Evaluation of an International Barrier Corporation Barrier, HR-532, 1990

(1990) Evaluation of an International Barrier Corporation Barrier, HR-532, 1990. Transportation, Department of

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Abstract

In 1986, the Iowa DOT installed 700 feet of International Barrier Corporation (IBC) barrier between the 1-235 eastbound off ramp and the adjacent eastbound loop on ramp at 8th Street in West Des Moines. It is a 3 foot 6 inch high sand-filled galvanized sheet metal barrier. The bid price on this project was $130 per lineal foot. It was evaluated annually for four years. During this time, there have been no severe accidents where vehicles hit the barrier. There are scrapes and dents indicating minor accidents. The barrier has performed very well and required no maintenance. Due to its initial cost, the IBC barrier is not as cost-effective as portland cement concrete barrier rails.

Item Type: Departmental Report
Keywords: Barriers (Roads), Cost effectiveness, Off ramps, On ramps, Safety and security
Subjects: Transportation
Transportation > Roads and highways
Transportation > Traffic safety
Transportation > Research
Transportation > Economics, finance, and taxes
ID Code: 17084
Deposited By: Iowa DOT Library
Deposited On: 04 Jun 2014 19:30
Last Modified: 08 Jan 2015 14:03
URI: https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/17084