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Examples of
Asphalt Pavement Damage
ASPHALT PATCHING
Asphalt patching that is not correctly done can trap water in spaces and result in more asphalt damage.
TRANSVERSE CRACKS
Sealing wide transverse cracks may not always be the best solution.
Unfortunately, these cracks tend to separate even more over time, rendering the sealing ineffective.
Unfortunately, these cracks tend to separate even more over time, rendering the sealing ineffective.
DEFORMED ASPHALT
Deformation can be caused by heavy loading, such as a car wheel, on asphalt that does not have enough strength. Some areas should be paved with concrete instead of asphalt because concrete is more resistant to the effects of heat.
DISELEVATION
At the edges of concrete, the asphalt pavement may settle which can create tripping hazards and gaps for water infiltration.
DETERIORATED ASPHALT PAVEMENT
Asphalt often deteriorates along concrete edges where water can infiltrate through the gap into the subgrade soil.
POTHOLE AT ASPHALT EDGE
Potholes often form along the edge of asphalt pavement.
SEEPAGE THROUGH CRACKS
If you notice water seeping out of cracks in the pavement, it could be an indication of a larger drainage problem in the area.
VERTICAL MOVEMENT
Separation at a transverse asphalt transverse crack can be both vertical and horizontal. There was an attempt to repair this crack with sealant previously.
CRACKING, DETERIORATION, AND SEEPAGE
Localized damage on asphalt pavement can indicate a failure of the subgrade soil. Bad drainage conditions can cause damage to the subgrade below the asphalt, and the pavement fails as a result.
CRACKING AT ASPHALT PATCH
Asphalt pavement may continue to deteriorate regardless of patching or crack sealing.
SHRINKAGE
Shrinkage of asphalt material after placement manifests itself in wide transverse cracks along the entire width of the pavement roadway section.
WIDE CRACKS
Sealant is not effective in repairing wide asphalt pavement cracks.
PREMATURE DETERIORATION
This pavement is only 5 years old and exhibits premature failure, inconsistent with its intended design life of 20 years.
ROOF DRAINAGE
The direct discharge of water on pavement surfaces can cause damage.
SEALED ASPHALT CRACKING
The regular sealing of cracks needs to be a part of an asphalt pavement maintenance plan.
SETTLEMENT
In this location, asphalt has settled along the curb and gutter, due to soil failure.
DETERIORATION OF ASPHALT
Asphalt patch at edge of asphalt pavement.
DRAINAGE LOW POINT
This type of asphalt failure indicates a drainage problem in the immediate area.
WATER SEEPAGE AT ASPHALT CRACK
Close-up view of water seeping through an asphalt crack.
SEPARATION
Close-up view of a transverse asphalt crack.
CRESCENT AND BLOCK CRACKS
Crescent and block cracks are often the beginning stages of pavement failure.
GAP BETWEEN ASPHALT AND EDGE OF CONCRETE PAVEMENT
Gaps between asphalt and concrete can be wide, and filling these gaps with sealant is often ineffective.
SEEPAGE CAUSED BY DRAINAGE PROBLEMS
Water can seep from irrigated landscaped areas into the subgrade below sidewalks and roadway pavements, pushing out of pavement gaps.
SEEPAGE ALONG ROADWAY CURB
Seepage along the edge of the asphalt indicates a drainage issue in the nearby vicinity.
SEEPAGE IN ASPHALT CRACKS ALONG CONCRETE DRAINAGE PAN
It is typical to have asphalt damage and deterioration along a concrete drainage pan.
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