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Section 4: Barrier Reflectors

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Introduction

Barrier reflectors (BR) are retroreflective devices used to inform motorists of the presence of a guardrail, bridge rail, or concrete barrier adjacent to the roadway during nighttime conditions.

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Barrier Reflector Design

Various types of barrier reflectors may be used to mark guardrail, bridge rail, or concrete barrier. Figure 8-13 indicates some of these devices.

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Figure 8-13. Barrier Reflectors

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Barrier Reflector Application

Barrier reflectors are used on guardrail, bridge rail, or concrete barrier.

Continuous bi-directional (two-way) barrier reflectors or delineation should be provided along roadside barriers for two-way two-lane undivided roadways. For one-way and multi-lane roadways, barrier reflectors can be unidirectional (one-way).

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Barrier Reflector Placement

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  • If used, barrier reflectors should be placed in one of the following locations:
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    • In the depressed center section of a W-beam guardrail (butterfly type retroreflective device, see Figure 8-14),
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    • On top or on the side of concrete barrier (see Figure 8-14), or
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    • On guardrail/bridge rail posts or blockouts.
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  • Barrier reflectors should be installed a minimum of 18 inches above the edge of the pavement surface. Consistent barrier reflector height along the barrier is desired.

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Figure 8-14. Typical Barrier Reflector Installation

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Barrier Reflector Spacing

When used on straight sections of roadway, the spacing between barrier reflectors should be adjusted to ensure a minimum of three barrier reflectors are used, with a maximum spacing of 100 ft between any two barrier reflectors on guardrail or bridge rail. When barrier reflectors are used along a curved section, Table 8-3 or 8-4 should be used to determine the appropriate barrier reflector spacing up to a maximum of 100 ft. Figure 8-15 illustrates barrier reflector spacing.

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Figure 8-15. Barrier Reflector Spacing

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