Pavement - MSA Department of Transportation

Pavement truck and crew go over newly paved road..

PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE

The County's computerized Pavement Management System (PMS) assists the County engineering staff in evaluating, tracking and ranking pavement conditions based on detailed field measurements. The frequency of roadway inspection ranges from annually to once every three years depending on the type of roadway (e.g., residential, thoroughfare, etc.).

Pavement Condition Index

The detailed field inspections categorize and quantify the pavement deficiencies such as cracks, patches, and utility trench cuts. These deficiencies are entered into the PMS program that calculates a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for each roadway. PCI values range from zero (very poor) to 100 (excellent).

Surface Treatments

Roadways receive periodic surface treatments that extend the roadway life and provide a new riding surface. Surface treatments include asphalt overlays, slurry seals, and chip seals, The type of surface treatment is based on the PCI, the type of roadway (urban, rural, residential, thoroughfare, etc.), the amount of traffic, the type of traffic (e.g., trucks, cars, etc.), and other engineering factors.

County employee drives roller to smooth out freshly laid pavement.

Residential Roadways

Residential roadways are grouped together and paved as a neighborhood. The paving schedule of residential neighborhoods is based on the average PCI of all the roadways in a particular neighborhood and available funding. Neighborhoods in the worst condition are treated first.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Pavement Maintenance
     For maintenance requests of local streets and roadways, and for inquiries regarding paving status.
     Customer Service Center
     4100 Traffic Way
     Sacramento, CA   95827      Phone: 916-875-5171     Fax: 916-875-5587

Trench Cuts

    For inquiries regarding trench cuts.

     Right-of-Way Management Section
     4100 Traffic Way
     Sacramento, CA 95827

     Scott Urbanik mail to
     916-875-4163

Potholes
     To report a pothole located on one of the County's streets or roadways.

     Customer Service Center mail to
     4100 Traffic Way
     Sacramento, CA   95827      Phone: 916-875-5171     Fax: 916-875-5587

Disabled Access Issues
For information on wheelchair ramps, audible pedestrian signals, and guide strips.

     Planning and Programs
     906 G Street
     Sacramento, CA 95814

Ron Vicari
916-874-5164

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