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This is an optional field. Enter the “Linear Referencing System (LRS Route ID)” code.
The LRS is a set of procedures for determining and retaining a record of specific points
along a highway. Typical methods used are milepoint, milepost, reference point, and
link-node.
Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Instruction and Procedures Manual
48
Instructions for Completing the U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form
It is recommended that this field use the Highway Performance Monitoring System
(HPMS) data reported to FHWA. If a State uses more than one LRS for their own
purposes, it is recommended that the information entered match the HPMS data. The
details for the HPMS can be found on FHWA’s Web site at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov
under Highway Performance Monitoring System.
6. LRS Milepost
Figure 2-94: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part V, Item 6
This is an optional item. Enter the LRS milepost designation. Most at-grade highwayrail grade crossings are on highways without posted mileposts. Leave blank if none are
posted.
7. Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)
Figure 2-95: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part V, Item 7
Enter the calendar year when the AADT was determined and the estimated AADT count
through the crossing (total both directions) based on available traffic information. When
a crossing runs diagonally through a highway-highway intersection, the total AADT
should include both streets in both directions.
“Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)” – a figure that represents the amount of vehicles
traveling past a known location on a roadway for a year, divided by 365 days. In the
event that 365 consecutive days of traffic counts are not available, there are traffic
engineering calculations that can be used to develop a representative figure for AADT
based upon traffic counts of shorter duration.
8. Estimated Percent Trucks
Figure 2-96: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part V, Item 8
Enter the estimated percentage (0–99%) of trucks in the traffic stream. For the
purposes of this manual, trucks are considered as those vehicles having a
manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating of 9,000 lbs. or more and having dual
tires on at least one rear axle. Also, buses, single-unit trucks, combination trucks, and
campers/recreational vehicles are classified as trucks. Do not include school buses.
Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Instruction and Procedures Manual
49
Instructions for Completing the U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form
9. Regularly Used by School Buses?
Figure 2-97: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part V, Item 9
Check the “Yes” box if the crossing is regularly used by school buses. Check the “No”
box if the crossing is not regularly used by school buses. “Regularly” means that there
is at least one movement over the crossing, in either direction, by a school bus on a
normal school day.
If the “Yes” box is checked, enter the average total number of times that a school bus
crosses over the crossing, empty or full, on a normal school day. Back and forth
movements count as two passes through the crossing.
10. Emergency Services Route
Figure 2-98: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part V, Item 10
Check the “Yes” box if the crossing is routinely used by highway vehicles to obtain
access to facilities that provide emergency services, such as hospitals and police and
fire stations. Otherwise check the “No” box.
Submission Information – This information is used for administrative purposes
and is not available on the public website.
Figure 2-99: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Submission Information
Enter the name of the submitter, the organization represented by the submitter, the
telephone number of the submitter, and the date that the Form is being submitted. If the
crossing has multiple forms, the information provided in this section should relate to the
submitting railroad. This information, “Name,” “Organization,” “Phone,” and “Date” must
be provided on the hardcopy Inventory Form only (not electronically). Information
collected electronically will be captured through the user’s account information and the
time-stamped submittal action.
Appendix A-1
APPENDIX A – U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form
Obtaining an Inventory Number
Highway-rail and pathway crossings in the United States (both at-grade and gradeseparated) must have an assigned U.S. DOT National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory
Number (Inventory Number).
Valid Inventory Numbers can be obtained by submitting an email request to:
[email protected].
When submitting an email request for Inventory Numbers, please provide the total
number of Inventory Numbers needed and the name, title, company, mailing address,
phone number, and fax number of the requestor.
Submission of the Inventory Form
The “U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form” (Form), is a two-page, single-sheet, five-part
form that provides for easy photocopying and distribution to appropriate parties. The
five parts of the form include the following categories:
Part I. Location and Classification Information
Part II. Railroad Information
Part III. Highway or Pathway Traffic Control Device Information
Part IV. Physical Characteristics
Part V. Public Highway Information
As reflected below, the type of crossing will dictate which parts of the Inventory Form
must be completed by railroads for the initial reporting of new and previously unreported
highway-rail grade and pathway crossings:
 Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossing: Complete entire Inventory Form (with the
exception of I.20 and III.2.K);
 Private Highway-Rail Grade Crossing: Complete Header, plus Parts I, II, and
III.2.K of the Inventory Form and the Submission Information section;
 Public Pathway Grade Crossing: Complete Header, plus Parts I and II of the
Inventory Form (with the exception of I.20) and the Submission Information
section;
 Private Pathway Grade Crossing: Complete Header, plus Parts I, II, and III.2.K
of the Inventory Form and the Submission Information section;
Appendix A-2
 Pedestrian Station Grade Crossing (Station, Ped.): Complete Header, plus Parts
I and II of the Inventory Form (with the exception of I.20) and Submission
Information section;
 Grade-Separated Crossing (highway-rail, pathway, and pedestrian station):
Complete Header, plus Part I of the Inventory Form (with the exception of I.20)
and the Submission Information section.
For periodic updates to the Crossing Inventory, refer to the Responsibility Table in

This is an optional field. Enter the “Linear Referencing System (LRS Route ID)” code.

The LRS is a set of procedures for determining and retaining a record of specific points

along a highway. Typical methods used are milepoint, milepost, reference point, and

link-node.

Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Instruction and Procedures Manual

48

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

It is recommended that this field use the Highway Performance Monitoring System

(HPMS) data reported to FHWA. If a State uses more than one LRS for their own

purposes, it is recommended that the information entered match the HPMS data. The

details for the HPMS can be found on FHWA’s Web site at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov

under Highway Performance Monitoring System.

6. LRS Milepost

Figure 2-94: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part V, Item 6

This is an optional item. Enter the LRS milepost designation. Most at-grade highwayrail grade crossings are on highways without posted mileposts. Leave blank if none are

posted.

7. Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)

Figure 2-95: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part V, Item 7

Enter the calendar year when the AADT was determined and the estimated AADT count

through the crossing (total both directions) based on available traffic information. When

a crossing runs diagonally through a highway-highway intersection, the total AADT

should include both streets in both directions.

“Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)” – a figure that represents the amount of vehicles

traveling past a known location on a roadway for a year, divided by 365 days. In the

event that 365 consecutive days of traffic counts are not available, there are traffic

engineering calculations that can be used to develop a representative figure for AADT

based upon traffic counts of shorter duration.

8. Estimated Percent Trucks

Figure 2-96: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part V, Item 8

Enter the estimated percentage (0–99%) of trucks in the traffic stream. For the

purposes of this manual, trucks are considered as those vehicles having a

manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating of 9,000 lbs. or more and having dual

tires on at least one rear axle. Also, buses, single-unit trucks, combination trucks, and

campers/recreational vehicles are classified as trucks. Do not include school buses.

Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Instruction and Procedures Manual

49

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

9. Regularly Used by School Buses?

Figure 2-97: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part V, Item 9

Check the “Yes” box if the crossing is regularly used by school buses. Check the “No”

box if the crossing is not regularly used by school buses. “Regularly” means that there

is at least one movement over the crossing, in either direction, by a school bus on a

normal school day.

If the “Yes” box is checked, enter the average total number of times that a school bus

crosses over the crossing, empty or full, on a normal school day. Back and forth

movements count as two passes through the crossing.

10. Emergency Services Route

Figure 2-98: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part V, Item 10

Check the “Yes” box if the crossing is routinely used by highway vehicles to obtain

access to facilities that provide emergency services, such as hospitals and police and

fire stations. Otherwise check the “No” box.

Submission Information – This information is used for administrative purposes

and is not available on the public website.

Figure 2-99: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Submission Information

Enter the name of the submitter, the organization represented by the submitter, the

telephone number of the submitter, and the date that the Form is being submitted. If the

crossing has multiple forms, the information provided in this section should relate to the

submitting railroad. This information, “Name,” “Organization,” “Phone,” and “Date” must

be provided on the hardcopy Inventory Form only (not electronically). Information

collected electronically will be captured through the user’s account information and the

time-stamped submittal action.

Appendix A-1

APPENDIX A – U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form

Obtaining an Inventory Number

Highway-rail and pathway crossings in the United States (both at-grade and gradeseparated) must have an assigned U.S. DOT National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory

Number (Inventory Number).

Valid Inventory Numbers can be obtained by submitting an email request to:

[email protected].

When submitting an email request for Inventory Numbers, please provide the total

number of Inventory Numbers needed and the name, title, company, mailing address,

phone number, and fax number of the requestor.

Submission of the Inventory Form

The “U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form” (Form), is a two-page, single-sheet, five-part

form that provides for easy photocopying and distribution to appropriate parties. The

five parts of the form include the following categories:

Part I. Location and Classification Information

Part II. Railroad Information

Part III. Highway or Pathway Traffic Control Device Information

Part IV. Physical Characteristics

Part V. Public Highway Information

As reflected below, the type of crossing will dictate which parts of the Inventory Form

must be completed by railroads for the initial reporting of new and previously unreported

highway-rail grade and pathway crossings:

 Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossing: Complete entire Inventory Form (with the

exception of I.20 and III.2.K);

 Private Highway-Rail Grade Crossing: Complete Header, plus Parts I, II, and

III.2.K of the Inventory Form and the Submission Information section;

 Public Pathway Grade Crossing: Complete Header, plus Parts I and II of the

Inventory Form (with the exception of I.20) and the Submission Information

section;

 Private Pathway Grade Crossing: Complete Header, plus Parts I, II, and III.2.K

of the Inventory Form and the Submission Information section;

Appendix A-2

 Pedestrian Station Grade Crossing (Station, Ped.): Complete Header, plus Parts

I and II of the Inventory Form (with the exception of I.20) and Submission

Information section;

 Grade-Separated Crossing (highway-rail, pathway, and pedestrian station):

Complete Header, plus Part I of the Inventory Form (with the exception of I.20)

and the Submission Information section.

For periodic updates to the Crossing Inventory, refer to the Responsibility Table in