Patent ID: 6736570
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: E01F

Abstract:
A monolithic precast safety end having an inner end abutting an end of a culvert pipe and an outer end distal the inner end, the safety end comprising:a base having opposed inner and outer end surfaces, opposed upper and lower surfaces, and opposed first and second side surfaces; an upright inner end wall extending upwardly from the inner end of the base, the inner end wall having an opening therein, inner and outer surfaces, and first and second sides; upright first and second side walls extending upwardly from the base forwardly of the inner end wall, the first and second side walls being joined to the sides of the inner end wall, the first and second side walls being in the shape of a right trapezoid, with their height increasing from the outer end to the inner end of the safety end; cantilevered first and second wings extending outwardly from the tops of the first and second side walls, respectively, the first and second wings each having an underside forming a joint with the first and second side walls; and reinforcing haunches formed integrally at the joints between the underside of the first and second wings and the first and second side walls.