Orami01/Test3 · Datasets at Hugging Face

text stringlengths 0 1.03k
Enter the type and number of highway or roadway designated by the State, such as
Interstate (I), U.S. numbered routes (US), State roadways (SR, ST or SH), county roads
(C) or (CR), local city streets (L or LS), local roads (LR), toll roads (TL), State loop/spur
(SL), farm to market (FM) etc., and the number, e.g., I-95, US-1, SR-234, C-2096, etc.
The number of the highway should be posted on the highway and found on State or
county maps. If there is more than one number, enter the most important route, or all
the numbers separated by a comma.
7. Do Other Railroads Operate a Separate Track at Crossing?
Figure 2-13: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 7
Enter a check in the appropriate box to indicate if another operating railroad operates
over a separate track at the crossing. If “Yes,” enter the FRA railroad code for all
operating railroads that operate over a separate track within the same pair of warning
devices at the crossing. A total of four railroad codes may be entered with up to four
Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Instruction and Procedures Manual
12
Instructions for Completing the U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form
characters each in this field.
IMPORTANT– If the “Yes” box is checked and one or more FRA railroad codes have
been entered, each individual operating railroad identified must provide the following
data to the Crossing Inventory: header information; Part I, Box 1, Boxes 9–12, Box 22;
and Part II, Boxes 1–3; and the submission information. The name of the operating
railroad submitting the data should be listed in Part I, Box 1, whether or not the
individual operating railroad is the primary operating railroad.
The primary operating railroad, in addition to providing the above information, must
complete all of the remaining fields on the Inventory Form, in accordance with the
Instructions at the top of the Form.
Note: Please refer to Appendix C for a detailed explanation of how each operating
railroad is required to submit its own inventory record and future updates.
8. Do Other Railroads Operate Over Your Track at Crossing?
Figure 2-14: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 8
Enter a check in the appropriate box to indicate if another operating railroad operates
over the reporting railroad’s track at the crossing. If “Yes,” enter the FRA railroad code
for all operating railroads that operate trains over the track at the crossing. A total of four
railroad codes may be entered with up to four characters each in this field.
9. Railroad Division or Region
Figure 2-15: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 9
Enter the name of the division, region, or major district, if the railroad system is divided
into such groups. Otherwise, check the “None” box.
10. Railroad Subdivision or District
Figure 2-16: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 10
Enter the name of the subdivision or other classification, if the railroad system is divided
into such groups. Otherwise, check the “None” box.
Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Instruction and Procedures Manual
13
Instructions for Completing the U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form
11. Branch or Line Name
Figure 2-17: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 11
Enter the name of the branch or line used by the railroad to describe this segment of
track. For example, if the track is an industry lead, industry spur, yard lead, or wye,
enter the name of the track or the name of the industry. If the branch or line does not
have a specific name, then check the “None” box .
12. RR Milepost
Figure 2-18: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 12
Enter the railroad milepost number in miles and thousandths of miles (5.3 feet is
approximately 1/1000 mile). Enter the number with the decimal point in the following
format: (nnnn.nnn). If this accuracy is not attainable, then enter the milepost in miles
and hundredths of miles (53 feet is approximately 1/100 mile). Enter the prefix or suffix
identified with the milepost if it has one or both.
13. Line Segment ID
Figure 2-19: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 13
Enter the railroad identification number for the line segments if the railroad has such a
system. If the crossing has an identification number other than the DOT number, such
as a State agency number (e.g., a Public Utility Commission (PUC) assigned number),
that number may be entered here or in one of the “State Use” fields (Items 31. A–D).
This field is optional.
14. Nearest RR Timetable Station
Figure 2-20: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 14
Enter the name of the nearest timetable station for the primary operating railroad
company. This field is optional.
15. Parent RR
Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Instruction and Procedures Manual
14
Instructions for Completing the U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form
Figure 2-21: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 15
If applicable, enter the code for the parent railroad or the company that is parent to the
operating railroad entered in Part I, Item 1, “Primary Operating Railroad.” The entry
must be a valid railroad or company code, which can be obtained from FRA. Otherwise,
check the “N/A” box.
16. Crossing Owner
Figure 2-22: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 16
If applicable, enter the code for the crossing owner (maximum of four characters) of the
entity that actually owns the property. The entry must be a valid railroad, company, or
agency code. If unknown, it can be obtained from FRA. Otherwise, check the “N/A”
box.
17. Crossing Type
Figure 2-23: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 17
Check the “Public” box if:
 The crossing is located where a public highway, road, or street crosses one or
more railroad tracks either at grade or grade-separated.
 The crossing is a public pathway explicitly authorized by a public authority that is
dedicated for the use of non-vehicular traffic, including pedestrians, bicyclists,
and others, which is not associated with a public highway, road, or street.
 The crossing is a pathway explicitly authorized by a public authority or a railroad
carrier that is dedicated for the use of non-vehicular traffic and is located within a
railway station.
Check the “Private” box if:
 The crossing is a location where a private roadway crosses one or more railroad
tracks either at grade or grade-separated.
 The crossing is a private pathway, either at grade or grade-separated, explicitly
authorized by a railroad carrier that is dedicated for the use of non-vehicular

Enter the type and number of highway or roadway designated by the State, such as

Interstate (I), U.S. numbered routes (US), State roadways (SR, ST or SH), county roads

(C) or (CR), local city streets (L or LS), local roads (LR), toll roads (TL), State loop/spur

(SL), farm to market (FM) etc., and the number, e.g., I-95, US-1, SR-234, C-2096, etc.

The number of the highway should be posted on the highway and found on State or

county maps. If there is more than one number, enter the most important route, or all

the numbers separated by a comma.

7. Do Other Railroads Operate a Separate Track at Crossing?

Figure 2-13: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 7

Enter a check in the appropriate box to indicate if another operating railroad operates

over a separate track at the crossing. If “Yes,” enter the FRA railroad code for all

operating railroads that operate over a separate track within the same pair of warning

devices at the crossing. A total of four railroad codes may be entered with up to four

Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Instruction and Procedures Manual

12

Instructions for Completing the U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form

characters each in this field.

IMPORTANT– If the “Yes” box is checked and one or more FRA railroad codes have

been entered, each individual operating railroad identified must provide the following

data to the Crossing Inventory: header information; Part I, Box 1, Boxes 9–12, Box 22;

and Part II, Boxes 1–3; and the submission information. The name of the operating

railroad submitting the data should be listed in Part I, Box 1, whether or not the

individual operating railroad is the primary operating railroad.

The primary operating railroad, in addition to providing the above information, must

complete all of the remaining fields on the Inventory Form, in accordance with the

Instructions at the top of the Form.

Note: Please refer to Appendix C for a detailed explanation of how each operating

railroad is required to submit its own inventory record and future updates.

8. Do Other Railroads Operate Over Your Track at Crossing?

Figure 2-14: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 8

Enter a check in the appropriate box to indicate if another operating railroad operates

over the reporting railroad’s track at the crossing. If “Yes,” enter the FRA railroad code

for all operating railroads that operate trains over the track at the crossing. A total of four

railroad codes may be entered with up to four characters each in this field.

9. Railroad Division or Region

Figure 2-15: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 9

Enter the name of the division, region, or major district, if the railroad system is divided

into such groups. Otherwise, check the “None” box.

10. Railroad Subdivision or District

Figure 2-16: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 10

Enter the name of the subdivision or other classification, if the railroad system is divided

into such groups. Otherwise, check the “None” box.

Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Instruction and Procedures Manual

13

Instructions for Completing the U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form

11. Branch or Line Name

Figure 2-17: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 11

Enter the name of the branch or line used by the railroad to describe this segment of

track. For example, if the track is an industry lead, industry spur, yard lead, or wye,

enter the name of the track or the name of the industry. If the branch or line does not

have a specific name, then check the “None” box .

12. RR Milepost

Figure 2-18: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 12

Enter the railroad milepost number in miles and thousandths of miles (5.3 feet is

approximately 1/1000 mile). Enter the number with the decimal point in the following

format: (nnnn.nnn). If this accuracy is not attainable, then enter the milepost in miles

and hundredths of miles (53 feet is approximately 1/100 mile). Enter the prefix or suffix

identified with the milepost if it has one or both.

13. Line Segment ID

Figure 2-19: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 13

Enter the railroad identification number for the line segments if the railroad has such a

system. If the crossing has an identification number other than the DOT number, such

as a State agency number (e.g., a Public Utility Commission (PUC) assigned number),

that number may be entered here or in one of the “State Use” fields (Items 31. A–D).

This field is optional.

14. Nearest RR Timetable Station

Figure 2-20: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 14

Enter the name of the nearest timetable station for the primary operating railroad

company. This field is optional.

15. Parent RR

Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Instruction and Procedures Manual

14

Instructions for Completing the U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form

Figure 2-21: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 15

If applicable, enter the code for the parent railroad or the company that is parent to the

operating railroad entered in Part I, Item 1, “Primary Operating Railroad.” The entry

must be a valid railroad or company code, which can be obtained from FRA. Otherwise,

check the “N/A” box.

16. Crossing Owner

Figure 2-22: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 16

If applicable, enter the code for the crossing owner (maximum of four characters) of the

entity that actually owns the property. The entry must be a valid railroad, company, or

agency code. If unknown, it can be obtained from FRA. Otherwise, check the “N/A”

box.

17. Crossing Type

Figure 2-23: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 17

Check the “Public” box if:

 The crossing is located where a public highway, road, or street crosses one or

more railroad tracks either at grade or grade-separated.

 The crossing is a public pathway explicitly authorized by a public authority that is

dedicated for the use of non-vehicular traffic, including pedestrians, bicyclists,

and others, which is not associated with a public highway, road, or street.

 The crossing is a pathway explicitly authorized by a public authority or a railroad

carrier that is dedicated for the use of non-vehicular traffic and is located within a

railway station.

Check the “Private” box if:

 The crossing is a location where a private roadway crosses one or more railroad

tracks either at grade or grade-separated.

 The crossing is a private pathway, either at grade or grade-separated, explicitly

authorized by a railroad carrier that is dedicated for the use of non-vehicular