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Warrants for Median Barriers
• Prevent cross-over crashes
• Median width and traffic volumes are variables
Figure 6.1
Median Width (Feet)
*Avera
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Figure 6.1
*Based on a 5-Year Projection
Other Warrant Considerations for Median
Barriers
• Median Cross Slope
• Roadway Curvature
• Vehicle Speed and Traffic Mix
Median Barrier Systems
• 3 or 4-Strand Cable• W-Beam (weak post)• Box-Beam• W-Beam (strong post)• Thrie Beam• Modified Thrie Beam• Concrete Safety Shape