Stacked Concrete Panels for a Railroad Crossing Rebuild

Stacked concrete railroad crossing panels with metal reinforcement stored outdoors in Minneapolis.
Stacked concrete railroad crossing panels with metal reinforcement stored outdoors in Minneapolis.

Precast concrete panels like these form the running surface of a railroad grade crossing, fitting between and alongside the rails so vehicles can pass over the tracks without damaging their tires or suspensions. Markings chalked on the edges typically note load ratings, panel width, and sequence numbers so crews install each section in the correct order and orientation.

Photo taken in September 2019.

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