Railroad Ballast in Utah
Beneath a Utah garage pad or working area, Railroad Ballast provides an open stone foundation for load support and snowmelt drainage.
- Size: Roughly 1 inch to 2.5 inches
- Grading: Graded to interlock under load while draining freely
- Type: Large angular crushed stone
From $436 for 1 ton, delivery included (larger loads cost significantly less per ton)
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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
Beneath a detached garage pad on the Wasatch Front, snowmelt can wet old lakebed clay and affect the ground supporting the work. Railroad Ballast uses angular stone to form an open course that bears load without trapping water in the layer. It is also suited to rail track and areas used by heavy equipment.
Utah benches may have gravelly ground that drains quickly, so water movement still needs consideration around the project. Keep Railroad Ballast in the drainage-focused foundation course instead of asking it to serve as a fine compacted finish. Where a tighter layer belongs in the design, use a material made to compact in that position. That placement separates the open stone function from the finished base function.
Quickly Calculate How Much You Need
Material: Railroad Ballast
How to Measure
Measure the length and width of your project area in feet
Decide on depth in inches (2" for landscaping, 4" for driveways)
Enter the values above and we'll calculate the tonnage you need
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Call or text us at (385) 360-1334 and we'll help you calculate the right quantity for your project.
Not sure how much you need? The Stone Calculator has depth guides, coverage charts and worked examples for this material.
Common Uses
Rail Track Foundation
Keeps rail ties seated and lets water pass through the track bed.
Equipment Pad Base
Provides a stable layer for cranes, containers, and industrial materials.
Industrial Road Surface
Handles repeated use by heavy trucks and jobsite equipment.
Broad Drainage Areas
The angular stone maintains water flow, even under weight.
Why Choose Railroad Ballast
Strong Bearing Base
Made to support extreme weight.
Quick Water Flow
Spaces around angular rock move water out quickly.
Firmly Locked Pieces
The rock resists shifting as traffic crosses it.
Built for Years
Hard stone withstands ongoing use.
