Table of Contents 05-299 (7-08) PUBLICATION: TRANSMITTAL LETTER Publication 242 May 2015 Edition � pennsylvania DATE: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION December 1, 2019 SUBJECT: Publication 242 Pavement Policy Manual, May 2015 Edition, Change No. 5 INFORMATION AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Publication 242 (Pavement Policy Manual), Change No. 5 is to be issued with this letter. The enclosed May 2015 Edition, Change No. 4 represents Updates made to Chapters 2 to 6, 8 to 14, and Appendices C, D, G, I, and J. May 2015 Edition, Change No. 5 is effective immediately. These new policies should be adopted on all new and existing projects as soon as practical without affecting any letting schedules. This release incorporated approved changes through the Clearance Transmittal process. CANCEL AND DESTROY THE FOLLOWING: ADDITIONAL COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM: Publication 242 (May 2015 Edition) 0 PennDOT SALES STORE Table of Contents (717) 787-6746 phone Chapter 2 (717) 787-8779 fax Chpater 3 ra-penndotsa lesstore.state. pa. us Chapter 4 Chapter 5 � PennDOT website - www.dot.state.pa.us Chapter 6 Click on Forms, Publications & Maps Chapter 8 Chapter 9 D DGS warehouse (PennDOT employees ONLY) Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 APPROVED FOR ISSUANCE BY: Chapter 13 Chapter 14 LESLIE S. RICHARDS Appendix C Secretary of Transportation Appendix D Appendix G Appendix H Appendix I Appendix J SOL 495-19-08 (September 19, 2019) u , P.E. irector, Bureau of Project Delivery, NOTE: Publication 242 is only available y Administration electronically via the PennDOT website. 05-299 (7-08) PUBLICATION: TRANSMITTAL LETTER Publication 242 May 2015 Edition pennsylvania DATE: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION February 28, 2018 SUBJECT: Publication 242 Pavement Policy Manual, May 2015 Edition, Change No. 3 INFORMATION AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Publication 242 (Pavement Policy Manual), Change No. 3 is to be issued with this letter. The enclosed May 2015 Edition, Change No. 3 represents Updates made to Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12 and Appendix L. May 2015 Edition, Change No. 3 is effective immediately. These new policies should be adopted on all new and existing projects as soon as practical without affecting any letting schedules. This release incorporated approved changes through the Clearance Transmittal process. CANCEL AND DESTROY THE FOLLOWING: ADDITIONAL COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM: Publication 242 (May 2015 Edition) D PennDOT SALES STORE Table of Contents (717) 787-6746 phone Chapter 2 (717) 787-8779 fax Chapter 3 ra-pen ndotsalesstore.state. pa. us Chapter 4 Chapter 5 ~ PennDOT website - www.dot.state.pa.us Chapter 9 Click on Forms, Publications & Maps Chapter 10 Chapter 11 D DGS warehouse (PennDOT employees ONLY) Chapter 12 Appendix L Abbreviations Appendix M Glossary APPROVED FOR ISSUANCE BY: SOL 495-17-04 (Mar. 10, 2017) LESLIE S. RICHARDS SOL 495-17-01 (Jan. 5, 2017) Secretary of Transportation SOL 495-16-02 {Apr. 18, 2016) NOTE: Publication 242 is only available electronically via the PennDOT website. Brian G. T ompson, P.E. Director, ureau of Project Delivery, Highway Administration 0S-299 (7-08) PUBLICATION: TRANSMITTAL LETTER Publication 242 May 2015 Edition pennsylvania DATE: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION October 6, 2016 SUBJECT: Publication 242 Pavement Policy Manual, May 2015 Edition, Change No. 2 INFORMATION AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Publication 242 (Pavement Policy Manual), Change No. 2 is to be issued with this letter. The enclosed May 2015 Edition, Change No. 2 represents Updates made to Chapters 5, 10 and Appendix K. May 2015 Edition, Change No. 2 is effective immediately. Because of the change to 5.9 C. Calculating Design Life ESAL's for Superpave Paving Courses, the specification of 65 gyration asphalt mix designs will not be allowed on projects let after December 30, 2016. The only acceptable asphalt mix designs will be 50 gyrations ( < 0.3 million ESALs), 75 gyrations (0.3 to < 3.0 million ESALs), and 100 gyrations (3.0 to >30.0 million ESALs) mix designs. These new policies should be adopted on all new and existing projects as soon as practical without affecting any letting schedules. This release incorporated approved changes through the Clearance Transmittal process. CANCEL AND DESTROY THE FOLLOWING: ADDITIONAL COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM: Publication 242 (May 2015 Edition) 0 PennDOT SALES STORE Table of Contents (717) 787-6746 phone Chapter 5 (717) 787-8779 fax Chapter 10 ra-penndotsalesstore.state.pa.us Appendix K Abbreviations Appendix L Glossary C8:] PennDOT website - www.dot.state.pa.us Click on Forms, Publications & Maps NOTE: Publication 242 is only available electronically via the PennDOT website. D DGS warehouse (PennDOT employees ONLY) APPROVED FOR ISSUANCE BY: LESLIE S. RICHARDS Secretary of Transportation BY: Brian G. Thompson, P.E. Director, Bureau of Project Delivery, Highway Administration 05-299 (7-08) PUBLICATION: TRANSMITIAL LETIER Publication 242 ~ May 2015 Edition pennsylvania DATE: DE PARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION January 14, 2016 SUBJECT: Change No. 1 Pavement Policy Manual Publication 242 May 2015 Edition INFORMATION AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Publication 242 (Pavement Policy Manual), Change No. 1 is to be issued with this letter. The enclosed May 2015 Edition, Change No. 1 represents Updates made to Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10. May 2015 Edition, Change No. 1 is effective immediately. These new policies should be adopted on all new and existing projects as soon as practical without affecting any letting schedules. This release incorporated approved changes through the Clearance Transmittal process. CANCEL AND DESTROY THE FOLLOWING: ADDITIONAL COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM: Publication 242 (May 2015 Edition) 0 PennDOT SALES STORE Table of Contents (717) 787-6746 phone Chapter 2 (717) 787-8779 fax Chapter 3 ra-pen ndotsalesstore .state. pa. us Chapter 4 Chapter 5 r8J PennDOT website - www.dot.state.pa.us Chapter 6 Click on Forms, Publications & Maps Chapter 8 Chapter 10 D DGS warehouse (PennDOT employees ONLY) Appendix K Abbreviations NOTE: Publication 242 is only available APPROVED FOR ISSUANCE BY: electronically via the PennDOT website. LESLIE S. RICHARDS Secretary of Transportation ::1/k pson, P.E. Director, B reau of Project Delivery, Highway Administration Publication 242 PAVEMENT POLICY MANUAL May 2015 Edition PUB 242 (5-15) BLANK PAGE PUBLICATION 242 - PAVEMENT POLICY MANUAL LIST OF CHANGES MAY 2015 EDITION – CHANGE NO. 5 The major revisions for this new edition are listed below with a cross-reference to the sections in the old edition that it replaces. Since all minor changes are not indicated, it is strongly advised that all recipients thoroughly examine the changes and revisions incorporated into this new edition. MAY 2015 EDITION, CHANGE NO. 5: PREVIOUS LOCATION: GENERAL • Changed “bituminous” to “asphalt” and Publication 408 Sections 409 and 411 to Section 413 All chapters • Changed HMA to WMA or Asphalt All chapters TABLE OF CONTENTS • Updated to incorporate changes Table of Contents CHAPTER 2 PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS Chapter 2 2.1.D Percent Within Limits 2.1.D • Incorporated SOL 495-19-08 “Use Guidelines for Percent Within Limits (PWL) for Asphalt Pavement Projects.” CHAPTER 3 PAVEMENT TYPE DETERMINATION 3.3 Guidelines for Developing Initial Costs CHAPTER 4 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT GUIDELINES AND POLICIES Chapter 4 4.5 Slab Stabilization 4.6 Slabjacking CHAPTER 5 BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT GUIDELINES AND POLICIES Chapter 5 5.16 Asphalt Rubber Gap-Graded Wearing Course New 5.17 Crumb Rubber Modified Asphalt Binder Dense-Graded Courses New CHAPTER 6 PAVEMENT DESIGN PROCEDURES Chapter 6 6.1 Pavement ME policy 6.2.E Geotextile • Type A on all subgrades CHAPTER 8 RIGID PAVEMENT DESIGN 8.11 Rounding pavement thickness in design. Chapter 8 8.14 Shoulder composition CHAPTER 9 FULL-DEPTH FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT DESIGN Chapter 9 9.8 Table 9.4 Revision to maximum thicknesses [1] CHAPTER 10 PAVEMENT OVERLAY DESIGN Chapter 10 10.7 Extend interlayer through shoulder. 10.8 BCOA’s an option for rutting issues. CHAPTER 11 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT Chapter 11 Changed “bituminous” to “asphalt” and Publication 408 Sections 409 and 411 to Section 413 Changed HMA to WMA or Asphalt CHAPTER 12 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION GUIDELINES Chapter 12 Changed “bituminous” to “asphalt” and Publication 408 Sections 409 and 411 to Section 413 Changed HMA to WMA or Asphalt CHAPTER 13 INTERSTATE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES Chapter 13 Rewritten chapter. Delete Appendix H CHAPTER 14 PENNSYLVANIA’S ROADWAY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Chapter 14 Updated various items APPENDIX C 18-KIP DAILY SINGLE-AXLE LOAD EQUIVALENTS – SPECIAL CASES Updated table references APPENDIX D DESIGN FREEZING INDEX AND FROST HEAVE WORKSHEET Changed “bituminous” to “asphalt” and Publication 408 Sections 409 and 411 to Section 413 Changed HMA to WMA or Asphalt APPENDIX G PENNDOT OVERSIGHT PAVEMENT DESIGN QUALITY ASSURANCE REVIEWS POLICY AND PROCEDURE Changed “bituminous” to “asphalt” and Publication 408 Sections 409 and 411 to Section 413 Changed HMA to WMA or Asphalt APPENDIX H INTERSTATE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PAVEMENT TREATMENT MATRICES DELETED with rewriting of Chapter 13 APPENDIX I HIGH FRICTION SURFACE TREATMENT USAGE GUIDE Changed “bituminous” to “asphalt” and Publication 408 Sections 409 and 411 to Section 413 Changed HMA to WMA or Asphalt APPENDIX J DEVELOPING STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION: A BEST PRACTICES GUIDE Updated various items APPENDIX L PERCENT WITHIN LIMITS (PWL) FOR ASPHALT PAVEMENT PROJECTS Incorporated SOL 495-19-08 “Use Guidelines for Percent Within