The American dream would not be possible without asphalt. It is one of the building blocks of America. In fact, 94% of the more than 2 million miles of paved roads and highways in the United States are paved using asphalt.
Other Interesting Asphalt Facts and Statistics
- There are about 4,000 asphalt plants nationwide.
- There is at least one asphalt plant in each congressional district.
- Asphalt plants produce 500-550 million tons of asphalt pavements annually.
- Asphalt plants produce in excess of $30 billion in asphalt annually.
- The asphalt industry employs more than 300,000 Americans.
- Asphalt pavement is composed of about 95 percent stone, sand, and gravel by weight, and about 5 percent asphalt cement, a petroleum product.
- Asphalt is America’s most recycled material.
- Asphalt is the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly pavement.
- Between 1960 and 1999, while production of asphalt pavement material increased by 250 percent, total emissions decreased by 97%.
- Asphalt pavements require about 20 percent less energy to produce and construct than other pavements.
The Benefits of Asphalt Pavement
- Asphalt perpetual pavement is built to be maintained, lasting virtually forever with routine maintenance, periodic milling and overlaying.
- A smooth ride is not only beneficial for comfort reasons, but studies have shown that smooth pavement has a huge effect on fuel economy. And with today’s economy, fuel efficiency is a huge concern! Oh, and did we mention that smoother pavements also last longer? Studies show that improving pavement smoothness by 25 percent results in almost a 10 percent increase in pavement longevity.
- Asphalt greatly reduces the amount of noise pollution produced by motorists.
- Paving with asphalt greatly reduces construction times. And for anyone who has ever been stuck in traffic because of roadwork, this is a big deal!
- With asphalt, maintenance is quick, easy, and cost effective.
If you have any further questions about Asphalt Pavement or if you have a project that you need completed, then contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777 or click here today! The asphalt experts here have managed hundreds of Maryland, DC, and Virginia pavement projects and have the experience you need.
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