Test and Evaluation of Neighborhood Mailbox

Details

• Creators:
  Campise, Wanda L. ; Ross Jr, Hayes E.
• Corporate Creators:
  Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
• Corporate Contributors:
  Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Evaluation Footings Mailboxes Roadside Roadside Structures Safety Testing
• Publication/ Report Number:
  FHWA/TX-84/52+343-2
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Texas ; United States
• Edition:
  Final Report: August 1983 - March 1984
• Corporate Publisher:
  Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
• Abstract:
  To expedite mail delivery and to reduce cost, the U.S. Postal Service is installing "neighborhood" mailboxes. Typically, twelve to sixteen boxes are housed in a metal framework and supported by a single vertical post. The vertical post is typically attached to a concrete footing. There are several neighborhood- mailbox designs in use. The designs vary in terms of structural configuration and height. There is apparently no standard concrete footing in use. Some of these neighborhood mailboxes have been installed along the shoulders of Texas roadways. Recent crash test studies have demonstrated the hazard of certain mailbox installations. In view of these studies, it was concluded that a typical neighborhood mailbox-should be crash tested and evaluated in terms of recommended impact performance standards set forth in NCHRP Report 230. A typical neighborhood mailbox was subjected to a test with a 1978 Honda at 60 mph. The vehicle exhibited violent rollover which is an unacceptable interaction according to NCHRP Report 230. Further testing and evaluation is recommended to establish safe and acceptable operating conditions for this installation.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  2-18-83-343
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85879/dot_85879_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
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