Pavement Standards

Tool Box

Use the following links to view general information and policy determinations that guide pavement standards and procedures:

Pavement-relevant chapters of the California
Highway Design Manual (HDM)
Project Development Procedures Manual
Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual (PDF, 3.6MB), (Nov, 2007) Please contact the Office of Pavement Design at 916-227-5845
or 916-227-5841 prior to using this manual.
Pavement-relevant Design Information Bulletins (DIBs)
Shoulder Backing - Pavement Tech Notes (PDF, 220KB)
Pavement Tapers & Transitions Interm (PDF, 450KB) , (Dec. 31, 2008)
Additional Pavement Standards Information

Pavement Standards Team Pavement Advisory (PSTPA)

The PST Pavement Advisory provides information and news on current issues deemed important and needing immediate attention. The advisories identify issues, recommended courses of action, and resources available to aid in making pavement related decisions. Advisories are temporary and expire within 2 years of issue date unless otherwise specified in the advisory.

Designing Quieter Pavements (PDF, 730KB, PSTPA #2)

California Highway Design Manual (HDM) Links

Many chapters in the California Highway Design Manual (HDM) provide information relevant to pavement design standards. All chapters are provided in both English and Metric measurement versions.

Combined HDM Pavement Sections (PDF, 6.2MB)

Chapter 60: Pavement Definitions (PDF, 640KB), See Index 62.7 | Metric
Chapter 100: Materials Report (PDF, 1.45MB), See Topic 114 | Metric
Chapter 600: Pavement Engineering (PDF, 670KB) | Metric
Chapter 610: Engineering Considerations (PDF, 670KB) | Metric
- Pavement Climate Map (PDF, 1.25MB)
Chapter 620: Rigid Pavement (PDF, 480KB) | Metric
Chapter 630: Flexible Pavement (PDF, 160KB) | Metric
- DIB 86 has been incorporated into July 1, 2008 edition of HDM and its has therefore been discontinued.
- CTM 356- Deflection Study Test Method (PDF, 190KB)
Chapter 640: Composite Pavement (PDF, 640KB) | Metric
Chapter 650: Pavement Drainage (PDF, 290KB) | Metric
Chapter 660: Base and Subbase (PDF, 64KB) | Metric
Chapter 670: Structure Approach Slabs (PDF, 9.1MB) | Metric

Note: Effective June 26,2006, the Flexible Pavement Rehabilitation Manual (FPRM) has been discontinued and can no longer be used for designing pavement structures on California state pavements. Information related to flexible pavement rehabilitation design is found in the California Highway Design Manual, Chapter 630, Topic 635, and California Test Method 356.