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Pavement Standards
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 (Interim) (PDF, 160KB)
- 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.
Design Information Bulletins (DIBs) Links
Selection of pavement-related Design Information Bulletins:
- DIB 73: Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) Slab Replacements with Existing Edge Drains
- DIB 79: RRR Design Criteria (PDF, 180KB)
- DIB 81: Capital Preventive Maintenance (CAPM) Guidelines (PDF, 108KB)
- DIB 84: Guidance for the Removal and Disposal of Concrete Pavement Grooving and Grinding Residues (PDF, 815KB)
- DIB 86 has been incorporated into July 1, 2008 edition of HDM and its has therefore been discontinued.
Memos
- Disposal Site Memo
(PDF, 30KB, 12/01/2001) - Paving over Existing Striping, Markings, and Pavement Markers
(PDF, 16KB, 04/18/2006) - Sealing over Existing Striping, Markings, and Pavement Markers
(PDF, 15KB, 04/18/2006) - Use of LCCA for Pavements
(PDF, 68KB), (March 7, 2007) - Revised Cost Estimating Procedures for the Scoping of Flexible Pavement Rehabilitation
(PDF, 90KB, 11/17/2006)
Additional Pavement Standards Information
- State of the Pavement Reports
- 2007 Report (PDF, 6MB)
- 2005 Report (PDF, 3MB)
- 2004 Report (PDF, 6MB)
- 2003 Report (PDF, 470KB)
- 2002 Report (PDF, 450KB)
- Ten-Year State Highway System Rehabilitation Plan (PDF, 410KB, 5/1/2005)
- State Highway Operation & Protection Program (SHOPP)
- Statement of Going Contracts