Condition Assessments
Municipal Road and Curb Inspections
Our field engineering team recently completed inspections of municipal roads (paved and gravel) and curbs. The collected data will help the city make road maintenance and reconstruction decisions and prioritize rehabilitation treatments.
A comprehensive set of data related to these assessments played a critical role in evaluating the overall condition and safety of the structures.
A comprehensive set of data related to these assessments played a critical role in evaluating the overall condition and safety of the structures.
Here’s a brief overview of the data our field team collected:
1. Structural Capacity: This evaluates the strength and load-bearing ability of the structures, including measurements of materials and design specifications.
2. Condition: This assesses the overall state of the infrastructure, identifying any visible damage or degradation.
3. Roughness: This measures the smoothness of the surface, which affects vehicle performance and passenger comfort. It is often quantified using various indices.
4. Safety: This involves analyzing features that contribute to safety, such as signage, lighting, and road design. This may include accident data or hazard identification.
5. Crown Rate: This refers to the slope of the road surface, which is important for drainage and stability. A proper crown helps divert water away from the center of the road.
6. Gravel Coverage: This pertains to the presence and distribution of gravel on unpaved roads, which affects traction and surface integrity.
7. Surface Integrity: This evaluates the quality and durability of the surface material, checking for cracks, potholes, or other forms of deterioration.
8. Surface Distress: This identifies specific types of surface damage, such as cracking, ravelling, or wear, which may indicate underlying issues.
1. Structural Capacity: This evaluates the strength and load-bearing ability of the structures, including measurements of materials and design specifications.
2. Condition: This assesses the overall state of the infrastructure, identifying any visible damage or degradation.
3. Roughness: This measures the smoothness of the surface, which affects vehicle performance and passenger comfort. It is often quantified using various indices.
4. Safety: This involves analyzing features that contribute to safety, such as signage, lighting, and road design. This may include accident data or hazard identification.
5. Crown Rate: This refers to the slope of the road surface, which is important for drainage and stability. A proper crown helps divert water away from the center of the road.
6. Gravel Coverage: This pertains to the presence and distribution of gravel on unpaved roads, which affects traction and surface integrity.
7. Surface Integrity: This evaluates the quality and durability of the surface material, checking for cracks, potholes, or other forms of deterioration.
8. Surface Distress: This identifies specific types of surface damage, such as cracking, ravelling, or wear, which may indicate underlying issues.