Tons of Recycled Concrete Aggregate per Mile of 14 ft Road
Tons of recycled concrete aggregate per mile of 14 foot road: about 1,186 tons at 4 inches deep. The strip is 14 ft × 5,280 ft = 73,920 square feet. Shoulders, pullouts and turnarounds add to the total; measure them separately.
Volume and tonnage calculator →Tons by depth
| Depth | Tons | Truckloads (~14 t) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 in | 890 | 64 |
| 4 in | 1,186 | 85 |
| 6 in | 1,780 | 128 |
| 8 in | 2,373 | 170 |
The math
- Area: 14 × 5,280 = 73,920 sq ft.
- Volume at 4 in: 73,920 × 0.333 = 24,640 cu ft (913 cubic yards).
- × 1.3 tons per yard = 1,186 tons.
Building a road this width
A 14-foot width fits one lane of traffic. Recycled concrete aggregate is crushed old concrete. It compacts well and often costs less than virgin stone, which makes it a common driveway and pad base. Crown the surface so water sheds to ditches on both sides.
Practical notes
- Phasing. Large tonnages are delivered over days; schedule spreading and compaction to keep up with trucks.
- Waste. Allow 5 to 10 percent.
- Hauling. Distance from the quarry or plant often costs as much as the material on long jobs; see asphalt hauling cost per ton.
Check other sizes with the volume and tonnage calculator.
Good and poor uses for recycled concrete aggregate
Best suited to:
- Driveway and pad bases
- Temporary construction entrances
- Fill under slabs when compacted in lifts
Less suited to:
- Near ponds, streams or sensitive plants, since fresh crush can raise pH
- Decorative top layers
- Drainage layers, unless the product is clean and screened
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.40 tons of recycled concrete aggregate (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.0 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 20x25 area at 2 inches takes about 4.0 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Mistakes that throw off the order
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
- Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
- Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
- Ignoring the base. A thin surface layer over soft soil fails early no matter how much material is on top.
Questions people ask
How many tons of recycled concrete aggregate per mile of 14 ft road?
About 1,186 tons at 4 inches.
How many truckloads is that?
About 85 loads at roughly 14 tons each.
How many square feet is mile of 14 ft road?
73,920 square feet.
Should I add extra for waste?
Yes, 5 to 10 percent is common.
Does this include the shoulders?
No. Measure shoulders and pullouts separately and add them.
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