KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Apr 04, 2025, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (4/4/2025) - BSMITH

Trade Name: HighwayGuard with Soil Anchors


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Drawing Packet - HG AASHTO Soil.pdf	application/pdf	3176	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Apr 03, 2025	7002	Yes
Manual HighwayGuard - NA Rev1b 2022-04 628464.pdf	application/pdf	4595	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Apr 03, 2025	7001	Yes
PI Sheet HighwayGuard Barrier 2022-09.pdf	application/pdf	1517	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Apr 03, 2025	7000	Yes
Report 3-11 HG Soil v1_2.pdf	application/pdf	4838	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Apr 03, 2025	7004	Yes
Valtir - Authorised Distributor - November 2023.pdf	application/pdf	135	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Apr 03, 2025	7003	Yes
Video HG AASHTO Soil 3-11 Overhead Overview.mp4	video/mp4	10487	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Apr 04, 2025	7005	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	885 Dorian Brawner Agency	U Undecided	Product appears to be acceptable from a Materials standpoint. Recommend analysis by other divisions for confirmation of acceptability given conditions in Kentucky.	Apr 07, 2025	3448

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Valtir, LLC
Address: 3617 Cincinnati Avenue
	Rocklin, CA 95765

Background description of company and its products:
	Valtir, LLC headquartered in Addison, Texas, is a manufacturer of highway guardrail, end treatments, crash cushions, truck/trailer-mounted attenuators, and cable barrier systems.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Barriers, Fencing and Roadside Structures
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Temporary Traffic Control Devices*
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	MASH 2016 TL-3 Portable Steel Barrier. Portable option that is a lighter alternative to Concrete Median Barrier (CMB). Drivable pins for anchoring in soil.
General Composition of Material:
	Primarily galvanized steel.
Date introduced on Market: 2022-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Concrete barrier and other steel barrier products
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $5000.00
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 90 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided



This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: MASH 2016 ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	State DOTs: MN, NV, NM, UT, CA, AK, ID, OR, IN, MO, TX, MA, CT, ME, NH, NJ, RI, WV, AR, LA, MS, OH, OK, TN, AL, DE, GA, MD, NC, SC and VA.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	State DOTs: ID and NV. Note that many states do not have a QPL/APL category for temporary barrier.
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://www.valtir.com/product/highwayguard/

This information is filed by Paul Kruse on Apr 03, 2025
Contact Information:
	Valtir, LLC
	3617 Cincinnati Avenue
	Rocklin, CA 95765
	Phone: 916-644-9102
	Email: paul.kruse@valtir.com


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