Road Estimator
This specialized utility contains instruments for designing complex road construction projects. It is possible to estimate the required amount of resources.
About Road Estimator
Road Estimator is a professional Windows software for visualizing road cross-sections and planning intersections. Moreover, users can calculate the exact quantities of earthwork, pavement, drainage and other construction components necessary for executing the job.
Brief overview
There are tools for creating detailed road designs with multiple elements such as carriageways, shoulders, medians, verges, slopes, ditches, drains and retaining walls. You are able to define custom alignment rules, change the elevation level and widen the road. It is possible to import data from Excel, AutoCAD, Google Earth or another third-party application.
Calculations
This program allows users to estimate the quantities of various resources and manpower necessary for the project. Options for defining unit rates, coefficients and wastages for each item are provided.
You are able to compare two projects and figure out the most economical or fast approach. Resulting road layouts can be saved as XLS, DWG or PDF files for further processing in other graphics editing applications.
Features
- free to download and use;
- lets you design complex road intersections and other highway components;
- it is possible to calculate the amount of earthwork, pavement and drainage elements required for the project;
- users can import data from AutoCAD, Google Earth, Excel and other apps;
- compatible with all modern versions of Windows.
FAQ
Which version of Road Estimator is available?
The catalog currently lists version 9.22. Confirm the version on the source page or in the file properties before installing.
Which Windows versions support Road Estimator?
The catalog lists compatibility with Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP. Legacy software may require Windows compatibility mode on newer systems.
Where can I safely download Road Estimator?
The Road Estimator download page links to a verified official source.