U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
202-366-4000
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590
June 19, 2020
In Reply Refer
To: HSST-1/B-232C
Greg Neece
Trinity Highway Products, LLC
2525 North Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75207
Dear Mr. Sorensen:
On November 30, 2012, the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Safety issued eligibility letter B-232A for the CASS S3 MASH. The Office of Safety has recently made updates to its eligibility letter website to be more consistent with the 2nd Edition of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' (AASHTO) Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) and the additional test matrices for cable barriers therein. These updates have necessitated the modification of certain eligibility letters including B-232A. The modification for B-232A consists of adding the phrase "TL4 on Level Terrain" after the original description of the device to indicate the as-tested conditions for the device. Additionally, the language of this eligibility letter has been updated to be consistent with current Office of Safety policy for the issuance of eligibility letters.
Please note that this modification to letter B-232A will in no way affect the eligibility for the associated device as was determined on November 30, 2012. This FHWA letter of eligibility is assigned FHWA control number B-232C and is valid until a subsequent letter is issued by FHWA that expressly references this device. This letter will supersede the original B-232A letter in full.
Additionally, in accordance with original letter B-232A, this system is eligible only when installed on the as-tested level terrain under MASH TL4 criteria and excludes 1V:6H or flatter as requested on the attached form under project development.
Decision
The following device is eligible within the length-of-need, with details provided in the form which is attached as an integral part of this letter:
Scope of this Letter
To be found eligible for Federal-aid funding, new roadside safety devices should meet the crash test and evaluation criteria contained in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' (AASHTO) Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). However, the FHWA, the Department of Transportation, and the United States Government do not regulate the manufacture of roadside safety devices. Eligibility for reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program does not establish approval, certification or endorsement of the device for any particular purpose or use.
This letter is not a determination by the FHWA, the Department of Transportation, or the United States Government that a vehicle crash involving the device will result in any particular outcome, nor is it a guarantee of the in-service performance of this device. Proper manufacturing, installation, and maintenance are required in order for this device to function as tested.
This finding of eligibility is limited to the crashworthiness of the system and does not cover other structural features, nor conformity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Eligibility for Reimbursement
Based solely on a review of crash test results and certifications submitted by the manufacturer, and the crash test laboratory, FHWA agrees that the device described herein meets the crash test and evaluation criteria of the AASHTO's MASH. Therefore, the device is eligible for reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program if installed under the range of tested conditions.
| Name of system: | CASS S3 MASH TL-4 on Level Terrain |
|---|---|
| Type of system: | Longitudinal Barrier |
| Test Level: | MASH Test Level 4 (TL4) |
| Testing conducted by: | Texas Transportation Institute |
| Date of request: | August 28, 2012 |
FHWA concurs with the recommendation of the accredited crash testing laboratory on the attached form
Full Description of the Eligible Device
The device and supporting documentation, including reports of the crash tests or other testing done, videos of any crash testing, and/or drawings of the device, are described in the attached form.
Notice
This eligibility letter is issued for the subject device as tested. Modifications made to the device are not covered by this letter. Any modifications to this device should be submitted to the user (i.e., state DOT) as per their requirements.
You are expected to supply potential users with sufficient information on design, installation and maintenance requirements to ensure proper performance.
You are expected to certify to potential users that the hardware furnished has the same chemistry, mechanical properties, and geometry as that submitted for review, and that it will meet the test and evaluation criteria of AASHTO's MASH.
Issuance of this letter does not convey property rights of any sort or any exclusive privilege. This letter is based on the premise that information and reports submitted by you are accurate and correct. We reserve the right to modify or revoke this letter if: (1) there are any inaccuracies in the information submitted in support of your request for this letter, (2) the qualification testing was flawed, (3) in-service performance or other information reveals safety problems, (4) the system is significantly different from the version that was crash tested, or (5) any other information indicates that the letter was issued in error or otherwise does not reflect full and complete information about the crashworthiness of the system.
Standard Provisions
Sincerely yours,
Michael S. Griffith |
Enclosures
