CADT is Commercial Average Daily Traffic. RMA is Rubber Modified Asphalt. EL, EML, and EMH refer to mix design. The mixture number (2–5) corresponds to gradation, where 2 is the base mix and 5 is the top mix.
For each CADT range in this case and a PASER for a failed surface the cost estimate is $70–$100 per ton and the performance is estimated to extend surface life 15 years.
CADT 0–500
Recommended Maintenance Method for RMA
Reconstruction with extensive base repair and pulverization of old pavement
- Rubber asphalt overlay (1.5” 5EL)
- Rubber asphalt leveling layer (2” 4EL)
CADT 500–1,000
Recommended Maintenance Method for RMA
Reconstruction with extensive base repair and pulverization of old pavement
- Rubber asphalt overlay (1.5”–2” 5EL)
- Rubber asphalt leveling layer (2”–2.5” 4EL)
CADT 1,000–3,400
Recommended Maintenance Method for RMA
Total reconstruction
- Rubber asphalt overlay (1.5”–2” 5EML)
- Rubber asphalt leveling layer (2”–2.5” 4EML)
- Rubber asphalt base layer (3”–3.7” 3EML/ 4”–5” 2EML)
CADT >3,400
Recommended Maintenance Method for RMA
Total reconstruction
- Rubber asphalt overlay (1.5”–2” 5EMH)
- Rubber asphalt leveling layer (2”–2.5” 4EMH)
- Rubber asphalt base layer (3”–3.7” 3EMH/ 4”–5” 2EMH)