Pavement Design

We provide technical expertise on pavement design, determine timing of seasonal load restrictions, and administer the pavement-type selection process. We also maintain and operate non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment for district testing, including falling-weight deflectometers (FWD) and a skid truck and trailer for friction testing.

Software

MnDOT pavement design and other programs

Documents

MnDOT Pavement Design Manual, templates, consultant contracting and other documents

Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)

LCCA Project Review

Review project details and submit comments.

LCCA Workbooks - prices updated 8/20/2025

Excel macro workbooks for each district to calculate initial construction costs and perform life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA). Version 7: 2/23/2026. Digital signature expires 5/25/2026.

Falling-weight deflectometer (FWD)

Falling-weight deflectometer (FWD) testing information

Friction

Friction (skid) testing information

Seasonal Load Limits

Information on Winter Load Increases and Spring Load Restrictions