Wisconsin Department of Transportation

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Preservation: April 2013


Performance measure How we measure it Current report period Goal Goal met Trend Comments
Preservation: Protecting, maintaining and operating Wisconsin's transportation system efficiently by making sound investments that preserve and extend the life of our infrastructure, while protecting our natural environment.
State highway pavement condition
Calendar year 2011
Percent of state highway pavement rated fair or above 83.9 90.0   Performance is trending in an unfavorable direction The Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating method was first used by the department in 2010.
State bridge condition
Calendar year 2012
Percent of state bridges rated fair or above 96.8 95.0 Goal has been met Trend is holding State bridge conditions are holding steady and exceeding the goal.
State rail condition
Calendar year 2012
Percent of state-owned rail line meeting FRA Class 2 Standard (>10 MPH). 55.0 100.0   Performance is trending in a favorable direction While Wisconsin did not meet the goal for percent of state-owned rail line meeting FRA Class 2 Standards, it exceeded the goal of improving approximately 10 miles of track per year.
Airport pavement condition
Calendar year 2012
Percent of airport pavement rated fair or above 90.0 90.0 Goal has been met Performance is trending in an unfavorable direction Although there was a 2 percent decrease in condition compared to last year, the overall goal was met.
State highway maintenance
Calendar year 2012
Grade point for the maintenance condition of state highways 2.54 3.0   Performance is trending in a favorable direction Conditions improved slightly in 2012, as a milder winter allowed for more summer maintenance activities to be done. *A new grading curve resulted in a 1/4 lower grade score each year.
Material recycling
State fiscal year 2012
Tons of recycled materials used in projects 2.15mil 2.0mil Goal has been met Performance is trending in an unfavorable direction Volume declined slightly in 2012, falling back to historic levels after American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects were completed.

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