Introduction

Introduction

This design catalog is intended to give general structural design and mix type selection guidance for some typical Washington State HMA pavements.  It is organized by general purpose, with each use type being addressed on a different page.  These guidelines are intended for use in lieu of other guidance or specification.  They are not intended to supercede official guidelines or specifications.

WAPA Design Checklist

WAPA Design Checklist

This page puts forth some basic guidance for use when designing HMA pavements and is meant to be used as a checklist.  When designing a pavement, the guidance listed here should at least be considered.  The guidance contained on this page is not absolute, however design and construction in conflict with this guidance should (1) only be undertaken for a specific reason and (2) only carried out once the associated risks are understood.

Residential Streets

Residential Streets

Residential streets are intended to provide access to adjacent residential properties.  They are designed for low speed, low traffic volume and relatively light loadings.

Collector Streets

Collector Streets

Collector streets connect the residential streets with arterial routes.  They may have significant truck and bus traffic and their closure for paving could create substantial commuter delays.

Rural Roads

Rural Roads

Rural roads consist of local roads whose primary function is to provide access to adjacent properties and arterial routes.  As described here, rural roads are low car and light truck traffic with some bus, heavy truck and local farm traffic.  Speeds vary but in many locations they can approach highway speeds.

Arterials & Highways

Arterials & Highways

Arterials roads provide service to large areas and usually connect with other arterial roads or highways.  They are generally characterized by high traffic volume, heavy loading and widely varying speeds.  Highways are roads that provide primary transportation routes between geographic locations such as cities and towns.  They are characterized by varying traffic volume, heavy loading and widely varying speeds.

Parking Lots

Parking Lots

Parking lots are paved areas intended for vehicle parking and can vary widely in size, function and design.  Parking lots can be challenging to construct, but attention to the design and construction elements will lead to a successful project.  This page gives some general guidance when designing and planning for the construction of at-grade parking lot pavements.  For a comprehensive overview of the subject, please visit the “Best Practices for Parking Lot Design and Construction” video provided by our sister paving association from Kentucky on YouTube.

A printable version of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance Parking Lot Checklist is also provided for your use when managing the parking lot construction process.  WAPA can provide pocket guides of this document for use by paving inspectors.

 

Also view the 7 Keys Parking Lot Paving-infographic (courtesy of Plantmix Asphalt Industry of Kentucky).