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Overview

The Authorized Facility Audit Lists (AFAL) identify facilities approved by Caltrans to supply materials/products for transportation projects. Facilities are audited to ensure they have effective Quality Management Systems (QMS) and meet Caltrans contract requirements, Standard Specifications, and Standard Plans. Audits typically involve the review of quality control practices, documentation, and compliance with testing and material standards. They also help new suppliers understand Caltrans' procedures and expectations, ensuring consistent, high-quality materials are delivered across all projects. For information on how to obtain a certificate for new or renewing facilities, click here.

Facility Audit Lists by Category

Last edit date: 7/9/2026

Steel Standards and Poles
FabricatorAISC Quality Certification Program*Expiration
Ameron Pole Products, Tulsa, OK

Yes - Certified Building Fabricator (BU)

3/2027
Carolina High Mast Industries, Incorporated, Fort Worth, TX

Yes - Bridge and Highway Metal Component (CPT)

5/2028
KW Industries, Incorporated, East Bernard, TX

Yes - Simple Bridge (SBR); Yes - Metal Component Manufacturer (CPT)

4/2027
Structural & Steel Products Manufacturing, LTG., Fort Worth, TX

Yes - Simple Bridge (SBR), Yes - Building Fabricator (BU), Yes - Metal Component Manufacturer (CPT)

5/2027
Universal Industrial Sales, Incorporated, Lindon, UT

Yes - Simple Bridge (SBR)

5/2029
Valmont Industries, Incorporated, Valley, NE

Yes - Certified Building Fabricator (BU), Yes - Simple Bridge (SBR)

11/2028
Valmont Industries, Incorporated, Brenham, TX

Yes - Simple Bridge(SBR) ; Yes - Metal Component Manufacturer (CPT)

4/2027

Legend:

SBR = Simple Bridge

IBR = Intermediate Bridge

ABR = Advanced Bridge

BU = Standard for Steel Building Structures

CPT = Bridge and Highway Metal Component

CBR = Major Steel Bridge

Contact project METS Representative for additional information regarding project specific details.

*Per Caltrans Standards Specifications, Section 11-3.02, manufacturing plants certified under the applicable AISC Quality Certification Program may provide welding inspection personnel or NDT.

Modification to the process, materials, or procedures documented in the authorized audit may result in immediate termination of the fabricator’s audit. Fabricators are required to submit and receive authorization of amendments to audit documentation prior to implementation of modifications.

The Authorized Facility Audit List is intended to be part of the Department’s Quality Assurance program. When an entity other than the Department is performing quality verification acceptance activities, and per Deputy Directive 23 Revision 1(DD-23-R1), this entity is responsible for its own quality assurance program to ensure project components comply with Caltrans policies, standards, procedures, and best practices.

Caltrans contact: Dominika Ercolini, (916) 849-0989, dominika.ercolini@dot.ca.gov