Condition

#10 – EXCELLENT

OBSERVATION:
None

GENERAL CONDITION:
New Construction

RECOMMENDATIONS:
None

#9 – EXCELLENT

OBSERVATION:
None

GENERAL CONDITION:
New Construction

RECOMMENDATIONS:
None

#8 – VERY GOOD

OBSERVATION:
No longitudinal cracks except reflection of paving joints. Occasional transverse cracks, widely spaced (40′ or greater). All cracks sealed or tight (open 1/4″ or less).

GENERAL CONDITION:
Recent sealcoat.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Little or no maintenance required.

#7 – GOOD

OBSERVATION:
Very little or no raveling, surface shows some traffic wear. Longitudinal cracks (open 1/4″) due to reflection of paving joints. Transverse cracks (open 1/4″) spaced 10 feet or more apart. Little or slight crack raveling. No patching or very few patches in excellent condition.

GENERAL CONDITION:
First signs of aging.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Maintain with routine crack filling.

#6 – GOOD

OBSERVATION:
Slight raveling (loss of lines) and traffic wear especially near drains and water run-off from irrigation. Longitudinal cracks (open 1/4″–1/2″) some spaced less than 10 feet. First signs of block cracking (Cracks linked together) Occasional patching in good condition.

GENERAL CONDITION:
Shows signs of aging. Sound structural condition.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Should extend life with sealcoat (3-5 years).

#5 – FAIR

OBSERVATION:
Moderate to severe raveling (loss of fine and course aggregate). Similar to corncob. Considerable amounts of sand and loose rocks are near drains and low areas. Ponding water areas show cracking. Longitudinal and transverse cracks (open 1/2″). Block cracking up to 50% of surface. Some patching or edge wedging in good condition.

GENERAL CONDITION:
Surface aging.
Sound structural condition.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Needs sealcoat or CalTrans slurry surfacing (7-10 years). If severe roughness may need asphalt overlay (10 years).

#4 – FAIR

OBSERVATION:
Severe surface raveling. Multiple longitudinal & transverse cracking with slight raveling. Longitudinal cracking in wheel path. Block cracking (over 50% of surface). Patching in fair condition. Slight rutting or distortions (1/2″deep or less).

GENERAL CONDITION:
Significant aging and first sign of need for strengthening.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Would benefit from a petromat overlay, asphalt patching, hot crackfilling and CalTrans slurry surfacing. Should be done as a minimum treatment.

#3 – POOR

OBSERVATION:
Closely spaced longitudinal and transverse crackling often showing raveling and crack erosion. Severe block cracking and alligatoring. Some alligator cracking (less then 25% of surface).

GENERAL CONDITION:
Patches in fair to poor condition. Moderate rutting or distortion (1″ to 2″ deep).Occasional potholes. Unable to shed water

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Needs patching and major overlay or complete recycling.

#2 – VERY POOR

OBSERVATION:
Alligator cracking (over 25% of surface). Severe distortions (over 2″ deep). Extensive patching in poor condition. Potholes.

GENERAL CONDITION:
Severe deterioration.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reconstruction with extensive base repair.

#1 – FAILED

OBSERVATION:
Severe distress with extensive loss of surface integrity.

GENERAL CONDITION:
Very severe deterioration.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Need total reconstruction.