TABLE 11.9 Surface Condition Index for the Link Road Network

Condition

SCIlink

Minor Det.

 

Patching

 

Major Det.

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excellent

10.0

Nil

and

Nil

and

Nil

New or nearly new pavement. free of cracks, patches or rutting

Good

8.0

>0 < 5%

or

>0 < 5%

and

Nil

Few visible signs of surface deterioration

Fair

6.6

>= 5 <20%

or

>=5 < 15%

or

>0 <5%

Evidence of initial deterioration, including hairline cracking, minor rutting and small amounts of patching may be present

Poor

4.8

>=20%

or

>=15 < 20%

or

>5 < 10%

Visible defects including moderate cracking, distortion and rutting. Some patching may be present

Critical

2.4

 

 

>20<30%

or

>=10 < 20%

Extremely deteriorated pavements. Effects include severe cracking, distortion and rutting. Very extensive patching

Failed

1.6

 

 

=> 30%

or

=> 20%

Pavement is completely deteriorated. No structural integrity.