Transition the height of new or extended steel beam guardrail sections, guardrail end unit installations, and impact attenuator installations connecting to existing steel beam guardrail sections lower than 2’-1”. Materials Refer to Division 10 of the Standard Specifications. Construction Methods Install 12.5’ of steel beam guardrail to transition each inch of height difference existing guardrail is below the standard height of 2’-1” as shown on Standard Drawing 862.02 sheet 5 of 9. Construct the steel beam guardrail in accordance to Section 862 of the Standard Specifications. Remove one 12.5’ section of existing steel beam guardrail for each inch of height difference when replacing a damaged guardrail end unit or damaged impact attenuator. Remove 12.5’ sections of existing steel beam guardrail as directed when extending an existing steel beam guardrail section or connecting a new steel beam guardrail section
