TransportationDrainage Solutions
Transportation drainage solutions must match aircraft, truck, highway, and parking loads while controlling runoff and preserving safe operations. Start with the operating environment, then compare load-rated channels, grates, inlets, and detention for airports, roads, ports, docks, and parking areas.
Heavy Load Capacity
Transportation applications demand drainage systems rated for the heaviest vehicles and equipment, from delivery trucks to aircraft.
High Flow Rates
Large impervious surfaces require high-capacity drainage to prevent flooding, ponding, and operational disruptions.
Regulatory Compliance
FAA, DOT, AASHTO, and local codes specify drainage requirements that our recommended products meet or exceed.
Durability
Constant traffic, chemical exposure, and weather extremes demand drainage systems built for decades of service.
Transportation Drainage Applications
Choose your specific application to explore drainage solutions, product recommendations, and installation considerations.
Airports
FAA-compliant drainage for runways, taxiways, aprons, hangars, and terminal areas. High-capacity systems engineered for jet blast and aircraft loads.
- FAA/DOD compliant designs
- FOD-preventing grate patterns
- Class E-F load ratings
- Jet fuel resistant materials
Loading Docks
Durable drainage systems for commercial loading areas. Designed to handle heavy truck traffic, forklift loads, and rapid water evacuation.
- Class C-D load ratings
- Fork-safe grate designs
- Debris handling capacity
- Chemical resistant options
Cargo Ports
Corrosion-resistant drainage for marine cargo facilities. Built to withstand salt water exposure, container handling equipment, and heavy machinery.
- Marine-grade materials
- Stainless steel options
- High flow capacity
- Class E-F load ratings
Highways
DOT-specification drainage for roadways, medians, shoulders, and interchange areas. Designed for high-speed runoff capture and traffic safety.
- DOT/AASHTO compliant
- Bicycle-safe grate patterns
- High inlet capacity
- Class D-E load ratings
Parking Lots
Cost-effective drainage for surface lots, parking garages, and multi-level structures. Solutions for both new construction and retrofit applications.
- Class B-C load ratings
- ADA compliant options
- Modular installation
- Oil/grease separation
Heavy-Duty Drainage for Transportation
These product lines are most commonly specified for transportation applications due to their load ratings, durability, and regulatory compliance.
Dura Slope
Pre-sloped HDPE trench drain with Class A-D ratings. Ideal for airports and loading docks.
ACOSurface Water Management
Heavy-duty polymer concrete channels (K200/K300 family) with Class D-F ratings for extreme traffic loads.
US FoundryCast Iron Grates
Heavy-duty cast iron grates and frames for DOT and FAA applications.
Drainage GratesInlet & Channel Grates
Compare FOD-safe, bicycle-safe, and ADA grate patterns across load classes for runways, roadways, and lots.
Neenah FoundryHeavy Duty Inlets
Cast iron and ductile iron inlet frames with bicycle-safe and ADA compliant patterns.
JosamPro Plus Trench
Stainless steel trench drains for cargo ports and chemical-exposed areas.
Browse Transportation Drainage Categories
Most transportation projects combine linear and point drainage. Start with the product category that matches your design, then narrow by load class and material.
Trench Drains
Linear channel drains for runways, aprons, dock aprons, and drive aisles.
Drainage Grates
FOD-safe, bicycle-safe, and ADA grate patterns across every load class.
Catch Basins
Point inlets and sumps for low-point collection on lots and roadways.
Detention Systems
Underground storage to meet stormwater detention rules on large paved sites.
Need Help Specifying Transportation Drainage?
Our engineers can help you navigate FAA, DOT, and AASHTO requirements and select the right products for your infrastructure project.