Barrier transition framework

A transition framework for connection to a concrete anchor at a bridge entrance in a bridge barrier transition, comprising:

• a tubular upper chord having first and second beveled ends;
• a tubular lower chord having first and second beveled ends;
• an approach deflector welded to the first beveled end of each of the upper and lower chords;
• an anchorage plate comprising:
• a weldment panel welded to the second beveled end of each of the upper and lower chords;
• a connection panel disposed at an obtuse angle to the weldment panel;
• and,
• a plurality of vertically separated holes on the connection panel.

A transition assembly, comprising:

• a transition framework comprising:
• a tubular upper chord having first and second ends;
• a tubular lower chord having first and second ends;
• an approach deflector welded to the first end of each of the upper and lower chords;
• an anchorage plate welded to the second end of each of the upper and lower chords;
• the approach deflector affixed to a guardrail post;
• the anchorage plate affixed to an anchor structure;
• a first thrie-beam having a first end and an opposite second end;
• the first thrie-beam positioned on a road-side of the transition assembly, and over the upper chord and the lower chord;
• the first thrie-beam affixed to the approach deflector and the guardrail post at its first end, and to a terminal connector at its second end;
• and,
• the terminal connector attached to the anchorage plate and the anchor structure at its second end.