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Powder River 12' Cattle Guard
Road span 12 ft · 7'5" or 8' deep · H-15 to U-80 rated · powder-coated steel · The county standard. Our best seller.
The residential and county standard. Loaded trucks, trailers, daily ranch traffic. When in doubt, this one.
Wings close the gap between guard and fence post so stock can't skirt the ends. They ship ON your guard — zero added freight. Most orders should add them.
Real LTL freight from actual carrier lanes — typically $500–$1,300 in the lower 48.
Built to order · ships in 1–2 weeks · lower 48 only · We deliver. We do not install.
Straight talk on the 12-footer
Twelve feet is what county road departments spec for single-lane public crossings, and it's the sweet spot of the whole line: wide enough for any pickup, trailer, or delivery truck at speed, and freight as a share of price drops noticeably compared to the 8-footer.
Specifications
| Road span | 12' 0" |
|---|---|
| Depth (direction of travel) | 7'5" or 8' — selectable above |
| Load ratings | H-15 · H-20 · U-54 · U-80 (12–30 tons/axle) |
| Construction | Round steel top rails on structural I-beam runners |
| Finish | Powder-coat green (safety yellow on HS20) |
| Weight | ~1,530 lb |
| Lead time | Built to order — typically ships in 1–2 weeks |
| Ships | LTL freight from Provo, UT — lower 48 only |
Questions ranchers actually ask
Is HS20 enough for a loaded truck?
HS20 is rated 16 tons per axle — a loaded one-ton dually is under 4. It's what counties spec for public road crossings.
What does freight really cost?
Between $500 and $1,300 for most of the lower 48, depending on lane. Enter your ZIP above and you'll see your exact number before checkout.
Do you install?
No. We deliver. Our installation guide covers excavation, base and drainage, and most ranch buyers set one in an afternoon with a tractor.
Is the freight price really final?
Yes. Freight is passed through at carrier cost plus handling, charged once at checkout. There is no follow-up call and no second charge.
Why is 12' the most popular size?
It matches what counties spec for single-lane crossings, handles any ranch vehicle with margin, and per pound of steel it ships more efficiently than the small spans.
Something else? (800) 555-0143 — two minutes, no pressure. Or read the load ratings guide and the real cost guide.
Price it to your gate
Scroll up, enter your ZIP, and the number you see is the number you pay. That's the whole deal.
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