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Model Inventory of Roadway Elements – MIRE, Version 1.0

59. Median Sideslope

Definition: The sideslope in the median adjacent to the median shoulder or travel lane. If the sideslope varies along the segment, code the predominant sideslope. If the roadway is divided AND inventoried in two directions, this is already captured under Element 65. Left Sideslope.

Attributes: Numeric percent of the sideslope

Note: This can be positive (if backslope) or negative (if foreslope).

Priority: Critical Preferred

HPMS/Tool Requirements: None

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