CALCULATOR
J-Band ROI Calculator
J-Band® has been protecting the centerline on DOT roads since 2002. Over the years, DOTs using J-Band have shared their savings and successes to calculate ROI and life extension learnings. This calculator was built using actual data of several midwestern states using J-Band. See one example here.
- STEP 1 Inputs: Begin by entering the costs in your region in the gray box. If unknown, use auto-generated numbers.
- STEP 2 Traditional: In the first calculator section, enter your life cycle treatment plan for a given road section. Include year applied and type of treatment. Notice the cost calculations along the right. We have pre-loaded a common treatment plan for your ease. Edit/modify as needed.
- STEP 3 J-Band: Enter a J-Band approach to managing the same road section. We have pre-loaded a common J-Band treatment plan for your ease. Edit/ modify as needed.
- STEP 4 Results: Compare both approaches below.
Inputs
Use the auto-populated inputs or enter your costs and figures below to represent the costs and expectations of your network.
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Discount Rate:
The discount rate is the interest rate used to determine the present value of future cash flows in a
discounted cash flow analysis.
Total Project Cost for Typical Mill & Fill:
Indicate the cost per mile for a standard mill & fill rehabilitation. Make sure to include all costs associated with the project. A good source is a recent overlay project total awarded cost divided by the length of the project.
Joint Seal/Route & Seal:
Indicate the cost per linear foot of sealing the centerline joint.
Micro Surfacing:
Indicate your cost per linear foot of micro surfacing over the centerline.
Inlay/Slot Paving:
Indicate your cost per linear foot to mill and inlay or slot pave over the centerline.
J-Band:
The average cost per linear foot of J-Band. For a formal estimate or evaluation of your pavements’ life cycle cost, contact a
J-Band expert.
Year of Treatment:
Indicate the age of your road when the treatment is performed. Input using whole numbers (year 1, year 5, etc) rather than calendar years. For treatments performed during new construction, indicate Year 0.
Present Value/Mile:
This figure represents the future cost of this treatment, discounted to reflect present day dollars, per mile, by treatment.
Net Present Value:
This figure represents the sum of the future cost of all treatments to the roadway, discounted to reflect present day dollars.
