RULES FOR EXTENDING BRIDGE LIFE

The foundation of Ontario's bridge management system is an extensive computerized inventory known as Ontario Structural Inventory System (OSIS). It contains data required for planning, design, construction, inspection, and maintenance. When a bridge is designed, such information as bridge type, materials used, and design cost is entered into the system. All bridges are inspected every two years, and information on bridge condition is updated after each inspection. Material and performance condition ratings as well as other information go into the Ontario Structure Inspection Management System (OSIMS) which is linked to OSIS. In addition, a detailed condition survey is performed about two years before a bridge is scheduled for rehabilitation in order to gather enough information to select the proper rehabilitation method and prepare contract documents.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Public Works Association

  1313 East 60th Street
  Chicago, IL  United States  60637
• Authors:
  • Reel, R S
• Publication Date: 1988-11

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 12-13
• Serial:
  • APWA Reporter
  • Volume: 55
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: American Public Works Association
  • ISSN: 0092-4873

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges; Driver rehabilitation; Maintenance; Maintenance management; Management information systems; Methodology; Scheduling
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bridge maintenance; Rehabilitation; Selecting
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00484693
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 30 1989 12:00AM