Bridge Preservation Guide – Maintaining a State of Good Repair Using Cost Effective Investment Strategies

Summary

Subjects addressed:

Financial Management/Asset Valuation, Inventory and Condition Assessment, Maintenance and Preservation

Topics addressed:

Guidance/Lessons Learned

Asset types addressed:

Bridge

Detail

Title: Bridge Preservation Guide – Maintaining a State of Good Repair Using Cost Effective Investment Strategies
Resource type: Research Report
Year published: 2011
Publisher: FHWA
URL: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/preservation/guide/guide.pdf
Abstract:

This guide demonstrates the cost benefits of using proactive preservation strategies, rather than the use of reactive "worst first" solutions. Maintaining a state of good repair minimizes costs and maximizes the lives of an agency's bridge assets. This guide provides recommendations on investment strategies and bridge preservation activities that facilitate SGR.

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