The State of Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council 2006 PASER Survey Of Shiawassee County Prepared by the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission Staff 1
The State of Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council 2006 PASER Road Survey Shiawassee County Project overview: On August 21, 22 and 23, 2006, GLS Region V staff along with representatives of the Shiawassee County Road Commission (SCRC) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) assessed the condition of Shiawassee County federal aid eligible roads using the PASER road rating system as requested by the State of Michigan Asset Management Council. PASER road rating system: The PASER road rating system was developed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Transportation Information Center to be used as the State of Wisconsin s standard road rating system. PASER is a windshield road rating system that uses a 1 to 10 rating scale, with a value of 10 representing a new road and a value of 1 representing a failed road. Condition ratings are assigned by monitoring the type and amount of visual defects along a road segment while driving the segment. The PASER system interprets these observations into a condition rating. PASER rating charts for asphalt, concrete and gravel roads have been included with this report. The State of Michigan Asset Management Council has requested that the information gathered in this survey be reported using the following categories: Roads with PASER ratings of 8-10 require Routine Maintenance. Routine maintenance is the day-to-day maintenance activities that are scheduled, such as street sweeping, drainage clearing, shoulder gravel grading, and sealing cracks, to prevent standing water and water penetration. Roads with PASER ratings of 5-7 require Capital Preventive Maintenance. Capital preventive maintenance is a planned set of cost effective treatments to an existing roadway system and its appurtenances that preserves, retards future deterioration and maintains or improves the functional condition of the system without significantly increasing structural capacity. The purpose of capital preventive maintenance fixes is to protect the pavement structure, slow the rate of pavement deterioration and/or correct pavement surface deficiencies. Surface treatments are targeted at pavement surface defects primarily caused by the environment and by pavement material deficiencies. Roads with PASER ratings of 1-4 require Structural Improvements. This category includes work identified as rehabilitation and reconstruction, which address the structural integrity of a road. Computer Equipment and Software: Staff collected data using a laptop computer with the RoadSoft GIS Laptop Data Collector 6.3.9 software loaded. A Garmin GPS 35/36 TracPak GPS unit was connected to the laptop to track position and locate road segments. Note: Please contact RoadSoft staff for questions regarding a specific GPS unit s compatibility with the RoadSoft program. RoadSoft GIS is an asset management software package created and distributed free of charge by the Michigan 2
Technology Institute s Technology Development Group. The current version of the program was designed with a special module to collect PASER rating data. Staff Time: Three staff members is the optimal amount to use for collecting PASER data. One drives, one navigates and rates the roads, and the third staff member enters information into the computer. For the Shiawassee County road rating project there was always one Region V representative, one SCRC representative, and one MDOT representative present. It took 24 hours to rate approximately 505.53 miles of road. Training: All participants in the survey were required to attend a daylong training session held in Lansing, Michigan on June 29, 2006. Participants received an overview of the project and were given instruction on how to use the RoadSoft software and the PASER road rating system for data collection. Once out in the field, experienced staff members taught the new participants how to use the RoadSoft program and guided them through the rating process. Most participants felt comfortable after an hour of working the computer and rating the roads. Overview of the Federal Aid Network The Shiawassee County Federal Aid network is comprised of 505.53 road miles. Of the total miles, 338.47 road miles are within Townships, which are under the jurisdiction of the Shiawassee County Road Commission (SCRC). Of the total roads surveyed, 474.14 miles (94%) were Asphalt and 31.37 miles (6%) were concrete. Local Road agencies with the greatest amount of federal aid miles within their jurisdiction are the SCRC with 338.47 miles (67%), MDOT with 125.63 miles (25%), City of Owosso with 18.83 miles (4%), City of Durand with 5.19 miles (1%) and the City of Corunna with 4.12 miles (1%), of federal aid roads. 3
% of PASER Jurisdiction 0 to 4 5 to 7 8 to 10 Total in Jurisdiction Antrim Twp 1.47 14.23 7.99 23.68 5% Bancroft 0.00 1.46 0.07 1.52 0% Bennington Twp 0.00 28.56 2.88 31.44 6% Burns Twp 5.27 17.57 3.64 26.48 5% Byron 0.00 1.72 0.00 1.72 0% Caledonia Twp 0.27 12.20 12.34 24.81 5% Corunna 0.23 5.16 0.85 6.24 1% Durand 2.25 1.42 1.53 5.20 1% Fairfield Twp 2.17 15.35 2.01 19.53 4% Hazelton Twp 3.70 21.42 1.07 26.19 5% Laingsburg 1.21 1.14 0.77 3.12 1% Lennon 0.00 0.56 0.10 0.66 0% Middlebury Twp 0.00 2.98 4.18 7.16 1% Morrice 0.47 2.02 0.00 2.48 0% New Haven Twp 6.97 15.03 3.33 25.34 5% New Lothrop 0.00 0.75 0.00 0.75 0% Owosso 9.54 12.68 1.89 24.11 5% Owosso Twp 6.69 13.68 5.30 25.67 5% Perry 0.31 1.47 1.26 3.03 1% Perry Twp 1.30 32.87 3.99 38.17 8% Rush Twp 10.53 9.77 2.72 23.02 5% Sciota Twp 0.81 18.69 4.37 23.87 5% Shiawassee Twp 0.49 36.54 13.74 50.76 10% Venice Twp 6.27 18.65 8.95 33.87 7% Vernon 1.52 0.28 0.00 1.80 0% Vernon Twp 2.39 13.83 24.81 41.03 8% Woodhull Twp 0.66 28.89 4.35 33.90 7% Total 64.50 328.90 112.13 505.53 100% *** Township federal aid roads are under the Jurisdiction of the Shiawassee County Road Commission Results: Approximately 505.53 lane miles of federal aid eligible roads were rated for this project. The project was completed in 24 hours with an average rating speed of 21.06 miles per hour. The Chart on the following page summarizes the distribution of ratings by mileage and percentage of the total for all roads rated in the project. 22 percent of the roads rated received a rating of 8 or better, 65 percent of the roads rated received a rating of 5, 6 or 7, and 13 percent received a rating less than or equal to 4. The Asset Management Council has prescribed a fix for each of the PASER rating categories: - Roads receiving a rating of 8 or better require only Routine Maintenance - Roads receiving a rating of 5-7 require Capital Preventive Maintenance - Roads receiving a rating less than or equal to 4 require Structural Improvements 4
PASER Rating Prescribed Fix Percent of Total Rated 10-8 Routine Maintenance 112.13 22% 7-5 Capital Preventive Maintenance 328.90 65% 4-1 Structural Improvements 64.50 13% The following charts summarize the distribution of ratings by mileage for all roads rated in the project. 2006 SHIAWASSEE COUNTY PASER RATING 350 328.898 300 250 MILES RATED 200 150 100 112.125 64.503 50 0 0 to 4 Structural Improvements 5 to 7 Capital Preventive Maintenance 8 to 10 Routine Maintenance 5
The following tables provide a summary of the 2006 PASER survey rating by surface type by Jurisdiction 2006 PASER Surface Rating by Surface Type Description 0 to 4 PASER Rating 5 to 7 PASER Rating 8 to 10 PASER Rating Total Road Asphalt 62.46 301.37 110.32 474.15 Concrete 2.05 27.53 1.80 31.38 Total 64.50 328.90 112.13 505.53 Percentages 13% 65% 22% 100% Shiawassee County 2006 Federal Aid System by Surface Type (% of Road ) 6% Asphalt 94% Concrete 6
2006 PASER RATING BY JURISDICTION 300.00 250.00 240.35 MILES RATED 200.00 150.00 100.00 Cities SCRC MDOT 50.00 38.50 65.37 59.62 48.80 0.00 14.54 11.46 0 to 4 Structural Improvements 23.18 5 to 7 Capital Preventive Maintenance 3.71 8 to 10 Routine Maintenance 2006 Surface Rating by Jurisdiction 0 to 4 5 to 7 8 to 10 PASER Rating PASER Rating PASER Rating (miles) (miles) (miles) Total Road Jurisdiction Bancroft 0.00 1.46 0.07 1.52 Byron 0.00 1.72 0.00 1.72 Corunna 0.23 3.39 0.50 4.13 Durand 2.25 1.42 1.53 5.20 Laingsburg 1.21 1.14 0.77 3.12 Lennon 0.00 0.56 0.10 0.66 Morrice 0.47 2.02 0.00 2.48 New Lothrop 0.00 0.75 0.00 0.75 Owosso 8.56 9.53 0.75 18.83 Perry 0.31 0.92 0.00 1.23 Vernon 1.52 0.28 0.00 1.80 SCRC 38.50 240.35 59.62 338.47 MDOT 11.46 65.37 48.80 125.63 Total 64.50 328.90 112.13 505.53 Percentages 13% 65% 22% 7
2006 SCRC Surface Rating by Township 5 to 7 PASER Rating (miles) 0 to 4 PASER Rating (miles) 8 to 10 PASER Rating (miles) Total Road Jurisdiction Antrim Twp 1.47 13.01 7.99 22.47 Arcadia Twp 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Bennington Twp 0.00 22.18 2.88 25.06 Burns Twp 5.27 17.57 3.64 26.48 Caledonia Twp 0.27 11.42 4.04 15.73 Fairfield Twp 2.17 15.35 2.01 19.53 Hazelton Twp 3.70 21.42 1.07 26.19 Middlebury Twp 0.00 2.98 0.00 2.98 New Haven Twp 3.01 15.03 3.33 21.37 Owosso Twp 3.69 11.36 1.33 16.38 Perry Twp 1.30 12.82 0.00 14.12 Rush Twp 8.40 9.77 2.72 20.89 Sciota Twp 0.81 18.69 4.37 23.87 Shiawassee Twp 0.00 25.20 11.16 36.36 Venice Twp 6.27 17.84 2.62 26.72 Vernon Twp 2.15 12.69 8.12 22.96 Woodhull Twp 0.00 13.03 4.35 17.38 Total 38.50 240.35 59.62 338.47 To obtain a digital copy of the data collected in this study each Local Road Agency must submit a written request to Region V staff. The data will be distributed as a RoadSoft GIS file, so each LRA must also obtain a copy of the latest Roadsoft GIS program from Michigan Tech prior to using the data. A set of color thematic maps depicting the 505.53 miles of federal aid eligible road rated for this project are provided in the back of this report. Updating the ratings: According to the new Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement 34 (GASB 34), governmental units receiving, or applying for federal money must assess the condition of their roads at least once every three years. This project has laid the foundation to meet the requirements of GASB 34 and continues to demonstrate that it can be accomplished with minimal staff in a relatively short period of time. 8
Comparison of 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Shiawassee County PASER Evaluation: 2003-2006 PASER Comparison Ratings 350.00 321.11 328.90 273.29 300.00 273.14 207.37 PASER Ratings by 250.00 200.00 150.00 100.00 50.00 112.13 205.58 135.32 64.50 24.44 20.59 41.50 2006 2005 2004 2003 0.00 10 to 8 Routine Maintenance 7 to 5 Capital Preventive Maintenance 4 to 1 Structural Improvement *** 2005 and 2006 data does not include gravel roads 9
Change In Paser from 2003 to 2006 250.00 200.00 193.58 150.00 100.00 PASER 50.00 0.00-50.00-100.00 23.00 8 to 10 Routine Maintenance 5 to 7 Capital Preventive Maintenance 0 to 4 Structural Improvements -150.00-200.00-250.00-208.98 The change in miles from 2003 to 2006 indicated a significant amount of miles decreased in the Routine maintenance and an increase in miles under the Capital Preventive Maintenance and Structural Improvement category. In 2006, 13% or 64.5 miles of the Federal Aid Road system are in the PASER Rating Category of 4 to 0. Roads with 0 to 4 ratings require structural improvements that include full depth repairs, major overlay or reconstruction. This is an increase of 23 miles (53%) as compared to the 2003 rating distribution in the same category. In 2006, 65% or 328.90 miles of the Federal Aid Road system are in the PASER Rating Category of 5 to 7. Roads with 5 to 7 ratings require some partial depth joint repairs, sealcoat or crack filling. This is an increase of 193.58 miles (139%) as compared to the 2003 rating distribution in the same category. In 2006, 22% or 112.13 miles of the Federal Aid Road system are in the PASER Rating Category of 8 to 10. Roads with 8 to 10 ratings require little or no maintenance. This is a decrease of 208.98 miles (66%) as compared to the 2003 rating distribution in the same category. In general, the comparison indicates that our overall system is deteriorating rather then improving. There is an increase need for Capital/Preventive Maintenance improvements to help stabilize the Shiawassee County Federal Aid Road System. The difference in the significant increase and decrease is partly due to the more detailed rating process. In 2006, rutting was given greater consideration compared to previous years and the surveyors slowed the vehicles 10
speed down and took a closer look at the distresses. Rutting is located in the wheel path and is considered to be functional and structural types of distress. In 2006, rutting severity of.5 to 1.0 inch was automatically starts at a 4 rating. The following tables compare PASER Rating Categories, miles rated, and change in mileage from 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 for each Shiawassee County jurisdiction and the County as a whole. Bancroft 2006 2005 2004 2003 Change in from 2003 to 2006 10 to 8 Rating 0.07 0.80 1.33 1.52-1.46 7 to 5 Rating 1.46 0.70 0.19 0.00 1.46 4 to 0 Rating 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 1.52 1.50 1.52 1.52 0.00 Byron 2006 2005 2004 2003 Change in from 2003 to 2006 10 to 8 Rating 0.00 0.20 0.00 1.33-1.33 7 to 5 Rating 1.72 1.50 1.72 0.15 1.57 4 to 0 Rating 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.24-0.24 Total 1.72 1.70 1.72 1.72 0.00 Corunna 2006 2005 2004 2003 Change in from 2003 to 2006 10 to 8 Rating 0.50 1.60 2.56 2.41-1.91 7 to 5 Rating 3.39 2.50 1.33 0.93 2.46 4 to 0 Rating 0.23 0.00 0.00 0.35-0.11 Total 4.13 4.10 3.89 3.68 0.44 Durand 2006 2005 2004 2003 Change in from 2003 to 2006 10 to 8 Rating 1.53 1.70 0.50 0.52 1.01 7 to 5 Rating 1.42 1.20 1.52 0.32 1.10 4 to 0 Rating 2.25 2.30 0.00 1.18 1.07 Total 5.20 5.20 2.02 2.02 3.18 11
LAINGSBURG 2006 2005 2004 2003 Change in from 2003 to 2006 10 to 8 Rating 0.77 1.14 0.27 0.70 0.07 7 to 5 Rating 1.14 1.29 1.78 1.35-0.21 4 to 0 Rating 1.21 0.68 0.68 0.68 0.53 Total 3.12 3.11 2.73 2.73 0.39 LENNON 2006 2005 2004 2003 Change in from 2003 to 2005 10 to 8 Rating 0.10 0.30 0.00 0.56-0.46 7 to 5 Rating 0.56 0.36 0.66 0.10 0.46 4 to 0 Rating 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.00 MORRICE 2006 2005 2004 2003 Change in from 2003 to 2005 10 to 8 Rating 0.00 1.98 2.48 0.78-0.78 7 to 5 Rating 2.02 0.50 0.00 1.19 0.83 4 to 0 Rating 0.47 0.00 0.00 0.52-0.05 Total 2.48 2.48 2.48 2.49-0.01 NEW LOTHROP 2006 2005 2004 2003 Change in from 2003 to 2005 10 to 8 Rating 0.00 0.15 0.00 0.52-0.52 7 to 5 Rating 0.75 0.59 0.75 0.22 0.53 4 to 0 Rating 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 0.75 0.74 0.75 0.74 0.01 OWOSSO 2006 2005 2004 2003 Change in from 2003 to 2005 10 to 8 Rating 0.75 3.67 3.61 5.32-4.57 7 to 5 Rating 9.53 14.31 14.51 11.59-2.06 4 to 0 Rating 8.56 0.86 0.00 1.22 7.34 Total 18.83 18.84 18.12 18.13 0.70 12
PERRY 2006 2005 2004 2003 Change in from 2003 to 2005 10 to 8 Rating 0.00 0.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 7 to 5 Rating 0.92 0.48 0.00 0.00 0.92 4 to 0 Rating 0.31 0.31 0.00 0.00 0.31 Total 1.23 1.23 0.00 0.00 1.23 VERNON 2006 2005 2004 2003 Change in from 2003 to 2005 10 to 8 Rating 0.00 0.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 7 to 5 Rating 0.03 1.59 1.10 1.10-1.07 4 to 0 Rating 1.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.52 Total 1.55 1.80 1.10 1.10 0.45 SCRC 2006 2005 2004 2003 Change in from 2003 to 2005 10 to 8 Rating 59.62 140.78 139.11 245.04-185.42 7 to 5 Rating 240.35 177.47 173.13 55.31 185.04 4 to 0 Rating 38.50 17.72 16.55 25.49 13.01 Total 338.47 335.97 328.79 325.84 12.63 MDOT 2006 2005 2004 2003 Change in from 2003 to 2005 10 to 8 Rating 48.80 52.55 57.51 64.41-15.61 7 to 5 Rating 65.37 70.78 76.46 63.06 2.31 4 to 0 Rating 11.46 2.58 3.35 11.84-0.38 Total 125.63 125.91 137.32 139.31-13.68 SHIAWASSEE COUNTY 2006 2005 2004 2003 Change in from 2003 to 2005 10 to 8 Rating 112.13 205.58 207.37 321.11-208.98 7 to 5 Rating 328.90 273.29 273.14 135.32 193.58 4 to 0 Rating 64.50 24.44 20.59 41.50 23.00 Total 505.53 503.31 501.10 497.93 7.60 13
Shiawassee County 2006 Asphalt Rating (% of Road ) 23% 13% 0 to 4 Structural Improvements 64% 5 to 7 Capital Preventive Maintenance 8 to 10 Routine Maintenance 14
Shiawassee County 2006 Concrete Rating (% of Road ) 6% 7% 0 to 4 Structural Improvements 5 to 7 Capital Preventive Maintenance 87% 8 to 10 Routine Maintenance 15
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