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May 2023 - Washington State DOT

Maintenance Manual


Manuals and Procedures

The purpose of this manual is to offer maintenance personnel suggestions on conducting a range of activities within the maintenance programs. It emphasizes various types of equipment, materials, techniques, and essential information required for performing fundamental maintenance tasks, such as patching potholes or removing snow from roadways.

Publisher: Washington State DOT

Publication date: May 2023

Performance Areas: Ancillary structures; Bridges & Tunnels; Drainage; Emergency response; Environmental mitigation; Pavement; Roadway assets (General); Routine maintenance; Signs; Snow & ice; Traffic management (ITS and TSMO); Traffic Signals; Walls

Management Processes: Maintenance quality assurance; Monitoring & adjustment; Performance based planning & programming; Performance reporting & communication; Resource allocation; Strategic direction; Work planning

Capabilities: Communication; Data & information systems; Organization & people; Tools & technology

Target Audience: Agencywide leadership; Field supervisors; Maintenance managers