OAR 741-120-0050: Permanent Closure and Removal of Grade Crossings

(1) Construction of Barricades. Whenever a grade crossing is closed to use by the travelling public, a barricade or other appropriate obstruction sufficient to prevent use of the crossing by the travelling public shall be installed and maintained in good condition on each roadway or pathway approach to the crossing. Barricade width shall be a minimum of the width of the roadway, sidewalks and shoulders. Barricades shall be installed and maintained by the public authority. The cost of construction shall be borne by the railroad; maintenance cost shall be borne by the public authority. (2) Removal of Crossing Surface. Whenever a grade crossing is closed to use by the travelling public, the railroad, after installation of required barricades, shall promptly remove all roadway surface and sidewalk material from the area between lines drawn perpendicular to the end of ties of each track at the crossing. (3) Removal of Railroad Tracks. Whenever a grade crossing, or one or more tracks is closed to use by railroad equipment, the tracks (including rails and ties) shall be removed and the roadway surface and sidewalks restored by the railroad within twelve months from the time the track is closed to use by railroad equipment. (4) Removal of Protective Devices. Whenever a grade crossing is closed to use by the travelling public or by railroad equipment, protective devices shall be promptly removed by the party responsible for their maintenance as specified in the crossing Order or Table 2 of these rules.