Pavement Design and Evaluation

Pavement that meets its expected lifespan starts with accurate design and evaluation. Our engineers bring deep knowledge of pavement lifecycle performance, from construction to retirement, to help clients make the right investment at the right time.

Pavement evaluation

Terracon evaluates pavements to assess condition, performance drivers, and remaining service life using field observations, tests, data, and engineering judgment. Results lead to actionable recommendations that support maintenance, rehabilitation, and capital decisions.

Pavement design

Using evaluation results and lifecycle cost analysis, our professionals designs pavement systems from subgrade to surface for anticipated loads, environmental factors, constructability, and future maintenance. The result: practical designs balancing performance, cost, durability, and construction success.

Our multidisciplinary teams provide investigations, testing, monitoring, and construction support that help clients reduce uncertainty, avoid rework, and make informed engineering decisions. We help project teams maintain momentum while managing critical project risks.

Lifecycle-driven decisions

We help clients understand the long-term effects of pavement choices. By combining evaluation data and lifecycle analysis, we provide solid recommendations to cut costs, manage risk, and maximize value over a pavement’s life.

Our services include:

• Lifecycle advising for P3 pavement projects
• Performance based pavement design
• Independent constructability reviews
• Pavement design for safety, smoothness, and noise
• Pavement condition evaluation
• Pavement specifications development
• Pavement management
• Pavement investigation and forensic analysis​
• Independent quality assurance services