U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
202-366-4000
Definition: The width of paved portion of right shoulder measured from the center of the edgeline outward. Do not include parking or bicycle lanes in the paved shoulder width measurement; code the predominant width if it changes back and forth along the roadway section. Include gutter pans on outside of shoulder in paved shoulder width.
Attributes: Feet
See Figures 1a–1c depending on number of lanes and direction of inventory.
Priority: Critical
HPMS/Tool Requirements: HSM/IHSDM (Required)