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2.D. Advance Warning Signs (Check all that apply; include count)
Enter a check in the box for each type of advance warning sign at the crossing and enter a count for each type of sign. For each sign that is checked, it must correspond with a count value of “1” or greater. If there are no advance warning signs, check “None.”



Figure 2-55: Sample Advance Warning Sign

2.E. Low Ground Clearance Sign (W10-5)

Figure 2-56: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.E.

Check the “Yes” box to indicate that low ground clearance signs are present at the crossing. Then, enter the number of signs present. The standard warning sign for low ground clearance crossings is identified in the MUTCD as W10-5. Check “No” box if there are none.


Figure 2-57: Sample Low Ground Clearance Warning Sign

2.F. Pavement Markings

Figure 2-58: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.F.

Enter a check in the appropriate box for each type of pavement marking present that conforms to the MUTCD. If there are no stop lines, railroad crossing symbols, or dynamic envelope marking present, check “None.”

2.G. Channelization Devices/Medians

Figure 2-59: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.G.

Check the appropriate box(s) to reflect the location of a channelization or median structure present at the crossing, or check “None” if there are no such devices. If channelization devices are present at the crossing select either “All Approaches” or “One Approach” and leave “Median” blank. If a median is present at the crossing, also select either “All approaches” or “One approach” and select the “Median” box.

“Channelization Devices” mean a traffic separation system made up of a raised longitudinal channelizer, with vertical panels or tubular delineators, that is placed between opposing highway lanes designed to alert or guide traffic around an obstacle or to direct traffic in a particular direction.

“Median” means a non-traversable portion of a divided highway separating the travel ways for traffic in opposite directions.

2.H. EXEMPT Sign (R15-3)

Figure 2-60: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.H.
Check the “Yes” box if there is at least one EXEMPT sign displayed at the crossing and “No” if none are displayed. An exempt crossing is one where drivers of highway vehicles carrying passengers for hire, school buses carrying students, or highway vehicles carrying hazardous materials are not required to stop, except when rail traffic is approaching or occupying the grade crossing or the driver's view is blocked.

2.I. ENS Sign Displayed (I-13)

Figure 2-61: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.I.

Check the “Yes” box if there is at least one ENS sign displayed at the crossing, and “No” if none are displayed.

Signs or numbers on nearby signal bungalows are not considered to be ENS signs since the general public may not clearly understand their meaning and are not in compliance with FRA regulations (49 CFR Part 234, Subpart E).

2.J. Other MUTCD Signs

Figure 2-62: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.J.

Check the “Yes” box if there is at least one other MUTCD sign displayed at the crossing and “No” if none are displayed.

Enter the MUTCD type and the count of signs for each MUTCD type installed at the crossing.

Examples:
• Specify Type R15-8 Count 2
• Specify Type W10-9 Count 2


2.K. Private Crossing Signs (if Private)

Figure 2-63: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.K.

If the crossing is a private crossing, enter a check in the Yes box if there is a private crossing sign installed. Check the “No” box if there are none. Note: This box should be left blank for public crossings.

2.L. LED Enhanced Signs (List types)

Figure 2-64: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.L.

List the types of light-emitting diode (LED) enhanced signs in use, referencing to the MUTCD coded signs. For example: Crossbuck R15-1.

3. Type of Train Activated Warning Devices at the Grade Crossing (specify count of each device for all that apply)

Figure 2-65: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Items 3.A. – 3.E.

3.A. Gate Arms (count)
Enter the number of Roadway and Pedestrian gates at the crossing. The total count for each type of gate is required. If gates are not present, enter “0”.

Note: Pedestrian gate arms are only those that are part of the crossing signaling system that are activated upon train detection.

Do not count:
• Pedestrian swing gates
• Post-mounted flashing light assemblies (3.D.)
• Crossbuck assemblies (2.A.)

3.B. Gate Configuration
Check the boxes for each type of gate configuration found at the crossing. A gate (for purposes of the Crossing Inventory) is an automatically operated traffic control device which, when activated into a horizontal position, is intended to physically impede users such that they are discouraged from entering a particular grade crossing. Check only one box on the left side of 3.B. (2 Quad, 3 Quad, or 4 Quad). On the right side, check any applicable box. The choices are:

• “2 Quad” (two-quadrant gates) – a gate configuration featuring gates only on entrance lanes leading onto the crossing. If a crossing does not have any gates on any exit lanes leading off the crossing, then it is to be considered a “Two quadrant gate” crossing. Note: A gated crossing on a one-way street is to be considered a “2 Quad” gate configuration.

• “3 Quad” (three-quadrant gates) – a specific gate configuration featuring gates on all entrance lanes leading on to the crossing, but with only one exit leading off the crossing that is equipped with a gate.

• “4 Quad” (four-quadrant gates) – a specific gate configuration that features gates on all entrance and all exit lanes at the crossing. When four quadrant gates are activated and fully lowered, all entrance lanes and all exit lanes are blocked by gates.

• “Full (Barrier) Resistance” gates – a gate-like device that is specifically designed to physically prevent a highway vehicle from entering the crossing area when the resistance gate system is fully deployed.

• “Median” gates (sometimes referred to as dual entrance gates) – a supplemental gate installation located on a roadway’s median (to the left of the travel lanes) that works in combination with a gate installed on the outside edge of the roadway (to the right of the travel lanes) to jointly provide blockage of multiple lanes on a single roadway approach to the crossing, with both gate arm tips meeting (2-foot maximum gap) in the middle.

Note: This field is required if the number of gate arms in 3.A. is greater than 0.

3.C. Cantilevered (or Bridged) Flashing Light Structures (count)

2.D. Advance Warning Signs (Check all that apply; include count)

Enter a check in the box for each type of advance warning sign at the crossing and enter a count for each type of sign. For each sign that is checked, it must correspond with a count value of “1” or greater. If there are no advance warning signs, check “None.”

Figure 2-55: Sample Advance Warning Sign

2.E. Low Ground Clearance Sign (W10-5)

Figure 2-56: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.E.

Check the “Yes” box to indicate that low ground clearance signs are present at the crossing. Then, enter the number of signs present. The standard warning sign for low ground clearance crossings is identified in the MUTCD as W10-5. Check “No” box if there are none.

Figure 2-57: Sample Low Ground Clearance Warning Sign

2.F. Pavement Markings

Figure 2-58: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.F.

Enter a check in the appropriate box for each type of pavement marking present that conforms to the MUTCD. If there are no stop lines, railroad crossing symbols, or dynamic envelope marking present, check “None.”

2.G. Channelization Devices/Medians

Figure 2-59: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.G.

Check the appropriate box(s) to reflect the location of a channelization or median structure present at the crossing, or check “None” if there are no such devices. If channelization devices are present at the crossing select either “All Approaches” or “One Approach” and leave “Median” blank. If a median is present at the crossing, also select either “All approaches” or “One approach” and select the “Median” box.

“Channelization Devices” mean a traffic separation system made up of a raised longitudinal channelizer, with vertical panels or tubular delineators, that is placed between opposing highway lanes designed to alert or guide traffic around an obstacle or to direct traffic in a particular direction.

“Median” means a non-traversable portion of a divided highway separating the travel ways for traffic in opposite directions.

2.H. EXEMPT Sign (R15-3)

Figure 2-60: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.H.

Check the “Yes” box if there is at least one EXEMPT sign displayed at the crossing and “No” if none are displayed. An exempt crossing is one where drivers of highway vehicles carrying passengers for hire, school buses carrying students, or highway vehicles carrying hazardous materials are not required to stop, except when rail traffic is approaching or occupying the grade crossing or the driver's view is blocked.

2.I. ENS Sign Displayed (I-13)

Figure 2-61: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.I.

Check the “Yes” box if there is at least one ENS sign displayed at the crossing, and “No” if none are displayed.

Signs or numbers on nearby signal bungalows are not considered to be ENS signs since the general public may not clearly understand their meaning and are not in compliance with FRA regulations (49 CFR Part 234, Subpart E).

2.J. Other MUTCD Signs

Figure 2-62: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.J.

Check the “Yes” box if there is at least one other MUTCD sign displayed at the crossing and “No” if none are displayed.

Enter the MUTCD type and the count of signs for each MUTCD type installed at the crossing.

Examples:

• Specify Type R15-8 Count 2

• Specify Type W10-9 Count 2

2.K. Private Crossing Signs (if Private)

Figure 2-63: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.K.

If the crossing is a private crossing, enter a check in the Yes box if there is a private crossing sign installed. Check the “No” box if there are none. Note: This box should be left blank for public crossings.

2.L. LED Enhanced Signs (List types)

Figure 2-64: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.L.

List the types of light-emitting diode (LED) enhanced signs in use, referencing to the MUTCD coded signs. For example: Crossbuck R15-1.

3. Type of Train Activated Warning Devices at the Grade Crossing (specify count of each device for all that apply)

Figure 2-65: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Items 3.A. – 3.E.

3.A. Gate Arms (count)

Enter the number of Roadway and Pedestrian gates at the crossing. The total count for each type of gate is required. If gates are not present, enter “0”.

Note: Pedestrian gate arms are only those that are part of the crossing signaling system that are activated upon train detection.

Do not count:

• Pedestrian swing gates

• Post-mounted flashing light assemblies (3.D.)

• Crossbuck assemblies (2.A.)

3.B. Gate Configuration

Check the boxes for each type of gate configuration found at the crossing. A gate (for purposes of the Crossing Inventory) is an automatically operated traffic control device which, when activated into a horizontal position, is intended to physically impede users such that they are discouraged from entering a particular grade crossing. Check only one box on the left side of 3.B. (2 Quad, 3 Quad, or 4 Quad). On the right side, check any applicable box. The choices are:

• “2 Quad” (two-quadrant gates) – a gate configuration featuring gates only on entrance lanes leading onto the crossing. If a crossing does not have any gates on any exit lanes leading off the crossing, then it is to be considered a “Two quadrant gate” crossing. Note: A gated crossing on a one-way street is to be considered a “2 Quad” gate configuration.

• “3 Quad” (three-quadrant gates) – a specific gate configuration featuring gates on all entrance lanes leading on to the crossing, but with only one exit leading off the crossing that is equipped with a gate.

• “4 Quad” (four-quadrant gates) – a specific gate configuration that features gates on all entrance and all exit lanes at the crossing. When four quadrant gates are activated and fully lowered, all entrance lanes and all exit lanes are blocked by gates.

• “Full (Barrier) Resistance” gates – a gate-like device that is specifically designed to physically prevent a highway vehicle from entering the crossing area when the resistance gate system is fully deployed.

• “Median” gates (sometimes referred to as dual entrance gates) – a supplemental gate installation located on a roadway’s median (to the left of the travel lanes) that works in combination with a gate installed on the outside edge of the roadway (to the right of the travel lanes) to jointly provide blockage of multiple lanes on a single roadway approach to the crossing, with both gate arm tips meeting (2-foot maximum gap) in the middle.

Note: This field is required if the number of gate arms in 3.A. is greater than 0.

3.C. Cantilevered (or Bridged) Flashing Light Structures (count)