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Draw Bridge Sign - W3-6

Draw Bridge Sign - W3-6
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Choose Your Reflectivity Grade

Compare visibility, durability, and ideal applications

Type I

Engineering Grade

Ideal Use

Parking lots

Brightness

Standard

General Lifespan

7 years

Night-time Visibility

500 feet away

Type IV

High Intensity Prismatic

Ideal Use

Roadways

Brightness

High

General Lifespan

10 years

Night-time Visibility

1000 feet away

Type IX

Diamond Grade

Ideal Use

High-speed roadways

Brightness

Maximum

General Lifespan

10+ years

Night-time Visibility

1500 feet away

Product Details

Draw Bridge Sign - W3-6

Highway safety demands clear, visible warnings, and this Draw Bridge Sign delivers essential communication for drivers approaching movable bridges. Constructed from high-quality aluminum standard punched blanks, the sign meets all DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards for professional traffic signage. The sign's high-intensity and diamond grade reflectivity ensures maximum visibility during day and night, alerting drivers to potential bridge movement and hazardous conditions. Its durable aluminum construction is designed to withstand outdoor elements, providing long-lasting performance in diverse environmental conditions.

Material

Aluminum standard punched blanks Reflectivity: High intensity and diamond grade Compliance: DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards

Spec • 2026
MUTCD Compliant

Sign Specifications

MUTCD Code

W3-6

Sign Type

Warning Sign

Shape

Diamond

Standard warning sign shape

Colors

ABC

Yellow background

Black legend

Compliance

MUTCD Compliant: This advance traffic control warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2C.36. Used to warn of upcoming traffic control devices.

SizeDimensionsApplication
Conventional RoadDefault30×30"Two-lane roads, residential areas
Multi-Lane36×36"Multi-lane roads, higher speed limits
Expressway48×48"Expressways, freeways, high-speed roads
Compliance & Certifications

MUTCD Compliant

Federal standards

DOT Approved

State & Federal

ASTM D4956

Type III/IV/XI

10+ Years

Durability

Engineer Grade (EG)

Type: ASTM Type I

Lifespan: 5-7 years

Brightness: ~50 cd/lux/m²

Parking lots, low-speed areas, non-critical signage

Recommended

High Intensity Prismatic (HIP)

Type: ASTM Type III/IV

Lifespan: 10 years

Brightness: ~360 cd/lux/m²

Traffic signs, work zones, roadways

Diamond Grade (DG3)

Type: ASTM Type XI

Lifespan: 10-12 years

Brightness: ~580 cd/lux/m²

Critical signs, freeways, overhead signs

Install in advance of traffic control device when visibility is limited. Placement distance per MUTCD Table 2C-4 based on approach speed.

MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.36

Reference: MUTCD Section 2C.36

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