toolmanmike said

Yep!

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The autobahn is 27 inches thick, or 686 millimetersthick. The life span is 40 years, compared to 20 years for the United States freeway system that is 11 inches thick. Does the thick construction help you drive faster? The freeze-resistant concrete helps keep the road smooth.Mar 18, 2011

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Mopar Tim said

There is one thing that really tears up roads, Heavy trucking and trucks..

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Unconventional said

That right there is the big difference. Most US new asphalt construction is about 8". Concrete Interstates are 24" of concrete. 12" of good concrete on top of 12" of "leancrete (about a 3sack mix)". Asphalt is only as good as the base material under it.

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