NATIONAL HIGHWAY RUNOFF WATER-QUALITY DATA AND METHODOLOGY SYNTHESIS

FHWA  SPONSORED RESEARCH RESULTS

A series of environmental laws, executive orders, and policies addressing the potential threat of highway runoff to the Nation's water resources heightens the Federal and State transportation agencies' environmental responsibilities for policies and programs. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is involved in determining the impact of the highway, highway operations and maintenance practices on the quality of storm-water runoff. The FHWA has also developed methods, evaluated equipment, and provided training materials addressing highway runoff issues. The FHWA has a national role to provide: direct administration of research and technology transfer studies; evaluations; policies; planning activities; and designs. The FHWA also has the mission to work with, coordinate, and assist State highway agencies in these same types of environmental activities.

In this role the FHWA has produced, or sponsored the following reports from sustained efforts spanning more than 20 years. A bibliography of these reports and linked abstracts are attached.

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Abdelghani, A.A., Anderson, A.C., Khoury, G.A., and Chang, S.N., 1990, Fate of ethylene glycol in the environment: Federal Highway Administration, Louisiana Department of Transportation FHWA/LA-90-228, 108 p.

Adamus, P.,and Stockwell, L.T., 1982, A method for wetland functional assessment: Volume I. Critical review and evaluation concepts: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-IP-82-23, 181 p.

Adamus, P., 1983, A method for wetland functional assessment: Volume II. FHWA assessment method: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-IP-82-24, 138 p.

American Coal Ash Association, 1995, Fly ash facts for highway engineers: Federal Highway Administration Technical Report FHWA-SA-94-081, 70 p.

Barrett, M.E., Kearnery, J.E., McCoy, T.G., Malina, J.F., Charbeneau, R.J., 1996, An evaluation of the use and effectiveness of temporary sediment controls: Federal Highway Administration, Texas Department of Transportation Interim Report FHWA-TX-96-1943-2, 149 p.

Barrett, M.E., Malina, J.F., Jr., and Charbeneau, R.J., 1996, Effects of highway construction and operation on water quality in an ephemeral stream in the Austin, Texas Area: Federal Highway Administration, Texas Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA/TX-96/1943-3, 131 p.

Barrett, M.E., Malina, J.F., Jr., and Charbeneau, R.J., 1996, Characterization of highway runoff in the Austin, Texas Area: Federal Highway Administration, Texas Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA/TX-96/1943-4, 38 p.

Bellinger, W.Y., and Bergendahl, B.S., 1977, Highway water quality monitoring manual: Federal Highway Administration Manual FHWA-DP-43-1, 82 p.

Burch, C.W., Johnson, F., and Maestri, B., 1985, Management practices for mitigation of highway stormwater runoff pollution: Volume I, Guidelines: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-85/001, 173 p.

Burch, C.W., Johnson, F., and Maestri, B., 1985, Management practices for mitigation of highway stormwater runoff pollution: Volume II, Literature review: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-85/002, 193 p.

Burch, C.W., Johnson, F., and Maestri, B., 1985, Management practices for mitigation of highway stormwater runoff pollution: Volume IV, Executive summary: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-85/004.

Crabtree, A., Day, E., Garlo, A., Stevens, G., 1992, Evaluation of wetland mitigation measures: Federal Highway Administration Technical Report FHWA-RD-90-083, 365 p.

Cramer, G.H., and Hopkins, W.C., Jr., 1981, The effects of elevated highway construction on water quality in Louisiana wetlands: Federal Highway Administration, Louisiana Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA-LA-81-148, 45 p.

Dorman, M.E., Hartigan, J., Johnson, F., and Maestri, B., 1988, Retention, detention, and overland flow for pollutant removal from highway stormwater runoff: Interim guidelines for management measures: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-87/056. 200 p.

Dorman, M.E., Hartigan, J.P., Steg, R.F., Quasebarth, T.F., 1996, Retention, detention, and overland flow for pollutant removal from highway stormwater runoff Volume I Research Report:Federal Highway Administration FHWA-RD-96-095, 179 p.

Dorman, M.E., George, T.S., Hartigan, J.P., Quasebarth, T.F., 1996, Retention, detention, and overland flow for pollutant removal from highway stormwater runoff Volume II Design Guidelines: Federal Highway Administration FHWA-RD-96-096, 231 p.

Driscoll, E.D., Shelley, P.E. and Strecker, E.W., 1990, Pollutant loadings and impacts from highway stormwater runoff, Volume I: Design procedure: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-88-006, 61 p.

Driscoll, E.D., Shelley, P.E. and Strecker, E.W., 1990, Pollutant loadings and impacts from highway stormwater runoff, Volume II: Users guide for interactive computer implementation of design procedure: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-88-007, 23 p.

Driscoll, E.D., Shelley, P.E., and Strecker, E.W., 1990, Pollutant loadings and impacts from highway stormwater runoff, Volume III: Analytical investigation and research report: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-88-008, 160 p.

Driscoll, E.D., Shelley, P.E., and Strecker, E.W., 1990, Pollutant loadings and impacts from highway stormwater runoff, Volume IV: Research report data appendix: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-88-009, 143 p.

Dunn, S.A., and Schenk, R.U., 1980, Alternate highway deicing chemicals, executive summary: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-79-109, 17 p.

Dupuis, T.V., Bertram, P., Meyer, J., Smith, M., Kobriger, N., and Kaster, J., 1985, Effects of highway runoff on receiving waters, Volume I: Executive summary: Federal Highway Administration Report FHWA/RD-84/062, 28p.

Dupuis, T.V., Kaster, J., Bertram, P., Meyer, J., Smith, M., and Kobriger, N., 1985, Effects of highway runoff on receiving waters, Volume II: Research report: Federal Highway Administration Report FHWA/RD-84/062, 406 p.

Dupuis, T.V., Bertram, P., Meyer, J., Smith, M., Kobriger, N., and Kaster, J., 1985, Effects of highway runoff on receiving waters, Volume III: Resource document for environmental assessments: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA/RD-84/064, 153 p.

Dupuis, T.V., Kobriger, N., and Kaster, J.,1985, Effects of highway runoff on receiving waters, Volume IV: Guidelines for conducting field studies: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA/RD-84/065, 127 p.

Dupuis, T.V., Kreutzberger, W., Kaster, J., and Harris, T., 1985, Effects of highway runoff on receiving waters, Volume V: Resource document for environmental assessments: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA/RD-84/066, 228 p.

Erickson, P.A., Camougis, G., and Robbins, E.J., 1978, Highways and ecology: Impact assessment and mitigation: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RWE-78-EP001.

Gracie, J.W., and Brightwater Inc., 1991, Evaluation of mitigation for acid aluminum leachate from highway fill in Garrett County, Maryland: Federal Highway Administration, Maryland Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA/MD-89/14, 64 p.

Gupta, M.K., Agnew, R.W., and Kobriger, N.P., 1981, Constituents of highway runoff Volume I, State-of-the-art report: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA/RD-81/042, 121 p.

Gupta, M.K., Agnew, R.W., and Meinholz, T.L., 1981, Constituents of highway runoff Volume II, Procedural manual for monitoring of highway runoff: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA/RD-81/043, 115 p.

Gupta, M.K., Agnew, R.W., Gruber, D., and Kreutzberger, W., 1981, Constituents of highway runoff Volume IV, Characteristics of highway runoff from operating highways, Research report: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA/RD-81/045, 171 p.

Gupta, M.K., 1981, Constituents of highway runoff Volume VI, Executive summary: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA/RD-81/047, 12 p.

Howard, J.E., 1981, Characteristics of urban highway runoff (Phase 1) Interstate 94, St. Paul, Minnesota: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-MN-81-6, 133 p.

Howell, R.B., 1978, Water pollution aspects of particles which collect on highway surfaces: Federal Highway Administration, California Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA-CA-78-22, 149 p.

Howell, R.B., Nakao, D.I., and Gidley, J.L., 1979, Analysis of short and long-term effects on water quality for selected highway projects: Federal Highway Administration, California State Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA/CA/TL-79/17, 245 p.

Howell, R.B., Shirley, E.C, and Kerri, K.D., 1976, Water quality manual - Volume II: Hydrologic and physical aspects of the environment: Federal Highway Administration, Implementation Package 77-1.

Howell, R.B., Shirley, E.C, and Kerri, K.D., 1976, Water quality manual - Volume III Erosion measurements for road slopes: Federal Highway Administration, Implementation Package 77-1.

Hunt, H., Bakker, T., 1988, Effects of reclaimed water on highway plantings, soils, and irrigation equipment: Federal Highway Administration, California Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA-CA-HM-88-02.

Irish, L.B., Jr., Lesso, W.G., Barrett, M.E., Malina, J.F., Jr., Charbeneau, R.J., and Ward, G.H., 1996, An evaluation of the factors affecting the quality of highway runoff in the Austin, Texas, area: Federal Highway Administration, Texas Department of Transportation Interim Report FHWA-TX-96-1943, 246 p.

Kelly, W.E., and Urish, D.W., 1981, A study of the effects of salt storage practices on surface and groundwater quality in Rhode Island: Federal Highway Administration, Rhode Island Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA-RI-RD-80-01, 60 p.

Kerri, K.D., Howell, R.B., and Shirley, E.C., 1976, Water quality manual - Volume IV: Glossary of terms for water quality studies: Federal Highway Administration, Implementation Package 77-1.

Kerri, K.D., Baad, M., Shirley, E.C., Howell, R.B., Torguson, E., and Winters, G., 1976, Water quality manual - Volume V: Chemical, bacteriological, and ecosystem analysis of water from highway sources for environmental impact studies: Federal Highway Administration, Implementation Package 77-1.

Kobriger, N.P., Meinholz, T.L., Gupta, M.K., and Agnew, R.W., 1981, Constituents of highway runoff Volume III, Predictive procedure for determining pollution characteristics in highway runoff: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA/RD-81/044, 205 p.

Kobriger, N.P., and Krischan, T.M., 1981, Constituents of highway runoff Volume V, Highway runoff data storage program and computer user's manual: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA/RD-81/046, 125 p.

Kobriger, N.K., and Geinopolos, A., 1984, Sources and migration of highway runoff pollutants, Volume III: Federal Highway Administration FHWA-RD-84-059, 358 p.

Kramme, A.D., 1985, Highway maintenance impacts to water quality--executive summary -- Volume I: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-85-057, 9 p.

Kramme, A.D., and Brosnan, T.M., 1985, Investigations of impacts of selected highway maintenance practices on water quality -- Volume II: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-85-058, 62 p.

Kramme, A.D., Rolan, R.G., and Smith, L.A., 1985, Reference manual for assessing water quality impacts from highway maintenance practices - Volume III: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA/RD-85/059, 140 p.

Kramme, A.D., Rolan, R.G., Roth, L.B., and Everhart, B.F., 1985, Guidelines manual for minimizing water quality impacts from highway maintenance practices - Volume IV: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA/RD-85/060, 88 p.

Lechter, V., Saridis, Y., and Lu, J., 1992, Design of leaching basins: Federal Highway Administration, New York State Department Of Transportation Final Report FHWA/NY/RR-92/157, 37 p.

Long, D.C., and Baldwin, J.S., 1980, Snow and ice removal from pavement using stored earth energy: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-TS-80-227, 78 p.

Maestri, B., Johnson, F., and Burch, C.W., 1985, Management practices for mitigation of highway stormwater runoff pollution Volume III. Research report: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-85/003, 103 p.

Marble, A.D., 1990, A guide to functional wetland design: Federal Highway Administration Implementation Package FHWA-IP-90-010, 230 p.

Martin, E.H., and Smoot, J.L., 1986, Assimilation capabilities of retention ponds: Federal Highway Administration, Florida Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA-DOT-BMR-303-86.

Maslin, W.R., Stephens, L.B., and Arnoult, J.D., 1983, Quality assurance for local governments: Federal Highway Administration FHWA-IP-83-1, 105 p.

McKenzie, D.J., and Irwin, G.A., 1983, Water quality assessment of stormwater runoff from a heavily used urban highway bridge in Miami, Florida: Federal Highway Administration, Florida Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA/FL/BMR-84-270. 35 p.

McMahon, Halstead, Baker, Granley and Kelly, 1990, Quality assurance in highway construction: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-TS-89-038, 70 p.

Moe, R.D., Bullin, J.A., and Lougheed, M.J., Jr., 1982, Atmospheric particulate analysis and impact of highway runoff on water quality in Texas: Federal Highway Administration, Texas Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA-TX-82-30+191-1F, 49 p.

Moser, R., 1996, Efficiency of sediment basins: Analysis of the sediment basins constructed as part of the Straight Creek Erosion Control project: Federal Highway Administration, Colorado Department of Transportation Final Report CDOT-DTD-SDHYD-R-96-2, 78 p.

Moxness, K.L., 1986, Characteristics of urban freeway runoff: Federal Highway Administration, Minnesota Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA-MN-86-02. Racin, J.A., Howell, R.B., Winters, G.R., and Shirley, E.D., 1982, Estimating highway runoff quality: Federal Highway Administration, California Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA/CA/TL-82/11, 97 p.

Racin, J.A., Howell, R.B., Winters, G.R., and Shirley, E.D., 1982, Estimating highway runoff quality: Federal Highway Administration, California Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA/CA/TL-82/11, 97 p.

Richards, D.L., and Middleton, L.M., 1978, Best management practices for erosion and sediment control: Federal Highway Administration Manual FHWA-HD-15-1, 90 p.

Roberts, B.C., 1995, Best management practices for erosion and sediment control: Federal Highway Administration, Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division FHWA-FLP-94-005, 187 p.

Russell, E.R., Sr., 1996, Protective systems for spills of hazardous materials Volume I: Final report: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-96-097, 143 p.

Russell, E.R., Sr., 1996, Protective systems for spill of hazardous materials Volume II: Guidelines: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-96-098, 162 p.

Saylak, D., Deuel, L.E., Izatt, J.O., Jacobs, C., Zahray, R., and Ham, S., 1980, Environmental and safety aspects of the use of sulfur in highway pavements - Volume I - Evaluation of environmental and safety hazards: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA/RD-80-191, 170 p.

Saylak, D., Deuel, L.E., Izatt, J.O., Jacobs, C., Zahray, R., and Ham, S., 1982, Environmental and safety aspects of the use of sulfur in highway pavements - Volume II - Field evaluation procedures: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA/RD-80-192, 58 p.

Saylak, D., 1980, Environmental and safety aspects of the use of sulfur in highway pavements - Volume III - Annotated bibliography: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA/RD-80/193, 113 p.

Sheftick, D.E., 1991, Verglimit de-icing chemical asphalt additive SR 309-02M Lehigh county: Federal Highway Administration, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Construction Report FHWA-PA-86-041-83-39, 22 p.

Shirley, E.C., Howell, R.B., Kerri, K.D., 1976, Water quality manual - Volume I: Planning conducting, analyzing and Reporting water quality studies for transportation projects: Federal Highway Administration Implementation Package 77-1.

Straub, D.E., 1995, Discharge characteristics of selected longitudinal drain materials: Federal Highway Administration, Ohio Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA/OH-95/020 20 p.

Thiem, L.T., Alkhatib, E.A., Bade, S.K., and Panganamamula, A., 1996, Characterization of roadway runoff prior to treatment: Federal Highway Administration, Rhode Island Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA-RI-RD-95-01, 104 p.

Umeda, P.J., 1988, Use of vegetation to reduce the toxicity of stormwater runoff: Federal Highway Administration, California Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA/CA/TL-88-06, 39 p.

Weed, R.M., 1996, Quality assurance software for the personal computer FHWA Demonstration Project 89, Quality Management: Federal Highway Administration User Manual FHWA-SA-96-026.

Winters, G.R., and Gidley, J.L., 1980, Effects of roadway runoff on algae: Federal Highway Administration, California Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA/CA/TL-80/24, 241 p.

Wright, D.L., Perry, H.D., and Blaser, R.E., 1976, Controlling erosion along highways with vegetation or other protective cover: Federal Highway Administration, Virginia Highway and Transportation Research Council Final Report FHWA/VA-77-R17, 74 p.

Yen, B.C., and Chow, V.T., 1983, Local design storm: Volume I. Executive summary: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-82-063, 8 p.

Yen, B.C., Chow, V.T., Cheng, B.L.M., and Cheng, S.T., 1983, Local design storm: Volume III. User's manual: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-82-065, 95 p.

Young, G.K., Stein, S., Cole, P., Kammer, T., Graziano, Bank F., 1996, Evaluation and management of highway runoff water quality: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-PD-96-032, 480 p.

Yu, S.L., Kaighn, R.J., Jr., and Liao, S.L., 1994, Testing of best management practices for controlling highway runoff, Phase II: Federal Highway Administration, Virginia Department of Transportation FHWA-VA-94-R21, 62 p.

Yu, S.L., Kaighn, R.J., Jr., Liao, S.L., and O'Flaherty, C.E., 1995, The control of pollution in highway runoff through biofiltration Volume I: Executive summary: Federal Highway Administration, Virginia Transportation Research Council, Virginia Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA-VTRC-95-R28, 21 p.

Yu, S.L., and Kaighn, R.J., 1995, The control of pollution in highway runoff through biofiltration Volume II: Testing of roadside vegetation: Federal Highway Administration, Virginia Transportation Research Council, Virginia Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA-VTRC-95-R29, 40 p.

Yu, S.L., and Liao, S.L., 1995, The control of pollution in highway runoff through biofiltration Volume III: Laboratory test of roadside vegetation: Federal Highway Administration, Virginia Transportation Research Council, Virginia Department of Transportation Final Report FHWA-VTRC-95-R30, 66 p.

Zenewitz, J.A., 1977, Survey of alternatives to the use of chlorides for highway deicing: Federal Highway Administration Final Report FHWA-RD-77-52, 25 p.