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December 2021
CAT® Routine Inspection Checklist
(File with Maintenance Records)
Performed by:
Date:
Location:
Trinity Highway recommends the state/specifying agency develop and administer their own
end terminal inspection program, based on location of unit, volume of traffic and impact
history.
Important:
The CAT® and all of its components shall be inspected for
damage after every impact
.
Repair using only Trinity Highway parts that are
specified for use within this CAT® Product Description Assembly Manual.
If no end terminal inspection program exists, Trinity Highway recommends visual drive-by
inspections at least once every month and walk-up inspections every six (6) months. These
inspections shall, at a minimum, consist of:
Visual Drive-By Inspections
(Recommended Frequency: Monthly)
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Check for damage caused by vehicle impacts.
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Check for damage caused by impacts from snowplow, mowing or roadway operations.
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Check for misalignment.
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Check for missing system components.
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Check for vandalism.
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Check for damage caused by adverse weather conditions (i.e. erosion, weight of snow, UV).
Walk-Up Inspections (Recommended Frequency: Every Six (6) Months)
Walk-Up Inspections include ALL Visual Drive-By Inspection items (listed above) as well as the items
listed below.
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Ensure required traffic control is in place to conduct walk-up inspection.
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Clear and dispose of any debris or trash found on the CAT® site, which may interfere
with the performance of the CAT®.
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Check that fasteners are fully tight and a minimum of two (2) bolt threads are protruding
beyond the nut.
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Check for erosion to the site grading around the system.
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Ensure that the Anchor Cable(s) is/are taut and the Bearing Plate(s) is/are properly positioned and toe
nailed. Ensure the CAT® Restraining Rods are correctly assembled.
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Ensure the CAT® Panels are lapped correctly to allow them to telescope.
If any of the above items are identified during the inspection process, swift action shall be taken
to correct and repair the CAT® to working condition as outlined in the CAT® Product Description
Assembly Manual, latest edition.
