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    Diseño de sistema de gestión de infraestructura vial para el tramo Bibin - Octavio Cordero Palacios
    (Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-03-28) Aguilar Romero, Stephany Paola; Guamán Romero, Juan Andrés; Mogrovejo Carrasco, Daniel Estuardo
    Road infrastructure plays a vital role in the economic, social, and territorial development of any region. However, its maintenance poses significant challenges due to limited resources and increasing intervention demands. This study aims to design a road infrastructure management system for the Bibín–Octavio Cordero Palacios segment, located in Cuenca canton, Ecuador. This segment is critical for regional mobility and the transportation of goods and people. The proposed methodology integrates three complementary approaches: The Pavement Condition Index (PCI), the Critical Condition Index (CCI, derived through Windshield Survey), and the Present Serviceability Index (PSI, calculated from the International Roughness Index, IRI). By constructing a weighted index, the methodology provides a comprehensive assessment of the pavement’s functional and structural condition. Using the current condition of the road segment, a 30-year projection of pavement performance was developed through Markov transition matrices. This statistical model facilitates the prediction of pavement deterioration and supports strategic planning for interventions. Based on this projection, four management proposals were formulated and evaluated both technically and economically for their applicability to the road segment. The study’s methodological framework is grounded in robust statistical analysis, validated through technical references and guidelines, ensuring its reliability and applicability. While the focus is on a specific road segment, the methodology is adaptable to other roadways requiring pavement management systems, making it a practical, efficient, and cost-effective tool for road infrastructure management.