2014 12: 2013 Pavement Condition Index

Pavement condition is represented by the Pavement Condition Index (PCI), which was developed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, ranges from a like-new condition of 100 to a failed condition of 0. The average PCI in the San Francisco Bay Region is 66. Pavement deterioration is primarily caused by distress from vehicle weight and aggravated by weather conditions. Local funding priorities also play a significant role in the condition of a road network. As an example, El Cerrito recently passed a self-help tax specifically for road and pavement preservation. As a result, nearly all of the road segments within the city limits are either in Excellent or Very Good Condition. In other areas, targeted improvements can stretch limited funds. The city of Orinda recently passed funding measures for their street network and started by focusing on arterial streets. This ensures that although their very low traffic volume local roads have not been restored, nearly everyone in the community is able to immediately see benefits from their funding choice.