Bridging the Data Gap in Pavement Management and Quality Assurance

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Supporting Statement A- Bridging the Data Gap in Pavement and QA.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-08-27	Available
30Day Notice- Bridging the Data Gap.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-27	Available
WhoPoo App_20260615.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-06-15	Available
Texas Department of Transportation_20260601.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-06-01	Available
60Day Notice-Bridging the Data Gap in Pavement Management and Quality Assurance.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-16	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
282108	Bridging the Gap Survey	Other-Web Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202604-2125-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FHWA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Bridging the Data Gap in Pavement Management and Quality Assurance
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/01/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	56	0
Time Burden (Hours)	28	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This is a new voluntary information collection request submitted by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to support research on the current state of practice for digital project delivery and digital as-builts, with a focus on pavement and materials testing and electronic quality assurance (QA) data within State transportation agencies. The collection consists of a one-time, web-based survey distributed to State transportation agencies, three FHWA Federal Lands Highway Divisions, and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Committee on Materials and Pavements. Information collected will be received and analyzed by FHWA to assess the beneficial uses and limitations of electronic QA data, evaluate its implications for digital as-builts, advanced digital construction management systems (ADCMS), building information modeling (BIM), and lifecycle asset management; and identify gaps and requirements for developing a standardized data schema. The survey will gather information on the extent of: • The extent of collection, processing, storage, and analysis of pavement and materials QA data across design, construction, and asset management. • The availability and integration of geospatial information. • Currently implemented commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and in-house technologies and databases. • Existing data exchange standards or processes supporting digital QA data. • Challenges associated with data-related practices and use “touch points.” • Specific data use cases and desired practices not yet implemented.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 117 - 58 13006 Name of Law: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
   US Code: 23 USC 503(c)(5) Name of Law: ADCMS
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 20561	04/16/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 55427	08/27/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Bridging the Gap Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	56	0	0	56	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	28	0	0	28	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,645

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 09/01/2026

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