(
Typi
cal)
. Bar

„ '
'x 1'
'Brace Band w i
th

2.00
VERSION
APPROVAL
Typ.

1'-0''

DATE: 08/27/2019
… '
'x 1‚ '
'Carri
age Bolt

OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
DIRECTOR
& Nut (
typi
cal)
.
… '
'Truss Rod … '
'Truss Rod

Fabri
c to be • '
'm i
n.to 1'
' *
m ax.clear of top of parapet.

Si
ngle # 9 gauge or double # 13
Expansi
on Joi
nt i
n Parapet.
gauge ti
e wi
res (
see sheet 1of 3
for exact locati
on)
.Typi
cal each post.

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-203


ELEVATI
ON

Scale:… '
'=1'
-0'
'

Notes:

OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE OF MARYLAND
1.Before placi
ng fenci
ng, place • '
'to 1'
'thi
ck
m ateri
al(
w ood, etc.
)on top of parapet to ensure

OR SINGLE SLOPE PARAPET


the desi
red gap i
s achi
eved.After fence i
s ri
gidly

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
attached, thi
s tem porary blocki
ng shallbe rem oved.

TYPE II CHAIN LINK SAFETY FENCE


2.Place Truss Rod as show n adjacent to bri
dge expansi
on

SHEET
FOR NEW STRUCTURES WITH F-SHAPE
joi
nts and fence end panels.

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SUPER FENCE/RAI NG
Drill 0.250'' hole fitting and 0.221'' hole
(#2 drill) in rail for 1-#14 x ƒ'' Type U Round
Head Steel Drive Screw zinc plated. (Typ. each
fitting on either side of expansion joint). 1.660'' O.D. Rail 3.00 #/ft. 1.050'' O.D. Sleeve 1.47 #/ft.

Low Side High Side

*
2•''
6'' 6''

EXPANSION JOINT DETAILS


Scale: 1•''= 1'-0''

c
L …'' x 1‚'' carriage bolt
and nut (not shown).
1'' x ‚'' plate, welded c
L …'' x 1‚'' carriage
to post. bolt and nut
1'' x ‚'' plate, welded
(not shown).
to post. ‚
Malleable iron fitting. Typ.
'

'
c
Π'

Π'
‚ L Post
c
L Post

L Longitudinal Rail c
L Longitudinal Rail

Note: Screen not shown. Malleable iron fitting.



Typ.
‚ END POST INTERMEDIATE POST

TOP LONGITUDINAL RAIL - POST ATTACHMENT


Scale: 1•''= 1'-0''

…'' Truss rods, end fence panels only.

Main fence post or frame


Jam Nut
1'' max. post for anti-climb shield.

Malleable iron
Š'' clip turnbuckle.

Hex. nut „'' x 1'' Brace


threads shall Band
be Š''-18 rolled or Malleable iron fitting.
…''-16 cut.
c
L …'' x 1‚'' carriage
‰'' x ƒ'' Stretcher Bar bolt and nut.

STRETCHER BAR ATTACHMENT TRUSS ROD ATTACHMENT


Scale: None Scale: 1•''= 1'-0''
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
*
If opening in parapet is 2•'' or less. If
DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
opening is greater then this, dimension DATE: 01/22/2001 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
shall be increased to match proposed
VERSION
movement. CHAIN LINK SAFETY FENCE - NEW STRUCTURES
MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS
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DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-204 SHEET


c
L of Post

2'-9''
c
L of Pipe c
L of Top Rail

1.660'' O.D. pipe,


weighing 3.00 #/ft.

‰'' x ƒ''
Stretcher Bar
Attach Anti-climb shield to
fence post by small sections

'
of pipe to each vertical post

-8'
'

2''-#6 gauge chain with ‚'' fillet weld.


-9… '

4'
link fence screen. Pipe connector to be shaped
to have full contact with
4'

each post.

Stretcher Bar •'' plate


Attachment (Typ.)

spaced as shown. Top of Parapet

B A

See note 3

c
L of Bottom Rail B

†'' anchor stud with


hex. nut and washer
(@ each end) or †''
hex. head anchor bolt
(head down) with hex.
nut and washer. *

Vertical Parapet

*As an option, the Contractor may set the


anchor studs after placing concrete barrier TYPICAL SECTION
using ‡'' dia. cored holes and an approved
Scale: ƒ''= 1'-0''
epoxy grout. Nuts and washers shall be omitted
from the embedded ends of anchor studs. No Note:
additional compensation will be allowed for this F-shape parapet with straight back shown,
option. see Typical Section for exact parapet
configuration.
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Notes: OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
1. For Sections A-A and B-B see Sheet DATE: 09/11/2019 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
2 of 2 of this detail.
VERSION
2.For additional anchor bolt details see ANTI-CLIMB SHIELD FOR
SUP-FR(FN)-202 or SUP-FR(FN)-203.
CHAIN LINK SAFETY FENCES TYPES I AND II
3.For diamond back configuration, bend
1.01
to match rear barrier taper.
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DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-205 SHEET


Detail No. X

SUP-TB(42F)-101 3„''

SUP-TB(42F)-102 3''
7''
SUP-TB(42F)-103 8‡''

SUP-TB(42SS)-101 3…''

SUP-TB(42SS)-102 3‚''

SUP-TB(42SS)-103 9„''

SUP-TB(42SW)-101 7…''

Front face of SUP-TB(42SW)-102 6†''

'
2'
parapet at top.
SUP-TB(42SW)-103 7…''

'
4ƒ '
2.875'' O.D. Post

1.660'' O.D. Post *

X
Outside face
of parapet.

c
L •'' x 1'' slotted holes for †''
anchor studs or bolts.
1'' hole in plate.

SECTION A-A
Scale: 1•''= 1'-0''

1'' hole in plate.

Top of parapet.

1.660'' O.D. Post


'
'

2'
6'

'
2„ '

c
anchor stud or bolt.

7''

SECTION B-B
Scale: 1•''= 1'-0''

*For Special Parapets outside face


of parapet to be formed with a 8''
wide recess, perpendicular to top
SUPER FENCE/RAI

of parapet, to accept anti-climb


APPROVAL
shield base plate. Recess to be 5'' STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
long measured from top of parapet. OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE:09/11/2019 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION
ANTI-CLIMB SHIELD FOR
CHAIN LINK SAFETY FENCES TYPES I AND II
1.01
LING.

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-205 SHEET 2 OF 2


GENERAL NOTES

Specifications: Latest SHA Specifications and Special Provisions for


materials and construction. Latest AASHTO Standard
Specifications for Highway Bridges for design.

Materials: Posts and rails shall conform to ASTM F-1083,


Schedule 80. Fabric shall be 6 gauge, 2'' PVC coated
mesh conforming to 914.01.

All posts, braces, fittings and hardware shall be PVC


coated. Coating shall conform to 914.03 except that
nuts, bolts and washers shall also be PVC coated
and touched up after installation.

All plates shall be steel conforming to ASTM A 709 Grade 36.

Anchor studs or anchor bolts shall conform to ASTM A 276,


Type 430 or Type 304 stainless steel annealed, hot-finished,
ultimate strength 70 000 psi min., 20% min. elongation.
Threads may be rolled or cut.

Epoxy grout for anchor studs in cored holes shall conform to


902.11 (d).

PVC color for all elements of fence shall be black unless


otherwise noted.

Construction: All longitudinal rails shall be parallel to top of wall.

All posts shall be set normal to top of wall for roadway


grades 6% or less. For grades over 6% posts shall be set plumb.

The chain link fence shall be true to line, taut, tight fit to top of
wall (•'' maximum gap) and shall comply with the best practice
for fence construction of this type.

Post and rails shall be permanently positioned before fabric


is placed.

For post spacing see pertinent structure sheets.

Precoated longitudinal rails, if cut, shall have the cut end


coated with PVC touch up material supplied by the manufacturer
prior to erection.

If Contractor elects to place anchor studs after placing concrete


wall, newly placed rebars shall be located so that coring does not
damage same, all holes shall be cored (not drilled) and the diameter
of the cored holes for the anchor studs shall be ‡''.

Measurement The furnishing, fabricating, erecting, etc., of all new chain


and Payment: link fence on the retaining wall or culvert headwalls and wing walls,
complete in place, will not be measured for payment but all costs
thereof shall be included in the Contract lump sum prices for the
pertinent Retaining Wall or Box Culvert item(s).

Any defects uncovered by the inspection of welds on base plates


and poles shall be repaired or replaced by new members at no
additional cost to the Administration.
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE:07/24/2001 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION CHAIN LINK SAFETY FENCE


RETAINING WALLS AND BOX CULVERTS
GENERAL NOTES
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DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-301 SHEET


Cap

'
2'
1.660'' O.D. pipe, weighing 3.00 #/ft.
(Typical all longitudinal rails).

2.875'' O.D. pipe, weighing 7.66 #/ft.


(Typical all posts).

2''-#6 gauge chain link

'
-0• '
fence screen (3'-0'').
Typ.
Š

3'
•''base plate-see DETAIL A
Use double hex. nuts with
ƒ'' min. from top of base washers to align •'' base
'
plate to top of anchor stud plate
2• '

'
3'
'

'
10'

7• '

2- †'' anchor studs with hex.


nuts and washers (top) and hex.
nuts and washers bottom of base
plate and bottom of anchor
studs or 2- †'' hex. head
3†'' anchor bolts (head embedded
in concrete) with double hex.
6''
Top of
nuts and washers (top) *
finished
c
L post
ground

TYPICAL SECTION
Scale: ƒ'' = 1'-0''

c •
'' holes for † '' anchor *As an option, the Contractor may set the
studs or bolts. anchor studs after placing concrete wall
4'' x 7'' x •''base plate using ‡'' dia. cored holes and an approved
epoxy grout. Nuts and washers shall be omitted
'

2'' 2''
1„ '

from the embedded ends of anchor studs. No


additional compensation will be allowed for this
option.
'
3• '

'
4ƒ '
'

2.875'' O.D. Post


7'

'
' 3• '

Š
2• '

'

Note:
1„ '

1'' hole in base plate


This fence shall be used on
box culverts with headwalls
4'' located at the bottom of fill
Front face of
slopes.
wall at top

DETAIL A
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Scale: 1•'' = 1'-0'' OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: 01/14/2014 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION
TYPE III CHAIN LINK SAFETY FENCE
RETAINING WALLS AND BOX CULVERTS
1.0
LI

1 OF 2
NG

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-302 SHEET


Stretcher Bar
Attachment Single #9 gauge or double #13 gauge
tie wires @ 2'-0'' +
-c/c.Typical each Cap (Typical
longitudinal rail (minimum of 2 •turns).
all posts).
'

Typ.
-0'

1.66'' O.D. longitudinal rail


„'' x 1'' Brace band with
1'

weighing 3.00 #/ft. (Typical).


‰'' x ƒ'' Stretcher …'' x 1‚'' carriage bolt
Bar & nut (typical).
2.875'' O.D. post weighing
7.66 #/ft. (Typical).

1'-0'' Fabric to be •'' +


-
clear of top of wall.

Top of finished Single #9 gauge or double #13


ground gauge tie wires (see sheet 1 of 2
for exact location). Typical each post.

ELEVATION
Scale: …'' = 1'-0''

Note:
SUPER FENCE/RAI

For additional details see Det. No. APPROVAL


STATE OF MARYLAND
SUP-FR(FN)-204 DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: 01/14/2014 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION
TYPE III CHAIN LINK SAFETY FENCE
RETAINING WALLS AND BOX CULVERTS
1.0
LI

2 OF 2
NG

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-302 SHEET


GENERAL NOTES

Specifications: Latest SHA Specifications and Special Provisions for


materials and construction. Latest AASHTO Standard
Specifications for Highway Bridges for design.

Materials: All posts and pickets shall be hot rolled steel conforming to A 787, G90.
All rail channels shall be rolled "U" channels conforming to A 653, G90. All
steel shall be hot dipped galvanized in conformance with A 525, G90.

All pickets for the fences shall be square with 16 gauge


thickness and a tensile strength of 50,000 psi.

All horizontal rails for the fence shall be 1…'' wide by 1•'' deep,
and shall be rolled into ''U'' channels with a wall thickness of 0.12''.

Rail attachment bracket shall be die cast of zinc per ASTM B 86-83 Z 33521.
Ball and socket design capable of 30 degrees swivel. Bracket shall
fully encapsulate rail end.

Rings shall be cast aluminum. Attach rings to top rail by inserting mounting
block into top rail and riveting through side of rail using ‚'' rivet. Hold
bottom of ring in place by inserting dowel that protrudes from ring through
predrilled hole in middle rail. Rings may be omited if the slope of the railing
is set at an angle more than 10 degrees.

Vertical posts for the fence shall be 2'' square with a 14 gauge
thickness and a tensile strength of 50,000 psi.

All anchor plates shall be steel conforming to A 709, Grade 50.

Anchor studs or anchor bolts shall conform to A 276,


Type 430 or Type 304 stainless steel annealed, hot-finished,
ultimate strength 70,000 psi min., 20% min. elongation.
Threads may be rolled or cut.

Epoxy grout for anchor studs in cored holes shall conform to 902.11 (d).

Construction: All picket, rail, bracket and post attachments shall be made with
‚'' industrial drive rivets.

All longitudinal rails shall be parallel to top of wall.

All metal shall be given a polyester resin based powder coating


applied by the electrostatic spray process.

The finished color shall be black.

For post spacing see pertinent structure sheets.

Precoated longitudinal rails, if cut, shall have the cut end


coated with touch up material supplied by the manufacturer
prior to erection.

Measurement The furnishing, fabricating, erecting, etc., of all new fence on the
and Payment: bridges, complete in place, will not be measured for payment but all costs
thereof shall be incidental to the '5-foot Ornamental Fence' item.

Any defects uncovered by the inspection of welds on base plates


and posts shall be repaired or replaced by new members at no
additional cost to the Administration.
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: 02/10/2017 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION

ORNAMENTAL FENCE GENERAL NOTES

1.0
LING.

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-401 SHEET 1 OF 1


c fence post c fence post

See Plans

1…'' x 1•'' x „''


rail channel (typ.)

5'' 3‡'' dia. x†'' x …''


typ. thick ring (typ.)
B

2•'' sq. post

'
-3'
(typ.)

3'
1'' sq. picket
(typ.)

A A

'
3'
B
Top of wall
1'-0''

End of wall

ORNAMENTAL FENCE ELEVATION


Scale: •'' = 1'-0''

Rail Lock nut Post

Punched hole Rivet Bolt


(bottom and middle
rail channel)

SECTION A-A (EXPLODED)


Scale: 1•'' = 1'-0''
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: 02/10/2017 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION

3 FOOT ORNAMENTAL FENCE DETAILS

1.0
LING.

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-402 SHEET X OF X


Rail Rivet @ 2•'' c/c

2•'' sq. post


(typ.)
Ring

Rail Rivet @ 5'' c/c


'
-6'
3'

ƒ'' min. from


top of base
plate to top Base plate
see Detail ''A''
of anchor stud Picket
sheet 3 of 3.
'
2• '
'
10'

'
7• '

es
'
8'

Vari

Two †'' dia. anchor studs


ƒ''
with nuts and washers
(both ends) or two †'' dia.
Rail Rivet @ 5'' c/c
hex. head anchor bolts 1•'' max.
(head down) with hex. nuts architectural finish
and washers
5•''

Back face shape


varies, see Plans

TYPICAL SECTION SECTION B-B (EXPLODED)


Scale: ƒ'' = 1'-0'' Scale: 1•'' = 1'-0''

Notes:
SUPER FENCE/RAI

1. All fence posts shall be set normal APPROVAL


STATE OF MARYLAND
to top of wall. DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2.All longitudinal rail channels shall be OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
parallel to top of wall. OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
DATE: 02/10/2017
3.For fence post spacing, see General
Plan and Elevation. VERSION

3 FOOT ORNAMENTAL FENCE DETAILS

1.0
LING.

DETAIL NO. <DETAIL NO.> SHEET 2 OF 3


4''

2'' 2''

'
' 1„ '
2… '
'
7'

'
' 2… '
•'' dia. hole

1„ '

2•''

‚''
'
• '

4''

TYPICAL SECTION
Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: 02/10/2017 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION
3 FOOT ORNAMENTAL FENCE
BASE PLATE DETAILS
1.0
LING.

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-402 SHEET 3 OF 3


c fence post c fence post

See Plans

1…'' x 1•'' x 0.12''


rail channel (typ.)

3‡'' dia. x†'' x …''


5''
thick ring (typ.)
typ. B

'
7'
'
3'
2'' sq. post
(typ.)

'
-8'
5'
1'' sq. picket
with pointed
finial (typ.)

A A

'
3'
'
1'
B
Top of wall
1'-0'' End of wall

ORNAMENTAL FENCE ELEVATION


Scale: •'' = 1'-0''

Rail Lock nut Post

Punched hole Rivet Bolt


(bottom and middle
rail channel)

SECTION A-A (EXPLODED)


Scale: 1•'' = 1'-0''
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: 02/10/2017 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION

5 FOOT ORNAMENTAL FENCE DETAILS

1.0
LING.

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-403 SHEET 1 OF 3


Ball post top

Pointed
finial

Rail Rivet @ 2•'' c/c

Ring

Rail Rivet @ 5'' c/c


'
-8'

2'' sq. post


5'

(typ.)

Picket

Use double hex


nut with washers
Base plate
to aligh base plate
see Detail ''A''
sheet 3 of 3
n.
'm i
es

'
ƒ '
Vari

2• '

Rail Rivet @ 5'' c/c


'
7• '

'
8'

Four †'' dia. anchor studs


with nuts and washers
(both ends) or four †'' dia.
ƒ''
hex. head anchor bolts
(head down) with hex. nuts
and washers 1•'' max.
architectural finish
Back face shape
5•''
varies, see Plans

TYPICAL SECTION SECTION B-B (EXPLODED)


Scale: ƒ'' = 1'-0'' Scale: 1•'' = 1'-0''

Notes:
SUPER FENCE/RAI

1. All fence posts shall be set plumb. APPROVAL


STATE OF MARYLAND
2.All longitudinal rail channels shall be DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
parallel to top of wall. OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
3.For fence post spacing, see General OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
DATE: 02/10/2017
Plan and Elevation.
VERSION

5 FOOT ORNAMENTAL FENCE DETAILS

1.0
LING.

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-403 SHEET 2 OF 3


8''

1•'' 2•'' 2•'' 1•''

2'' x 2'' x ‚'' (typ.)


or 2'' dia. x ‚''
stainless steel washer

'
1• '
(both sides)

'
2• '

8'' x 8'' x †'' base plate


'
8'

'
2• '
'
1• '

c base plate and


c post
Š

2''
c base plate and
c post

2'' x 2'' post

Š
c
Lhole (typ.)
'
† '

1•'' 5'' 1•''

8''

DETAIL ''A''
Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: 02/10/2017 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION
5 FOOT ORNAMENTAL FENCE
BASE PLATE DETAILS
1.0
LING.

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(FN)-403 SHEET 3 OF 3


OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STRUCTURAL DETAIL MANUAL

Chapter 03 - Superstructure

Section 04 – Fence and Railing

SUB-SECTION 02

RAILING
(SUP-FR(RL))
c c c
Abutm ent Pi
er Pi
er
Joi
nt (
typ.
)

1'
-0'
' *b b a a ** a a **
Transi
tion Area

(
typ.
)

SEE BRIDGE DESIGN MANUAL


FOR INFORMATION ON RAILINGS
DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RL)-101 RESCINDED
RE
S

1.0
*2b = average spaci
ng of end

VERSION
APPROVAL
post and adjacent span.

DATE: 06/01/2005
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
**2a = average spaci
ng

DIRECTOR
of flanki
ng spans.
09 CI
-1 DN ELEVATI
ON - RAI
LING

Scale:None

DETAIL NO.
1 POST SPACI
NG ON BRI
DGES WI
TH ONE OR TWO STRAND RAI
LING

All spaci
ngs shall be equali
n each span, and on each end post.
-2 ED

SUP-FR(RL)-101
Rai
lpost spaci
ng should range from 6'
-0'
'm i
n.to 8'
-0'
'm ax.unless a closer post spaci
ng
i
s requi
red due to crash test and as m odi
fied i
n the transi
tion area descri
bed on Sheet 2.
Effort should be m ade to m ake spaci
ng of posts for allspans as nearly equal as possi
ble.

Transi
tion areas shall be provi
ded on both ends of the bri
dge com pri
sed of a tapered
concrete lug as show n on Sheet 2 of 2.

OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE OF MARYLAND
Rai
l shall be conti
nuous across all supports.
01
* GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

LAYOUT OF RAILING ON BRIDGES

SHEET
1 OF 2
* FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *
LI
SUPER FENCE/RAI NG
* GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *

Equal spaces lug and rail


spacing on end post.

End of
end post
c Post
c Joint

*
1'-0''
b b

-2 D
'

Top of **
-8'

Roadway A B C
2'

E
Bridge Expansion Joint

End Post Bridge

9
01
-1 D
*2b = average spacing of end
post and adjacent span.

N ELEVATION - END POST TRANSITION AREA


Scale: None
09 CI
Notes:
1. Transition areas should be provided on both ends of the bridge, comprised of a tapered concrete lug.
2.Transition areas will always begin at the end of the end posts and be laid out in accordance with
the following chart.
1
S

3.All rail spaces shall be equal in each span.


RE

END POST TRANSITION AREA

Roadway
Rail Panels
Joint End Post Length
on End Post
Location

A L < 8'-0'' 0

B 8'-0'' < L < 12'-0'' •


**
(n + •) full
C 20'-0'' < L
rail panel

**
Location of Bridge Expansion Joint C varies depending on
the number of full height rail panels on the endpost.
DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RL)-101 RESCINDED
SEE BRIDGE DESIGN MANUAL
FOR INFORMATION ON RAILINGS

* FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *


n = the number of full rail APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
panels on the end post
SUPER FENCE/RAI

DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: 06/01/2005 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION

LAYOUT OF RAILING ON BRIDGES

1.0
LI

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RL)-101 SHEET 2 OF 2


NG
1/4 '' thick post cap

‰ Rail post:
A
HSS 4x4xŠ

1'' x 2'' slotted hole


in connection plate
Rail
(typ.)
HSS 4x4x 5/16
Parallel to grade

-2 ED
10•''x10''x…''
base plate

9
'
7• '

Top of parapet

01
-1 D
(4) ƒ'' dia. x 9'' long
anchor bolts threaded
(3'' min.) with heavy hex
N
nuts and flat washers
10''x3''x‚'' anchor
09 CI
plate tack welded to
anchor bolt head

REAR ELEVATION
Scale: 1'' = 1'-0''
1
S
RE

GENERAL NOTES:
1.All railings shall be fabricated and erected as indicated on the Plans and in accoradance with Standard
Spcifications section 461.
2.Rail shall be parallel to the grade of the roadway. Rail sections shall be attached to as many posts as
possible, but not less than two.
3.The center line of any splice and/or expansion joint shall be located at least 2'-0'' away from center line
of a post except where indicated otherwise on Plans. Whenever possible, the splice shall be located over
the expansion joints in the parapet.
4.Rail elements shall be structural tubing in accordance with ASTM A500 Grade B, A618 or A501.
5.Steel posts and plates shall conform to ASTM A36 unless otherwise noted.
6.All bolts shall be ASTM A325 with heavy hex nuts and washers, as specified, unless noted otherwise.
7.The nut securing the post base plate to the concrete shall be tightened to a snug fit and given an
additional „ turn.
8.Posts shall be set perpendicular to top of curb. For post spacing see Plans (Maximum 10'-0'' Spacing).
9.Ends of tube sections shall be sawed. Grind smooth exposed edges. All cut ends shall be true and smooth and capped.

10.All structural steel including fasteners shall be hot-dip galvanized as per ASTM A-123 after fabrication,
except as noted. All anchor plates shall be attached before galvanizing.
11.In setting anchor bolts be sure enough threads are exposed so that nuts can be completely attached (1•'' min.).

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: 02/13/2019 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION ONE-STRAND PARAPET-MOUNTED


PEDESTRIAN RAILING
DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RL)-201 RESCINDED
THIS RAILING IS NOT (FOR USE ON PARAPETS WITH SIDEWALKS ONLY)
MASH COMPLIANT 1.0

DETAIL NO.SUP-FR(RL)-201 SHEET 1 OF 3


/ reduced
Threaded ƒ'' O
weld base stud 2•'' long *Dimension shown for
with 1-plate washer, straight back parapet.
1 lock washer & 1 nut. Detail can be used for
(2 per post) * 1'-2‚'' (min.) recessed back or straight
8•'' back parapets.

‚'' thick
post cap 2''
Rail: HSS 4x4xŠ
Parallel to grade
Rail post:
HSS 4x4xŠ

n.
'm i

'
10'
1• '
10•''x 10''x…''

-2 ED
base plate

'
9'

'
8'

9
01
-1 D
Roadway face
of parapet
(4) ƒ'' dia. x 9'' long
anchor bolts threaded
(3'' min.) with heavy hex
10'' x 3''x ‚'' anchor
Nnuts and flat washers
plate tack welded to
anchor bolt head
09 CI
SECTION A-A
Scale: 1'' = 1'-0''

2 ‡'' dia. holes (typ.)

10•''x10''x…''
'

10''
1• '

base plate

1•'' 7'' 1•''


1
S
'
1• '
'
3ƒ '

2 rail post
'
10• '

'
3'
RE

Rail post:
'
3ƒ '

HSS 4x4xŠ
'
1• '

‚'' 10''x3''x‚'' anchor


plate (epoxy coated)
'
1• '

Ž'' dia. hole (typ.)


1•'' 2•'' 4ˆ'' 1•''

10'' Road side

PLAN PLAN
BASE PLATE DETAIL ANCHOR PLATE DETAIL
Scale: 1•'' = 1'-0'' Scale: 1•'' = 1'-0''

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: 08/01/2018 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION ONE-STRAND PARAPET-MOUNTED


PEDESTRIAN RAILING
DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RL)-201 RESCINDED
THIS RAILING IS NOT (FOR USE ON PARAPETS WITH SIDEWALK ONLY)
MASH COMPLIANT 1.0

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RL)-201 SHEET 2 OF 3


/ reduced
Threaded ƒ'' O
weld base stud 2•'' long *Dimension shown for
with 1-plate washer, diamond back parapet
1 lock washer & 1 nut.
(2 per post) * 1'-1‚'' (min.)

8•''
‚'' thick
post cap 1•''
Rail: HSS 4x4xŠ
Parallel to grade
Rail post:
HSS 4x4xŠ

n.
'm i

'
10'
1• '
10•''x 9''x…''

-2 ED
base plate

'
9'

'
8'

9
01
-1 D
Roadway face
of parapet
(4) ƒ'' dia. x 9'' long
anchor bolts threaded
(3'' min.) with heavy hex
9'' x 3''x ‚'' anchor
N
nuts and flat washers
plate tack welded to
anchor bolt head
09 CI
SECTION A-A
Scale: 1'' = 1'-0''

2 ‡'' dia. holes (typ.)

10•''x10''x…''
'

9''
1• '

base plate

1•'' 6'' 1•''


1
S
'
1• '
'
3ƒ '

2 rail post
'
10• '

'
3'
RE

Rail post:
'
3ƒ '

HSS 4x4xŠ
'
1• '

‚'' 10''x3''x‚'' anchor


plate (epoxy coated)
'
1• '

Ž'' dia. hole (typ.)


1•'' 1•'' 4ˆ'' 1•''

9 '' Road side

PLAN PLAN
BASE PLATE DETAIL ANCHOR PLATE DETAIL
Scale: 1•'' = 1'-0'' Scale: 1•'' = 1'-0''

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE:08/01/2018 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION ONE-STRAND PARAPET-MOUNTED


PEDESTRIAN RAILING
DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RL)-201 RESCINDED
THIS RAILING IS NOT (FOR USE ON PARAPETS WITH SIDEWALK ONLY)
MASH COMPLIANT 1.0

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RL)-201 SHEET 2 OF 3


typ. four sides
„'' „''

Rail: HSS 4x4xŠ

Rail post:
HSS 4x4xŠ

-2 ED
3ƒ''x3ƒ''x‚'' plate. 3ƒ''x3ƒ''x‚'' plate.
Round corners to match Cope corners ‡''x‡''
tube section to provide zinc drains

9
PLAN ELEVATION
RAIL POST CAP DETAIL RAIL END CAP DETAIL

01
-1 D
Scale: 3'' = 1'-0'' Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''

N
09 CI
Typ.
1'' @ 60° F. at splice joint. At
1
S

‚''
expansion joint same as slab
opening. 3‚''

4'' HSS 4'' x 4'' x Š''


‰''
RE

'
3‚ '

Make splice tube


10•'' from ‚'' plate

Grind all edges prior to


galvanizing to assure proper fit

PLAN SECTION - SPLICE TUBE

RAIL SPLICE DETAILS (HSS 4'' x 4'' x Š'')


Scale: 1•'' = 1'-0''

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: 08/01/2018 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION ONE-STRAND PARAPET-MOUNTED


PEDESTRIAN RAILING
DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RL)-201 RESCINDED
THIS RAILING IS NOT (FOR USE ON PARAPETS WITH SIDEWALK ONLY)
MASH COMPLIANT 1.0

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RL)-201 SHEET 3 OF 3


OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STRUCTURAL DETAIL MANUAL

Chapter 03 - Superstructure

Section 04 – Fence and Railing

SUB-SECTION 03

Railroad Barrier
(SUP-FR(RR))
c of Parapet Opening and/or c of Parapet Opening and/or
c of pier, or as designated on c of pier, or as designated on
General Plan and Elevation Sheet. General Plan and Elevation Sheet.
Maximum Post Spacing 8'-0''
(For exact spacing see
General Plan & Elevation)

Approach Span(s) Entire span over electrified railroad tracks. Approach Span(s)

PLAN
Scale:…'' = 1'-0''
c of End Post
c of End Post
1'-0'' 1'-0'' 1'-0'' 1'-0''
Equal Post Spacings
4'' * *
1'-8'' 1'-8''
* *
4''

‚'' Brace Plate ‚'' Brace Plate


'
-6ƒ '

'

5'' max.
-0• '
6'
'
42')

5'

DANGER DANGER
'(
-0ƒ '

LIVE WIRE LIVE WIRE


10'

‚'' Brace Plate ‚'' Brace Plate

Tight Fit
Slope
or

Notch channels to
clear base plate by
Parapet
'

F-Shape
42'

ngle

„'' all around.


Si

Finished roadway Top of parapet

Note: All posts normal to Type II Safety fence on


Type II Safety fence on top of parapet adjacent spans (only if
adjacent spans (only if indicated on Typical Section).
indicated on Typical Section).
INSIDE - ELEVATION
Note:
*For both spans fixed at this support;
1.All shapes and plates (except anchor plates) Scale:…'' = 1'-0'' for expansion increase 4'' dimension
to be aluminum Designation 6061-T6. Welding and reduce 1'-8'' dimension as necessary.
of aluminum elements shall follow AWS D1.2. (Maximum clear opening 5'').
2.Material for anchor studs shall conform to A.S.T.M.
Designation: A-276, Type 430 or Type 304
Stainless Steel, annealed, hot-finished,
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
ultimate strength 70,000 p.s.i. min. 20% min. STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
elongation. Threads to be rolled and not cut. OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
3.Material for anchor plates shall be steel OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
DATE:07/25/2019
conforming to A.S.T.M. Designation: A-36
epoxy coated. VERSION PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR PORTION OF
4.All hardware not specifically called for on BRIDGE OVER ELECTRIFIED RAILROAD
any detail shall be stainless steel A.S.T.M. WITH F-SHAPE OR SINGLE SLOPE PARAPET
A-304. 1.01
LI

1 OF 4
NG

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RR)-101 SHEET


‹'' x ƒ'' Slotted hole

ˆ'' R.
‚''
6 WF x 5.40#

'
‡ '
Channel Section

'
-6ƒ '
2…'' R.
'
8ƒ '

'= 6'
ons @ 8 ƒ '
…'' Carriage bolts, lock nuts,
and washers one each channel
section at each end of channel.
‚'' R.

9 ChannelSecti
Post to have square hole to
accept square shank of carriage
'

bolt. Channel to have ‹'' hole


„ '

ƒ''
at one end and ‹'' x Ž'' slot at
‹'' hole
other end. Channels to be placed
so that slots are at the same
end of each panel.
CHANNEL SECTION
…'' Hex. Hd. bolts with Flat
Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''
Washer and Locknuts at
1'-6'' c/c max.

cal
'
4… '

Typi
Double hex. nuts with lock washers
(Nuts to be A.S.T.M. B-211 alloy
6061-T6 or alloy 6262-T9
and washer shall be Designated
A.S.T.M. B-209 Aluminum Alloy
Alclad 2024-T4). 5'' 2ƒ''
Tight fit under barrier
full length.
'
† '

Dimensions from sloped surface


Bridge Parapet intersection.

ƒ'' Anchor Studs Single thickness of preformed


fabric bearing pad conforming
to 910.02.03. Pad shall contact
Coat entire bottom flange of entire bottom surface of base
Concrete shall be finished as all channels adjacent to the plate with „ inch maximum
necessary to provide good parapet with an approved protrusion beyond base plate on
barrier alignment at posts caulking compound. any side.
and barrier. If finished surface
is not acceptable to the
Engineer, then grinding shall
be performed at no additional
cost to the Administration.
TYPICAL SECTION AT POST
Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: 07/25/2019 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR PORTION OF


BRIDGE OVER ELECTRIFIED RAILROAD
WITH F-SHAPE OR SINGLE SLOPE PARAPET
1.01
LI

2 OF 4
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DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RR)-101 SHEET


8'' x 11'' x †'' Plate
11''

1 •'' 4'' 1 •''


4''
c of Post

'
1• '

'
'

5'
8'
Channel Channel

1 •''
Typical

'
1• '
•''
holes.

'
… '
2'' 2'' 6 WF x 5.40#

c of Post

INTERMEDIATE POST CONNECTION BASE PLATE DETAIL


Scale: 3'' = 1'-0'' Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''

(2) ƒ'' x 9•'' Lg. Anchor studs


with ƒ''- 11 thd. Hex. Steel Nuts.

5'' 2 ƒ''
'

Dimensions from sloped


2'

surface intersection.

Inside face of
parapet.

1‚'' 1''

‚'' x 3'' x 7''


Anchor Plate
Epoxy Coated.

ANCHORAGE DETAIL
Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: 07/25/2019 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR PORTION OF


BRIDGE OVER ELECTRIFIED RAILROAD
WITH F-SHAPE OR SINGLE SLOPE PARAPET
1.01
LI

3 OF 4
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DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RR)-101 SHEET


c of Post

‚'' Brace Plate (top & Bottom)


(2 For each end post). ‰

c of hole and/or slot.

Channel
1'' 2''
3'' 1 •'' Typical

'
ƒ '
'
‚ ''
1‚ '

Channel
2'' 2''
See Plan on Sheet 1 of 4.

END POST CONNECTIONS


Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''

‚'' Brace
Plate

c Post
c of Parapet Opening
1'-0''
and/orc Pier or as
designed on General
Plan and Elevation.

END POST ELEVATION


Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE:07/25/2019 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR PORTION OF


BRIDGE OVER ELECTRIFIED RAILROAD
WITH F-SHAPE OR SINGLE SLOPE PARAPET
1.01
LI

4 OF 4
NG

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RR)-101 SHEET


c of Parapet Opening and/or c of Parapet Opening and/or
c of pier, or as designated on c of pier, or as designated on
General Plan and Elevation Sheet. General Plan and Elevation Sheet.
Maximum Post Spacing 8'-0''
(For exact spacing see
General Plan & Elevation)

Approach Span(s) Entire span over electrified railroad tracks. Approach Span(s)

PLAN
Scale:…'' = 1'-0''
c of End Post
c of End Post
1'-0'' 1'-0'' 1'-0'' 1'-0''
Equal Post Spacings
4'' * *
1'-8'' 1'-8''
* *
4''

‚'' Brace Plate ‚'' Brace Plate


'

'
-9• '

-3• '

'
-2… '

5'' max.
DANGER DANGER
10'

7'

6'

LIVE WIRE LIVE WIRE

‚'' Brace Plate ‚'' Brace Plate

Tight Fit
Notch channels to
clear base plate by
Parapet

„'' all around.


'
-6'

Top of parapet
3'

Top of sidewalk

Finished roadway

Type I Safety fence Note: All posts normal to Type I Safety fence
on adjacent spans (only if top of parapet on adjacent spans (only if
indicated on Typical Section). indicated on Typical Section).
INSIDE - ELEVATION
Scale:…'' = 1'-0''
Note:
1.All shapes and plates (except anchor plates) *For both spans fixed at this support;
to be aluminum Designation 6061-T6. Welding for expansion increase 4'' dimension
of aluminum elements shall follow AWS D1.2. and reduce 1'-8'' dimension as necessary.
2.Material for anchor studs shall conform to A.S.T.M. (Maximum clear opening 5'').
SUPER FENCE/RAI

Designation: A-276, Type 430 or Type 304 APPROVAL


STATE OF MARYLAND
Stainless Steel, annealed, hot-finished, DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
ultimate strength 70,000 p.s.i. min. 20% min. STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
elongation. Threads to be rolled and not cut. DATE: 07/25/2019 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

3.Material for anchor plates shall be steel


VERSION
conforming to A.S.T.M. Designation: A-36 PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR PORTION OF
epoxy coated. BRIDGE OVER ELECTRIFIED RAILROAD WITH SIDEWALK
4.All hardware not specifically called for on 2.00
LI

any detail shall be stainless steel A.S.T.M.


1 OF 4
NG

A-304. DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RR)-102 SHEET


‹'' x ƒ'' Slotted hole

ˆ'' R.
‚''
6 WF x 5.40#

'
‡ '
Channel Section

'
-3• '
'
8ƒ '

2…'' R.

'= 7'
ons @ 8 ƒ '
…'' Carriage bolts, lock nuts,
and washers one each channel
section at each end of channel.

10 ChannelSecti
‚'' R.
Post to have square hole to
accept square shank of carriage
'

bolt. Channel to have ‹'' hole


„ '

ƒ''
at one end and ‹'' x Ž'' slot at
‹'' hole
other end. Channels to be placed
so that slots are at the same
end of each panel.
CHANNEL SECTION
…'' Hex. Hd. bolts with Flat
Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''
Washer and Locknuts at
1'-6'' c/c max.

cal
'
4… '

Typi
Double hex. nuts with lock washers
(Nuts to be A.S.T.M. B-211 alloy
6061-T6 or alloy 6262-T9
and washer shall be Designated
A.S.T.M. B-209 Aluminum Alloy
Alclad 2024-T4). 5'' 2•''
Tight fit under barrier
full length.
'
† '

Bridge Parapet

ƒ'' Anchor Studs Single thickness of preformed


fabric bearing pad conforming
to 910.02.03. Pad shall contact
Coat entire bottom flange of entire bottom surface of base
Concrete shall be finished as all channels adjacent to the plate with „ inch maximum
necessary to provide good parapet with an approved protrusion beyond base plate on
barrier alignment at posts caulking compound. any side.
and barrier. If finished surface
is not acceptable to the
Engineer, then grinding shall
be performed at no additional
cost to the Administration.
TYPICAL SECTION AT POST
Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE:07/25/2019 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION
PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR PORTION OF
BRIDGE OVER ELECTRIFIED RAILROAD WITH SIDEWALK
2.00
LI

2 OF 4
NG

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RR)-102 SHEET


8'' x 11'' x †'' Plate
11''

1 •'' 4'' 1 •''


4''
c of Post

'
1• '

'
'

5'
8'
Channel Channel

1 •''
Typical

'
1• '
•''
holes.

'
… '
2'' 2'' 6 WF x 5.40#

c of Post

INTERMEDIATE POST CONNECTION BASE PLATE DETAIL


Scale: 3'' = 1'-0'' Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''

(2) ƒ'' x 9'' Lg. Anchor studs


with ƒ''- 11 thd. Hex. Steel Nuts.

5'' 2•''
'
1• '

Inside face of
parapet.

3•'' 1''

‚'' x 3'' x 7''


Anchor Plate
Epoxy Coated.

ANCHORAGE DETAIL
Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE:07/25/2019 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION
PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR PORTION OF
BRIDGE OVER ELECTRIFIED RAILROAD WITH SIDEWALK
2.00
LI

3 OF 4
NG

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RR)-102 SHEET


c of Post

‚'' Brace Plate (top & Bottom)


(2 For each end post). ‰

c of hole and/or slot.

Channel
1'' 2''
3'' 1 •'' Typical

'
ƒ '
'
‚ ''
1‚ '

Channel
2'' 2''
See Plan on Sheet 1 of 4.

END POST CONNECTIONS


Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''

‚'' Brace
Plate

c Post
c of Parapet Opening
1'-0''
and/orc Pier or as
designed on General
Plan and Elevation.

END POST ELEVATION


Scale: 3'' = 1'-0''
SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE:07/25/2019 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION
PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR PORTION FOR
BRIDGE OVER ELECTRIFIED RAILROAD WITH SIDEWALK
2.00
LI

4 OF 4
NG

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RR)-102 SHEET


… '
'Typ. „ '
'

„''

‚''
4• '
' Whi
te … '
'

…'' Typ.
5''

2Œ''
Black
DANGER Red
Black
„ '
'
10''

1'
-1… '
'

Whi
te ''
R
.
5''

3''
ƒ
''

” '
'Di
a.(
Typ.
) LI
VE W I
RE Red Whi
te

1''
Whi
te Black ‹ '
' Black

1.0
VERSION
APPROVAL

DATE: 01/22/2001
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
1'
-2'
' 5'
' 5'
'

DIRECTOR
2'
-0'
'

PLAN

Scale:3'
'= 1'
-0'
'

Notes:
gn to
1.Si be m ade of 0.
04 thi
ck alum i
num , rounded corners.
th a w ash pri
2.Solvent-clean and pretreat all surfaces w i m er
conform i
ng to MI
L-C-15328.Follow wi
th a zi
nc pri
m er m eeti
ng
Federal Speci
ficati
on TT-P-1757 or TT-P-645.Fi
nish coat

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RR)-201


m ay be and oi
l, alkyd, vi
nyl or epoxy pai
nt that does not
contai
n lead i
n i
ts pi
gm ent.
3.Letters to be on front only.Si
ze to be as show n.
4.Back of si
gn to be mi
ll fi
nish.

DANGER SIGN
5.Holes to be provi
ded w i
th ni
ckeled brass eyelets to perm i
t

OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE OF MARYLAND
securi
ng of si
gns w i
th ‚ '
' x ƒ '
'Lg.Stai
nless Steel Hex.Hd.cap

ELECTRIFIED TERRITORY
screw s, w ashers and locknuts.Burr threads after i
nstallati
on
(
w here appli
cable)
.If attached to concrete sui
table anchor

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
i
nsert shall be used.
6.Si
gns on protecti
ve barri
er to be fastened 5'
-0'
'above area

SHEET
adjacent to the parapet.
7.Cost of furni
shi
ng and i
nstalli
ng the si
gns to be i
ncluded i
n
the pri
ce for Protecti
ve Barri
er.

1 OF 2
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''Danger Live Wire'' Signs on inside (side adjacent to roadway)
of protective barrier at ends and middle of barrier. For
End of protective longer bridges, 50' max. spacing on barrier (both sides of bridge).
barrier.
Chain Link
Fencing or
8' 50' Max. 50' Max.
Railing.

Protective Barrier

''Danger Live Wire'' sign,


at each end of piers
adjacent to or within
electrified area.
5'+
-

''Danger Live Wire'' sign to be placed


at all ends of bridge; at either the outside
face of each wing, the Anti-climb
shield, or the end of structure. *
OVERHEAD BRIDGES
Scale: None

*Where structure is of multispan


configuration and end of bridge is a
considerable distance from electrified
areas (over 200' from electrified span)
additional signs shall be placed in
spans just adjacent to electrified span(s). SUPER FENCE/RAI

APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: 01/22/2001 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

VERSION
ELECTRIFIED TERRITORY
DANGER SIGN
1.0
LI

2 OF 2
NG

DETAIL NO. SUP-FR(RR)-201 SHEET

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