Roadside Hardware
FHWA policy requires that all roadside appurtenances such as traffic barriers, barrier terminals and crash cushions, bridge railings, sign and light pole supports, and work zone hardware used on the National Highway System meet the performance criteria contained in the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 350, Recommended Procedures for the Safety Performance Evaluation of Highway Features. This website identifies all such hardware and includes copies of FHWA acceptance letters for each of them. In the case of proprietary items, links are provided to manufacturers' websites as a source of detailed information on specific devices. The site also contains an "Ask the Experts" section where questions on roadside design issues can be addressed.
- Overview
- FAQ
- Policy, Regulations and Guidance
- Nighttime Visibility of Signs
- Manufacturers
- Workshops and Training
- Ongoing Research
- Contact Information
