Railroad Crossings Pose Unique Problems For Utility Installation

Railroad companies have their own rules and guidelines which must be followed when boring under railroad tracks to ensure safe installation of utilities without disruption or danger to the trains travelling on the tracks.

J & J Boring, Inc. does utility crossings under railroad tracks safely and economically. Choosing the correct trenchless tunneling method for the soil conditions encountered at the crossing site is critical to a successful pipe installation and helps keep costs within budget.

When boring beneath railways, settlement and heaving must be avoided. Constant monitoring is performed to ensure no heaving or settlement occurs.

Casing and Tunneling Requirements

Except in rare cases, a casing is required to carry the product pipe. The casing must be designed to carry the axle load of a train. Other casing requirements include a minimum wall thickness and that the inside diameter of the casing pipe is large enough that the product pipe, including all joints, couplings, supports, insulators, or centering devices can be removed without disturbing the casing.

The minimum depth for the casing is 6 feet. Casing must also be located further than 2 pipe diameters away from existing utilities and structures to minimize the risk of damaging utilities during installation.

Our Commitment To You

Since 1983, J & J Boring, Inc. has been committed to providing quality service to meet the needs of our clients. Our experienced crews have completed in excess of 1000 projects, safely and on time.

We have the knowledge, experience and equipment to provide innovative solutions to your tunneling projects. For a quote, call us at 636-566-6766.