Waterboro Road Review Committee
RSMS DITCHING RESULTS
[Road Surface Management System]

87% of Waterboro Town Roads rated "POOR" in ditching on the RSMS.

Poor drainage can undermine a road's structure

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Erosion can lead to edge cracking
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Poor drainage can lead to repetitive repair
Below: A road with improper ditching has a repair expectancy of five years. The same road with proper ditching can be extended to ten to fifteen years, saving tens of thousands of dollars.
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Poor Drainage
Proper drainage diverts water away from the road
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Ditching is cost-effective
Ditching is a preventative measure to future road repair. This can save tens of thousands of dollars every five years per road. Proper ditching can prolong the life of a road. Example: To ditch Chadbourne Ridge Road for 300 ft. will cost $2,904.00. The repair of Chadbourne Ridge Road is expected to cost $60,295.00. On average, the $2,904.00 investment will save the Town of Waterboro $60,000.00 to $120,000.00 in ten to fifteen years.
Dearing Ridge Road
Repairs needed. 730 cars per day.
Road Structure Failure
Severe spalling and breakage. Click Here for Larger Image	Severe longitudinal cracking. Click Here for Larger Image
Underlying Issues
Infrared photo shows moisture under the road. Click Here for Larger Image	1"-3" open cracks are present. Click Here for Larger Image
Structural Failure is Evident
High moisture will freeze and uplift asphalt and undermine the road. Click Here for Larger Image	Longitudinal/transverse cracking, alligator cracking. Click Here for Larger Image
Chadbourne Ridge Road
Repairs needed. 3,190 cars per day.
Continuous Repair
1"-2" open cracks with structural failure evident. Click Here for Larger Image	Severe alligator cracking and potholes. Click Here for Larger Image
Poor Drainage
Edge cracking, alligator cracking, patching. Click Here for Larger Image	Edge cracking, moisture getting under the road. Click Here for Larger Image
Structural Failure
Signs of water getting under the road. Click Here for Larger Image	Severe transverse cracking. Click Here for Larger Image
High Traffic
If Chadbourne Ridge Road suffered a major washout, the road would have to be shut down with NO in-town detour route available.
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