Aesthetic Bridge Rails and Guardrails

Federal Highway Administration Video VH-1 Aesthetic Bridge Rails and Guardrails Roadside safety hardware can be compatible with scenic highways, national parks, and historic areas. Examples of steel-backed timber guardrails, precast reinforced concrete walls faced with native stone, glue-laminated wooden rails, and specially-designed precast concrete rails are shown in scenic locations and in crash-test footage. Brief mention is made of the additional cost of aesthetic design.