US. Deportment 

of Transportation 

Federal Highway 

Administration 

Mr. Henry A. Ross 

Plasticade 

7700 North Austin Avenue 

Skokie, Illinois 60077 

Dear Mr. Ross: 

March 11, 2014 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

]n Reply Refer To: 

HSST/WZ-330 

This letter is in response to your request for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to 

review a roadside safety system for eligibility for reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway 

program. 

Name of system: Plasticade Angle Iron Type 111 Barricade 

Type of system: Generic I Non-Proprietary Type III Work Zone Ban-icade 

Test Level: NCHRP Rep011 350 Test Level 3 

Testing conducted by: N/A 

Date ofrequest: November 4, 2013 

Date of completed package: February 6, 2014 

Decision 

The following device is eligible, with details provided in the form which is attached as an 

integral pa11 of this letter: 

• Plasticade Angle Iron Type Ill Generic Work Zone Barricade 

Based on a review of crash testing of generic Type III barricades conducted by individual state 

DOTs, multi-state pooled fund efforts, or National Cooperative .Highway Research Program 

(NCHRP) research projects, the manufacturer is certifying the devices described herein meet the 

crash test and evaluation criteria of the NCHRP Report 350, and that the devices are eligible for 

reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program. Eligibility for reimbursement under the 

Federal-aid highway program does not establish approval or endorsement by the FHWA for any 

particular purpose or use. 

The FHWA, the Department of Transportation, and the United States Government do not 

endorse products or services and the issuance of a reimbursement eligibility letter is not an 

endorsement of any product or service. 
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Requirements 

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

and evaluation criteria contained in the NCHRP Report 350 or the American Association of State 

Highway and Transportation Officials' Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). 

Description 

The device and supporting documentation are described in the attached form. 

Summary and Standard Provisions 

Therefore, the system described and detailed in the attached fom1 is eligible for reimbursement 

and may be installed under the range of conditions tested. 

Please note the following standard provisions that apply to FHW A eligibility letters: 

• This finding of eligibility does not cover other structural features of the systems, nor 

conformity with the Manual on Unifonn Traffic Control Devices. 

• Any changes that may influence system conformance with NCHRP Report 350 criteria 

will require a new reimbursement eligibility letter. 

• Should the FHWA discover that the qualification testing was flawed, that in-service 

performance reveals safety problems, or that the system is significantly different from the 

version that was crash tested, we reserve the right to modify or revoke this letter. 

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

installation 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 crash test and evaluation criteria of the NCHRP Report 350. 

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

WZ-330 and shall not be reproduced except in full. Tlus letter and the test 

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

documentation may be reviewed at our office 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. 

The FHWA does not become involved in issues concerning patent law. Patent issues, if 

any, are to be resolved by the applicant. 

Enclosures 

Sincerely yours, 

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 

Date of Request: November 4, 2013 ~New r Resubmission 

Name: - Henry A. Ross Signature: L ij_b.~. &!/~ ... 

cu Company: Plasticade / ~ 

E Address: 7700 N. Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 

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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. 

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System Type Submission Type Device Name I Variant Testing Criterion Test 

Level 

'WZ': Crash Worthy Work ("Physical Crash Testing Plasticade TelesparType NCHRP Report 350 TL3 

Zone Traffic Control Devices (" FEA & V&V Analysis Ill Barricade 

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 NCHRP Report 350 (Report 350) and that 

the evaluation results meet the appropriate evaluation criteria in the Report 350. 

Identification of the individual or organization responsible for the product: 

Contact Name: Henry A. Ross Same as Submitter 181 

Company Name: Plasticade Same as Submitter 181 

Address: 7700 N. Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 Same as Submitter 181 

Country: USA Same as Submitter 181 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

(i' New Hardware r Modification to I 

Existing Hardware 

see attached description 

CRASH TESTING 

A brief description of each crash test and its result: 

Required Test Narrative Evaluation Results Number Description 

3-70 {820C) 

53-70 (700C) 

3-71 (820C) 

53-71 (700(} 
FHWA Office of Safety 

Highway Safety Hardware 

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Form to Request Eligibility for Federal Aid Reimbursement 

Tutorial & Commentary 

Welcome to the FHWA Office of Safety's Tutorial for the 'Form to Request 

Eligibility for Federal Aid Reimbursement' (Form). This Form is the standard for transmittal of 

all highway safety hardware to FHW A. The following steps serve to guide a successful 

completion ofthe Form. 

Please contact Nick Artimovich (202-366-1331) or Will Longstreet (202-366-0087) of FHW A's 

Office of Safety with questions, comments or if experiencing difficulty. The Form requires 

Adobe® software (Full or Reader versions) to complete. 

Essentials for getting started as follows: 

l.Adobe® X Reader (minimum) 

2.Active Outlook or a web-based email account 

3.Copy FORM to your C-Drive before getting started 

4.Save-As using the following convention in naming your file: 

i.e.; Business Name_System Type_Name ofProduct_Submission date} 

key:'_'= underscore 

Steps for successful completion of the 'Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility of 

Highway Safety Hardware' as follows: 

1. Enable Java Scripts 

2. Use 'tab' button to proceed to each succeeding required field 

3. All required fields are highlighted 

4. Some required fields have prescribed choices (via clicking the down· 'f' arrow located at 

right hand side of the field). 'Click' on desired choice & then tab to next available required 

highlighted field. 

5. Spell out formal names, including safety hardware and devices. If an abbreviation 

(acronym) is desired and/or used, please indicate inside parenthesis after initial formal 

name. 

6. 'Help' buttons are provided for additional description for content clarity 

7. Product Description field shall be limited to total of 400 word count. 

8. Crash Testing Narrative Description shall be limited to 400 word total count. 

9. Upon completion ofthe FORM and is prepared to send. click 'SUBMIT' button located at 

the end of form. This will prompt pop-up box that will request to select one of 2 email 

preference (i.e., Outlook or other web based email.) 

10. The default recipient ofthis email is the Office of Safety 

II. Attach additional documents required for submission (1 0 megabyte max.) 

12. If required attachment files exceed I Omegabyte max., forward to FHWA via 

mail carrier all excess files on compact disk or other memory access medium. 

13. A signature is required, to be located at the 'Submitter' table. adjacent to 'Name' and to be 

forwarded via U.S. Mail or a private carrier to the FHW A Office of Safety, 1200 New 

Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590. A scanned copy (i.e., .pdf file) of an original 

signature is also acceptable. 

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Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility 

Of Highway Safety Hardware 

Date of Request: November 04, 2013 r. New r Resubmission 

Name: Henry A. Ross Signature: 

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Gl Company: Plasticade 

t: ·e Address: 7700 N. Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 

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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. 

System Type Submission Type Device Name I Variant Testing Criterion Test 

Level 

'WZ': Crash Worthy Work \e Physical Crash Testing Plasticade Angle Iron NCHRP Report 350 TL3 

Zone Traffic Control Devices (' FEA & V&V Analysis Type Ill Barricade 

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 NCHRP Report 350 (Report 350) and that 

the evaluation results meet the appropriate evaluation criteria in the Report 350. 

Identification of the individual or organization responsible for the product: 

Contact Name: Henry A. Ross Same as Submitter [8J 

Company Name: Plasticade Same as Submitter [8J 

Address: 7700 N. Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 Same as Submitter !::g) 

Country: USA Same as Submitter !::g) 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

New Hardware 

Uprights consist of 63" tall1.5" x 1.5" 10 gauge galvanized angle iron. 

Posts are inserted into 6" tall risers made of 2.0" x 2.0" 14 gauge PSST galvanized post welded to a 60" x 1.5" x 

1.5" 10 gauge A36 mill finish angle iron steel "foot". 

Barricade panels consist of nominal1" x 8" hollow-core high density polyethylene in lengths of 4', 6', 8', 1 0' or 

12'. Lateral spacing between uprights shall allow no more than 12 inches of panel overhang. 

Hardware for attaching barricade panels to PSST uprights consists of the following: 

5/16" x 1.5" zinc plated fender washer, 5/16" x 1.5" zinc plated hex bolt, 5/16" zinc plated nut with nylon insert, 

5/16" zinc plated washer. 

Barricade may be supplied with either one or two lightweight warning lights mounted above the top barricade 

panel. 

CRASH TESTING 

A brief description of each crash test and its result: 
Required Test 

Number 

3-70 (820() 

S3-70 (700() 

3-71 (820() 

S3-71 (700() 

Narrative 

Description 

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Evaluation Results 

WAIVER REQUESTED 

WAIVER REQUESTED 

WAIVER REQUESTED 

WAIVER REQUESTED 

Full Scale Crash Testing was done in compliance with Report 350 by the following accredited crash test 

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

Laboratory Name: 

Laboratory Contact: Same as Submitter 0 

Address: Same as Submitter 0 

Country: Same as Submitter 0 

Accreditation Certificate 

Number and Date: 

ATTACHMENTS 

Attach to this form: 

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

support of this request. 

2} 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 key to understanding the performance of the device should also be submitted to facilitate our 

review. 

FHWA Official Business Only: 

Eligibility Letter AASHTO TF13 

Number Date Designator Key Words 
The following "generic" or public domain letters issued by Federal Highway Administration contain 

pertinent information that supports our requests for acceptance of the Plasticade Telespar Type Il l 

Barricade and the Plasticade Angle Iron Type Ill Barricade: 

WZ-03 (a) issued August 28, 1998 

(b) issued August 28, 1998 

(c) issued August 28, 1998 

(d) issued August 28, 1998 

(e) issued August 28, 1998 

(f) issued August 28, 1998 

(g) issued August 28, 1998 

WZ-40 issued June 6, 2000 

WZ-44 issued July 25, 2000 to PennDOT 

WZ-54 issued September 15, 2000 

WZ-55 issued December 18, 2000 to MN DOT 

WZ-85 issued November 15, 2001 

WZ-240 issued September 8, 2006 

In addition, WZ-299 was issued to Plasticade on March 10, 2011, and WZ-302 was issued to Plasticade 

on March 11, 2011. Both of these letters are for Type Il l barricades. 

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