Abstract
Maintenance and preservation activities can prolong the life of bridges by consistently using simple, economical treatments at strategic points in a bridge’s life cycle. The objective of this research was to examine and evaluate bridge maintenance activities conducted by various DOTs. A list of bridge preventive maintenance activities was assembled for possible implementation by INDOT based upon quantitative cost-benefit results, as well as qualitative assessment.
Session Number
80
Session Title
Bridge Preservation Treatments and Best Practices
Track Title
Maintenance and Operations
Location
STEW 214CD
Date of Version
March 2015
Recommended Citation
Bowman, Mark D. and Moran, Luis, "Bridge Preservation Treatments and Best Practices" (2015). Purdue Road School. 49.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/roadschool/2015/presentations/49
Start Date
3-11-2015 12:00 AM
Bridge Preservation Treatments and Best Practices
STEW 214CD
Maintenance and preservation activities can prolong the life of bridges by consistently using simple, economical treatments at strategic points in a bridge’s life cycle. The objective of this research was to examine and evaluate bridge maintenance activities conducted by various DOTs. A list of bridge preventive maintenance activities was assembled for possible implementation by INDOT based upon quantitative cost-benefit results, as well as qualitative assessment.
