Railroad Ballast in Oregon
On Oregon clay-prone ground, Railroad Ballast forms a free-draining support layer for rail work and heavily loaded areas.
- Size: Roughly 1 inch to 2.5 inches
- Grading: Graded to interlock under load while draining freely
- Type: Large angular crushed stone
From $422.00 for 1 ton, delivery included
Larger loads cost less per ton: 500 tons is $25,035.00 ($50.07 per ton). Pick any quantity below for a delivered price.
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“We run cattle out past Brogan in Malheur County, and the access road through the lower field turns into a bog every time we get a real storm off the high desert. Last fall we hauled in twenty tons of railroad ballast and spread it the length of the worst quarter mile, since regular crushed stone had washed out on us twice before. Oregon Rock Supply's tri-axle made it down our rough county road without getting stuck, more than I can say for other trucks we've dealt with. Through the wettest winter in years the road stayed open for the feed truck, not one day lost to mud.”
Perry S. · Verified Buyer
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Everything You Need to Know About Railroad Ballast
Size and Grading
- Size
- Roughly 1 inch to 2.5 inches
- Grading
- Graded to interlock under load while draining freely
- Type
- Large angular crushed stone
Across the Willamette Valley, winter-saturated clay can leave water beneath a loaded work area long after rain stops. Railroad Ballast has angular stone that interlocks under load yet maintains open space for drainage. That makes it appropriate below rail track and beneath heavy work surfaces where the ground needs a stable, draining foundation.
Conditions change east of the Cascades, where dry sandy ground and frost affect the build differently. Put Railroad Ballast in the open supporting course, not where a close-packed finish is required. When the design needs a material that compacts into a tighter layer, choose a different base material for that portion. Keeping those functions separate helps the drainage layer do its job beneath the finished surface.
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Material: Railroad Ballast
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Common Uses
Rail Track Bed
Supports rail ties and lets water drain from the track base.
Equipment Pads
Provides support beneath cranes, containers, and industrial weight.
Industrial Roadways
Built for the repeated use of heavy trucks and equipment.
Broad Drainage Areas
The angular stone grading lets water flow through when loaded.
Why Choose Railroad Ballast
Weight-Bearing Strength
Made to carry extreme weight.
Quick Water Release
Open gaps between angular pieces let water drain quickly.
Firmly Interlocked
Helps limit shifting and movement caused by traffic.
Built for Extended Use
Hard, durable stone continues to perform for years.
Customer Reviews
Kept the road open through a wet winter
We run cattle out past Brogan in Malheur County, and the access road through the lower field turns into a bog every time we get a real storm off the high desert. Last fall we hauled in twenty tons of railroad ballast and spread it the length of the worst quarter mile, since regular crushed stone had washed out on us twice before. Oregon Rock Supply's tri-axle made it down our rough county road without getting stuck, more than I can say for other trucks we've dealt with. Through the wettest winter in years the road stayed open for the feed truck, not one day lost to mud.
Perry S. · Brogan, OR · Verified Buyer
Farm road through the wet pasture holds up
The farm road cutting through our lower pasture near Juntura floods every spring when the creek comes up, and regular gravel just disappeared into the mud within a season. Put down nine tons of railroad ballast last fall since it drains faster than anything else we tried. The road stayed passable through this year's high water, first time in a while we didn't need the tractor to pull a truck out.
Stacy R. · Juntura, OR · Verified Buyer
Feeding area drains better than gravel ever did
Our winter feeding area near Mount Vernon in the John Day country used to be ankle deep muck by February from all the cattle traffic. Seven tons of railroad ballast spread over the worst section drains fast even with heavy use. Oregon Rock Supply got the load here despite a long gravel road in, which we appreciated. Only ding is a few pieces sharp enough to watch for when walking through barefoot in summer.
Ernest L. · Mount Vernon, OR · Verified Buyer
Equipment lot stays firm year round
Our equipment lot out past Adrian turned to axle deep mud every winter once the irrigation runoff pooled up. Five tons of railroad ballast fixed the drainage. Tractors and trucks roll through clean now, even after a hard rain.
Gordon V. · Adrian, OR · Verified Buyer
Railroad Ballast has 4 verified customer reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
