U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Highway 

Administration 

June 3, 2020 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

In Reply Refer To: 

HSST-1/WZ-413 

Juan Banuelos 

Crashworthy Traffic Control 

2265 Highland Vista Drive 

Arcadia, CA 91006 

USA 

Dear Mr. Banuelos: 

This letter is in response to your April 17, 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 WZ-413 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: 

• Barricade (Wood/Metal) with 2 Rigid Aluminum Signs and Light

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: Barricade (Wood/Metal) with 2 Rigid Aluminum Signs and Light 

Type of system: Work Zone 

Test Level: MASH Test Level 3 (TL3) 

Testing conducted by: KARCO 

Date of request: April 17, 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 FHW A 

control number WZ-413 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 selrany 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 FHW A 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: April 17, 2020 New Resubmission 

Name: Steven Matsusaka 

Company: Applus IDIADA KARCOEngineering, LLC. 

Address: 9270 Holly Road, Adelanto, CA 92301 

Country: United States of America 

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 I 

System Type Submission Type Device Name / Variant Testing Criterion Test 

Level 

'WZ':CrashWorthyWorkZon 

PhysicalCrashTesting 

EngineeringAnalysis 

Barricade (Wood/Metal) 

with Rigid Aluminum 

Sign and Light 

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: Juan Banuelos Same asSubmitter 

Company Name: Crashworthy Traffic Control Same asSubmitter 

Address: 2265 Highland Vista Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006 Same asSubmitter 

Country: United States of America Same asSubmitter 

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

Eligibility Process for Safety Hardware Devices' document. 

CrashworthyTrafficControl and ApplusIDIADAKARCOEngineeringshare no ($0.00) financial interestsbetween 

the two organizations. This includes no ($0.00) financial interest but not limited to: 

i. Compensation,including wages,salaries,commissions,professional fees,or feesfor businessreferrals(dollar 

valuesare notneeded); 

ii. Consulting relationships; 

iii. Researchfunding or other formsof researchsupport; 

iv. Patents,copyrights,and other intellectual property interests; 

v. Licensesor contractual relationships;or 

vi. Businessownershipand investment interest. 
 

The galvanizedsteel frame iscomposed of four (4) legs,two (2) on the left sideand two (2) on the right side. 

Thelegsareconstructed of 12Gagalvanizedsteeland measure44.75in.(1137mm) long.Eachset of legsis 

hinged at the top of the frame.Thebarricadehas two (2) wooden panelsmounted to eachside.The panelsare 

24.0in.(609.6mm) wide,8.0in.(203.2mm) tall,and 0.5in.(12.7mm) thick.Each panel ismade of ACXPlywood 

and hasa0.125in.(3.2mm) wide by0.125in.(3.2mm) deep breakawayslot cut acrossits backsurface.Theastested device wasconfigured with two (2)aluminum signsand a warning light.The30 in.(762mm) x 48in. 

(1219mm)aluminum sign wasmounted to the front sideand the 36 in.(914mm) x 24 in.(610mm)aluminum 

sign wasmounted to the backside.Thewarning light isbolted to one of the top wood panelsof the barricade. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

New Hardware or Modification to (' Significant Modification Existing Hardware 

The Crashworthy Traffic Control Barricade (Wood/Metal) isa work-zone traffic control device. The as-tested 

deviceconsisted of one(1) galvanizedsteel frame,four (4) wood panels,one(1)30 in.(762mm) x 48 in.(1219 

mm)aluminum sign,one(1)36 in.(914mm) x24 in.(610mm)aluminum sign,and one(1) warning light.In the 

deployed position the barricade hasanapproximate overall height of approximately46.6in.(1057.09 mm). 

Thebarricadeisusablewith or without the rigid aluminum signsand warning light andcan beconfigured asa 

TypeI or aTypeII barricade. 

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 MASH test 

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

theMASH criteria. 

Engineer Name: Steven Matsusaka 

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

Date: 2020.04.17 18:13:05 -07'00' 

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

Country: United States of America Same asSubmitter 

A brief description of each crash test and its result: 

Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-70 (1100C) 

Designed to evaluate the ability of asmall 

vehicle to activate any breakaway, fracture, 

or yielding mechanism, Test 3-70 is 

considered optional for work-zone traffic 

control devices weighing less than 220 lb 

(100 kg). 

The Crashworthy Traffic Control Barricade 

(Wood/Metal) approximately 35.0 lbs (15.9 

kg) and therefore the test was non-relevant 

and not conducted. 

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Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-71 (1100C) 

Applus IDIADA KARCOTest No. P38232-01. 

An 1100C test vehicle impacting two (2) 

work-zone devices in one (1) test run at a 

nominal velocity of 62 mph.Thefirst device 

wasoriented at aCIAof 0°and thesecond 

device wasoriented at aCIAof 90°.The test 

vehicle impacted the 0°CIA device at a 

velocity of 62.19 mph (100.08 km/h). Upon 

impact, the light detached from the 

barricade and impacted the vehicle's 

windshield. The windshield was not 

penetratedand deformation limitswerenot 

exceeded by the impact with the light.The 

remainder of the sign remained intact and 

was propelled forward, ultimately 

interfering between the vehicleand the 90° 

CIAdevice.Due to thisinterference, the 90° 

CIA device was tested again in aseparate 

run. The barricade yielded in a predictable 

manner and the test vehicle remained 

stableand upright throughout the test. 

Applus IDIDA KARCOTest No. P38232-03. 

An 1100C test vehicle impacting one (1) 

work-zone device at a nominal velocity of 

62 mph and a CIA of 90°. The test vehice 

impacted the device at a velocity of 65.37 

mph (105.20km/h).Upon impact thesigns 

and lights detached from the barricade.The 

vehicle's occupant compartment was not 

penetratedand deformation limitswerenot 

exceeded. The barricade yielded in a 

predictable manner and the test vehicle 

remained stable and upright throughout 

the test. 

TheCrashworthyTrafficControlBarricade 

(Wood/Metal) with aluminum signsand 

light met all of the requirementsof MASH 

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3-72 (2270P) 

Applus IDIADA KARCOTest No. P38232-02. 

A 2270P test vehicle impacting two (2) 

work-zone devicesin one (1) test run at a 

nominalspeed of 62 mph.Thefirst device 

wasoriented at aCIAof 0°and thesecond 

device wasoriented at aCIAof 90°. 

The test vehicle impacted the 0°CIA device 

and the 90°CIA deviceat velocitiesof 63.19 

mph (101.70 km/h) and 62.20 mph (101.00 

km/h), respectively.Upon impact, the0°CIA 

barricade remained intact and stuck to the 

front end of the vehicle as the vehicle 

proceeded toward the second device. The 

90°CIA barricade was propelled forward by 

the impact before the light and one of the 

aluminum signs detached from the frame. 

The test vehicle's occupant compartment 

was not penetrated and deformation limits 

were not exceeded.The devicesyielded in a 

predictable manner and the test vehicle 

remained stable and upright throughout 

the test. 

TheCrashworthyTrafficControlBarricade 

(Wood/Metal) with aluminum signsand 

light met all of the requirementsof MASH 

3-72. 

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: Applus IDIADA KARCOEngineering, LLC. 

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

Date: 2020.04.17 18:13:58 -07'00' 

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

Country: United States of America Same asSubmitter 

Accreditation Certificate 

Number and Dates of current 

Accreditation period : 

TL-371: July 2019 - July 2022 

Steven Digitally signed by Steven Matsusaka 

DN: cn=Steven Matsusaka, 

email=steven.matsusaka@idiada.com, c=US 

Submitter Signature*: 

Matsusaka Date: 2020.04.17 18:14:05 -07'00' 

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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 
 

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GENERAL INFORMATION Impact Conditions ...............Occupant Risk

Test Agency..................Applus IDIADA KARCO Longitudinal OIV..................N/A*

Test No...........................P38232-01 Impact Velocity Device 2...62.19 mph (100.08 km/h) Lateral OIV........................N/A*

Test Designation...............3-71 Longitudinal RA..................N/A*

Test Date...................... 8/17/18 Device 1 Angle...............0.0° Lateral RA........................N/A*

THIV.................................N/A*

TEST ARTICLE Device 1 Kinetic Energy......313.1 kip-ft (424.5 kJ) PHD.................................N/A*

Name / Model..................Barricade (Wood/Metal) ASI................................. N/A*

Type..............................Work-Zone Traffic Control Device Exit Conditions

Device Height ..................3.5 ft. (1.1 m) Test Article Deflections

Key Elements..................Galvanized steel frame, plyw ood 

panels, aluminum signs, light

Debris Field (longitudinal) ......213.4 ft. (65.0 m)

Road Surface..................Concrete Vehicle Resting Position... 334.2 ft. (101.9 m) Down Debris Field (lateral)......... 15.2 ft. (4.6 m)

5.9 ft. (1.8 m) Right

TEST VEHICLE Vehicle Stability ...............Satisfactory

Type / Designation............1100C Maximum Roll Angle.........N/A* Vehicle Damage

Year, Make, and Model......2012 Kia Rio Maximum Pitch Angle.........N/A* Vehicle Damage Scale.........12-FD-1

Curb Mass.....................2,528.7 lbs (1,147.0 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle.........N/A* CDC.................................12FDAW1

Test Inertial Mass............2,421.7 lbs (1,098.5 kg) Maximum Intrusion...............1.5 in (38 mm) at windshield

Gross Static Mass............2,583.8 lbs (1,172.0 kg)

Device 1 Exit Velocity...... 61.80 mph (99.40 km/h)

* Not Applicable, device weighs less than 220 lbs (100 kg)

Figure 3 Summary of Test 3-71 

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GENERAL INFORMATION Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency..................................... Applus IDIADA KARCO Longitudinal OIV............................... N/A*

Test No..................................... P38232-03 Impact Velocity Device 2............................ 65.37 mph (105.20 km/h) Lateral OIV.................................... N/A*

Test Designation.............................. 3-71 Longitudinal RA...........................N/A*

Test Date........................................ 07/23/2019 Device 2 Angle................................. 90.0° Lateral RA.................................N/A*

THIV.............................................. N/A*

TEST ARTICLE Device 2 Kinetic Energy......................... 346.9 kip-ft (470.3 kJ) PHD........................................ N/A*

Name / Model........................................ Barricade (Wood/Metal) ASI.............................................. N/A*

Type....................................................... Work-Zone Device Exit Conditions

Device Height .................................... 3.5 ft. (1.1 m) Test Article Deflections

Key Elements....................................... Galvanized steel frame, plywood 

panels, aluminum signs, light Debris Field (longitudinal) ....... 422.9 ft. (128.9 m)

Road Surface.................................... Concrete Vehicle Resting Position................... 463.7 ft. (141.3 m) Down Debris Field (lateral)......... 12.2 ft. (3.7 m)

21.8 ft. (6.6 m) Right

TEST VEHICLE Vehicle Stability ..................................... Satisfactory

Type / Designation............................... 1100C Maximum Roll Angle................................. N/A* Vehicle Damage

Year, Make, and Model.................................. 2012 Kia Rio Maximum Pitch Angle............. N/A* Vehicle Damage Scale................... 12-FD-1

Curb Mass.............................................. 2,528.7 lbs (1,147.0 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............N/A* CDC............................................. 12FDAW1

Test Inertial Mass.................................. 2,428.4 lbs (1,101.5 kg) * Not Applicable, device weighs less than 220 lbs (100 kg) Maximum Intrusion............................ N/A

Gross Static Mass............................... 2,593.7 lbs (1,176.5 kg)

Device 2 Exit Velocity..................... 63.70 mph (102.50 km/h)

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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS 

DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF TERA 

ENGINEERING CO. ANY REPRODUCTION 

IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE 

WRITTEN PERMISSION OF TERA 

ENGINEERING CO. IS PROHIBITED.

PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES

TOLERANCES:

ANGULAR: MACH 1 BEND 2

TWO PLACE DECIMAL 0.01

THREE PLACE DECIMAL 0.005

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TOLERANCING PER: ANSI Y14.5

MATERIAL

Galvanized Steel 

Frame, Wood Panels

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