Comparison of Assessment and Recommendations for Handling Road Damage of the PISEW Program Using the Highway Method and Pavement Condition Index (PCI)

— Road construction projects involving community participation, such as the Regional Socio-Economic Infrastructure Development Program (in Indonesian: Pengembangan Infrastruktur dan Sosial Ekonomi Wilayah/ PISEW), typically rely on volunteer labor, basic tools and equipment, and locally available materials near the project site. Consequently, the quality of the roads constructed tends to be inconsistent and less durable, often resulting in premature damage. This study aims to analyze the types and causes of damage observed on three specific road sections: Mekar Bersatu-Beber Village (Section 1), Jenggik Village-Lando Village (Section 2), and Loyok Village-Gelora Village (Section 3). The assessment utilizes the Bina Marga Method and Pavement Condition Index (PCI). The Bina Marga Method is a commonly used approach in Indonesia to evaluate road conditions based on various parameters such as types of damage, severity levels, and distribution of damage along road sections. The results from this method can be utilized to prioritize road repairs and maintenance programs. In contrast, the PCI method evaluates pavement conditions on a scale from 0 to 100, detailing types and extents of damage but does not provide specific maintenance recommendations. Damage types identified across the three sections include crocodile cracks, potholes, collapses, and aggregate loss, with additional wave-type damage in Section 1 and longitudinal cracks in Section 2. A comparative analysis reveals that the Bina Marga Method offers a simpler and more user-friendly approach compared to PCI. It prioritizes maintenance actions based on assessment results, whereas PCI focuses solely on quantifying pavement condition without explicit maintenance directives. Additionally, the Bina Marga Method incorporates the Average Daily Traffic value, which is not utilized in the PCI Method