
Highway Drainage

Roadway Drains
Trench drain systems for highway use need to be approved by the Department of Transportation within the state of the project. The approved products from state to state are similar and have a few similar properties.
Roadway trench drain systems can be used at crossroads to keep run-off water from entering other sections of the road such as toll booths and weigh stations. However, a large percentage of trench drains that are installed in roadways run parallel to the direction of traffic.
When roads are flat with little or no natural slope, trench drains are used in the median and shoulder areas.
Considerations
- Water Detour
Highways go on for miles leaving rain water with no soil to soak into. Knowing the water capacity will help you select the right trench drain system to properly handle the flow.
- Wide Open Spaces
Large volumes of water can easily be handled with Class D grates that have large flow area openings. The drainage channels they cover are available in sizes that can meet the capacity established by the flow requirements.
- Street Cleaner
Grates with bolt-down systems are a must in this application. They not only increase the strength of the drain but keep stones and debris from getting under grates that can cause damage over time. However, make sure clean-out sections are included for easy maintenance.
Product Recommendations
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WYE Rail Frames for 1" or 1.5" Thick Grates - FGK-WYE-1015
WYE Rail Frames for 1" or 1.5" Thick Grates - FGK-WYE-1015
USF TH1224 Gray Cast Iron 12" x 24" x 1.5" Solid Grate Cover
USF TH1224 Gray Cast Iron 12" x 24" x 1.5" Solid Grate Cover
USF 6235 Slotted Ductile Iron 24" X 24" Catch Basin Grate | Load Class D
USF 6235 Slotted Ductile Iron 24" X 24" Catch Basin Grate | Load Class D
US Foundry 6455 Heavy Duty Slotted Cast Iron 17" x 24" Grate
US Foundry 6455 Heavy Duty Slotted Cast Iron 17" x 24" Grate
US Foundry 6454 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 14″ x 24″ x 1.5" Grate
US Foundry 6454 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 14″ x 24″ x 1.5" Grate
US Foundry 6120 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 12″ x 24″ x 2" Grate
US Foundry 6120 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 12″ x 24″ x 2" Grate
US Foundry 6100 Heavy Duty Slotted C35B Gray Iron 8" x 24" x 1.5" Grate
US Foundry 6100 Heavy Duty Slotted C35B Gray Iron 8" x 24" x 1.5" Grate
TDS SS0642F Hold-Down Device for SS600 Fiberglass Grates
TDS SS0642F Hold-Down Device for SS600 Fiberglass Grates
TDS FP1200 Kit with FG1245 Fiberglass 1.5" x 1.5" Sq. Mesh Grate Class A
TDS FP1200 Kit with FG1245 Fiberglass 1.5" x 1.5" Sq. Mesh Grate Class A
TDS FG1248R Class C Galvanized Steel 14" x 24" x 1.5" Grate
TDS FG1248R Class C Galvanized Steel 14" x 24" x 1.5" Grate
TDS FG1245 Class A 1.5" Sq. Mesh Fiberglass 14" x 48" Grate
TDS FG1245 Class A 1.5" Sq. Mesh Fiberglass 14" x 48" Grate
TDS FG1244 Class C Mesh Fiberglass 14" x 48" Grate
TDS FG1244 Class C Mesh Fiberglass 14" x 48" Grate
TDS FG1242 Class E Slotted Ductile Iron 14" x 24" Grate
TDS FG1242 Class E Slotted Ductile Iron 14" x 24" Grate
TDS FG1241 Class C Slotted Ductile Iron 14" x 24" Grate
TDS FG1241 Class C Slotted Ductile Iron 14" x 24" Grate
TDS DG3047R Class C BAR Stainless 8" x 24" Grate
TDS DG3047R Class C BAR Stainless 8" x 24" Grate
TDS DG3045 Class B Fiberglass 1.5" Sq. Mesh 8" x 48" Grate
TDS DG3045 Class B Fiberglass 1.5" Sq. Mesh 8" x 48" Grate
TDS DG3044 Class C VE Fiberglass I-Bar with Grit 8" x 48" Grate
TDS DG3044 Class C VE Fiberglass I-Bar with Grit 8" x 48" Grate
TDS DG3041D Class F Slotted Ductile Iron 8" x 24" Grate
TDS DG3041D Class F Slotted Ductile Iron 8" x 24" Grate
TDS DA3042M Hold-Down for 3000 Series Fiberglass Mesh Grate
TDS DA3042M Hold-Down for 3000 Series Fiberglass Mesh Grate
TDS DA3042F Hold-Down for 3000 Series Fiberglass I-BAR Grate
TDS DA3042F Hold-Down for 3000 Series Fiberglass I-BAR Grate
TDS DA3042B Hold-Down for 3000 Series Ductile Iron and Galvanized Bar Grate
TDS DA3042B Hold-Down for 3000 Series Ductile Iron and Galvanized Bar Grate
J-4223-01 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 14" x 24" x 1.5" Grate | D&L Foundry
J-4223-01 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 14" x 24" x 1.5" Grate | D&L Foundry
J-4222-04 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 12" x 24" x 1.5" Grate | D&L Foundry
J-4222-04 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 12" x 24" x 1.5" Grate | D&L Foundry
J-4222-01 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 12" x 24" x 1.5" Grate | D&L Foundry
J-4222-01 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 12" x 24" x 1.5" Grate | D&L Foundry
J-4221-01 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 10" x 24" x 1.5" Grate | D&L Foundry
J-4221-01 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 10" x 24" x 1.5" Grate | D&L Foundry
Iron Age IA-JOE-1220-BF Class B Regular Joe 12x20 Cast Iron Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-JOE-1220-BF Class B Regular Joe 12x20 Cast Iron Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-JOE-1220 Class B Regular Joe 12x20 Cast Iron Grate - Raw
Iron Age IA-JOE-1220 Class B Regular Joe 12x20 Cast Iron Grate - Raw
Iron Age IA-JOE-0920-HP-BF Class B Regular Joe Heel Proof 9x20 Cast Iron Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-JOE-0920-HP-BF Class B Regular Joe Heel Proof 9x20 Cast Iron Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-JOE-0920-HP Class B Regular Joe Heel Proof 9x20 Cast Iron Grate - RAW
Iron Age IA-JOE-0920-HP Class B Regular Joe Heel Proof 9x20 Cast Iron Grate - RAW
Iron Age IA-INTER-CB24-BF (IX24-24|99FW) Class B Interlaken Cast Iron 24" x 24" Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-INTER-CB24-BF (IX24-24|99FW) Class B Interlaken Cast Iron 24" x 24" Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-INTER-CB24 (IX24-24|99FW) Class B Interlaken Cast Iron 24" x 24" Grate - RAW
Iron Age IA-INTER-CB24 (IX24-24|99FW) Class B Interlaken Cast Iron 24" x 24" Grate - RAW
Iron Age IA-INTER-1217-BF Class B Interlaken Cast Iron 12" x 17" Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-INTER-1217-BF Class B Interlaken Cast Iron 12" x 17" Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-INTER-1217 Class B Interlaken Cast Iron 12" x 17" Grate - RAW
Iron Age IA-INTER-1217 Class B Interlaken Cast Iron 12" x 17" Grate - RAW
Iron Age IA-INTER-0920-BF Interlaken 9x20 Cast Iron Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-INTER-0920-BF Interlaken 9x20 Cast Iron Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-INTER-0920 Interlaken 9x20 Cast Iron Grate - RAW
Iron Age IA-INTER-0920 Interlaken 9x20 Cast Iron Grate - RAW
HW FGS Locking Device for FP1200 Series Stainless Grates
HW FGS Locking Device for FP1200 Series Stainless Grates
HW FGM Locking Device for FP1200 Series Fiberglass Mesh Grates
HW FGM Locking Device for FP1200 Series Fiberglass Mesh Grates
HW FGHD Locking Device for FP1200 Series HLC Fiberglass Grates
HW FGHD Locking Device for FP1200 Series HLC Fiberglass Grates
HW FGDI Locking Device for FP1200 Series Ductile Iron & Galvanized Grates
HW FGDI Locking Device for FP1200 Series Ductile Iron & Galvanized Grates
Heavy Duty Gray Iron USF 6516-2 Frame Rails 1.5" x 48" (Set of 2)
Heavy Duty Gray Iron USF 6516-2 Frame Rails 1.5" x 48" (Set of 2)
Heavy Duty Gray Iron USF 6516 Frame Rail 1.5" x 48"
Heavy Duty Gray Iron USF 6516 Frame Rail 1.5" x 48"
Gen Foundry DD21-005 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 12″ x 24″ x 2" Grate
Gen Foundry DD21-005 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 12″ x 24″ x 2" Grate
FP1200 Drain System w/ FG1247R Class C Grate
FP1200 Drain System w/ FG1247R Class C Grate
FP1200 Drain System w/ FG1242 Class E Grate
FP1200 Drain System w/ FG1242 Class E Grate
FP1200 Drain System w/ FG1241 Class C Grate
FP1200 Drain System w/ FG1241 Class C Grate
FG-MICRO-CB18 Class A ADA Compliant 18" x 18" Grate - Dark GRAY
FG-MICRO-CB18 Class A ADA Compliant 18" x 18" Grate - Dark GRAY
FG-MICRO-CB12 Class A ADA Compliant 12" x 12" Grate - Dark Gray
FG-MICRO-CB12 Class A ADA Compliant 12" x 12" Grate - Dark Gray
FG-MICRO-1448 Micro Mesh Fiberglass ADA Compliant 14"X48" Grate Load Class C
FG-MICRO-1448 Micro Mesh Fiberglass ADA Compliant 14"X48" Grate Load Class C
FG-MICRO-1248 Micro Mesh Fiberglass ADA Compliant 12"X48"x1.5" Grate
FG-MICRO-1248 Micro Mesh Fiberglass ADA Compliant 12"X48"x1.5" Grate
FG-MICRO-0848 Micro Mesh Fiberglass ADA Compliant 8"X48" Grate Load Class C
FG-MICRO-0848 Micro Mesh Fiberglass ADA Compliant 8"X48" Grate Load Class C
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