Why is This Important?

Roadways are an essential County asset that directly affects commerce, the safe travel of residents, and ultimately the quality of life for those who work, live, and play in Arapahoe County.  Roadways also have the largest amount of escalating repair costs because of delayed maintenance.

What Does It Mean?

In 2025, due to Operations having a milestone year of paving, overall road conditions in the County are on the upward trend. With the increase in budget from 1-A, Road & Bridge is anticipating to have another successful paving year in 2026. Road conditions in the County are also projected to see some improvement in the years ahead as well.

Definition

Paved roadways in unincorporated Arapahoe County are routinely evaluated and given a numerical value from 1-100. This value is reduced based on the number of deficiencies like potholes, cracks, and the age of the road. A score of 100 represents a brand new road in perfect condition, while a zero requires completely rebuilding the roadway. The entire roadway network is then grouped into categories and classified as being Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, or Very Poor condition.