With an average installed cost per pole of $3000, the total installed cost is $63 million per 1000 miles. Typically around 12% of these poles are inspected every ten years at an inspection cost of approximately $100 per pole using third-party inspectors.10 Nov 2020
How much does a steel utility pole cost?
Shipping a steel pole would be approximately $120 per pole. It is recognized by utilities that linemen prefer to work on wood poles because of greater familiarity and maneuverability, as well as the low electrical conductivity of wood.
Can I buy a telephone pole?
Utility poles are available from 20' to 75' lengths. The Utility poles all have a 6” tip and very in bases depending on the length of the utility pole. Pilings are a grade nicer than utility poles and start at 10' lengths and also go to 75' lengths.
How long does a telephone pole last?
Most power poles are much older than their useful life expectancy, which is likely somewhere around 50 to 60 years. But some of them are much older. Metal and concrete poles can last much longer than wood, but eventually all utility poles need to be replaced.8 Sept 2016
Can you reuse telephone poles?
About 8% of the poles can be re-used without reprocessing, 15% of the pole volume can be used for cedar shingles, and about 35% of the pole volume can be converted to sawn products based on the selected hierarchy of preferred uses. Most of the poles removed from service had been treated with pentachlorophenol.
How do you replace a telephone pole?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sKChREEKjY
How much does an electric service pole cost?
VERY rough numbers - commonly about $5-10/LF for overhead runs (meaning new poles typically every 100-300 feet, possibly more in high tree area), plus $500-3000 per pole needed depending on length (probably about 36-40' tall minimum for your area if not rural but can be much more in heavily treed areas, so closer to 24 Nov 2020
How long do steel utility poles last?
The initial cost is a hurdle which many utilities have overcome by looking forward to the long term and overall life cycle of steel poles versus wooden poles. Traditional wood poles have a life-span of approximately 30 years while steel poles often remain in use anywhere from 50-80 years.2 Jun 2015
How are steel utility poles installed?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3xRzXS41sE
How much is a concrete utility pole?
The estimated cost of concrete pole replacements is $4,000 each, plus installation estimated at $4,000 to $5,000 each pole.7 May 2018
What is utility pole class?
The classes' definition specifies a minimum circumference that depends on the species of tree and the length of the pole. If it is 25 feet long and cedar (most utility poles are cedar), the circumference measured 6 feet from the bottom must be at least 43.5 inches. The higher the class number, the skinnier the pole.6 Jun 2014
How are wooden poles classified?
The ANSI 05.1 classification system is based on pole load capacity. This system treats all poles that meet the acceptance criteria as a single grade in which strength varies only with species. Poles are classified only by the size needed to meet preset load capacity requirements for the target pole class.
How strong is a utility pole?
Utility poles power lines can carry more than 100,000 volts. The amount of voltage carried along electricity wires which are also called “conductors” can range from a few thousand volts to more than 100,000 volts.8 Sept 2016