Road Restoration

How We Maintain Your County Roads

Clackamas County annually evaluates roadway conditions using a contracted pavement evaluation service. This data driven approach ensures we invest in the right treatment at the right time to extend the life of your roads.

The Evaluation Process

We use specialized software (StreetSaver) to manage the road network condition rating. Assessments are conducted through visual data collection to document:

• Pavement Distresses: We track eight specific types of wear, including Alligator (fatigue) cracking, Rutting, Raveling, and Patching.
• Ride Quality: How smooth the road feels for drivers.
• Structural Condition: The underlying integrity of the roadway.

Determining the PCI Score

These factors determine each road’s Pavement Condition Index (PCI) score. This score helps us choose the most cost-effective treatment:

• Preventive Maintenance: Crack sealing, chip seals, or slurry seals for roads in fair to good condition.
• Rehabilitation: Paving overlays for aging surfaces.
• Reconstruction: Full replacement for roads at the end of their lifecycle.

Planning and Coordination

To maximize your tax dollars, we use lifecycle modeling to identify the most cost effective timing for treatment. Addressing roads earlier in their deterioration cycle reduces long term costs.

Before any work begins, we coordinate with local utilities and agencies to avoid repeated construction in the same area, minimizing public disruption.

Seasonal Restoration Phases

Road restoration is typically delivered in two distinct phases:

• Winter–Spring: Preparation work, including drainage upgrades, vegetation removal, shoulder improvements, and base repairs.
• Summer: Final surface treatments, overlays, and striping.

This strategic approach supports a pavement service life of 15–20 years with ongoing preventive maintenance.