This paper discusses three case studies of the pavement management systems used by the state departments of transportation in Iowa, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. These case studies demonstrate how existing successful systems operate from an administrative point of view. The original intent of the research was to answer a number of practical questions raised by the managers of a state department of transportation that was considering the use of a pavement management system. Some of the questions asked included: How much will the system cost? How will a pavement management system impact current decision making? Should pavement management be controlled within the central office? Should field divisions play a major role in the system? This paper seeks to provide solutions to these questions through the examples provided by other states.
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