Crossing Agreement
Gridlync land and infrastructure glossary.
A crossing agreement permits one piece of infrastructure to cross another, for example, a pipeline crossing a railroad, road, or another utility. It defines the engineering, liability, and payment terms for the crossing. The crossing party usually pays a one-time fee or recurring rental and must meet engineering standards, such as minimum burial depth and casing, set by the owner of the crossed facility. Railroads and highway authorities often use standardized crossing permits with insurance and indemnity requirements.
A single linear asset can have thousands of crossings with recurring fees. Gridlync keeps each crossing agreement and its payment schedule organized.
Example
To run its fiber line beneath a Union Pacific rail spur, Lumina Networks signs a crossing agreement paying a $5,000 one-time fee and boring the conduit 6 feet below the tracks inside a steel casing as the railroad’s engineers require.