BRIDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

A software system was developed for a microcomputer to conduct bridge management system studies for local agency bridge systems. The software system was developed so that weighting factors and level-of-service goals were kept in separate data base files. This way, criteria could be easily changed without modifying the basic program. By evaluating one local county bridge system, it was demonstrated that microcomputers provided a good computing base for managing local bridge systems. The results of the bridge management system analysis showed excellent correlation with the independently developed bridge replacement program in that county. When differences occurred, they were justified when other factors were considered. A procedure was proposed for implementing a bridge management system at the local level. This approach encourages input from all involved parties in setting policy and level-of-service goals. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of accurate and consistent bridge parameter data.

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  • This paper appears in Transportation Research Record No. 1184, Structures Maintenance. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.
• Authors:
  • Kurt, Carl E
• Publication Date: 1988

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 50-55
• Monograph Title: Structures maintenance
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1184
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Accuracy; Bridge management systems; Implementation; Level of service; Local government; Microcomputers; Software; Strategic planning
• Uncontrolled Terms: Data
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Research; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00486174
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309047242
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 31 1989 12:00AM