Pavement Topics

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• Plans and Specifications
• Types
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  • Rigid
  • Composite
• Best Practices
  • Smoother Pavements
  • Quieter Pavements
• Pavement Foundations
• Rock Products
• Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
• Environment & Traffic
  • Climate
  • Traffic
• 2011 State of the Pavement Report

Quick Reference

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Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) is an analytical technique to evaluate the economic impact of project alternatives over a given analysis period. Read More ... (PDF, 3.2MB)

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Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual (PDF, 3.4MB), (Modified Aug, 2010)

• Manual Changes Cover Sheet

Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual (PDF, 3.6MB), (Nov, 2007)

PPB 10-03 Estimating Initial Cost for LCCA (Apr 12, 2010, PDF, 70KB)

PPB 10-04 Deferral of LCCA (Apr 12, 2010, PDF, 69KB)

Memo: Use of LCCA for Pavements (PDF, 68KB), (March 7, 2007)

LCCA Training

Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Introduction (EXE, 562 KB), (Dec, 2009)

Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Training (EXE, 3.6MB), (Dec, 2009)

Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Conclusion (PDF, 3.6MB), (Dec, 2009)

 

Related Resources referred to in the LCCA Procedures Manual

• Highway Design Manual - Chapter 610: Pavement Engineering Considerations (see Topics 612 and 619) (PDF, 660KB)
• Project Development Procedures Manual: Chapter 8 - Overview of Project Development
• Truck Counts (Division of Traffic Operations Vehicle Systems Unit)

Other Resources

• Download: LCCA Software (RealCost v.2.2 California Edition) (ZIP, 9.5MB)
• Agency Cost Multiplier
• LCCA Project Report Form (Appendix O-O of PDPM) (PDF, 59KB)
• CA4PRS Home Page
• Division of Transportation Planning manuals and technical supplements

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Please forward any questions/comments/suggestions to Amy Fong (amy_fong@dot.ca.gov). Last updated 12/11/12.