Assessing the Effects of Heavy Vehicles on Local Roadways Status: CompleteReport Date: 08/31/2014 Summary: Researchers developed an Excel-based tool to calculate the impact of a variety of heavy vehicles on local asphalt roads. The tool will help local agencies make informed decisions when developments such as construction, distribution centers or hauling routes create an unexpected increase in heavy vehicle traffic on a temporary or permanent basis, and it will aid in planning if these traffic increases can be predicted. Final Deliverables: Report #2014-32 Research Summary Related Materials: Heavy Truck Impact Tool calculator - (Spreadsheet Tool) New Tool Measures Impact of Heavy Trucks - (Blog Post) New Tool Measures Impact of Heavy Trucks - (Blog Post) Related Research: Updated State Aid Ten-10 ESAL Traffic Forecast Calculator