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Flexible Pavements (400-499)

480ASPHALT SURFACE TREATMENT

PA · 2026 Standard SpecificationsBook pages 323327View official source ↗

469.1 469.4(b) 469 – 1

469.1DESCRIPTION —This work is the cleaning and sealing of longitudinal and transverse joints and random

cracks in existing pavement surfaces .

469.2MATERIAL —

(a)Asphalt Rubber Sealing Compound. Section 705.4(g )
(b)Rubberized Joint Sealing Material. Section 705.4(c)
(c)Asphalt Wearing Course 4.75 mm . Section 4 13.2

469.3CONSTRUCTION —

(a)General. Obtain material from a source listed in Bulletin 15 or Bulletin 41 as applicable.
(b)Heating Procedures. Heat the material within the safe heating temperature range and recommended

pouring temperatures found on the label on the manufacturer's shipping container. Place the material according to the manufacturer’s recommend ations . Do not maintain batches of material at the pouring temperature for more than 6 hours. Reheat according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

(c)Surface Preparation. Clean, dry, and remove debris and loose material from cracks, joints, and adjacent

pavement surfaces. If required, rout cracks to create a reservoir 1/2 inch deep. Clean the pavement for 4 inches to 6 inches on either side of the joint or crack. Immediately before sealing, use a compressed air stream of at least 100 pounds per square inch measured at the source, or a hot compressed air lance to clean and dry damp cracks in asphalt pavements. If using the hot compressed air lance, do not damage the surrounding pavement area from overheating. Clean, dry, and remove debris and loose material from cracks, joints, and adjacent pavement surfaces.

(d)Sealing. Seal joints and cracks from 1/4 inch to 1 inch wide with asphalt sealant and fill joints and

cracks over 1 inch wide with Asphalt Wearing Course 4.75 mm . If using asphalt sealant, fill prepared joints and cracks level with the pavement surface. Wipe the sealant flush with the pavement surface, leaving a thin film of sealant from 1/32 inch to 1/16 inch thick and from 1 inch to 3 inches wide. After wiping the joint or crack, remove and dispose of excess sealant. Unless allowed with written approval by the Department , do not place sealant when the air temperature is below 40F or above 90F.

469.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT —

(a)Asphalt Joint and Crack Sealing. Linear Foot or Gallon

For the type specified.

(b)Asphalt Wearing Course 4.75 mm . Ton Section 4 13.4(a)3

470.1 470.3(b)

470.1DESCRIPTION —This work is the application of emulsified asphalt , immediately followed by application

of coarse aggregate.

470.2MATERIAL —

(a)Emulsified Asphalt Material. One of the following, as specified in Section 702.

Application Temperature F Class of Material Type of Material Minimum Maximum

RS-2P Polymer -Modified Em

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications, 2026 Edition. Pages 323327 of 1,522.