Module 1 introduction to bridge maintenance explains the importance of a balanced bridge maintenance program and the organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities of a bridge maintenance unit. Traffic control items paid for as each or foot effective may 4, 2018. Preventive maintenance the main preventive maintenance objective for concrete bridge decks is to control salt and moisture penetration to prevent andor retard corrosion of the reinforcement. It also provides guidance to state governments and other bridgeowning agencies on establishing or improving existing bridge preservation programs. Dr robin dunlop chief executive transit new zealand bridge inspection and maintenance manual. Preventive maintenance is typically applied to bridge elements on structures with significant remaining service life. Following the introduction of new bridge maintenance management system based on preventive. Equipment inspection, operation, preventive maintenance and repair 12. Highway bridge program of local assistance program guidelines pdf chapter 06 of the local assistance program guidelines manual bridge preventive maintenance program guidelines for local agencies letter to local agencies pdf guidelines with. The honshushikoku bridge expresswayhsbe has 17 longspan bridges located over straits where environment is very harsh. Preventive maintenance is extremely important in extending the life of structures throughout pennsylvania as well as the nation. Chapter iv bridge maintenance concepts page iv2 bridge maintenance training reference manual a. In practice, all maintenance is either preventative or. The american association of state highway and transportation officials aashto manual for.
This manual is not meant to be allinclusive and does not rule out. Bridge owners have taken advantage of the flexibilities in the hbp and have maintained their inventory in good to fair condition under. Fhwas construction and maintenance fact sheet on bridge preservation identifies best practices in bridge preventative maintenance, highlighting penndots program. Manual for assessing safety hardware mash compliance guidance for temporary traffic control devices in work zones. Chapter 12 equipment inspection, operation, preventive. Bridge preventive maintenance program this web site is designed to provide you with information regarding the bridge preventive maintenance program. Dr robin dunlop chief executive transit new zealand bridge inspection and maintenance manual 2001 foreword. Eirspan bridge management system routine maintenance. The bridge preventive maintenance program bpm was developed to supplement funding for bridge maintenance. Bridge preservation guide maintaining a resilient infrastructure to.
The use of a highpressure pump with adequate length of hose to flush out the substructure cap from every angle is an effective cleaning method. Appropriate preventive maintenance activities should employ life cycle scheduling until repair costs exceed the benefits derived from such activities or until the pavement structure needs to be reconstructed or rehabilitated. This may require that preventive maintenance activities be performed on pavements at more frequent intervals. Each employee is responsible for the proper care and operation of the equipment heshe uses. It is meant to bridge the gap between routine maintenance funding and the bridge rehabilitation and replacement program and is not intended to be used for previously scheduled bridge maintenance projects. Pl d t t f tplanned strategy of costeff ti t t t t i ti b id th tffective treatments to an existing bridge that. The activities described are a collection of maintenance actions that, when undertaken in a regular and systematic manner, will have a sustained beneficial effect on extending the life of. As a major component of bridge preservation, preventive maintenance is. This this resource can be used by district and area staff to perform maintenance and preventive.
Cyclical preventive maintenance activities deinition activities performed on a predetermined interval and aimed to pre serve existing bridge element or component conditions. A good maintenance program will help ward off some component failures, and basic troubleshooting skills will bring the rectifier back on line. Fhwa manual for repair and retrofit of fatigue cracks in steel bridges. Preventive maintenance pm data includes equipment tag information, procedures, replacement parts, special tools, lubrication requirements, service providers, warranty information, etc. Replacing the original bridge maintenance course fhwanhi4029, this entirely new instructorled training ilt course will provide participants with knowledge regarding common deficiencies that occur in bridges, common defects in bridge elements, preventive maintenance techniques, and protective systems intended to prevent deterioration and deficiencies in bridges. A good maintenance program will help ward off some component failures, and basic. These are critical items that need immediate attention.
Keeping water and chlorides off the bridge elements. Bridge preservation as defined by fhwa is actions or strategies prevent, delay or reduce that deterioration of bridges or bridge elements, restore the function of existing bridge, keep bridges in good condition and extend their life. Fundamentals of bridge maintenance nhi107a teaches the participant the fundamental aspects of an effective bridge maintenance program. As a major component of bridge preservation, preventive maintenance is a strategy of extending the service life by applying costeffective treatments to structurally. It also provides guidance to state governments and other bridge owning agencies on establishing or improving existing bridge preservation programs as part of an asset management program. Aashto movable bridge inspection, evaluation and maintenance manual provides guidelines for the inspection, preventive maintenance, operation and repair of moveable bridges. Bridge technology is an area of ongoing research and refinement. Report 44 state highway bridges, culverts and grade separations. Bridge owners typically apply preventive maintenance to components of structures that still have significant remaining useful life. It is also important to protect the edges of concrete slabs with over the side drainage as previously discussed.
National highway institute national highway institute. Sworn statements and waivers of lien documentation. Michigan dot alleviating the effects of pavement growth on structures. In general terms, bridge maintenance includes those activities necessary to preserve the utility of a bridge and ensure the safety of road users. These procedures will be described in detail in following sections. Preventive maintenance preventive maintenance pm is the recurrent daytoday. Michigan dot thin epoxy overlayhealer sealer treatments on bridge decks. Bridge inspection and maintenance manual waka kotahi nz.
General appearance and maintenance of equipment reflects the. Bridge program hbp funds may be obligated for preventive maintenance pm on federalaid highway bridges other than bridges on roads classified as local roads or rural minor collectors under section 309 of the national highway system designation act of 1995 codified as 23 united. Army tm 5600 air force afjpam 321088 bridge inspection, maintenance, and repair approved for public release. Highway bridge program of local assistance program guidelines pdf chapter 06 of the local assistance program guidelines manual bridge preventive maintenance program guidelines for local agencies letter to local agencies pdf guidelines with template zip new lrfd specification notice pdf. Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, with their average age over 50 years. Preventive maintenance pm is a costeffective means of. Maintenance and preservation of ancillary features. Bridge preservation treatments and best practices purdue epubs. Several activities may by required to accomplish this objective. The focus is on types of equipment, materials, techniques, and other information needed to. Eirspan bridge management system routine maintenance manual february 2017 page 1 1. Office of maintenance structure operations bridge inspection bridge maintenance reference manual.
Preventive maintenancerepair guidelines for bridges and culverts. Bridge preventive maintenance and rehabilitation project description structure rehabilitation and preventive maintenance, scour protection of structures, roadway pavement maintenance and guardrail installation at four bridges sites adams creek bridge, bushkill creek bridge, conashaugh creek culver, and toms creek briidge. A final report 201545a, development of costeffective timber bridge repair techniques for. Fhwa bridge preservation guide us department of transportation. This guide defines bridge preservation terms and identifies commonly practiced bridge preservation activities. This manual first provides an overview of bridge preventive maintenance and then focuses on individual activities and identifies procedures, equipment needed, crew size and crew skills, traffic control, and safety notes. Guidelines for best practice bridge inspection and maintenance. California department of transportation bridge preventive. Bridge preventive maintenance this section describes bridge preventive maintenance activities in brief. Aashto movable bridge inspection, evaluation and maintenance manual provides guidelines for the inspection, preventive maintenance, operation and. The manual is designed to assist bridge maintenance workers and managers in addressing most common types of bridge distress. In order to keep these bridges in sound state for more than 200 years, the honshushikoku bridge expressway company limited the company is conducting maintenance based on the concept of the preventive maintenance. Major structures for maintenance purposes, major structures are identified as those bridges included in the bridge list m 2309. Indot has six district offices across the state that handle daytoday operations such as construction and detours, traffic signal operations, permits, and maintenance operations such as filling potholes and plowing snow along with various other responsibilities.
September 10, 2018 purpose the maintenance operations manual has been revised to reflect a policy memo regarding the need to report bridge maintenance activities and to clarify what needs to be reported, how and by whom. Preventive maintenance includes cyclical noncondition based and conditionbased activities as illustrated in igure 1. This chapter is intended to serve as the basis for bridge preventive maintenance across the commonwealth and is expanded upon in publication 55, bridge maintenance manual. Odot online bridge maintenance manual preventive maintenancerepair guidelines for bridges and culverts. Chapter xii substructure maintenance procedures page xii2 bridge maintenance training reference manual maintenance a routine capcleaning program is recommended. Such objectives are accomplished by timely performance of preventive maintenance and repair as determined by constant alertness and deliberate inspection. The bridge structure maintenance and rehabilitation repair manual is available online.
For specific responsibilities for movable bridges, refer to the specific operation, inspection, and maintenance manual oim. Levels of bridge maintenance preventive maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and replacement are the successive levels of a comprehensive bridge maintenance program. Odot online bridge maintenance manual preventive maintenance repair guidelines for bridges and culverts. Maintenance operations m 5101 chapter 5 maintenance of. It includes techniques, procedures and current technology and supersedes the previous 1991 edition. Concrete deck evaluation procedures and decision aid matrices.
Use the links below on the left to access definitions for related terms. Perform joint assessments during bridge inspection and flushing activities to determine if any repairs are needed. Distribution is unlimited departments of the army and the air force. Office of maintenance structure operations bridge inspection bridge maintenance. In practice, all maintenance is either preventative or remedial. Practical procedures for preventive maintenance on highway bridges and culverts are outlined. Fundamentals of bridge maintenance and inspection nysdot. Preventive maintenance is the same for concrete slabs as previously noted for concrete bridge decks on steelconcrete beams. Bridge maintenance, planning, and repair handbook defines standard maintenance and repair details. Bridge inventory condition vdot maintains 11,703 nbi structures. This manual has been compiled for the use of bridge maintenance managers and workers. Chapter 1 introduction to bridge maintenance development. Flh projects pennsylvania bridge preventive maintenance.