Implementation of Structural Data from Traffic Speed Deflection Devices

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General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(518)
Former Study Number:
Lead Organization: Virginia Department of Transportation
Solicitation Number: 1596
Partners: AR, CA, ID, IL, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, PADOT, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI
Status: Cleared by FHWA
Est. Completion Date:
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Nov 14, 2024
Contract End Date:
Financial Summary
Contract Amount:
Suggested Contribution:
Total Commitments Received: $5,978,000.00
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Brian Diefenderfer
Brian.Diefenderfer@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Phone: 434-293-1944
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Nadarajah Sivaneswaran
Nadarajah.Sivaneswaran@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3147
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name
Arkansas Department of Transportation 2024 $149,000.00 Bryan Signorelli Robin Russell
Arkansas Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 Bryan Signorelli Robin Russell
Arkansas Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Bryan Signorelli Robin Russell
California Department of Transportation 2024 $0.00 Imad Basheer Sang Le
Idaho Department of Transportation 2024 $196,000.00 Mir Tamim Amanda Laib
Idaho Department of Transportation 2025 $196,000.00 Mir Tamim Amanda Laib
Idaho Department of Transportation 2026 $196,000.00 Mir Tamim Amanda Laib
Idaho Department of Transportation 2027 $196,000.00 Mir Tamim Amanda Laib
Illinois Department of Transportation 2024 $243,000.00 Charles Wienrank John Senger
Illinois Department of Transportation 2025 $15,000.00 Charles Wienrank John Senger
Illinois Department of Transportation 2026 $15,000.00 Charles Wienrank John Senger
Illinois Department of Transportation 2027 $15,000.00 Charles Wienrank John Senger
Kansas Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 Rick Miller David Behzadpour
Kansas Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 Rick Miller David Behzadpour
Kansas Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Rick Miller David Behzadpour
Kansas Department of Transportation 2027 $55,000.00 Rick Miller David Behzadpour
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2023 $10,000.00 Aaron Collins Jarrod Stanley
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2024 $15,000.00 Aaron Collins Jarrod Stanley
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2025 $5,000.00 Aaron Collins Jarrod Stanley
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2026 $10,000.00 Aaron Collins Jarrod Stanley
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2027 $10,000.00 Aaron Collins Jarrod Stanley
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2028 $10,000.00 Aaron Collins Jarrod Stanley
Michigan Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 Paul Shapter Andre' Clover
Michigan Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 Paul Shapter Andre' Clover
Michigan Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Paul Shapter Andre' Clover
Michigan Department of Transportation 2027 $55,000.00 Paul Shapter Andre' Clover
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 Eyoab Zegeye Leif Halverson
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 Eyoab Zegeye Leif Halverson
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Eyoab Zegeye Leif Halverson
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2024 $555,000.00 Alex Middleton Robert Vance
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2025 $605,000.00 Alex Middleton Robert Vance
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Alex Middleton Robert Vance
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2027 $55,000.00 Alex Middleton Robert Vance
Missouri Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 Jacob Graessle Jennifer Harper
Missouri Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 Jacob Graessle Jennifer Harper
Missouri Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Jacob Graessle Jennifer Harper
Missouri Department of Transportation 2027 $55,000.00 Jacob Graessle Jennifer Harper
Missouri Department of Transportation 2028 $55,000.00 Jacob Graessle Jennifer Harper
Montana Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 DJ Berg Rebecca Ridenour
Nevada Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 Peter Schmalzer Lucy Koury
Nevada Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 Peter Schmalzer Lucy Koury
Nevada Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Peter Schmalzer Lucy Koury
Nevada Department of Transportation 2027 $55,000.00 Peter Schmalzer Lucy Koury
Nevada Department of Transportation 2028 $55,000.00 Peter Schmalzer Lucy Koury
New Mexico Department of Transportation 2024 $15,000.00 Hashem Faidi Angelo Armijo
New Mexico Department of Transportation 2025 $15,000.00 Hashem Faidi Angelo Armijo
North Dakota Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 Stephanie Weigel TJ Murphy
North Dakota Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 Stephanie Weigel TJ Murphy
North Dakota Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Stephanie Weigel TJ Murphy
Oklahoma Transportation 2025 $102,000.00 Angel Gonzales Beckie Lyons
Oklahoma Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Angel Gonzales Beckie Lyons
Oklahoma Transportation 2027 $55,000.00 Angel Gonzales Beckie Lyons
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 John Van Sickle Evan Zeiders
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 John Van Sickle Evan Zeiders
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 John Van Sickle Evan Zeiders
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2027 $55,000.00 John Van Sickle Evan Zeiders
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2028 $55,000.00 John Van Sickle Evan Zeiders
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2024 $15,000.00 Eric Carroll Terry Swygert
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2025 $15,000.00 Eric Carroll Terry Swygert
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2026 $15,000.00 Eric Carroll Terry Swygert
South Dakota Department of Transportation 2024 $15,000.00 Thad Bauer Thad Bauer
Tennessee Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 Xiaoyang Jia Pam Boyd-Walker
Tennessee Department of Transportation 2025 $15,000.00 Xiaoyang Jia Pam Boyd-Walker
Tennessee Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Xiaoyang Jia Pam Boyd-Walker
Tennessee Department of Transportation 2027 $15,000.00 Xiaoyang Jia Pam Boyd-Walker
Tennessee Department of Transportation 2028 $55,000.00 Xiaoyang Jia Pam Boyd-Walker
Texas Department of Transportation 2024 $149,000.00 Jenny Li Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2025 $149,000.00 Jenny Li Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2026 $149,000.00 Jenny Li Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2027 $149,000.00 Jenny Li Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2028 $149,000.00 Jenny Li Ned Mattila
Vermont Agency of Transportation 2024 $15,000.00 Reid Kiniry Emily Parkany
Vermont Agency of Transportation 2025 $15,000.00 Reid Kiniry Emily Parkany
Virginia Department of Transportation 2023 $0.00 Brian Diefenderfer Bill Kelsh
Virginia Department of Transportation 2024 $57,000.00 Brian Diefenderfer Bill Kelsh
Virginia Department of Transportation 2025 $57,000.00 Brian Diefenderfer Bill Kelsh
Virginia Department of Transportation 2026 $57,000.00 Brian Diefenderfer Bill Kelsh
Virginia Department of Transportation 2027 $57,000.00 Brian Diefenderfer Bill Kelsh
Virginia Department of Transportation 2028 $57,000.00 Brian Diefenderfer Bill Kelsh
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 Jhuma Saha Evelyn Bromberg
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 Jhuma Saha Evelyn Bromberg

Study Description

Previous research has shown the benefit of including structural condition along with pavement surface condition in pavement management decision-making processes. Since 2018, 26 agency partners (plus FHWA) have participated in Transportation Pooled Fund Study TPF 5(385) Pavement Structural Evaluation with Traffic Speed Deflection Devices (TSDDs) where structural condition data was collected on more than 50,000 miles of roadways across the United States. These data, along with new or enhanced analysis methodologies developed as part of this pooled fund research effort, have been used in a variety of ways that include: pavement performance forecasting that incorporates both surface and structural condition, network preservation and rehabilitation strategy planning, network-level screening, and project level investigation. A subset of the data collected as part of this pooled fund has also been incorporated within FHWA’s InfoMaterials web portal to make it readily available to the broader pavement community to support additional research and analysis efforts. This pooled fund study has also proved to be a convenient contracting mechanism assisting states with establishing pavement structural data collection programs. In addition, participation in the pooled fund study has provided agency partners with a means for collaboration with other agencies and leading researchers studying the best ways to analyze and implement pavement structural data into agency pavement management systems. TPF-5(385) comes to end in October 2023, and this proposed pooled fund study will continue with similar work. Most of the 26 agency partners of TPF-5(385) support starting this new pooled fund study.

Objectives

The objectives of this follow-on pooled fund study include continuation of an existing research consortium that focuses on providing participating agencies guidance on how to specify and implement TSDD data within their respective pavement management systems and processes. Specific tasks within this multi-year program will be developed in cooperation with the partner agencies.

Scope of Work

The work plan will be developed based on the priorities indicated by the pooled fund study partner agencies during the kick-off meeting. It is anticipated that the details and scope of the study will be further defined by the partner agencies throughout the life of the study. It is proposed that the project will initially include the following tasks: 1) Develop case studies that document how partner agencies have incorporated pavement structural data into their pavement management processes; 2) Develop analysis procedures to evaluate concrete-surfaced and composite pavements; 3) Develop or summarize ongoing efforts related to TSDD device calibration; 4) Investigate the effect of structural condition on the rate of pavement deterioration; 5) Provide targeted technical assistance to participating agencies for effective use of TSDD data within their specific pavement management system and processes; 6) Develop webinars and training materials for use by the partner agencies to assist with implementation of pavement structural data into their respective pavement management systems. 

The technical activities for this study will be led by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will serve as the lead agency through its research division, the Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). This collaborative research program will provide an accessible and efficient way for highway agencies and other organizations to evaluate tools and products, conduct research, and coordinate testing, training, and deployment activities to enhance the life-cycle performance of their pavement assets. Consortium participants will have access to extensive sources of data, information, and knowledge and decide on the focus of the study and the specific research projects carried out by the consortium. The benefit-cost ratio will be very significant because the cost of the different projects will be shared by a group of participants.

Comments

This project is expected to have a minimum participation of at least five agency members (including FHWA). Each agency member can participate at one of the following options: 

  • Option 1) Includes participation in the pooled fund study and travel costs for one representative of the participating agency, or their designee, to attend annual face-to-face Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings = $15,000 per year.
  • Option 2) Includes Option 1 plus one day of TSDD testing on agency designated routes (approximately 100-200 miles depending on routes selected) = $55,000 per year.
  • Option 3) Includes Option 2 plus additional days of TSDD testing on agency designated routes (approximately 100-200 miles per day depending on routes selected) = $47,000 per day per year.

The study period will be initially set for five years, with possible continuation depending on the needs of the participants. A matching funds waiver to allow for 100% SP&R funding for this study has been approved.

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Document Category Document Type Privacy Document Date Download
Q3 2024 Progress Report 3 - TPF-5(518) TSDDs Q3 2024 Quarterly Report.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2024-11-12
Q2 2024 Progress Report 2 - TPF-5(518) TSDDs Q2 2024 Quarterly Report.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2024-11-12
Q1 2024 Progress Report 1 - TPF-5(518) TSDDs Q1 2024 Quarterly Report.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2024-11-12
SPR Waiver Approval Memo SPR Waiver Memo #1596.pdf Memorandum Other Public 2023-05-18
Lead State Acceptance Memo TPF-5(518) Lead State Acceptance Memo TPF-5(518)_mf.pdf Memorandum Other Public 2023-05-18
Documents Attached
Title File/Link Document Category Document Type Privacy Document Date Download
SPR Waiver Approval Memo SPR Waiver Memo #1596 (002).pdf Memorandum Other Public 2023-05-02

Implementation of Structural Data from Traffic Speed Deflection Devices

General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(518)
Lead Organization: Virginia Department of Transportation
Solicitation Number: 1596
Partners: AR, CA, ID, IL, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, PADOT, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI
Status: Cleared by FHWA
Est. Completion Date:
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Nov 14, 2024
Contract End Date:
Financial Summary
Contract Amount:
Total Commitments Received: $5,978,000.00
100% SP&R Approval:
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Brian Diefenderfer
Brian.Diefenderfer@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Phone: 434-293-1944
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Nadarajah Sivaneswaran
Nadarajah.Sivaneswaran@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3147
Commitments by Organizations
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Arkansas Department of Transportation 2024 $149,000.00 Bryan Signorelli Robin Russell (501) 569-2268 robin.russell@ardot.gov
Arkansas Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 Bryan Signorelli Robin Russell (501) 569-2268 robin.russell@ardot.gov
Arkansas Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Bryan Signorelli Robin Russell (501) 569-2268 robin.russell@ardot.gov
California Department of Transportation 2024 $0.00 Imad Basheer Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
Idaho Department of Transportation 2024 $196,000.00 Mir Tamim Amanda Laib 208-334-8181 amanda.laib@itd.idaho.gov
Idaho Department of Transportation 2025 $196,000.00 Mir Tamim Amanda Laib 208-334-8181 amanda.laib@itd.idaho.gov
Idaho Department of Transportation 2026 $196,000.00 Mir Tamim Amanda Laib 208-334-8181 amanda.laib@itd.idaho.gov
Idaho Department of Transportation 2027 $196,000.00 Mir Tamim Amanda Laib 208-334-8181 amanda.laib@itd.idaho.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2024 $243,000.00 Charles Wienrank John Senger 217-782-8582 John.Senger@Illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2025 $15,000.00 Charles Wienrank John Senger 217-782-8582 John.Senger@Illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2026 $15,000.00 Charles Wienrank John Senger 217-782-8582 John.Senger@Illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2027 $15,000.00 Charles Wienrank John Senger 217-782-8582 John.Senger@Illinois.gov
Kansas Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 Rick Miller David Behzadpour 785-291-3847 David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
Kansas Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 Rick Miller David Behzadpour 785-291-3847 David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
Kansas Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Rick Miller David Behzadpour 785-291-3847 David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
Kansas Department of Transportation 2027 $55,000.00 Rick Miller David Behzadpour 785-291-3847 David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2023 $10,000.00 Aaron Collins Jarrod Stanley (502) 782-4090 jarrod.stanley@ky.gov
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2024 $15,000.00 Aaron Collins Jarrod Stanley (502) 782-4090 jarrod.stanley@ky.gov
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2025 $5,000.00 Aaron Collins Jarrod Stanley (502) 782-4090 jarrod.stanley@ky.gov
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2026 $10,000.00 Aaron Collins Jarrod Stanley (502) 782-4090 jarrod.stanley@ky.gov
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2027 $10,000.00 Aaron Collins Jarrod Stanley (502) 782-4090 jarrod.stanley@ky.gov
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2028 $10,000.00 Aaron Collins Jarrod Stanley (502) 782-4090 jarrod.stanley@ky.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 Paul Shapter Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 Paul Shapter Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Paul Shapter Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2027 $55,000.00 Paul Shapter Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 Eyoab Zegeye Leif Halverson Leif.Halverson@state.mn.us
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 Eyoab Zegeye Leif Halverson Leif.Halverson@state.mn.us
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Eyoab Zegeye Leif Halverson Leif.Halverson@state.mn.us
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2024 $555,000.00 Alex Middleton Robert Vance RVance@mdot.ms.gov
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2025 $605,000.00 Alex Middleton Robert Vance RVance@mdot.ms.gov
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Alex Middleton Robert Vance RVance@mdot.ms.gov
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2027 $55,000.00 Alex Middleton Robert Vance RVance@mdot.ms.gov
Missouri Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 Jacob Graessle Jennifer Harper 573-526-3636 Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 Jacob Graessle Jennifer Harper 573-526-3636 Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Jacob Graessle Jennifer Harper 573-526-3636 Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Transportation 2027 $55,000.00 Jacob Graessle Jennifer Harper 573-526-3636 Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Transportation 2028 $55,000.00 Jacob Graessle Jennifer Harper 573-526-3636 Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov
Montana Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 DJ Berg Rebecca Ridenour (406)444-7203 rridenour@mt.gov
Nevada Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 Peter Schmalzer Lucy Koury (775) 888-7223 lkoury@dot.nv.gov
Nevada Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 Peter Schmalzer Lucy Koury (775) 888-7223 lkoury@dot.nv.gov
Nevada Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Peter Schmalzer Lucy Koury (775) 888-7223 lkoury@dot.nv.gov
Nevada Department of Transportation 2027 $55,000.00 Peter Schmalzer Lucy Koury (775) 888-7223 lkoury@dot.nv.gov
Nevada Department of Transportation 2028 $55,000.00 Peter Schmalzer Lucy Koury (775) 888-7223 lkoury@dot.nv.gov
New Mexico Department of Transportation 2024 $15,000.00 Hashem Faidi Angelo Armijo (505)372-8757 Angelo.Armijo@dot.nm.gov
New Mexico Department of Transportation 2025 $15,000.00 Hashem Faidi Angelo Armijo (505)372-8757 Angelo.Armijo@dot.nm.gov
North Dakota Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 Stephanie Weigel TJ Murphy 701-328-6910 tjmurphy@nd.gov
North Dakota Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 Stephanie Weigel TJ Murphy 701-328-6910 tjmurphy@nd.gov
North Dakota Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Stephanie Weigel TJ Murphy 701-328-6910 tjmurphy@nd.gov
Oklahoma Transportation 2025 $102,000.00 Angel Gonzales Beckie Lyons blyons@odot.org
Oklahoma Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Angel Gonzales Beckie Lyons blyons@odot.org
Oklahoma Transportation 2027 $55,000.00 Angel Gonzales Beckie Lyons blyons@odot.org
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 John Van Sickle Evan Zeiders 717-787-8460 evzeiders@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 John Van Sickle Evan Zeiders 717-787-8460 evzeiders@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 John Van Sickle Evan Zeiders 717-787-8460 evzeiders@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2027 $55,000.00 John Van Sickle Evan Zeiders 717-787-8460 evzeiders@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2028 $55,000.00 John Van Sickle Evan Zeiders 717-787-8460 evzeiders@pa.gov
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2024 $15,000.00 Eric Carroll Terry Swygert 803-737-6691 SwygertTL@scdot.org
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2025 $15,000.00 Eric Carroll Terry Swygert 803-737-6691 SwygertTL@scdot.org
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2026 $15,000.00 Eric Carroll Terry Swygert 803-737-6691 SwygertTL@scdot.org
South Dakota Department of Transportation 2024 $15,000.00 Thad Bauer Thad Bauer 6057734404 thad.bauer@state.sd.us
Tennessee Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 Xiaoyang Jia Pam Boyd-Walker pamela.boyd-walker@tn.gov
Tennessee Department of Transportation 2025 $15,000.00 Xiaoyang Jia Pam Boyd-Walker pamela.boyd-walker@tn.gov
Tennessee Department of Transportation 2026 $55,000.00 Xiaoyang Jia Pam Boyd-Walker pamela.boyd-walker@tn.gov
Tennessee Department of Transportation 2027 $15,000.00 Xiaoyang Jia Pam Boyd-Walker pamela.boyd-walker@tn.gov
Tennessee Department of Transportation 2028 $55,000.00 Xiaoyang Jia Pam Boyd-Walker pamela.boyd-walker@tn.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2024 $149,000.00 Jenny Li Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2025 $149,000.00 Jenny Li Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2026 $149,000.00 Jenny Li Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2027 $149,000.00 Jenny Li Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2028 $149,000.00 Jenny Li Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Vermont Agency of Transportation 2024 $15,000.00 Reid Kiniry Emily Parkany (802) 272-6862 Emily.Parkany@vermont.gov
Vermont Agency of Transportation 2025 $15,000.00 Reid Kiniry Emily Parkany (802) 272-6862 Emily.Parkany@vermont.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation 2023 $0.00 Brian Diefenderfer Bill Kelsh 434-293-1934 Bill.Kelsh@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation 2024 $57,000.00 Brian Diefenderfer Bill Kelsh 434-293-1934 Bill.Kelsh@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation 2025 $57,000.00 Brian Diefenderfer Bill Kelsh 434-293-1934 Bill.Kelsh@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation 2026 $57,000.00 Brian Diefenderfer Bill Kelsh 434-293-1934 Bill.Kelsh@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation 2027 $57,000.00 Brian Diefenderfer Bill Kelsh 434-293-1934 Bill.Kelsh@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation 2028 $57,000.00 Brian Diefenderfer Bill Kelsh 434-293-1934 Bill.Kelsh@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2024 $55,000.00 Jhuma Saha Evelyn Bromberg 608-267-7360 evelyn.bromberg@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2025 $55,000.00 Jhuma Saha Evelyn Bromberg 608-267-7360 evelyn.bromberg@dot.wi.gov

Study Description

Study Description

Previous research has shown the benefit of including structural condition along with pavement surface condition in pavement management decision-making processes. Since 2018, 26 agency partners (plus FHWA) have participated in Transportation Pooled Fund Study TPF 5(385) Pavement Structural Evaluation with Traffic Speed Deflection Devices (TSDDs) where structural condition data was collected on more than 50,000 miles of roadways across the United States. These data, along with new or enhanced analysis methodologies developed as part of this pooled fund research effort, have been used in a variety of ways that include: pavement performance forecasting that incorporates both surface and structural condition, network preservation and rehabilitation strategy planning, network-level screening, and project level investigation. A subset of the data collected as part of this pooled fund has also been incorporated within FHWA’s InfoMaterials web portal to make it readily available to the broader pavement community to support additional research and analysis efforts. This pooled fund study has also proved to be a convenient contracting mechanism assisting states with establishing pavement structural data collection programs. In addition, participation in the pooled fund study has provided agency partners with a means for collaboration with other agencies and leading researchers studying the best ways to analyze and implement pavement structural data into agency pavement management systems. TPF-5(385) comes to end in October 2023, and this proposed pooled fund study will continue with similar work. Most of the 26 agency partners of TPF-5(385) support starting this new pooled fund study.

Objectives

The objectives of this follow-on pooled fund study include continuation of an existing research consortium that focuses on providing participating agencies guidance on how to specify and implement TSDD data within their respective pavement management systems and processes. Specific tasks within this multi-year program will be developed in cooperation with the partner agencies.

Scope of Work

The work plan will be developed based on the priorities indicated by the pooled fund study partner agencies during the kick-off meeting. It is anticipated that the details and scope of the study will be further defined by the partner agencies throughout the life of the study. It is proposed that the project will initially include the following tasks: 1) Develop case studies that document how partner agencies have incorporated pavement structural data into their pavement management processes; 2) Develop analysis procedures to evaluate concrete-surfaced and composite pavements; 3) Develop or summarize ongoing efforts related to TSDD device calibration; 4) Investigate the effect of structural condition on the rate of pavement deterioration; 5) Provide targeted technical assistance to participating agencies for effective use of TSDD data within their specific pavement management system and processes; 6) Develop webinars and training materials for use by the partner agencies to assist with implementation of pavement structural data into their respective pavement management systems. 

The technical activities for this study will be led by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will serve as the lead agency through its research division, the Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). This collaborative research program will provide an accessible and efficient way for highway agencies and other organizations to evaluate tools and products, conduct research, and coordinate testing, training, and deployment activities to enhance the life-cycle performance of their pavement assets. Consortium participants will have access to extensive sources of data, information, and knowledge and decide on the focus of the study and the specific research projects carried out by the consortium. The benefit-cost ratio will be very significant because the cost of the different projects will be shared by a group of participants.

Comments

This project is expected to have a minimum participation of at least five agency members (including FHWA). Each agency member can participate at one of the following options: 

  • Option 1) Includes participation in the pooled fund study and travel costs for one representative of the participating agency, or their designee, to attend annual face-to-face Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings = $15,000 per year.
  • Option 2) Includes Option 1 plus one day of TSDD testing on agency designated routes (approximately 100-200 miles depending on routes selected) = $55,000 per year.
  • Option 3) Includes Option 2 plus additional days of TSDD testing on agency designated routes (approximately 100-200 miles per day depending on routes selected) = $47,000 per day per year.

The study period will be initially set for five years, with possible continuation depending on the needs of the participants. A matching funds waiver to allow for 100% SP&R funding for this study has been approved.

Title File/Link Type Private
Q1 2024 Progress Report 1 - TPF-5(518) TSDDs Q1 2024 Quarterly Report.docx Progress Report Public
Q2 2024 Progress Report 2 - TPF-5(518) TSDDs Q2 2024 Quarterly Report.docx Progress Report Public
Q3 2024 Progress Report 3 - TPF-5(518) TSDDs Q3 2024 Quarterly Report.docx Progress Report Public
SPR Waiver Approval Memo SPR Waiver Memo #1596.pdf Memorandum Public
Lead State Acceptance Memo TPF-5(518) Lead State Acceptance Memo TPF-5(518)_mf.pdf Memorandum Public
Title File/Link Type Private
SPR Waiver Approval Memo SPR Waiver Memo #1596 (002).pdf Memorandum Public

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