Draft FRA F 1680.7 U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form

U.S. DOT CROSSING INVENTORY FORM
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OMB No. xxxx-xxxx

FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION

Instructions: For a new Public highway vehicle at-grade crossing, complete or provide data for Parts I-V. For a Private highway vehicle at-grade crossing, complete or provide
data for Parts I-IV. For all Pedestrian crossings, complete or provide data for Parts I-IV as appropriate. For all grade separated crossings, complete or provide data for Part I
only. For changes in data, Items A, B, C, D, and Part I, 1-3, must be provided.
A. Revision Date
(MM/DD/YYYY)

B. Reporting Agency
Railroad
State
Other

Transit

____ /_____ /_________

C. Reason for Update (Select only one)
Closed
Change
New
In Data
Crossing
Re-Open
Date Change
Operating RR
Only
Transfer

Abandoned

D. DOT Crossing Inventory
Number ( 7 char.)

Out-Service/
Inactive
Quiet Zone
Update

Admin.
Correction

Part I: Location and Classification Information
1. Primary Operating Railroad (Code – max. 4 char. or name)

4. City/Municipality (max. 16 char.)
In

2. State (2 char.)

3. County (max 20 char.)

6. Highway Type & No. (max. 26 char.)

5. Street/Road Name & Block Number (max. 26 char.)

Near

(Block Number)

7. Do Other Railroads Operate a Separate Track at Crossing?
If Yes, Specify RR (max. 16 char.)
Multiple Forms Filed

Yes

No

8. Do Other Railroads Operate Over Your Track at Crossing?
If Yes, Specify RR (max. 16 char.)

_________________ , ________________ , _________________ , _________________

Yes

No

________________ , _________________ , ________________ , _______________

9. Railroad Division or Region (max. 14 char.) 10. Railroad Subdivision or District (max. 14 char.) 11. Branch or Line Name (max. 15 char.)

12. RR Milepost
(prefix)

(nnnn.nnn)

(suffix)

13. Line Segment (max. 16 char.) 14. Nearest RR Timetable Station (max. 15 char.) 15. Parent RR (max. 4 char.) 16. Crossing Owner (If applicable, RR or Company Name)
(Optional)

17. Crossing Type
Public

18. Crossing Purpose
Highway Vehicle

Private

(If applicable)

21. Type of Train Service (check all that apply)
Freight
Transit

19. Crossing Position 20. Public Access
(If Private Crossing)
At Grade

Pathway, Ped., Other

RR Under

Yes

Station, Ped.

RR Over

No

Intercity
Passenger
Commuter

22. Average Passenger
Train Count Per Day

Light Rail Shared

Less than one per day

Tourist/Other

Number
per day __________

23. Type of Development – Primary Purpose of Crossing
Open Space

Residential

Farm (Field to Field)

Commercial

24. Is there an Adjacent Crossing with a Separate Number?
Yes

27. Latitude in decimal degrees

No

24 hr

Partial

Chicago Excused

RR Yard

Date Established _________________
29. Lat/Long Source

28. Longitude in decimal degrees

(max. 10 char.,WGS84 std nn.nnnnnnn)

(4 char.)

Recreational

Institutional

25. Quiet Zone (FRA Provided)

If Yes, Provide Crossing Number __________________

26. HSR Corridor ID

Industrial

(max. 11 char., WGS84 std nn.nnnnnnn)

Actual
30.A. Railroad Use (max. 20 char.)

31.A. State Use (max. 20 char.)

30.B. Railroad Use (max. 20 char.)

31.B. State Use (max. 20 char.)

30.C. Railroad Use (max. 20 char.)

31.C. State Use (max. 20 char.)

30.D. Railroad Use (max. 20 char.)

31.D. State Use (max. 20 char.)

Estimated

32. Narrative (max. 100 char.)

33. Emergency Notification Telephone No. (Posted)

34. Railroad Contact (Telephone No.)

35. State Contact (Telephone No.)

Part II: Railroad Information
1. Estimated Average Number of Daily Train Movements
1.A. Total Day Thru Trains

1.B. Total Night Thru Trains
(6 PM to 6 AM)

(6 AM to 6 PM)

1.C. Total Day Switching
Trains (6 AM to 6 PM)

1.D. Total Night Switching
Trains (6 PM to 6 AM)

1.E. Check if Less Than
One Movement Per Day
How many trains per week?

2. Year of Train Count Data (YYYY)

3. Speed of Train at Crossing

3.A. Maximum Timetable Speed (mph) ____________
3.B. Typical Speed Range Over Crossing (mph)

4. Type and Number of Tracks
If Other, Specify:
Main

__________

Other

__________

5. Train Detection (Main Track Only)
Siding

RR Yard

Transit

(check all that apply)

Spur/Lead
Industry

FORM FRA F 6180.71 (Rev. 10/11)

WYE
Other

___________

Storage

Constant Warning Time

DC

Motion Detection

Other

AFO

None

PTC

OMB approval expires xx/xx/xxxx

From _____________ to _____________
6. Is Track Signaled?
Yes

No

7. Event Recorder Monitoring Device
Yes

No

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U.S. DOT CROSSING INVENTORY FORM
A. Revision Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

D. Crossing Inventory Number ( 7 char.)

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Part III: Highway Traffic Control Device Information

2. Type of Passive Traffic Control Devices at Crossing – Signs (Specify number of each)

1. No Signs or Signals

2.A. Crossbuck
2.B. Stop Signs (R1-1)
Assemblies (count)

Check if this applies

2.C. Yield Signs (R1-2)

2.D. Advance Warning Signs (Check all that apply, Count optional)
W10-1 ___________
W10-11 __________
W10-3 _________
W10-4 _________

W10-2 ___________
2.F. Pavement Markings
Stop Lines
None

2.E. Low Ground Clearance Sign
(W10-5)

No

Yes

2.H. Exempt (R15-3)

2.G. Channelization Devices
All Approaches
None

RR Xing Symbols

One Approach

2.J. Other Signs (Specify MUTCD type)
Number ___________ Specify Type (max. 10 char.) ______________________

Yes

Median

W10-12 __________

2.I. ENS Sign Displayed (I-13)

No

Yes

No

2.K. Private Crossing 2.L. LED Enhanced Signs (List types – Max. 32 char.)
Signs (if Private)

Number ___________ Specify Type (max. 10 char.) ______________________

Yes

No

Number ___________ Specify Type (max. 10 char.) ______________________
3. Type of Active Warning Devices at Crossing – Train Activated Devices (Specify number of each for all that apply)

Roadway ________
Pedestrian _______

2 Quad

Full (Barrier) Resistance

3 Quad

Full Entrance Closure

4 Quad

Median Gates

3.F. Original Installation Date of Current Active
Warning Devices: (MM/YYYY)
_____ / ________

3.D. Post-Mounted Flashing Light 3.E. Total number
of Flashing
Assemblies (# of posts) _________
Light Pairs
Incandescent
LED

3.C. Cantilevered (or Bridged) Flashing Light Structures

3.A. Gates Arms (Count) 3.B. Gate Configuration

(Count)

Over Traffic Lane ____________

Incandescent

Not Over Traffic Lane _________

LED

Backlights
Included

3.G. Automated Wayside Horn
3.H. Highway Traffic Signals
Controlling Crossing
Installed on
Yes
Yes
No
(MM/YYYY) _____ / _______

3.K. Special Active Warning [WD-5]
Manually Operated Signals
Flagging/Flagman

Watchman

Floodlighting

3.I. Wigwags (number)

3.J. Bells (number)

3.L. Other Flashing Lights or Warning Devices
Number __________ Specify type (max. 26 char.) __________________

5. Highway Traffic Pre-Signals 6. Monitoring Devices
4.A. Does Nearby Hwy 4.B. Hwy Traffic Signal 4.C. Hwy Traffic
(Check all that apply)
Intersection have
Interconnection
Signal Preemption
Yes
No
Traffic Signals?
Not Interconnected
Yes – Photo/Video
Simultaneous
Enforcement
For Traffic Signals
Storage
Distance
___________
Advanced
Yes – Vehicle Presence
Yes
No
For Warning Signs
Stop Line Distance __________
Detection

7. Crossing Warning Device
WD Code (FRA Calc.)

Part IV: Physical Characteristics
One-way Traffic 2. Is Roadway Paved? 3. Does Track Run Down a Street? 4. Is Crossing Illuminated? (street lights within

1. Traffic Lanes Crossing Railroad

approx. 50 feet from nearest rail)

Two-way Traffic
Number of
Lanes______________

5 Crossing Surface (on main track, multiple types allowed)
1. Timber

2. Asphalt

Yes

Divided Traffic

No

No

Yes

Installation Date (MM/YYYY) _____ / _______

3. Asphalt and Timber

4. Concrete

Width _______________

5. Concrete and Rubber

No

Yes

6. Rubber

7. Metal

Length _______________
8. Unconsolidated

9. Composite

10. Other (Specify) _________________________________________________________________
7. Smallest Crossing Angle

6. Intersecting Roadway within 500 feet?
Yes

No

If Yes, Approximate Distance (feet) _____________

0 - 29

30 - 59

8. Is Commercial Power Available?
Yes

60 - 90

No

Part V: Public Highway Information
1. Highway System

2. Functional Classification of Road at Crossing

(01) Interstate
(02) Nat. Hwy System (NHS)

(0) Rural

(1) Urban

Yes

(5) Major Collector

(1) Interstate

4. Highway Speed Limit

3. Is Crossing on State
Highway System?

_____________ MPH

No

Posted

Statutory

(03) Federal Aid, Not NHS
(2) PA-Other Freeway/Expressway

(6) Minor Collector

(3) Principal Arterial - Other

(7) Local Access

(08) Non-Federal Aid

6. LRS Milepost (Optional - 7 char.)

(4) Minor Arterial
7. Estimated Average Daily Traffic
Year ________ ADT ____________

5. Linear Referencing System (LRS Route ID) (Optional - 32 char.)

8. Estimated Percent
9. Regularly Used by School Buses?
Commercial Trucks
_____________ %

Yes

Number per Day ________

10. Regularly used by Hazmat
Vehicles?
Yes

No

11. Regular Emergency
Services Route
Yes

No

This information is not recorded in the database:

Submitted By ____________________

Organization ____________________

Phone________________

Date _________

Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is
not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control
number for this information collection is 2130-0017. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: Information
Collection Officer, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, MS-25, Washington, D.C. 20590.

FORM FRA F 6180.71 (Rev. 10/11)

OMB approval expires x/xx/xxxx

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