Sidewalk Condition & ADA Logger
Walkway audit log — trip hazards, cross-slope, width, surface defects and ADA/PROWAG flags, GPS-tagged for repair programs; offline-first.
New sidewalk segment inspection
Many cities walk a quarter to a fifth of the network annually (full coverage every 4–5 years) and respond to complaints within days.
Field guide: Sidewalk Condition & ADA Logger
A 13 mm (½-inch) lip is where a sidewalk legally stops being a sidewalk: US accessibility guidance treats vertical changes beyond ¼ inch (6 mm) without beveling as non-compliant, and trip-and-fall claims cluster tightly around root-lifted panel joints. This logger grades each defect by the measurements that matter — vertical displacement class, cross slope against the 2% accessible maximum, and continuous clear width against the 1.2 m (4 ft) PROWAG minimum.
The cause field (roots, settlement, utility cuts) turns a defect list into a prevention program: a corridor whose defects are 80% root heave needs a root-barrier and species policy, not just grinding. Hazard-class findings flag for immediate barricade or cold-patch ramping; everything else exports into your grind/replace program with coordinates the concrete crew can drive to.
Field tips
- Carry a 6 mm and 13 mm gauge block (or a folding rule) — eyeballed lip heights don't survive a deposition.
- Grinding fixes lips up to ~38 mm if the panel is otherwise sound; root-lifted panels usually re-lift within 2–3 years unless the root is addressed.
- Check cross slope at driveways — driveway aprons are the most common accessible-route failure on otherwise good blocks.
Records are stored only in this browser (localStorage) — export regularly. This tool aids field documentation; it does not replace your agency's official inspection procedures or engineering judgment.
Sidewalk Condition & ADA Logger — Walkway audit log — trip hazards, cross-slope, width, surface defects and ADA/PROWAG flags, GPS-tagged for repair programs; offline-first. Free, offline-first and GPS-aware: open it on any phone, log in seconds, and hand your GIS team clean GeoJSON.
About Sidewalk Condition & ADA Logger
A 13 mm (½-inch) lip is where a sidewalk legally stops being a sidewalk: US accessibility guidance treats vertical changes beyond ¼ inch (6 mm) without beveling as non-compliant, and trip-and-fall claims cluster tightly around root-lifted panel joints. This logger grades each defect by the measurements that matter — vertical displacement class, cross slope against the 2% accessible maximum, and continuous clear width against the 1.2 m (4 ft) PROWAG minimum.
How to use Sidewalk Condition & ADA Logger
- 1Enter the segment / address range and tap 📍 GPS to pin the sidewalk segment's exact location (or type coordinates).
- 2Work through the sidewalk segment checklist — every field matches what a real inspection program records.
- 3Pick a condition on the Compliant / Minor defect / Repair needed / Hazard — barricade scale; actionable findings are tallied automatically.
- 4Add notes and log the inspection — it saves instantly to your device, even with zero signal.
- 5Export the round as CSV for your asset system, GeoJSON for the GIS, or print a clean report.
Why use Sidewalk Condition & ADA Logger?
- ✓100% free, no sign-up — built for crews, not per-seat licences
- ✓Offline-first: records save to your device instantly and survive dead zones
- ✓One-tap GPS tagging with accuracy capture on every record
- ✓Exports CSV for asset systems, GeoJSON for GIS, and print-ready reports
- ✓Checklist and guidance aligned with PROWAG
Frequently asked questions
What lip height counts as a trip hazard?+
Accessibility rules allow vertical changes up to 6 mm (¼ in), or up to 13 mm (½ in) if beveled at 1:2. Above that, the joint needs grinding, mudjacking or panel replacement. Many cities also use 19 mm as a 'priority repair' threshold for liability triage — record the class, not just 'lifted'.
Why does cross slope matter so much?+
Cross slope above 2% makes a wheelchair fight gravity sideways and is among the most-cited barriers in ADA transition plans. It commonly creeps in at driveway crossings and patched utility cuts even where the panels themselves are perfect.
What clear width does an accessible route need?+
PROWAG requires a 1.2 m (4 ft) minimum continuous clear width (1.5 m to allow passing every 60 m). Poles, hydrants, signposts and café seating inside the pedestrian access route are compliance findings even on brand-new concrete.
How do cities prioritize thousands of defects?+
A common matrix multiplies severity (displacement class) by exposure (pedestrian volume, school/transit/senior-center proximity). Exporting this log to CSV with coordinates lets you join those exposure layers in GIS and rank the repair list defensibly.
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