Hi-Rail Access Grade Crossings by Century Group, Inc. Achieve Huge Success

For three decades, Century has been a leading supplier of Hi-Rail Access Crossings to light rail transit and railroads across North America. Century’s experienced staff has worked with railroad entities to design the most durable and efficient hi-rail access crossings to ensure safe, fast and efficient transitions of hi-rail vehicles on/off railroad tracks. Efforts have been dedicated to enhancing designs and construction processes to develop the “best of the best” technology in the field.

Manufactured of high-strength steel reinforced concrete, the Century hi-rail access crossings can withstand the rigors of vehicles and other heavy equipment accessing the railroad tracks. Century has long been known for its excellent quality, product and design versatility and personalized customer service that is the cornerstone of our business. With renewed energies resulting from technological advances in both design and in construction processes, Century Group is focusing on its full line of railroad products and services. As part of that focus, Century is rolling out projects destined to be the best solutions for any hi-rail access project. Their manufacturing staff are ACI certified and facilities are also certified by the NPCA (National Precast Concrete Association), and expertise includes demonstrated capabilities and skills in extra wide field panels, third rail design, multiple tracks and other hi-rail access systems where HS20-44 loadings with a 30% impact increment to withstand the extra heavy loading which commonly occurs when hi-rail vehicles and equipment access the railroad tracks.

Century Group began its business in 1942 when its founder developed the concept of precast steps, a process which Century has refined and patented over the years. Since then, Century has diversified and now produces a full line of concrete architectural and industrial products. Commercial and residential construction projects including concrete stair treads, concrete buildings, columns, countertops, wall panels, pipeline weights and supports, and much, much more. Recently, considerable efforts have also been aimed at the construction of concrete signage for the OSHA VPP Star Worksite program to help companies publicize their achievements in providing safe and healthy workplaces for its employees.

With almost 65 years of experience in the precast concrete manufacturing industry, Century has continued to be aggressive in its product development efforts. Continuing its legacy of innovation and superior service, Century Group Inc. enters the new millennium as a working partner with architects, engineers, industry and contractors by providing innovative solutions to meet their specific project needs.