Special Instructions - Urban Areas

1. Curb and gutter must be present on both sides and present for at least 0.30 miles in order to form a new section specifically to account for curb and gutter. Curb and gutter on one side only shall be marked N (No).

2. The total pavement area shall represent 100 percent of the section. Parking lanes should be rated if they are included in the pavement width. The rater may find it helpful to ride in each direction before recording anything for distresses.

3. Special turning lanes or parking lanes of less than 0.30 miles (approx. 1500 feet) should be ignored and not included in the overall pavement width.

4. Do not form a new section if the number of lanes changes but the pavement width stays the same.

5. All routes shall be broken at city limits, however, the mileposting shall continue through urban areas.

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