Rutting is the defect people walk past because the road still looks intact. Then it rains, water collects in the wheel paths, and it becomes a skidding and aquaplaning risk. This guide covers how ruts form and how to measure them properly.
Topics Covered
- How rutting develops in each pavement layer and why it keeps deepening
- The safety risk once water starts collecting in the wheel paths
- How AI measures rut depth and extent from survey footage
- A severity table with the right treatment for each depth band
Who It Is For
- Highway and pavement engineers
- Road safety auditors
- Maintenance planning teams
A rut you cannot see from a moving car can still hold enough water to put a vehicle into a skid.