Road Conditions Report

In 2025, the City of Avon Lake engaged Pavement Management Group (PMG) to evaluate every roadway segment using the Pavement Condition Index (PCI), a nationally recognized rating system developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ASTM D6433) to indicate the general condition of roadway segments. View Roadway Conditions Map.

The City maintains 112 centerline miles of roadway. Each road segment received a PCI score from 0 to 100. Higher PCI scores typically require lower-cost preventative treatments (e.g., crack sealing), while lower PCI roads require more extensive and costly repairs (e.g., reconstruction).

PCI Scoring System

Roadway systems naturally deteriorate over time. Using the PCI scoring system allows the City to:

Match repair strategies to roadway condition.
Make data-driven decisions regarding roadway repair and maintenance.
Plan maintenance over time.
Prioritize investments across the roadway network.

Repair Methods by PCI Score

Many Avon Lake roads remain in good condition and fall within the preventive maintenance range (a score of 50 or above). However, portions of the system have progressed beyond minor surface treatments and have been identified for more significant repair strategies to maintain long-term functionality.

The City of Avon Lake is facing an estimated $48 million backlog of road work, including:

An estimated $24 million (50%) is needed for roads rated at a PCI of 45 or lower (poor or failed condition). That total includes ten (10) streets that have been identified for full replacement, with an estimated cost of $12 million, based on 2025 construction costs.An estimated $24 million is needed for roads that are rated as eligible for preventative repairs (i.e., fair, good, or excellent condition).
An estimated $24 million is needed for roads that are rated as eligible for preventative repairs (i.e., fair, good, or excellent condition).

The average PCI score for the City’s overall roadway network is 73 (i.e., fair condition). To maintain that score would require an estimated $4 million per year in roadway investment. The maps below illustrate the condition of Avon Lake's roadways based on the PCI scoring system.