Model Inventory of Roadway Elements – MIRE, Version 1.0
29. Pavement Condition (Present Serviceability Rating)
Definition: Present Serviceability Rating (PSR) (descriptive scale).
Attributes:
- Code a PSR or equivalent value, to the nearest tenth (x.x), for all paved segments where IRI is not reported. Code "0.0" for unpaved facilities. User full range of values.
- 4.0 – 5.0: Only new (or nearly new) superior pavements are likely to be smooth enough and distress free (sufficiently free of cracks and patches) to qualify for this category. Most pavements constructed or resurfaced during the data year would normally be rated in this category.
- 3.0 – 4.0: Pavements in this category, although not quite as smooth as those described above, give a first class ride and exhibit few, if any, visible signs of surface deterioration. Flexible pavements may be beginning to show evidence of rutting and fine random cracks. Rigid pavements may be beginning to show evidence of slight surface deterioration, such as minor cracks and spalling.
- 2.0 – 3.0: The riding qualities of pavements in this category are noticeably inferior to those of new pavements, and may be barely tolerable for high-speed traffic. Surface defects of flexible pavements may include rutting, map cracking, and extensive patching. Rigid pavements in this group may have a few joint failures, faulting and/or cracking, and some pumping.
- 1.0 – 2.0: Pavements in this category have deteriorated to such an extent that they affect the speed of free-flow traffic. Flexible pavement may have large potholes and deep cracks. Distress includes raveling, cracking, rutting and occurs over 50 percent of the surface. Rigid pavement distress includes joint spalling, patching, cracking, scaling, and may include pumping and faulting.
- 0.1 – 1.0: Pavements in this category are in an extremely deteriorated condition. The facility is passable only at reduced speeds, and with considerable ride discomfort. Large potholes and deep cracks exist. Distress occurs over 75 percent or more of the surface.
Priority: Value Added Alternative
HPMS/Tool Requirements: HPMS (Sample)