US. Deportment 

of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Federal Highway 

Administration December 18, 20 15 

In Repl y Refer To: 

HSST/CC57D 

Mr. Bret Eckert P. E. 

Engineering Applications Manager 

Trinity Highway Products 

36 17 Cincinnati Avenue 

Rocklin, CA 95677 

Dear Mr. Eckert: 

This letter is in response to your August 1, 20 14 request for the Federal Highway /\clministration 

(fl IWA) to review a roadside safety device. hardware, or system for eligibility for 

reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program. This FH WA letter of eligibility is 

assigned FH\VA contro l number CC-57D and is valid until a subsequent letter is issued by 

Fl lWA that expressly references this device. 

Decision 

The following devices arc eligible, with details provided in the fom1 which is attached as an 

integral part of this letter: 

• QuadGuard Elite System Modification 

Scope of this L etter 

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

crash test and evaluation criteria contained in the National Cooperative Highway Research 

Program (NCHRP) Report 350. However, the FHWA, the Department of Transportation, and 

the United States Government do not regul ate the manufacture of roadside safety devices. 

Eligibility for reimbursement under the Federal-aid higl1\·VilY program does not establish 

approval. certifi cation or endorsement of the device for any particular purpose or use. 

This letter is not a de1ermination by the FHW A, the Department of Transportation. or the United 

States Government that a vehicle crash involving the device will result in any parti cul ar 

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

manufacturing, install ation. and maintenance are req uired in order for this device lo function as 

tested. 
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This finding of eligibility is limited to the crash worthiness ofthe system and does not cover other 

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

Eligibility for Reimbursement 

FHW A previously issued an eligibility letter for the roadside safety system described in your 

pending request. Your pending request now identifies a modification to that roadside safety 

system. 

The original roadside safety device information is: 

Name ofsystem: QuadGuard Elite 

Type of system: Crash Cushion 

Date of original request: September 8, 1998 

Date of original FHW A eligibility letter: December 30, 1998 

FHW A Control number: CC-57 

The modification(s) to the QuadGuard covered by this letter are: 

1. 	 Modified the bolt type used to attach the nose belt support legs to the nose belt 

from elevator head style to hex head style. 

2. 	 Modified the diaphragm chain protective coating from purchasing the chain in 

black, uncoated condition and hot dipped galvanizing after cutting to length to 

purchasing galvanized chain. The chain remains the same size and grade with 

identical properties. 

3. 	 Modified the wire rope clamp used for the cylinder retention cables by changing 

the clamp rod diameter from 7116" to 1/2". The wire rope clamp retains is size for 

1/2" cable and provides increased clamping force with the larger rod diameter and 

correspondingly sized nuts. 

4. 	 Improved the fit between the diaphragm components by lengthening the 

diaphragm side plate from 20 7 /8" to 21 ". This modification provides for a 

improved fit between the QuadBeam panel and cylinder edge guard. 

5. 	 Modified the part number of the bolt used to attach the nose belt to the nose 

cylinder. There is no change to the size or type of bolt. 

6. 	 Improved the assembly of the Hit Indicator post by increasing the hole diameters 

and providing fastener clearance in the post tubing from 1/2" to 9/16" and 1/4" to 

5/16", respectively. 

7. 	 Improved the diaphragm lower reinforcements horizontal fillet weld by increasing 

total weld length on each surface from 17'' to 18". 
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8. 	 Improved the hinge pivot attachment on the wide system diaphragm hinge plates 

by adding 1/811 fillet welds to the outside surfaces of the hinge pair. 

9. 	 Modified the QuadGuard Elite Backup Assembly by eliminating the backup cable 

support bracket and corresponding fasteners from the backup assembly. The rear 

cylinder cable will continue to be wrapped around the lower portion ofthe 

diaphragm/tension strut backup. This method of wrapping the cable around the 

lower diaphragm has been the standard method ofretaining the cylinders in all 

other bays in the QuadGuard Elite. 

10. Modified the Quad Guard Product and Assembly Manuals to the current Trinity 

Highway format. 

11. Improved the method of ensuring consistent pre loading of the fender panel rear 

tension springs from compressing 1116" to 1/811 , to tightening the nut on 

mushroom washer bolt until it reaches end of threads. This method eliminates nut 

loosening and maintains consistent fender panel end gap. The protective coating 

on the fender panel springs was improved from power coated to mechanically 

galvanized. The spring rate will be unchanged yielding superior corrosion 

protection. 

FHWA concurs with the recommendation ofthe accredited crash testing laboratory as stated 

within the attached form. 

Full Description of the Eligible Device 

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

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

form. 

Notice 

Ifa manufacturer makes any modification to any oftheir roadside safety hardware that has an 

existing eligibility letter from FHWA, the manufacturer must notify FHWA of such modification 

with a request for continued eligibility for reimbursement. The notice of all modifications to a 

device must be accompanied by: 

o 	 Significant modifications - For these modifications, crash test results must be 

submitted with accompanying documentation and videos. 

o 	 Non-signification modifications - For these modifications, a statement from the 

crash test laboratory on the potential effect ofthe modification on the ability of 

the device to meet the relevant crash test criteria. 
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FHW A's determination of continued eligibility for the modified hardware will be based 

on whether the modified hardware will continue to meet the relevant crash test criteria. 

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 ofthe NCHRP Report 350. 

Issuance ofthis 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 ofyour 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 crash worthiness of the system. 

Standard Provisions 

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

control number CC-57D 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 FHW A to use, 

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

• 	 lflhe subject device is a patented product it may be considered to be proprietary. If 

proprietary systems are specified by a highway agency for use on Federal-aid projects: 

(a) they must be supplied through competitive bidding with equally suitable unpatented 

items; (b) the highway agency must certify that they are essential for synchronization 

with the existing highway facilities or that no equally suitable alternative exists; or ( c) 

they must be used for research or for a distinctive type of construction on relatively short 

sections ofroad for experimental purposes. 
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Our regulations concerning proprietary products are contained in Title 23, Code of Federal 

Regulations, Section 63 5 .411. 

Sincerely yours, 

Michael S. Griffith 

Director, Office of Safety Technologies 

Office of Safety 

Enclosures 
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Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility 

ofHighway Safety Hardware 

Date of Request: 

Name: 

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QI Company:

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:s Country: en 

To: 

December 16, 2015 rNew r. Resubmission I 

Bret R. Eckert, P.E. 

Trinity Highway Products, LLC 

3617 Cincinnati Ave., Rocklin, CA 95765 

USA 

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 

'CC': Crash Cushions, 

Attenuators, & Terminals 

le' Physical Crash Testing 

r Engineering Analysis 

QuadGuard0 Elite 

NCHRP Report 350 TL3 

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 NCH RP 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: JimThonn Same as Submitter D 

Company Name: Trinity Highway Products, LLC Same as Submitter 181 

Address: 70 West Madison Street, Suite 2350, Chicago, IL 60602 Same as Submitter D 

Country: USA Same as Submitter 181 

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

Eligibility Process for Safety Hardware Devices' document. 

The QuadGuard0 Elite technology Is the commercial embodiment of intellectual property that Is protected by 

patents that are owned by Trinity Highway Products, LLC (THP). THP does not pay royalties for sales ofthe 

QuadGuard11 Elite system. The QuadGuard11 Elite system was designed and developed by engineers at Energy 

Absorption Systems Inc. (EAS). The patent holders of record for the QuadGuarde Elite system are Michael H. 

Oberth and John V. Machado and both, Mr. Oberth as well as Mr. Machado, were employed by EAS. The 

associated United States Patent Office patent application numbers (5,797,592 & 5,733,062) are assigned to 

Energy Absorption Systems, Inc. I Trinity Industries, Inc. 

EAS sponsored certain crash tests ofthe QuadGuard11 Elite system; such tests were conducted by E-Tech Testing 

Services, an independent, wholly-owned subsidiary ofTHP. E-Tech Testing Services is an International Standards 

Organization ("ISOj 17025 accredited laboratory with American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) 

Mechanical Testing certificate 989.01. Full-scale crash testing on the QuadGuard11 system was performed in 

accordance with testing criteria, as set forth by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program ("NCHRP") 

in the NCHRP Report 350 (1993). 
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

I
 (' (i' Non-Significant New Hardware or Modification to 

Significant Modification Existing Hardware 

The QuadGuard• Elite system is a redlrective, non-gating type crash cushion. The systems consists of energy 

absorbing cylinders surrounded by a framework of steel Quad-Beam guardrail that can telescope rearward 

during head-on impacts. The systems have a center monorail that will resist lateral movement during side 

angle impacts and a back up structure that will resist rearward movement during head-on impacts. The 

QuadGuard• Elite systems are approved for use per FHWA acceptance letter series CC-S7 (dated Dec. 30, 1998 

thru Nov. 14, 2008. The design changes presented In this submission consist of the following inconsequential 

and positive component modifications. 

1) Modified the bolt type used to attach the nose belt support legs to the nose belt from elevator head style to 

hex head style. A fender washer Is used under the bolt head so this is considered an Inconsequential 

modification on the QuadGuard• Elite system. 

2) Modified the diaphragm chain protective coating from purchasing the chain in black, uncoated condition 

and hot dipped galvanizing after cutting to length to purchasing galvanized chain. The chain remains the same 

size and grade with identical properties. This is an inconsequential modification on the QuadGuard0 Elite 

system. 

3) Modified the wire rope clamp used for the cylinder retention cables by changing the clamp rod diameter 

from 7/16" to 1/2". The wire rope clamp retains is size for 1/2" cable and provides Increased clamping force with 

the larger rod diameter and correspondingly sized nuts. This is a positive modification on the QuadGuard0 Elite 

system. 

4) Improved the fit between the diaphragm components by lengthening the diaphragm side plate from 20 718" 

to 21 ". This modification provides for a improved flt between the QuadBeam panel and cylinder edge guard. 

This Is a positive modification on the QuadGuard• Elite system. 

5) Modified the part number of the bolt used to attach the nose belt to the nose cyllnder. There is no change to 

the size or type of bolt. This modification is an inconsequential modification on the QuadGuard• Elite system. 

6) Improved the assembly ofthe Hit Indicator post by increasing the hole diameters and providing fastener 

clearance in the post tubing from 1/2" to 9/16" and 1/4"to 5/16", respectively. This is an inconsequential 

modification on the QuadGuard" Elite system. 

7) Improved the diaphragm lower reinforcements horizontal fillet weld by increasing total weld length on each 

surface from 17" to 18". This Is a positive modification on the QuadGuard• family systems. 

8) Improved the hinge pivot attachment on the wide system diaphragm hinge plates by adding 1 /8" fillet welds 

to the outside surfaces of the hinge pair. This Is a positive modification on the QuadGuard" family systems. 

9) Modified the QuadGuard• Elite Backup Assembly by eliminating the backup cable support bracket and 

corresponding fasteners from the backup assembly. The rear cylinder cable will continue to be wrapped 

around the lower portion of the diaphragm/tension strut backup. This method of wrapping the cable around 

the lower diaphragm has been the standard method ofretaining the cylinders In all other bays in the 

QuadGuard• Elite. This Is an Inconsequential modification on the QuadGuard• Elite system. 

1O) Modified the QuadGuard• Product and Assembly Manuals to the current Trinity Highway format. These are 

inconsequential modifications on the QuadGuard0 Elite system. 

11) Improved the method ofensuring consistent preloading ofthe fender panel rear tension springs from 

compressing 1/16" to 1/8", to tightening the nut on mushroom washer bolt until it reaches end ofthreads. This 

method eliminates nut loosening and maintains consistent fender panel end gap. The protective coating on 

the fender panel springs was Improved from power coated to mechanically galvanized. The spring rate will be 

unchanged yielding superior corrosion protection. These are positive modifications on the QuadGuard• Elite 

system. 

These component modifications for the QuadGuard11 Elite system are considered Non-Significant. All revisions 

have been justified through engineering analysis and judgement and have been determined to be nonsignificant and will have no bearing on the as-tested performance of the system. 

CRASH TESTING 

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A brief description of each crash test and its result: 

Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description Evaluation Results 

3-30 (820C) 

Test 3-30 was waived for the QuadGuard Elite in FHWA 

Eligibility letter CC-57 based on tests 3-31 on the narrowest 

unit and test 3-32 on the widest unit appeared most critical. 

The non-significant modifications described In the Product 

Description will have no bearing on the as-tested 

performance of the QuadGuard• Elite system. 

Non-Critical, not conducted 

S3-30 (700C Not Applicable. Test S3-30 Is an optional test and not 

required for QuadGuard• Elite system eligibility. 

3-31 (2000P) 

Test No. 01-7611-002, Test Date October9, 1998, Test Report 

"NCHRP Report 350 Crash Test Results for the QuadGuard Elite 

System, Final Report, Project No. 01-7611, November 1998. 

The non-significant modifications described in the Product 

Description will have no bearing on the as-tested 

performance of the QuadGuard• Elite system. 

PASS 

3-32 (820C) 

Test No. 01-7611-001, Test Date September 29, 1998,Test 

Report "NCHRP Report 350 Crash Test Results for the 

QuadGuard Elite System, Final Report, Project No. 01-7611, 

November 1998. The non-significant modifications described 

in the Product Description will have no bearing on the astested performance of the QuadGuard• Elite system. 

PASS 

S3-32 (700C) Not Applicable. Test S3-32 Is an optional test and not 

required for QuadGuard• Elite system eligibility. 

3-33 (2000P) 

Test 3-33 was waived for the QuadGuard Elite In FHWA 

Eligibility letter CC-57 based on tests 3-31 on the narrowest 

unit and test 3-32 on the widest unit appeared most critical. 

The non-significant modifications described in the Product 

Description will have no bearing on the as-tested 

performance of the QuadGuard• Elite system. 

Non-Critical, not conducted 

3-34 (820C) Not Applicable. Test 3-34 ls for redlrectlve, gating devices and 

not applicable for QuadGuard" Elite system eligibility. 

S3-34 (700() Not Applicable. Test S3-34 is an optional test and not 

required for QuadGuard• Elite system eligibility. 

3-35 (2000P) Not Applicable. Test 3-35 Is for redlrective, gating devices and 

not applicable for QuadGuard• Elite system eliglbllity. 

3-36 (820C) 

Test 3-36 was waived for the QuadGuard Elite in FHWA 

Eligibility letter CC-57 based on tests 3-31 on the narrowest 

unit and test 3-32 on the widest unit appeared most critical. 

The non-significant modifications described in the Product 

Description will have no bearing on the as-tested 

performance of the QuadGuarda. Elite system. 

Non-Critical, not conducted 

S3-36 (700C) Not Applicable. Test 53-36 ls an optional test and not 

required for QuadGuard• Elite system eligibility. 

3-37 (2000P) 

Test 3-37 was waived for the QuadGuard Elite in FHWA 

Eligibility letter CC-57 based on tests 3-31 on the narrowest 

unit and test 3-32 on the widest unit appeared most critical. 

The non-significant modifications described In the Product 

Description will have no bearing on the as-tested 

performance of the QuadGuard• Elite system. 

Non-Critical, not conducted 
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Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description Evaluation Results 

Test 3-38 was waived for the QuadGuard Elite in FHWA 

Eligibility letter CC-57 based on tests 3-31 on the narrowest 

3-38 (2000P) unit and test 3-32 on the widest unit appeared most critical. 

The non-significant modifications described in the Product Non-Critical, not conducted 

Description will have no bearing on the as-tested 

performance of the QuadGuard" Elite system. 

Test 3-39 was waived for the QuadGuard Elite In FHWA 

Eligibility letter CC-57 based on tests 3-31 on the narrowest 

3-39 (2000P) unit and test 3-32 on the widest unit appeared most critical. 

The non-significant modifications described in the Product Non-Critical, not conducted 

Description will have no bearing on the as-tested 

performance of the QuadGuard" Elite system. 

3-40 (2000P) Not Applicable. Test 3-40 is for nonredlrective, gating devices 

and not applicable for QuadGuard0 Elite system eligibility. 

Not Applicable. Test 53-40 is optional test for nonredlrectlve, 

53-40 (700C) gating devices and not applicable for QuadGuard0 system 

eligibility. 

3-41 (2000P) Not Applicable. Test 3-41 is for nonredlrective, gating devices 

and not applicable for QuadGuard0 Elite system eligibility. 

3-42 (820C) Not Applicable. Test 3-42 is for nonredirective, gating devices 

and not applicable for QuadGuard0 Elite system eligibility. 

Not Applicable. Test 53-42 is optional test for nonredirectlve, 

53-42 (700C) gating devices and not applicable for QuadGuard" Elite 

system eligibility. 

3-43 (2000P) Not Applicable. Test 3-43 is for nonredirective, gating devices 

and not applicable for QuadGuard" Elite system eligibility. 

3-44 (2000P) Not Applicable. Test 3-44 ls for nonredlrectlve, gating devices 

and not applicable for QuadGuard0 Elite system eligibility. 

Full Scale Crash Testing was done in compliance with NCH RP Report 350 by the following accredited 

crash test Laboratory. By signature below, the Laboratory agrees in support of this submission that all 

critical and relevant crash tests for the device listed above were conducted. (cite the laboratory's 

accreditation status as noted in the crash test reports.): 

Testing Laboratory's signature concurs that these modifications are considered Non-Significant. 

Laboratory Name: E-Tech Testing Services, Inc. 

Laboratory Signature: Paul Kruse 1Jii!Ul'1tlgned by P•wl ICtlM 

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Address: 36178 Cincinnati Ave., Rocklin, CA 95765 Same as Submitter D 

Country: USA Same as Submitter D 

Accreditation Certificate 

Number and Dates of current 

Accreditation period : 

A2LA Certificate# 989.01, November 30, 2017 

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Submitter Signature•: brett.eckert@trin. brlC.Kkll'f:GCrln.Jtct

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Submit form 
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ATTACHMENTS 

Attach to this form: 

I) 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 speci tications, 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 fac ilitate our review. 

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361 7 Cincinnati Ave, Rocl<lin, CA 95765 

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October 30, 2015 

Mr. William P. Longstreet 

Highway Engineer, Safety Design Team 

Office of Safety Technologies, Rm E71-107 

Federal Highway Administration 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: QuadGuard® Elite Disclosure of Financial Interest, FHWA Review for Eligibility 

Letter 

Mr. Longstreet, 

On behalf of Trinity Highway Products, LLC ("THP"), I am responding to your 

email requesting details of any financial interest that the crash test laboratory has in the 

QuadGuard®Elite system, manufactured by THP. 

As noted in THP's request for eligibility for reimbursement under the Federal-aid 

highway program for this product, the QuadGuard® Elite system was previously deemed 

eligible by the FHWA, pursuant to HNG-14/CC-57, HMHS/CC-57A, HSSD/CC-578, & 

HSSD/CC-57C. 

The QuadGuard® Elite technology is the commercial embodiment of intellectual 

property that is protected by patents that are owned by THP. THP does not pay 

royalties for sales of the QuadGuard® Elite system. The QuadGuard® Elite system was 

designed and developed by engineers at Energy Absorption Systems Inc. (EAS). The 

patent holders of record for the QuadGuard® Elite system are Michael H. Oberth and 

John V. Machado and both, Mr. Oberth as well as Mr. Machado, were employed by 

EAS. The associated United States Patent Office patent application numbers 

(5,797,592 & 5,733,062) are assigned to Energy Absorption Systems, Inc. I Trinity 

Industries, Inc. 

EAS sponsored certain crash tests of the QuadGuard® Elite system; such tests 

were conducted by E-Tech Testing Services, an independent, wholly-owned subsidiary 

of THP. E-Tech Testing Services is an International Standards Organization ("ISO") 

17025 accredited laboratory with American Association for Laboratory Accreditation 

(A2LA) Mechanical Testing certificate 989.01. Full-scale crash testing on the 

QuadGuard® system was performed in accordance with testing criteria, as set forth by 

the National Cooperative Highway Research Program ("NCHRP") in the NCHRP Report 

350 (1993). 
Please advise if further information is required by the FHWA. We look forward to 

continuing to work with the FHWA in regards to the QuadGuard® Elite and other 

Roadside Safety Hardware. 

Sincerely, 

Bret Eckert, P.E. 

Engineering Applications Manager 

Trinity Highway 

Office 916-644-9131 

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