ASTM E1777-09 (R2019) PDF Download

ASTM E1777-09 (R2019) is a standard guide that aims to assist pavement management systems (PMS) in improving the quality of decision making regarding the budgeting, design, programming, construction, maintenance, and operation of a pavement network. The guide emphasizes the importance of having a current inventory of the pavement system, evaluating its present condition, estimating future condition, and understanding the implications of any changes in condition.

The guide can be used to identify data needs for pavement management by considering the use, generic type, and relative importance of the pavement. It also provides guidance on methods for obtaining the required data. The selection of data elements for collection should be based on their specific use and value in providing information for the decision-making process within the PMS.

The specific type of data needed for informed pavement management decisions will vary depending on factors such as the size, complexity, and condition of the pavement network, levels of service to be provided, agency budget, and budgeting process. The guide acknowledges that the data needs may change over time due to evolving technology and other factors. Therefore, applying the guide to develop a hierarchy of data needs requires judgment to tailor it to the specific agency's requirements.