What is the initial cost difference between concrete versus asphalt?
The initial cost difference between constructing with concrete versus asphalt depends on a variety of design elements such as, but not limited to pavement thickness, soil conditions, design criteria and/or equipment use for placement. For projects less than 50,000 square feet, the initial cost may be less or equal to that of asphalt, provided that both systems have the same structural number (SN). The savings, when using concrete, are: the cost of mobilization of heavy equipment necessary to achieve high-density requirements for the subgrade and the limerock base; the cost of base materials and labor for proper placement; and the cost of cut/fill to compensate for the base layer. Download the Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Program to evaluate your project costs.
