Pavements for modern traffic . system ofnaintenance is possible. 3. As a pavement low in first cost for suburban streetswhere traffic is light. The first cost of constructing gravel roads varies for dif-ferent states, frorr $ to $ per mile. The averagecost per square yard may be taken as $.35. These figures dc notinclude the cost of constructing the original earth road. A care-fully constructed gravel road which has been rolled with a steamroller, would probably cost $.50 per square yard. Using thisfigure the annual cost of this pavement has been calculated. Assumed period of life
Pavements for modern traffic . system ofnaintenance is possible. 3. As a pavement low in first cost for suburban streetswhere traffic is light. The first cost of constructing gravel roads varies for dif-ferent states, frorr $ to $ per mile. The averagecost per square yard may be taken as $.35. These figures dc notinclude the cost of constructing the original earth road. A care-fully constructed gravel road which has been rolled with a steamroller, would probably cost $.50 per square yard. Using thisfigure the annual cost of this pavement has been calculated. Assumed period of life of pavement 10 yr. Assumed life of bonds at Af 10 yr. Assumed first cost of pavenent $.50 per sq. yd. Assumed cost of ordinary repairs after 1st yr. £.05 per Interest on first bon(3 issue .04 by .50 by 10 $.2000 Sinking fund at Zj>f interest tc retire first bond issue .08524 by .50 by 10 ? .4230 Cost of ordinal repairs .05 times 9 .4500 Cost for 10 years per square yard $1 .076 Annual cost per square yard $. B. Uusual Method of Spreading Gravel which is Left for the Trafficto Smooth and Compact. Road Near Elburn, Kane County.
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