PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT AT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEVEL

Described in this paper are the results of a study of pavement management practices used by 13 local government agencies in the United States and Canada. Included is a discussion of factors to be considered in planning and developing a pavement management system based on the experiences of these organizations. In the planning phase consideration is given to resource requirements (personnel, equipment, and funds) and to information requirements (primarily the type of data to be collected). Specific considerations associated with actual development include: (a) section identification, (b) condition surveys, (c) maintenance and rehabilitation alternatives, (d) data utilization, and (e) report preparation. Practices of the 13 agencies relative to these considerations are summarized in a series of tables for ready reference. Development and annual costs as well as personnel requirements of the 13 systems are summarized. Development costs of the order of $100 to $300/mi appear to represent a reasonable range that might be anticipated. Annual costs to operate the system of about $100/mi are considered average. While personnel requirements will vary depending on the size of the system, it is important to recognize that one engineer within the organization should be responsible for and fully knowledgeable of the system.

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• Authors:
  • Monismith, C L
  • Finn, F N
  • Epps, J A
  • Kermit, M
• Publication Date: 1987

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 47-66
• Monograph Title: Pavement management and weigh in motion
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1123
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Costs; Development; Local government; Pavement management systems; Personnel; Planning; Tables (Data)
• Subject Areas: Design; Finance; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements; Planning and Forecasting; Society; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00469089
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309045037
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Jun 30 1988 12:00AM