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Vehicular Truss Rail Options

U.S. Bridge offers several rail options, including: w-beam, thrie beam, tubular or heavy timber. The tabs below show more detail into the rail systems used.

Independent Rail System

  • Rail system that is not attached to truss members. Normally attached to exterior stringers or curb.
  • Designed to provide extra distance from the truss in the event of an accident.
  • Any number of rail systems can be specified and designed including W-Beam, Thrie Beam, tubular and a concrete Jersey barriers.
  • Typically more expensive than truss mounted rail.

Independent Tubular Rail System

Exterior Rail Attachment

Thrie Beam off Truss for Independent System

  

 

 

Truss Mounted Rail System

  • Rail system that is attached directly to truss members.
  • Any number of rail systems can be specified and designed including W-Beam, Thrie Beam and tubular.
  • Reduces the overall width of the truss structure.
  • Typically, less expensive than an Independent Rail System.
     

W Beam Attached Directly

Thrie Beam Attached Directly

 

 
 
           

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