Abstract

Life-cycle cost analysis is a tool created to evaluate different alternatives for a project using initial and long-term costs. Short-span bridges (less than 130 feet) represent 57% of the NBI Indiana bridge inventory. We will present analyses for short-span bridges in Indiana based on LCCA for different span ranges. The results will help designers consider the most cost-effective bridge solution for new and existing projects, resulting in cost savings for agencies.

Session Number

4

Session Title

Life-Cycle Cost Analysis for Short-Span Bridges

Track Title

Bridges

Location

STEW206

Date of Version

March 2018

Start Date

3-6-2018 3:00 PM

End Date

3-6-2018 3:50 PM

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Mar 6th, 3:00 PM Mar 6th, 3:50 PM

Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Short and Medium Span Bridges

STEW206

Life-cycle cost analysis is a tool created to evaluate different alternatives for a project using initial and long-term costs. Short-span bridges (less than 130 feet) represent 57% of the NBI Indiana bridge inventory. We will present analyses for short-span bridges in Indiana based on LCCA for different span ranges. The results will help designers consider the most cost-effective bridge solution for new and existing projects, resulting in cost savings for agencies.