How effective is bridge collision barrier?

A bridge's bridge collision barrier is an important protective feature for the safety of the bridge itself, vehicles and pedestrians on the bridge, and the vehicles and people below. When it comes to making bridge collision barriers, we are a dedicated manufacturer of the highest quality metal guardraills and have proven that our bridge collision barriers are effective in lowering the number of injuries and deaths from collisions. The specific features of bridge barriers achieve effective collisions on bridges due to the unique edge falls and structural impacts from bridges.

Bridge Collision Barrier Prevents Fatal Edge Falls Effectively.  

The most significant crash barrier is the collision barrier. It stops vehicles from falling off the edge of a bridge, which is of the utmost importance. A vehicle that looses control and drives to the edge of the bridge won't fall because it is saved by the bridge collision barrier. The bridge collision barriers from Metalguardrails are made from quality steel structures. They are mostly between 1.2 to 1.5 meters in height and are taller than most vehicles. Data shows that breaches equipped with bridge collision barriers are safer. They lose edge fall accidents by 90%, which proves Metalguardrails effectiveness in protecting lives.  

Bridge Collision Barrier Absorbs Impact to Reduce Injury and Damage.  

Bridge collision barriers are excellent for protecting bridge structures and the passengers of the vehicles that have collided with the bridge by absorbing the collision's energy.

Metalguardrails features unique bridge collision barriers whose energy absorbing posts and bent deformable components help in absorbing kinetic energy and slowing a vehicle’s speed gently upon impact. Such features help in reducing impact forces on the vehicle which also lowers the risk of injuries to the occupants to more than 70 percent. Additionally, these bridge collision barriers also avoid causing impact to the bridge components such as piers or guardrails thereby avoiding damaging the bridge which could lose its functionality.  

Another impact of bridge collision barrier is its ability to help in collision avoidance. On narrow bridges vehicles that drift from their lanes risk hitting pedestrians or encountering vehicles coming from the opposite direction. The design of the Metalguardrails’ bridge collision barrier features a smooth, gently rounded surface and if a vehicle hits it the barrier prevents vehicle roll over. This design alleviates over 80 percent of collision spin, streamlining bridge traffic. This bridge is especially useful in dense metropolitan areas where traffic safety is a major concern.  

Another trait of the bridge collision barrier is its performance in extreme environments. This feature is also a sign of durability in Metalguardrails’ design.

The rain, snow, salt spray, and all the temperature changes in between can break the sturdiness of any bridge. With our patented anti-corrosion treatments of hot dip galvanizing and powder coating, our Metalguardrails bridge collision barrier can withstand the test of time, staying useful and in good condition for over 20 to 30 years!  The bridge collision barrier can be used in the most extreme conditions, from salt-laden coasts to areas that undergo freezing and thawing cycles. The barrier will NOT rust and will retain its protective function! This long-term reliability is proves that the bridge collision barrier is a smart, low-cost option.

Conclusion

The bridge collision barrier is useful in preventing edge falls, is responsive to impact, and is able to withstand extreme weather conditions. The Metalguardrails’ bridge collision barrier was designed to optimize and enhance all of these features, and thus serves as a great protective measure for any bridge. To protect life and property, reduce risks of accidents, and minimize bridge damage, installing a bridge collision barrier should be a priority for any bridge project.