December 1, 2020 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

In Reply Refer To: 

HSST-1/CC-163 

Mr. Bret R. Eckert 

Trinity Highway Products, LLC 

3617 Cincinnati Ave. 

Rocklin, CA 95765 

USA 

Dear Mr. Eckert: 

This letter is in response to your May 8, 2020 request for the Federal Highway Administration 

(FHWA) to review a roadside safety device, hardware, or system for eligibility for reimbursement 

under the Federal-aid highway program. This FHWA letter of eligibility is assigned FHWA 

control number CC-163 and is valid until a subsequent letter is issued by FHWA that expressly 

references this device. 

Decision 

The following device is eligible within the length-of-need, with details provided in the form 

which is attached as an integral part of this letter: 

• QuadGuard M Wide 

Scope of this Letter 

To be found eligible for Federal-aid funding, new roadside safety devices should meet the crash 

test and evaluation criteria contained in the American Association of State Highway and 

Transportation Officials’(AASHTO) Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). 

However, the FHWA, the Department of Transportation, and the United States Government do 

not regulate the manufacture of roadside safety devices. Eligibility for reimbursement under the 

Federal-aid highway program does not establish approval, certification or endorsement of the 

device for any particular purpose or use. 

This letter is not a determination by the FHWA, the Department of Transportation, or the United 

States Government that a vehicle crash involving the device will result in any particular 

outcome, nor is it a guarantee of the in-service performance of this device. Proper 

manufacturing, installation, and maintenance are required in order for this device to function as 

tested. 

This finding of eligibility is limited to the crashworthiness of the system and does not cover other 

structural features, nor conformity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Eligibility for Reimbursement 

Based solely on a review of crash test results and certifications submitted by the manufacturer, 

and the crash test laboratory, FHWA agrees that the device described herein meets the crash test 

and evaluation criteria of the AASHTO’s MASH. Therefore, the device is eligible for

reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program if installed under the range of tested 

conditions. 

Name of system: QuadGuard M Wide 

Type of system: Crash Cushion 

Test Level: MASH Test Level 3 (TL3) 

Testing conducted by: Applus IDIADA KARCO Engineering, LLC. 

Date of request: May 08, 2020 

FHWA concurs with the recommendation of the accredited crash testing laboratory on the 

attached form. 

Full Description of the Eligible Device 

The device and supporting documentation, including reports of the crash tests or other testing 

done, videos of any crash testing, and/or drawings of the device, are described in the attached 

form. 

Notice 

This eligibility letter is issued for the subject device as tested. Modifications made to the device 

are not covered by this letter. Any modifications to this device should be submitted to the user 

(i.e., state DOT) as per their requirements. 

You are expected to supply potential users with sufficient information on design, installation and 

maintenance requirements to ensure proper performance. 

You are expected to certify to potential users that the hardware furnished has the same chemistry, 

mechanical properties, and geometry as that submitted for review, and that it will meet the test 

and evaluation criteria of AASHTO’s MASH.

Issuance of this letter does not convey property rights of any sort or any exclusive privilege. This 

letter is based on the premise that information and reports submitted by you are accurate and 

correct. We reserve the right to modify or revoke this letter if: (1) there are any inaccuracies in 

the information submitted in support of your request for this letter, (2) the qualification testing 

was flawed, (3) in-service performance or other information reveals safety problems, (4) the 

system is significantly different from the version that was crash tested, or (5) any other 

information indicates that the letter was issued in error or otherwise does not reflect full and 

complete information about the crashworthiness of the system. 
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Standard Provisions

• To prevent misunderstanding by others, this letter of eligibility designated as FHWA

control number CC-163 shall not be reproduced except in full. This letter and the test

documentation upon which it is based are public information. All such letters and

documentation may be reviewed upon request.

• This letter shall not be construed as authorization or consent by the FHWA to use,

manufacture, or sell any patented system for which the applicant is not the patent holder.

• This FHWA eligibility letter is not an expression of any Agency view, position, or

determination of validity, scope, or ownership of any intellectual property rights to a

specific device or design. Further, this letter does not impute any distribution or licensing

rights to the requester. This FHWA eligibility letter determination is made based solely

on the crash-testing information submitted by the requester. The FHWA reserves the

right to review and revoke an earlier eligibility determination after receipt of subsequent

information related to crash testing.

Sincerely, 

Michael S. Griffith 

Director, Office of Safety Technologies 

Office of Safety 

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Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility 

of Highway Safety Hardware 

Submitter 

Date of Request: May 08, 2020 New Resubmission 

Name: Bret R.Eckert, P.E. 

Company: Trinity Highway Products, LLC 

Address: 3617 Cincinnati Ave., Rocklin, CA 95765 

Country: USA 

To: Michael S. Griffith, Director 

FHWA, Office of Safety Technologies 

I request the following devices be considered eligible for reimbursement under the Federal-aid 

highway program. 

Device & Testing Criterion - Enter from right to left starting with Test L 

System Type Submission Type Device Name / Variant Testing Criterion Test 

Level 

'CC':CrashCushions,Attenua PhysicalCrashTesting ' ' 

Attenuators,&Terminals Engineering Analysis QuadGuard®M Wide 

AASHTO MASH TL3 

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By submitting this request for review and evaluation by the Federal Highway Administration, I certify 

that the product(s) was (were) tested in conformity with the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety 

Hardware and that the evaluation results meet the appropriate evaluation criteria in the MASH. 

Individual or Organization responsible for the product: 

Contact Name: Bret R.Eckert, P.E. Same asSubmitter 

Company Name: Trinity Highway Products, LLC Same asSubmitter 

Address: 3617 Cincinnati Ave., Rocklin, CA 95765 Same asSubmitter 

Country: USA Same asSubmitter 

Enter below all disclosures of financial interests as required by the FHWA `Federal-Aid Reimbursement 

Eligibility Process for Safety Hardware Devices' document. 

The QuadGuard®M Wide system technology is the commercial embodiment of intellectual property that is 

protected by patents owned by Trinity HighwayProducts,LLC("THP"). THPdoesnot pay royaltiesfor salesof 

the QuadGuard®M Wide. The QuadGuard®M Wide system was designed and developed by engineers and 

employeesat THP. The patent holdersof record for theQuadGuard®MWidesystemareSeanThompson,Aaron 

J.Cox,P.E.andPatrickA.Leonhardt,P.E.;all of whom areemployed by THP. TheassociatedUnitedStates

patents, numbers8,469,626(DatedJune25,2013) and 9,790,653(Dated October 17, 2017),areassigned to

EnergyAbsorptionSystems,Inc.,afully ownedsubsidiary of THP.

ApplusIDIADAKarcoEngineering,LLC(KARCO)conducted the certification testsof theQuadGuard®MWide 

system. KARCOisan internationally accredited third partycrash testing laboratory.Physical crash testing of the 

QuadGuard®M Wide system was performed in accordance with testing criteria, asset forth by the American 

Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)in the Manual for Assessing Safety 

Hardware("MASH")(2016).Other than feespaid toKARCOto conduct the testsand then analyzeand report the 

test results, KARCOand THP do not share financial interests. The fees paid to KARCOwere not dependent or 

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

Significant Modification Existing Hardware 

The QuadGuard®M Wide system isa redirective, non-gating, 6-bay crash cushion that consists of an 

engineered steel noseand crushable, energyabsorbing cartridgessurrounded by aframework of steel QuadBeamTMpanels. TheQuadGuard®MWidesystem isdesigned to telescoperearward during head-on impacts 

and redirectsvehiclesduring angled impactsinto theside of thesystem. Thesystem hasacenter monorail 

that controls the rearward telescopingaction and resistslateral movement during sideangled impacts. The 

QuadGuard®MWidesystem includesaself-contained back-upstructure that isdesigned to resist movement 

during head-onimpacts. 

TheQuadGuard®MWidesystem hasan overall length of 22'-0". TheQuadGuard®MWidesystem isconfigured 

with aback-up toshield fixed objectsup to 69" wide. The overall height of theQuadGuard®MWideis32". The 

system usesa flared design – the noseis30" wide, with thesystem width increasing to an overall width of 79" 

at the backup. The structural portions of the QuadGuard®M Wide consist of fender panels, diaphragm 

assemblies, a monorail assembly and aself-contained backup, which are hot-dipped galvanized steel. The 

majority of thesystem componentsareASTMA36steel, with the exception of theQuad-BeamTMpanelmaterial, 

which iscomposed of grade55steel. TheQuadGuard®MWidesystem utilizestwo typesof energyabsorbing 

cartridges,TypeM-I andTypeM-II(alsoknown asType-1andType-2). Thecartridgesarearranged in astaged 

configuration toaccommodate impactsby MASH2016TL-3vehicles. 

The QuadGuard®M Wide may be placed on reinforced or non-reinforced concrete pads or foundations or 

asphaltsubstrateswith specific length anchorsand approved adhesive. A lightweight,aluminum placard with 

user-specified reflectivesheeting may beattached to thesteel nose panel. The reflective placardmay beany 

color andstriped with any reflective or non-reflective tape of anycolor,depending on customer requirements. 

Thegalvanizedsteel componentsmay bestained with reactivecolor treatmentsor powder coated depending 

on customerspecifications. During MASHTest 3-37, theQuadGuard®MWide wastested with a transition to 

standardsafety-shapeconcrete barrier, which isrepresentative of typical concrete barrier in useon the NHS. 

The QuadGuard®M Wide isavailable with transitions to concrete barrier, guardrail, and other roadside 

hardware. 

CRASH TESTING 

Bysignature below, theEngineeraffiliated with the testing laboratory,agreesinsupport of thissubmission that 

all of the critical and relevant crash tests for this device listed above were conducted to meet the MASHtest 

criteria. The Engineer has determined that no other crash testsare necessary to determine the device meets 

theMASHcriteria. 

Engineer Name: Steven Matsusaka 

EngineerSignature: Steven Matsusaka DN:cn=StevenMatsusaka,email=steven.matsusaka@idiada.com,c=US Digitally signed by Steven Matsusaka 

Date: 2020.04.24 08:43:09 -07'00' 

NewHardware or Modification to 

Address: 9270 Holly Road, Adelanto, CA 92301 Same asSubmitter 

Country: USA Same asSubmitter 

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Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-30 (1100C) 

Applus IDIADA KARCOTest No. P39149-01. 

Test Date May10,2019. CrashTestReport 

No.TR-P39149-01-NCfor MASHTest 3-30 

CrashTest of Trinity HighwayProductsTL-3 

QuadGuard®MWide. 

The crash cushion was impacted by a 2010 

KiaRio 4-door sedan. The test vehicle 

impacted theTL-3QuadGuard®MWideat a 

velocity of 62.17 mph (100.06 km/h) and at 

an angle of 1.1°. Upon impact the vehicle's 

kinetic energy wasabsorbed by the system 

as the QuadGuard®cartridgeswere crushed. 

The TL-3 QuadGuard®M Wide brought the 

vehicle to acompletestop with amaximum 

Occupant Impact Velocity (OIV) of 36.1 ft/s 

(11.0 m/s) and a maximum ridedown 

acceleration of -12.9 g. Damage to the 

vehicle was concentrated at its front end 

without penetration or significant 

deformation into the occupant 

compartment. 

The Trinity Highway Products TL-3 

QuadGuard®M Wide met all the 

requirements for MASH2016 Test 3-30. 

PASS 

3-31 (2270P) 

Applus IDIADA KARCOTest No. P39150-01. 

Test Date May24,2019. CrashTestReport 

No.TR-P39150-01-NCfor MASHTest 3-31 

CrashTest of Trinity HighwayProductsTL-3 

QuadGuard®MWide. 

Thecrashcushion wasimpacted by a2013 

RAM 1500 4-door pickup truck. The test 

vehicle impacted the TL-3 QuadGuard®M 

Wideat avelocity of 62.42mph (100.45km/ 

h)andat anangle of 0.9°. Upon impact the 

vehicle's kinetic energy wasabsorbed by 

the system as the QuadGuard®cartridges 

were crushed. The TL-3 QuadGuard®M 

Wide brought the vehicle to a complete 

stop with a maximum Occupant Impact 

Velocity (OIV) of 28.2 ft/s (8.6 m/s) and a 

maximum ridedown acceleration of -14.5g. 

Damage to the vehicle wasconcentrated at 

its front end without penetration or 

significant deformation into the occupant 

compartment. 

The Trinity Highway Products TL-3 

QuadGuard®M Wide met all the 

requirements for MASH2016 Test 3-31. 

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Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-32 (1100C) 

Applus IDIADA KARCOTest No. P39151-02. 

Test Date May31,2019. CrashTestReport 

No.TR-P39151-02-NCfor MASHTest 3-32 

CrashTest of Trinity HighwayProductsTL-3 

QuadGuard®MWide. 

The crash cushion was impacted by a 2008 

KiaRio 4-door sedan. The test vehicle 

impacted theTL-3QuadGuard®MWideat a 

velocity of 61.70 mph (99.30 km/h) and at 

an angle of 14.2°. Upon impact thevehicle's 

kinetic energy wasabsorbed by the system 

as the QuadGuard®cartridgeswere crushed. 

The TL-3 QuadGuard®M Wide brought the 

vehicle to acompletestop with amaximum 

Occupant Impact Velocity (OIV) of 38.4 ft/s 

(11.7 m/s) and a maximum ridedown 

acceleration of -13.4 g. Damage to the 

vehicle was concentrated at its front end 

without penetration or significant 

deformation into the occupant 

compartment. 

The Trinity Highway Products TL-3 

QuadGuard®M Wide met all the 

requirements for MASH2016 Test 3-32. 

PASS 

3-33 (2270P) 

Applus IDIADA KARCOTest No. P39152-01. 

Test Date May 7, 2019. Crash Test Report 

No. TR-P39152-01-NC for MASHTest 3-33 

CrashTest of Trinity HighwayProductsTL-3 

QuadGuard®MWide. 

Thecrashcushion wasimpacted by a2013 

RAM 1500 4-door pickup truck. The test 

vehicle impacted the TL-3 QuadGuard®M 

Wideat avelocity of 62.27mph (100.22km/ 

h) and at an angle of 15.5°. Upon impact 

the vehicle'skinetic energy wasabsorbed 

by thesystem astheQuadGuard®cartridges 

were crushed. The TL-3 QuadGuard®M 

Wide brought the vehicle to a complete 

stop with a maximum Occupant Impact 

Velocity (OIV) of 30.8 ft/s (9.4 m/s) and a 

maximum ridedown acceleration of -13.9g. 

Damage to the vehicle wasconcentrated at 

its front end without penetration or 

significant deformation into the occupant 

compartment. 

The Trinity Highway Products TL-3 

QuadGuard®M Wide met all the 

requirements for MASH2016 Test 3-33. 

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3-34 (1100C) 

Applus IDIADA KARCOTest No. P39153-01. 

Test Date October 3, 2019. Crash Test 

Report No.TR-P39153-01-NCfor MASHTest 

3-34CrashTest of TrinityHighwayProducts 

TL-3QuadGuard®MWide. 

Thecrashcushion wasimpacted by a2010 

KiaRio 4-door sedan. The test vehicle 

impacted theTL-3QuadGuard®MWideat a 

velocity of 62.94mph (101.30km/h)andat 

an angle of 14.5°. The TL-3 QuadGuard®M 

Wide contained and redirected the test 

vehicle with a maximum Occupant Impact 

Velocity (OIV) of 23.0 ft/s (7.0 m/s) and a 

maximum ridedown acceleration of -10.1g. 

Damage to the vehicle wasconcentrated at 

its front right quarter without penetration 

or significant deformation into the 

occupant compartment. 

The Trinity Highway Products TL-3 

QuadGuard®M Wide met all the 

requirements for MASH2016 Test 3-34. 

PASS 

3-35 (2270P) 

Applus IDIADA KARCOTest No. P39154-04. 

Test DateAugust 9,2019. CrashTestReport 

No.TR-P39154-04-NCfor MASHTest 3-35 

CrashTest of Trinity HighwayProductsTL-3 

QuadGuard®MWide. 

Thecrashcushion wasimpacted by a2013 

RAM 1500 4-door pickup truck. The test 

vehicle impacted the TL-3 QuadGuard®M 

Wideat avelocity of 61.21mph (98.50km/ 

h) and at an angle of 23.7°. The TL-3 

QuadGuard®M Wide contained and 

redirected the test vehicle with a maximum 

Occupant Impact Velocity (OIV) of 27.2 ft/s 

(8.3 m/s) and a maximum ridedown 

acceleration of -11.2 g. Damage to the 

vehicle was concentrated at its front end 

without penetration or significant 

deformation into the occupant 

compartment. 

The Trinity Highway Products TL-3 

QuadGuard®M Wide met all the 

requirements for MASH2016 Test 3-35. 

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3-36 (2270P) 

Applus IDIADA KARCOTest No. P39155-02. 

Test Date September 23, 2019. Crash Test 

Report No.TR-P39155-02-NCfor MASHTest 

3-36CrashTest of TrinityHighwayProducts 

TL-3QuadGuard®MWide. 

Thecrashcushion wasimpacted by a2014 

RAM 1500 4-door pickup truck. The test 

vehicle impacted the TL-3 QuadGuard®M 

Wideat avelocity of 61.53mph (99.03km/ 

h) andat an impact angle of 24.5°. TheTL-3 

QuadGuard®M Wide contained and 

redirected the test vehicle with a maximum 

Occupant Impact Velocity (OIV) of 26.9 ft/s 

(8.2 m/s) and a maximum ridedown 

acceleration of -12.9 g. Damage to the 

vehicle was concentrated at its front right 

quarter without penetration or significant 

deformation into the occupant 

compartment. 

The Trinity Highway Products TL-3 

QuadGuard®M Wide met all the 

requirements for MASH2016 Test 3-36. 

PASS 

3-37 (2270P) 

Applus IDIADA KARCOTest No. P40055-01. 

Test Date February 13, 2020. Crash Test 

Report No. TR-P40055-01-NC for MASHTest 

3-37a Crash Test of Trinity Highway 

Products QuadGuard®M Wide Transition to 

Safety Shape Concrete Median Barrier. 

The transition wasimpacted by a 2016RAM 

1500 4-door pickup truck. The test vehicle 

impacted the QuadGuard®M Wide 

Transition at avelocity of 62.85mph (101.14 

km/h) and at an impact angle of 25.2°. The 

transition contained and redirected the test 

vehicle with a maximum Occupant Impact 

Velocity (OIV) of 28.9 ft/s (8.8 m/s) and a 

maximum ridedown acceleration of -17.5g. 

Damage to the vehicle wasconcentrated at 

its front end without penetration or 

significant deformation into the occupant 

compartment. 

TheTrinity HighwayProductsQuadGuard® 

M Transition to Safety Shape Concrete 

MedianBarrier met all the requirementsfor 

MASH2016Test 3-37a. 

PASS 

3-38 (1500A) 

Per MASH, Test 3-38 can be waived by 

performing a force versus deflection 

analysis from Test 3-31 data to find a 

theoretical value for occupant risk factors. 

This analysis was performed and yielded 

satisfactory results. 

Non-Critical, not conducted 

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3-41 (2270P) Per MASH, this test intended for nonredirective crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-42 (1100C) Per MASH, this test intended for nonredirective crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-43 (2270P) Per MASH, this test intended for nonredirective crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-44 (2270P) Per MASH, this test intended for nonredirective crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-45 (1500A) Per MASH, this test intended for nonredirective crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

Full Scale Crash Testing was done in compliance with MASH by the following accredited crash test 

laboratory (cite the laboratory’s accreditation status as noted in the crash test reports.):

Laboratory Name: KARCOEngineering, INC 

LaboratorySignature: S DN: cn=Steven Matsusaka,email=steven.matsusaka@idiada.com, c=US teven Matsusaka Digitally signed by Steven Matsusaka 

Date: 2020.04.24 08:43:27 -07'00' 

Address: 9270 Holly Road, Adelanto, CA 92301 Same asSubmitter 

Country: USA Same asSubmitter 

Accreditation Certificate 

Number and Dates of current 

Accreditation period : 

International Accreditation Services (IAS) 

ISO17025 Accreditation Certificate #TL-371 

ExpiresJuly 1, 2022 

Digitally signed by Bret Eckert, P.E. 

DN:cn=BretEckert,P.E.,o,ou=Trinity Submitter Signature*:Bret Eckert, P.E. Highway Products, 

email=bret.eckert@trin.net, c=US 

Date: 2020.04.27 10:40:29 -07'00' 

ATTACHMENTS 

Attach to this form: 

1) Additional disclosures of related financial interest as indicated above. 

2) A copy of the full test report, video, and a Test Data Summary Sheet for each test conducted in 

support of this request. 

3) A drawing or drawings of the device(s) that conform to the Task Force-13 Drawing Specifications 

[Hardware Guide Drawing Standards]. For proprietary products, a single isometric line drawing is 

usually acceptable to illustrate the product, with detailed specifications, intended use, and contact 

information provided on the reverse. Additional drawings (not in TF-13 format) showing details that 

are relevant to understanding the dimensions and performance of the device should also be submitted 

to facilitate our review. 

FHWA Official Business Only: 

Eligibility Letter 

Number Date Key Words 
 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency................. Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity................ 62.17 mph (100.06 km/h) Longitudinal OIV............................... 36.1 ft/s (11.0 m/s)

Test No........................ P39149-01 Impact Angle............................. 1.1° Lateral OIV.................................... 1.6 ft/s (0.5 m/s)

Test Designation............ 3-30 Location / Orientation...................... 17.2 in (437 mm) to the left Longitudinal RA........................... -12.9 g

Test Date..................... 5/10/19 Kinetic Energy........................ 309.2 kip-ft (419.2 kJ) Lateral RA................................. 4.7 g

THIV.............................................. 36.4 ft/s (11.1 m/s)

TEST ARTICLE Exit Conditions PHD......................................... 13.0 g

Name / Model................. TL-3 QuadGuard M Wide Exit Velocity.........................N/A ASI.............................................. 1.05

Type............................ Crash Cushion Exit Angle...........................N/A

Crash Cushion Length...........22.0 ft. (6.7 m) Final Vehicle Position.................... 12.2 ft. (3.7 m ) Downstream Test Article Deflections

Road Surface................ Smooth, clean concrete 17.9 ft. (5.5 m) Left Static............................................. 6.3 ft. (1.9 m)

Exit Box Criteria Met.......... N/A Dynamic.................................... 10.1 ft. (3.1 m)

Vehicle Snagging................None Working Width................................. N/A

TEST VEHICLE Vehicle Pocketing..................None Debris Field............................. N/A

Type / Designation.......... 1100C Vehicle Stability..................Satisfactory

Year, Make, and Model.... 2010 Kia Rio Maximum Roll Angle..............-5.8 ° Vehicle Damage

Curb Mass.................... 2,354.5 lbs (1,068.0 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle............. 11.1 ° Vehicle Damage Scale................... 12-FD-4

Test Inertial Mass........... 2,393.1 lbs (1,085.5 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............-160.9 ° CDC............................................. 12FDEW1

Gross Static Mass.......... 2,560.6 lbs (1,161.5 kg) Maximum Intrusion............................. 0.4 in. (9 mm) at foot well
 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency................. Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity................ 62.42 mph (100.45 km/h) Longitudinal OIV............................... 28.2 ft/s (8.6 m/s)

Test No........................ P39150-01 Impact Angle............................. 0.9° Lateral OIV.................................... -1.0 ft/s (-0.3 m/s)

Test Designation............ 3-31 Location / Orientation...................... 0.75 in. (19 mm) Left Longitudinal RA........................... -14.5 g

Test Date..................... 05/24/2019 Kinetic Energy........................ 656.9 kip-ft (890.7 kJ) Lateral RA................................. 4.6 g

THIV.............................................. 28.2 ft/s (8.6 m/s)

TEST ARTICLE Exit Conditions PHD......................................... 14.7 g

Name / Model................. TL-3 QuadGuard M Wide Exit Velocity.........................N/A ASI.............................................. 1.16

Type............................ Crash cushion Exit Angle...........................N/A

Crash Cushion Length...........22.0 ft. (6.7 m) Final Vehicle Position.................... 24.5 ft. (7.5 m ) Upstream Test Article Deflections

Road Surface................ Smooth, clean concrete 0.1 ft. (0 m) Left Static............................................. 13.1 ft. (4.0 m)

Exit Box Criteria Met.......... N/A Dynamic.................................... 15.4 ft. (4.7 m)

Vehicle Snagging................Satisfactory Working Width................................. N/A

TEST VEHICLE Vehicle Pocketing..................Satisfactory Debris Field............................. N/A

Type / Designation.......... 2270P Vehicle Stability..................Satisfactory

Year, Make, and Model.... 2013 RAM 1500 Maximum Roll Angle..............5.3 ° Vehicle Damage

Curb Mass.................... 5,199.5 lbs (2,358.5 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle............. -2.8 ° Vehicle Damage Scale................... 12-FD-3

Test Inertial Mass........... 5,038.6 lbs (2,285.5 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............2.3 ° CDC............................................. 12FDEW3

Gross Static Mass.......... 5,038.6 lbs (2,285.5 kg) Maximum Intrusion............................. 0.2 in. (6 mm) at foot well
 

 

General Information Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency................. Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity................ 61.70 mph (99.30 km/h) Longitudinal OIV............................... 38.4 ft/s (11.7 m/s)

Test No............ P39151-02 Impact Angle............................. 14.2° Lateral OIV.................................... -5.6 ft/s (-1.7 m/s)

Test Designation............ 3-32 Location / Orientation...................... 0.36 in (9 mm) left of centerline Longitudinal RA........................... -13.4 g

Test Date..................... 5/31/19 Kinetic Energy........................ 305.1 kip-ft (413.7 kJ) Lateral RA................................. 3.0 g

THIV.............................................. 38.4 ft/s (11.7 m/s)

Test Article Exit Conditions PHD......................................... 13.4 g

Name / Model................. TL-3 QuadGuard M Wide Exit Velocity......................... N/A ASI.............................................. 1.14

Type............................ Crash Cushion Exit Angle...........................N/A

Crash Cushion Length........... 22.0 ft. (6.7 m) Final Vehicle Position.................... 7.4 ft. (2.3 m) Downstream Test Article Deflections

Road Surface................ Smooth, clean concrete 24.9 ft. (7.6 m) Left Static............................................. 6.8 ft. (2.1 m)

Exit Box Criteria Met.......... N/A Dynamic.................................... 9.5 ft. (2.9 m)

Vehicle Snagging................Satisfactory Working Width................................. N/A

Test Vehicle Vehicle Pocketing..................Satisfactory Debris Field............................. N/A

Type / Designation.......... 1100C Vehicle Stability..................Satisfactory

Year, Make, and Model.... 2008 Kia Rio Maximum Roll Angle.............. -4.7 ° Vehicle Damage

Curb Mass.................... 2,494.5 lbs (1,131.5 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle............. -8.7 ° Vehicle Damage Scale................... 11-FD-3

Test Inertial Mass........... 2,397.5 lbs (1,087.5 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............-91.4 ° CDC............................................. 11FDEW2

Gross Static Mass.......... 2,563.9 lbs (1,163.0 kg) Maximum Intrusion............................. 0.4 in. (10 mm) at Foot well
GENERAL INFORMATION Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency................. Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity................ 62.27 mph (100.22 km/h) Longitudinal OIV............................... 30.8 ft/s (9.4 m/s)

Test No............ P39152-01 Impact Angle............................. 15.5° Lateral OIV.................................... -4.6 ft/s (-1.4 m/s)

Test Designation............ 3-33 Location / Orientation...................... at article centerline Longitudinal RA........................... -13.9 g

Test Date..................... 5/7/19 Kinetic Energy........................ 640.5 kip-ft (868.5 kJ) Lateral RA................................. -2.0 g

THIV.............................................. 30.8 ft/s (9.4 m/s)

TEST ARTICLE Exit Conditions PHD......................................... 13.9 g

Name / Model................. TL-3 QuadGuard M Wide Exit Velocity.........................N/A ASI.............................................. 1.03

Type............................ Crash cushion Exit Angle...........................N/A

Crash Cushion Length...........22.0 ft. (6.7 m) Final Vehicle Position.................... 9.4 ft. (2.9 m ) Downstream Test Article Deflections

Road Surface................ Smooth, clean concrete 34.2 ft. (9.9 m) Left Static............................................. 10.5 ft. (3.2 m)

Exit Box Criteria Met.......... N/A Dynamic.................................... 13.4 ft. (4.1 m)

Vehicle Snagging................Satisfactory Working Width................................. N/A

TEST VEHICLE Vehicle Pocketing..................Satisfactory Debris Field............................. N/A

Type / Designation.......... 2270P Vehicle Stability..................Satisfactory

Year, Make, and Model.... 2013 RAM 1500 Maximum Roll Angle..............-3.9 ° Vehicle Damage

Curb Mass.................... 4,822.5 lbs (2,187.5 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle............. -3.5 ° Vehicle Damage Scale................... 12-FD-3

Test Inertial Mass........... 4,941.6 lbs (2,241.5 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............-84.6 ° CDC............................................. 12FDEW2

Gross Static Mass.......... 4,941.6 lbs (2,241.5 kg) Maximum Intrusion............................. 0.2 in. (5 mm) at foot well

 

 

 
 

General Information Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency................. Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity................ 62.94 mph (101.30 km/h) Longitudinal OIV............................... 23.0 ft/s (7.0 m/s)

Test No............ P39153-01 Impact Angle............................. 14.5° Lateral OIV.................................... 22.6 ft/s (6.9 m/s)

Test Designation............ 3-34 Location / Orientation...................... 2.2 in. (56 mm) downstream of CIP Longitudinal RA........................... -5.1 g

Test Date..................... 10/3/19 Impact Severity............................. 20.2 kip-ft (27.4 kJ) Lateral RA................................. -10.1 g

THIV.............................................. 34.4 ft/s (10.5 m/s)

Test Article Exit Conditions PHD......................................... 9.4 g

Name / Model................. TL-3 QuadGuard M Wide Exit Velocity.........................50.32 mph (80.98 km/h) ASI.............................................. 1.73

Type............................ Crash Cushion Exit Angle...........................11.4°

Crash Cushion Length..... 22.0 ft. (6.7 m) Final Vehicle Position.................... 129.9 ft. (39.6 m) downstream Test Article Deflections

Road Surface................ Smooth, clean concrete 28.4 ft. (8.7 m) left Static............................................. 2.6 in. (65.0 mm)

Exit Box Criteria Met.......... Yes Dynamic.................................... 7.3 in. (185.0 mm)

Vehicle Snagging................None Working Width................................. N/A

Test Vehicle Vehicle Pocketing..................None Debris Field............................. N/A

Type / Designation.......... 1100C Vehicle Stability..................Satisfactory

Year, Make, and Model.... 2010 Kia Rio Maximum Roll Angle..............9.8 ° Vehicle Damage

Curb Mass.................... 2,354.5 lbs (1,068.0 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle............. -6.9 ° Vehicle Damage Scale................... 01-RFQ-4

Test Inertial Mass........... 2,432.8 lbs (1,103.5 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............32.0 ° CDC............................................. 01FYEK1 and 01RDES1

Gross Static Mass.......... 2,580.5 lbs (1,170.5 kg) Maximum Intrusion............................. 0.3 in. (8 mm) at floor pan

 
 

 

General Information Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency................. Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity................ 61.21 mph (98.50 km/h) Longitudinal OIV............................... 27.2 ft/s (8.3 m/s)

Test No............ P39154-04 Impact Angle............................. 23.7° Lateral OIV.................................... -19.7 ft/s (-6.0 m/s)

Test Designation............ 3-35 Location / Orientation...................... 1.0 in. downstream of CIP Longitudinal RA........................... -11.2 g

Test Date..................... 8/9/19 Kinetic Energy........................ 101.4 kip-ft (137.5 kJ) Lateral RA................................. 7.4 g

THIV.............................................. 36.7 ft/s (11.2 m/s)

Test Article Exit Conditions PHD......................................... 11.7 g

Name / Model................. TL-3 QuadGuard M Wide Exit Velocity.........................36.80 mph (59.22 km/h) ASI.............................................. 1.19

Type............................ Crash Cushion Exit Angle...........................25.3°

Crash Cushion Length...........22.0 ft. (6.7 m) Final Vehicle Position.................... 74.4 ft. (22.7 m) Downstream Test Article Deflections

Road Surface................ Smooth, clean concrete 25.3 ft. (7.7 m) Right Static............................................. 1.5 ft. (0.4 m)

Exit Box Criteria Met.......... Yes Dynamic.................................... 2.4 ft. (0.7 m)

Vehicle Snagging................None Working Width................................. 5.3 ft. (1.6 m)

Test Vehicle Vehicle Pocketing..................None Debris Field............................. N/A

Type / Designation.......... 2270P Vehicle Stability..................Satisfactory

Year, Make, and Model.... 2013 RAM 1500 Maximum Roll Angle..............-31.2 ° Vehicle Damage

Curb Mass.................... 4,986.8 lbs (2,262.0 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle............. -46.1 ° Vehicle Damage Scale................... 11-LFQ-3

Test Inertial Mass........... 5,013.2 lbs (2,274.0 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............-47.6 ° CDC............................................. 11FDEK2 and 11LYES2

Gross Static Mass.......... 5,013.2 lbs (2,274.0 kg) Maximum Intrusion............................. 6.4 in. (163 mm) at foot well
 

General Information Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency................. Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity................ 61.53 mph (99.03 km/h) Longitudinal OIV............................... 26.9 ft/s (8.2 m/s)

Test No............ P39155-02 Impact Angle............................. 24.5° Lateral OIV.................................... 24.3 ft/s (7.4 m/s)

Test Designation............ 3-36 Location / Orientation...................... 1.7 in. upstream of CIP Longitudinal RA........................... -12.9 g

Test Date..................... 9/23/19 Impact Severity............................. 109.2 kip-ft (148.0 kJ) Lateral RA................................. -12.1 g

THIV.............................................. 39.7 ft/s (12.1 m/s)

Test Article Exit Conditions PHD......................................... 14.9 g

Name / Model................. TL-3 QuadGuard M Wide Exit Velocity.........................43.62 mph (70.20 km/h) ASI.............................................. 1.61

Type............................ Crash Cushion Exit Angle...........................10.0°

Crash Cushion Length..... 22.0 ft. (6.7 m) Final Vehicle Position.................... 146.1 ft. (44.5 m) downstream Test Article Deflections

Road Surface................ Smooth, clean concrete 38.9 ft. (11.9 m) left Static............................................. 0.6 ft. (0.2 m)

Exit Box Criteria Met.......... Yes Dynamic.................................... 1.0 ft. (0.3 m)

Vehicle Snagging................None Working Width................................. 6.4 ft. (2.0 m)

Test Vehicle Vehicle Pocketing..................None Debris Field............................. N/A

Type / Designation.......... 2270P Vehicle Stability..................Satisfactory

Year, Make, and Model.... 2014 RAM 1500 Maximum Roll Angle..............17.2 ° Vehicle Damage

Curb Mass.................... 4,818.1 lbs (2,185.5 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle............. -12.8 ° Vehicle Damage Scale................... 01-RFQ-4

Test Inertial Mass........... 5,016.5 lbs (2,275.5 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............44.6 ° CDC............................................. 01FDEK2 and 01RYES2

Gross Static Mass.......... 5,016.5 lbs (2,275.5 kg) Maximum Intrusion............................. 5.0 in. (127 mm) at toe pan

 
 

General Information Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency........................Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity.................................. 62.85 mph (101.14 km/h) Longitudinal OIV............................... 23.0 ft/s (7.0 m/s)

Test No..............................P40055-01 Impact Angle............................. 25.2° Lateral OIV.................................... 28.9 ft/s (8.8 m/s)

Test Designation............ 3-37a Location / Orientation...................... at intended impact point Longitudinal RA........................... -4.9 g

Test Date..................... 02/13/20 Impact Severity............................. 120.1 kip-ft (162.9 kJ) Lateral RA................................. -17.5 g

THIV.............................................. 37.7 ft/s (11.5 m/s)

Test Article Exit Conditions PHD......................................... 17.5 g

Name / Model................................... Exit Velocity........................................... 50.16 mph (80.72 km/h) ASI.............................................. 1.93

Exit Angle...........................7.1°

Type............................ Crash Cushion Final Vehicle Position.................... 120.0 ft. (36.6 m) Test Article Deflections

Installation Length....................... 29.7 ft. (9 m) 26.8 ft. (8.2 m) left Static............................................. 1.3 in. (32.0 mm)

Road Surface.................................. Smooth, clean concrete Exit Box Criteria Met.......... Yes Dynamic.................................... 1.8 in. (46.0 mm)

Vehicle Snagging................None Working Width................................. N/A

Test Vehicle Vehicle Pocketing..................None Debris Field............................. N/A

Type / Designation............................ 2270P Vehicle Stability..................Satisfactory

Year, Make, and Model.... 2016 RAM 1500 Maximum Roll Angle..............31.8 ° Vehicle Damage

Curb 5,097.0 lbs (2,312.0 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle............. -30.2 ° Vehicle Damage Scale................... 01-RFQ-4

Test Inertial 5,018.7 lbs (2,276.5 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............49.5 ° CDC............................................. 01FDEK2 and 01RDAS2

Gross Static 5,018.7 lbs (2,276.5 kg) Maximum Intrusion............................. 8.6 in. (218 mm) at toepan

TL-3 QuadGuard M Wide Transition to 

Safety Shape Concrete Median Barrier

 
 
 

 

INTENDED USE 

The QuadGuard® M Wide System is a member of the QuadGuard® Family designed to shield 

wider hazards. The QuadGuard® M Wide offers impact protection for both light and heavy 

vehicles. The system is perfect for gore areas, bifurcations and wide hazards such as bridge piers 

and tollbooths. It is effective against head-on and angle hits at typical highway speeds. 

FEATURES 

When hit head-on, a series of cartridges, placed between QuadBeam diaphragms and surrounded by

telescoping fender panels, are crushed. This action absorbs the kinetic energy from the impacting 

vehicle, bringing the vehicle to a controlled stop. Hit along the side at an angle, the system redirects

the vehicle away from the hazard. The QuadGuard® M Wide System is approved as a MASH, Test 

Level 3 matrix with both the light car and high center-of-gravity pickup truck at speeds up to 62

mph [100 km/h] at angles up to 25 degrees. Only the cartridges and nose assembly are expended 

during a design speed head-on crash. Two types of cartridges are required, permitting convenient 

stocking of these easily replaceable elements. The QuadGuard® M Wide System is available for 

head-on design speeds up to 62 mph [100km/h], for hazards up to 69" in width. 

SPECIFICATIONS 

Length: 264 [6706] (6 bay) 

Width: 69 [1753] nom. 

Height: 32 [815]

Weight: 2985 lb [1354 kg] 

ELIGIBILITY 

The QuadGuard® M Wide has been fully tested in conformance to MASH 2016 Test Level 3 and is

determined for federal reimbursement by FHWA. 

FHWA Eligibility Letter(s): CC-#### dated XX/XX/XXXX for MASH 2016 Test Level 3. 

REFERENCES 

Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH), American Association of State Highway and 

Transportation Officials (AASHTO), 2016. 

CONTACT INFORMATION

 2525 North Stemmons Freeway

Dallas, TX 75207 

Telephone: (888) 323-6374

Fax: (800) 770-6755

http://www.trinityhighway.com 

® QUADGUARD M WIDE TL-3 (69) SYSTEM