Pavement Assessment

Pavement Assessment Services in British Columbia

Supporting Infrastructure Longevity Through Data-Driven Analysis

At Terraprobe, we provide comprehensive pavement assessment services across British Columbia, supporting municipalities, engineering consultants, and infrastructure stakeholders with reliable, data-backed insights that inform rehabilitation strategies, budget forecasts, and lifecycle planning. With rising demands on public infrastructure and growing pressure to optimize capital expenditures, our pavement evaluations serve as a strategic foundation for long-term asset management.

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Why Pavement Assessments Matter

Smart Infrastructure Starts Below the Surface

Pavement condition is a critical component of urban infrastructure management. Whether managing arterial roadways, collector streets, or airport tarmacs, understanding the structural and surface-level integrity of pavements enables decision-makers to:

1. Extend Pavement Lifespan

Target interventions based on accurate structural data.

2. Optimize Infrastructure Budgets

Support data-backed capital planning and cost forecasting.

3. Enable Strategic Asset Management

Feed decision-ready insights into your existing systems.

What’s Included in a Terraprobe Pavement Assessment?

  • Surface distress analysis (cracking, potholes, ravelling, etc.)

  • Structural strength testing using FWD

  • Ride quality and IRI measurement

  • Pavement thickness scans with GPR

  • GIS-based mapping and inventory

  • Lifecycle condition reporting and PCI ratings

Surface to Subsurface: Comprehensive Condition Evaluation

Surface Distress Mapping

Identify all cracking, deformation, and failures using LCMS and digital imaging.

Structural Integrity Testing

Non-destructive FWD testing for load-bearing evaluation and overlay design.

Subsurface & Layer Analysis

GPR data used to analyze asphalt thickness and base material conditions.

Serving British Columbia's Infrastructure Stakeholders

  • Municipal Governments (e.g. City of Vancouver, New Westminster, Burnaby)

  • Transportation Departments

  • Airport Authorities

  • Engineering and Planning Consultants

  • Campus and Facilities Managers

  • Developers Requiring Pre-Construction Baselines

What Sets Terraprobe Apart?

Local Expertise in BC Conditions

Our team understands the unique challenges of British Columbia’s climate, soil composition, and construction standards. This means more accurate assessments, realistic forecasts, and treatment recommendations that work in our environment.

Certified Testing and Professional Engineering Oversight

Our work complies with ASTM D6433, AASHTO, and municipal procurement requirements. Licensed Professional Engineers (P.Eng) oversee all assessment outputs and provide sealed documentation for regulatory compliance.

Lifecycle and Financial Planning Support

Beyond condition assessment, Terraprobe provides risk-based maintenance modeling, lifecycle cost analysis, and capital forecasting—so you can optimize funding strategies and defend infrastructure investments.

Let’s Build a Smarter Road Network, Together

Tell us about your road network or infrastructure project, and we’ll tailor a pavement assessment plan to meet your goals.

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FAQ

What’s the difference between PCI and IRI?
PCI (Pavement Condition Index) is a visual rating system that quantifies the extent and severity of surface distresses—like cracking, potholes, or ravelling—on a scale from 0 to 100. It provides a comprehensive score reflecting overall pavement health. IRI (International Roughness Index) measures the smoothness or ride quality of a pavement surface, typically using inertial profilers. It quantifies how much a vehicle “bounces” while driving and is a critical indicator for user comfort and safety. Together, PCI evaluates structural and visual condition, while IRI focuses on ride experience and surface evenness..
Do I need FWD or GPR for my assessment?
It depends on your project goals: Choose FWD (Falling Weight Deflectometer) if you need to evaluate pavement strength, structural capacity, or need data to design overlays or rehabilitation strategies. Choose GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) if you need non-destructive analysis of layer thickness, detect voids, or understand subsurface conditions like base failure or moisture intrusion. For many projects, a combined approach is ideal—FWD provides load-response data, while GPR adds insight into pavement structure.
Can I integrate data with CityWide or Cartegraph?
Yes. Terraprobe delivers all condition and structural data in formats compatible with leading asset management platforms, including CityWide, Cartegraph, and others. We also provide: Condition indices in spreadsheet and shapefile formats Custom rating scales mapped to your system’s scoring methodology GIS-integrated visuals for use in internal dashboards or presentations Our deliverables are designed to plug directly into your existing workflow to support strategic infrastructure planning.
How long does a pavement assessment take?
Assessment timelines vary depending on the size and complexity of your road network: Small sites (1–5 km): Typically 1–3 days for fieldwork and 1 week for reporting Municipal networks (50–300 km): 1–2 weeks for data collection and 2–4 weeks for full reporting Large projects (500+ km or multiple regions): Multi-phase delivery over 4–8 weeks We work closely with clients to coordinate timing around traffic patterns and weather windows to minimize disruption and ensure data quality.

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